Social Skills
If you see someone eating alone at lunch, what should you do?
Sit with them or ask them to sit with you and your friends
What is the SMS school mascot?
Puma
What activity occurs in the gym between 5:30 and 8pm most Friday nights?
Rollerskating
The person next to you keeps poking you with a pencil during silent reading time. It is annoying you. What should you do?
Ask why they are poking you (maybe they have a good reason...like there's a spider in your hair!)
Politely (but firmly) ask them to stop
Move to another location in the room
What are your School Counselor's names?
Mrs. Smart and Mrs. Myers
Name 2 positive social skills you should have as 5th graders?
Communication skills
Friendship skills
Problem Solving skills
Listening skills
Knowing how to respect self/others
Being able to accept differences
Resolving conflict
What is the school-wide assembly called that takes place the first Friday of each month?
Puma Pride
Which sport(s) can 5th graders try out for?
Cross Country and Track
You thought you were going to do well on a math test, but when you get it back you see that you failed. What do you do?
Ask your teacher if there is a time you can talk to him/her about the test.
Where are your School Counselor's offices?
The main office
Name 3 traits a good friend has
Trustworthy
Sharing
Being Kind
Encouraging
Good Listener
What are the names of the SMS principal and assistant principal?
Mrs. O'Bryant and Mr. Conway
5th graders can join which class during second quarter that includes activities such as webcasting, simple machines, and newspaper.
EHP
You've asked a friend to hang out a couple times now, but they keep saying they are busy. What do you do?
Ask your friend if there is a reason they don't want to hang out with you, or, if they really are just busy.
What types of things can your school counselor help you with?
Problems with peers, difficulties at home, feelings/emotions...
What is it called when you try to understand another person's point of view (i.e. walk in their shoes)?
Empathy
How many hours of community service do 5th graders need to complete?
5
Where does the late bus drop you off if you take it home after staying late after school?
Somewhere near the center of the town you live in.
A friend is upset with you for sharing a secret they told you. What do you do?
Apologize and ask for a chance to win back their trust, but also explain that you understand if they won't trust you anymore with secrets
Name 3 things your elementary school counselor taught you.
How to be a good friend, what to do when you have strong feelings, how to solve problems....
If someone wants you to do something you don’t want to do, and they keep asking and pushing you to do it, what is this called?
Peer pressure
What is our school motto at SMS?
Caring, cooperative, and respectful.
Name 4 clubs SMS 5th graders can join
Art Club, Robotics, Drama Club, Science Club, Student Council, Environmental Club, Ski Club
A friend tells you that a mutual friend said something mean about you, what do you do?
Talk to the mutual friend that was accused of saying something mean. You should give them a chance to explain, clarify or apologize.
How can you contact your school counselor?
Ask your Advisor or teachers, ask in the office, ask the school nurse, drop a note in the plastic box on their door.