Fun Facts
Mrs. Smaragdis is one adult here at school that will listen to your problems and feelings if you need to talk about them. She is NOT a teacher; she is a _________.
School Counselor!
True or False? Mrs. S is here for students if they need to talk about their problems or other things that are making it really hard to focus and learn at school.
True
What are some ways we can be a good friend this year?
Be respectful, use kind words, make sure to include everyone, etc.
True or False? It is never okay to get angry.
False. Everyone gets angry from time to time. Anger is a normal feeling. What is NOT okay is if you choose to make unsafe choices when you are angry.
When we focus on doing the things that we HAVE to do before getting to do the things we WANT to do, we are practicing what habit?
Habit 3 - Put First Things First
Where is my office located?
True or False? Mrs. S only works with students.
False. Mrs. S may work with teachers, parents, and others to help support students throughout the school year.
How can you show respect to your classmates an teacher this year?
Listen, follow directions, use kind words, don't disrupt learning, etc.
How do you think someone feels when they are left out?
Sad, upset, confused, etc.
When you take care of your body by eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep, you are practicing what habit?
Habit 7 - Sharpen the Saw
Name some examples of times when students might need to talk to Mrs. S
Friendship problems, family issues, divorce, grief/loss, bullying, conflict, etc. (Anything that is making it really hard for you to learn and focus here at school)
True or False? If you need to talk to Mrs. S just yell for her down the hallway if you see her.
False. Just let your teacher know that you need to talk to me. Your teacher will submit a referral.
What are some examples of safe and responsible choices you can make here at school?
Walking (not running) down the hallway, cleaning up after ourselves, listen and follow directions at all times, etc.
How do you feel when someone fills your bucket?
Happy, thankful, glad, etc.
When we work well with others and learn from one another, we are demonstrating what habit?
Habit 6 - Synergize
Name one of the two colleges that Mrs. Smaragdis attended
True or False? Coping skills can help us deal with difficult feelings.
True
How can you fill someone else's bucket?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, do something nice for them, etc.
What are some examples of coping skills that can help us if we feel upset, angry, sad, or worried this year?
Starfish breathing, counting to 10, listening to music, coloring, asking for help, talking to someone you trust, etc.
If I plan ahead and set goals, I am demonstrating what habit?
Habit 2 - Begin with the End in Mind
Smaragdis means 'emerald' in what language?
Greek
True or False? Everything that is discussed between a student and Mrs. S stays between them.
False. If safety becomes a concern, I have to share this with other people.
What can we do if we see bullying taking place this year?
Report it, talk to your teacher or Mrs. S, encourage others to speak up, etc.
True or False? Empathy is just a fancy word that means you feel sorry for someone.
False. Empathy means that you can put yourself in someone else's shoes and understand how they are feeling.
It is important to listen to others without interrupting and try to see things form their point of view. When we do this, we are practicing what habit?