Meet your counselor
What are the names of the school counselors at Diamond?
Ms. Daina and Ms. Meuer
Describe where the Mrs. Meuer's office is located.
Close the Kindergarten hallway by the short water fountains.
Name one thing that a school counselor helps students with at school
Feelings, behavior, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress
True/False: All feelings are okay.
True!
What is confidentiality?
When you tell someone something personal and they keep it private (similar to a secret).
What grades does Ms. Daina teach classroom lessons to?
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades
Describe where Ms. Daina's office is located.
In the 2nd grade hallway across from the hallway to Ms. Fleming, Ms. Dailey, and Mr. Schwartz's classes.
Is the school counselor only here to visit with you guys when you have something sad or hard to deal with?
No. I want to be there when you're struggling, when you're happy, when you're excited or Angry. I want to be there for you when you're embarassed, shy, discouraged, encouraged, and even when you're moody.
True/False - you should just leave a class if you want to talk to the counselor.
False- you must ask permission first.
Name one thing your school counselor cannot keep confidential?
If someone is hurting you, you are going to hurt someone else, or you are hurting yourself.
What grades does Mrs. Meuer teach classroom lessons to?
Grades 3, 4, and 5
T/F: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor.
False. We are here to help you manage your feelings not to discipline you or give you consequences.
What types of topics will the counselor cover during lessons?
How to do your best in school, how to make good choices, how to make and keep friends, conflict resolution, problem solving, bullying, reducing stress, test preparation, coping skills
True/False: The school counselor only meets with students individually.
False! School counselors also meet with students in small groups.
Can the School Counselor can fix your problems?
False- The School Counselor can help you think about different ways to solve or cope with your problems. YOU are the only one that can choose to work on a problem.
What days of the week are Ms. Daina and Mrs. Meuer at Diamond?
How do you request/ask to see the counselor?
Fill out a Talking Ticket and either give it to your teacher or put it in the mailbox outside Ms. Daina's office or Mrs. Meuer's office. Parents can also call or email me to visit with the students.
True/False- My counselor tells me exactly what to do when I have a problem
False - Your counselor will help you become a problem solver, or you will solve the problem together!
True/False - I can talk to the school counselor about things that happen at school and at home.
True!
School Counselors are the only people you should talk to about your problems?
False - If you are having a problem, you should talk to an adult who will listen. That might be a parent, neighbor, teacher, coach etc
True/False: If I feel sick, I should go to the counselor's office.
Will the school counselor immediately come see you after you complete the talking ticket?
Not usually. It may take a little time if the counselor is teaching lessons or in a meeting. If it's an emergency your teacher can contact the counselor.
Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
YES!
True/False: You can only talk to the school counselor if you have a BIG problem.
False! We can work through big and small things. And what may seem small to some, may be big to others and vise versa. I also like to celebrate with you when you have positive things happen!
Name 1 one way to be a good friend
Be kind, say nice words, include other, be helpful, be a good listener, ask them questions.