ETES Counselor Intro. and Calming Corners

ETES

100

Who is our principal?

Mrs. Nichols

200

What are our school colors?

Blue and white

300

What is our mascot?

A bulldog

400

Who are our new assistant principals?

Mrs. Hanlon & Mr. Pettengill

500

What is our school address?

58R Stevens Street

Taunton, MA 02718

School Counseling

100

Who is my school counselor?

Mrs. Cournoyer

200

True or false: I don't need permission to go to Guidance?

False, an adult needs to call Mrs. Cournoyer to make sure she is in her office and available

300

True or False: I can go to guidance to get out of class

False, guidance is available when students need to work through uncomfortable feelings outside of the classroom setting

400

True or False: Fidgets are toys

False, fidgets are tools

500

Which grades does Mrs. Cournoyer support?

Preschool, Kindergarten, 3rd and 4th Grade

Calming Corners

100

True or False: There is a calming corner in guidance

True

200

Why would someone use the calming corner?

To calm their mind and body from an uncomfortable feeling like anger, worry, or sadness

300

True or False: The calming corner is a place to go when you need a break from your work

False, the calming corner is a place to reset your mind and body. It is not a place to play or avoid classwork.

400

Please tell or demonstrate a strategy to use in the calming corner to help your mind and body reset

Breathing strategies, grounding strategies, feelings check-ins, fidgets, drawing, reading, relaxing, etc

500

What can I do if I've used the calming corner and I still feel really angry, sad or worried?

Tell my teacher and they will call Mrs. Cournoyer to see if she's available.