Get to Know Mrs. W
Counselor 101
How to see the counselor?
Counseling at GR
100

What is my name?

What is Mrs. Waldron

100

What is a school counselor?

A school counselor is a  educator who helps students with their academic success, career planning, and social-emotional well-being

100

What should you do if you want to visit the counselor during class time?

Ask your teacher first for permission or fill out a counselor request note/form

100

Name one way you might work with the counselor besides a classroom lesson.

  • Meet with the counselor one-on-one
  • Participate in a small group
  • Talk with the counselor about a problem or concern
  • Ask the counselor for help
  • Work with the counselor on a goal
200

What is one hobby or activity I enjoy?

What is Running, biking, gardens, plants, traveling

200

Name one thing a counselor can help students with.

Feelings, friendships, problem-solving, goals, or school concerns.

200

Is it okay to visit the counselor just to share good news or say hi?

Yes!

200

If you are having a problem with a friend, is the counselor someone you could talk to?

Yes!

300

What was I doing before I became a school counselor?

What is teaching fourth grade!

300

Where might you meet with a counselor?

In the counselor's office, classroom, or another private school space.

300

What should you do if you have a big emergency or safety worry and need to talk right away?

Tell your teacher or an adult immediately so they can get the counselor right away.

300

What are three topics we might talk about during our counseling lessons this year?

  • Identifying emotions
  • Understanding strengths
  • Coping with big feelings
  • Calming strategies
  • Managing frustration
  • What makes a good friend?
  • Making new friends
  • Including others
  • Making responsible choices
  • Thinking before acting
400

How many kids do I have?

What is 2

400

True or False: You have to be in trouble to talk to the counselor.  

False!

400

Name two different ways you can request to see the counselor at our school.

Send a note, ask your teacher, ask the counselor if you see them!
400

True or False: You have to wait until something is REALLY wrong before asking the counselor for help.

False

500

What is my favorite color?

What is green
500

Name 3 reasons a student might visit the counselor.

 Friendship problems, big feelings, school worries, goals, conflict, or needing someone to talk to.

500

Mrs. Waldron teaches 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade counseling lessons. Can you still talk to Mrs. Bleckwhel if you have a problem?

Yes! Mrs. Bleckwhel and I work together to help all the students at GR!

500

Who is the other counselor at Grant Ragan?

Mrs. Bleckwehl