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Where is Ms. Olivia's office?
WHAT IS... the treehouse! The office located up the stairs, in between Mrs. Panek & Mr. Dolan's room.
Name a strategy or tool that you can find in the break spot.
WHAT IS... Fidgets, coloring sheets, Breath Cards, stress ball, Playdoh.
What is a breathing technique we learned last year?
Demonstrate! 5 finger breathing
What is... waiting until your name is called to speak, paying attention in class, asking for a break, keeping your pencil quiet.
I am in big trouble is I have to see the school counselor.
WHAT IS... False!
If you need to see Ms. Olivia, the school counselor, what do you do?
WHAT IS... Fill out a meeting request and drop it in the mailbox on my door OR ask your teacher to contact me.
What is the purpose of taking a break?
What is... to calm your body, give your brain a reset, remove yourself before you make a choice that could be harmful or mean or offensive.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
What is talk to the school counselor, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend, etc.? See our SEL ABC Bulletin board for more ideas!
The certificate you get when you graduate is called....
What is... a diploma!
Miss. Olivia is a Cyclone.
What is... False!
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
WHAT IS... if there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, being bullied, moving, happy news!
TRUE or FALSE: You can only take a break or use the break spot strategies if you are in the classroom break spot.
WHAT IS: False. These strategies can and should be implemented throughout your day! You can take a break without anyone even knowing!
Name ways to be a good friend.
What is use respectful language, compliment them, etc.
Name 2 ways that you can be a leader in school.
What is... lead by example, offer to help pass out materials, hold the door for classmates, etc.
This school year will be amazing at Howe Elementary!
What is... TRUE!
When the school counselor gets a few students together to talk about a similar topic like friendships, feelings, self-regulation, etc., that is called a...
WHAT IS a small counseling group?
What would happen if you were taking 15 breaks in the break spot everyday?
WHAT IS... have a conversation with your adults about how better to support you at school. Other students do not get to use it.
Yes or No. Will Miss. Olivia tell your friends and teachers or other adults what you talk about in her office?
What is NO!
Unless you say it is okay, someone is in danger, or you want to hurt yourself.
What happens at Lunch Bunch?
WHAT IS... social time, get-to-know you's, practice social skills, problem solving, reward!
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
What is false?
What is your school counselor's name?
WHAT IS... Miss. Olivia ?
5 minutes -- if you need more time, simply ask! You and your adult will decide if you are ready to return to class.
What feelings could someone be feeling when they are called a name?
I have a golden retriever. Guess his name?
(2 hints allowed!)
What is... Willis.
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
What is true and false. The school counselor has to report it if you tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else so that we can keep you safe.