Your School Counselor
Who are your school counselors?
Mrs.Jonaidi and Mrs.Sara
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
A problem or a conflict (with another student, at home, in school)
In what order should/will you be seated?
ABC order
School counselors teach coping strategies to students to help them learn to manage their ________________ .
emotions or feelings
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people. Not telling others what was said. What you say is confidential UNLESS:
If you give me permission to share with a trusted adult. You tell me you want to hurt yourself, want to hurt someone else, or someone is hurting you. Then I have to tell to keep you safe.
How long has Mrs.Sara has been a School Counselor at Rio Rancho Elementary?
10 years!
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
Never!
What voice level is expected from you when you walk into class?
Zero
Which students does a school counselor support?
All students!
Besides the students, I also work with all of the ______________ in our school.
Teachers, principals, assistant principals, social worker, and staff.
True or False: Mrs.Jonaidi is the only school counselor at Rio Rancho Elementary?
False. Mrs. Sara is also a School Counselor at Rio Rancho
True or False
My school counselor will teach me coping strategies & how to manage: friendships, conflict-solving, stress, bullying, emotions, & goal-setting.
True
How will I expect you to behave when you come to visit me?
*Hint starts with Be... (there are 4)
Be respectful, be responsible, be safe, and be kind.
School counselors help students make good ______.
choices
What is my classroom number?
Portable 301
True or False: Mrs. Jonaidi has 6 kids
False. Mrs.Jonaidi has 1 baby!
How do you get to see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher to send me an email.
Ask your teacher if you can leave a note in our office.
Ask your adult at home to send an email.
True or False
You need to raise your hand if you feel the need to go to the calm-down corner
True
Do I ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! Mrs.Sara and Mrs.Jonaidi regularly collaborate with each other and Mrs.Pamela (our GE social worker)
True or False: I work with students in small groups, classrooms, and on one in one setting.
True.
What is one thing Mrs.Jonaidi likes to do for fun?
In my free time, I love to hang out with my family, travel the world, eat delicious food, and exercise.
Will I get to see the counselor right away?
Sometimes, but not all the time. Mrs.Jonaidi and Mrs.Sara will make time to meet with you, but it might take a day or two. School Counselors have lots of duties and there are over 500 students in this school.
Name 1 example of being safe in the classroom that was mentioned earlier
Keep hands & feet to self
Stay in your designated area
Stay in your personal space
Do school counselors discipline/punish students?
No! School counselors are not here to discipline/punish you. That is our principal's (Mrs.Farner) and assistant principal's (Mrs.Garcia) duty.
We are here to promote positive behaviors and create a safe environment for all of my students.
You can come to the counselor if your family has needs such as lack of food, clothes, or school supplies.
Yes. School Counselors can help families with food insecurity or basic needs. We will keep what you say private: we will not share your information with your teachers or friends.