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Where is your school counselor's office located?
In the main office
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems is called the ________________.
School counselor!
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes, everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important. We need to calm down and help the situation, not be hurtful.
What does it mean to practice self control?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on, pay attention in class, use your hands for helping and not hurting, etc.
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
False. I help you with your problems, but I do expect everyone to follow the Westfield Way.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Tell my teacher, visit her office to see if she's there (with permission), tell someone in the office, tell Mrs. Shanahan if you see her, have my parent contact the school counselor, etc.
Yes or No. Is Mrs. Shanahan allowed to tell your friends what you talk about in her office?
No! Your business stays with me.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend, etc.
Name some ways to respect yourself, others, and property?
Use kind words, be a bucket filler, take care of library books, clean up after yourself, etc.
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False! I have a busy schedule and cannot see everyone in one day, as much as I want to.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Every school day!
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, being bullied, changes in your family, etc.
Name ways to be a good friend
Use respectful language, be a bucket filler, be courteous, be helpful, listen when they have a problem, etc.
Name some safe choices that you can make while at school?
Walk in the halls, help a friend when they are hurt, stay in designated areas, push in your chair, use equipment appropriately, etc.
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
How many kids does Mrs. Shanahan have?
4
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult! We need to know so that we can better help you!
How can you fill someone else's bucket (make another person feel happy/good)?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, include them, etc.
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, take care of your materials, turn in your homework, etc.
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False! I love checking in with students, and hearing about your days. I also want to help you out before a problem gets too big.
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Shanahan
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or abused, should you keep that secret?
No! Always tell an adult, we need to know so that we can best help your friend/classmate.
How does someone feel when you dip into their bucket?
Sad, lonely, upset, angry, mad, etc.
What are the 3 ways to show the Westfield Way?
Be kind. Be safe. Be responsible!
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
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. I normally call parents/guardians.