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Where is your school counselor's office located?
Next door to Ms. Flemings Room (2nd floor, Room #25)
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems is called the ________________.
The school counselor
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes! Everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important.
What does it mean to show INTEGRITY?
Being honest and taking responsibility
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
False! Seeing the school counselor never means you are in trouble. The school counselor is there to listen, support, and encourage you, and help you be your own problem solver.
If I need to see the school counselor, I can..
Visit her during recess or lunch, tell a teacher or parent to contact her, write her a note and leave it in her mailbox, etc.?
Yes or No. Is Ms. Sara allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office?
No! It's called confidentiality.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor, go for a walk, deep breathing, keep a diary, talk to a friend, etc.?
How do you show COMPASSION?
Have empathy, be mindful, and generous!
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False! The school counselor works with every class and student at Gillispie. If you need to see the school counselor, she will get to you as soon as she can (usually within 1 to 2 days).
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Everyday school day! Monday through Friday.
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
Arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, talk about family changes, being bullied, worries about school, etc. Any big feeling, goal, or change!
Name ways to be a good friend
Use respectful language, be a bucket filler, be a friend to them, etc., ?
How do you show a POSITIVE outlook and being kind?
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True! Your teachers, parents, and I are partners in your education.
When the school counselor gets a group of students together to talk about a topic, that is called a..
A group
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult!
How can you fill someone else's bucket (actions or words that show someone you care about them)?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, give them gifts, etc.
How can you demonstrate RESPECT?
What is hold myself, others, and the environment in high regard?
..Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, 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! Big or small, the school counselor is here for you.
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Sara
Where are some places at school you would see the school counselor?
In your class, at recess/snack/lunch, in a small group, and individually.
How does someone feel when you dip into their bucket (are unkind to them)?
Sad, lonely, upset, angry, mad, etc.
How can you excel in all that you do?
With EFFORT - doing your best with a growth mindset and willingness to try!
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False. The school counselor has to tell someone who can help you if tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else.