Meet YOUR social worker
What is the ML Social Worker's name?
You can call me Sarah
Name a reason you might talk to Sarah
To share a success!
Or to share challenges with your self, school, home, or friends.
What if your ML Social Worker isn't available? Who do you go to?
If it's an emergency, go to your teacher, principal, or any other trusted adult.
If it's not an emergency, ask your teacher to help you make an appointment or use the self-referral forms on my office door at Everett.
Your social worker will listen to you without judgement.
True
Everyone on your team share one interest you have.
Answers will vary.
Has your ML Social Worker worked for the school for a long time, or is she new?
I have a lot of experience working with kids and teens, but I am new to Lansing Schools.
Who does the ML Social Worker work with?
I am here to support all the multilingual students, caregivers, and staff.
When is Sarah available?
During B.E.S.T Camp, I am available every day.
During the school year, I will be available to high school students on Thursdays and Fridays.
Your social worker will always tell your parents, teachers, and/or the school principal what you talk about with her.
False. I will only share what you give me permission to share, or if you or someone else is in danger.
Your classmate keeps tapping their pencil on your chair. Use an "I" statement (I feel___when you___. Can you please____.)
What does the ML Social Worker do?
I provide support to students, their caregivers, and teachers. I'm a trusted adult to talk to to help with your emotions, friends, problems, and lots more!
What is one thing the ML Social Worker can help students with?
Feelings, friends, problem solving, school success, issues at home, self-esteem, stress, etc.
If a friend tells you they are being hurt, should you keep that a secret?
No! Tell Sarah, your teacher, principal, or another trusted adult.
If you get in trouble at school, the social worker will discipline and punish you.
False. I am here to support, encourage, and help you succeed at school.
How can you tell that a classmate might be feeling left out?
Examples: They might be sitting by themselves.
They might not speak up when in a group.
They might be sitting with their arms crossed, or be looking at the ground.
Does Sarah only work with high school students?
No, I work with multilingual students of all ages.
Is Sarah able to solve all of your problems?
I won't tell you exactly how to solve all your problems, but we will work together to figure out a plan to help you.
If someone shares something during group (for example, they are sad that their grandma died), it is okay to talk about it with other friends.
What we share in the group should not be shared with anyone else.
All of your feelings are okay.
True! All of your feelings are okay. We are all learning to express our feelings in healthy ways.
Name a helpful thought you can choose if you're feeling frustrated by a class assignment.
Examples:
I am capable of overcoming challenges.
This is an opportunity to learn and grow.
It's okay to take breaks and come back refreshed.
I can ask for help.
2 truths and a lie:
- My social worker can help with big and small problems.
- My social worker can help me with my math homework.
-My social worker can give me resources to succeed at school.
Lie: My social worker can help me with my math homework.
Your ML Social Worker runs small groups. If you were invited to join a small group, what topic would you want to address and why?
Some examples of small group topics are anger management, school success, friendship, self-esteem, grief, etc.
What is confidentiality?
It means that your Social Worker won't tell anybody else what you say unless:
-Someone is hurting you
-You might hurt yourself
-You might hurt someone else
I can leave class at any time to talk to the social worker.
False. Ask your teacher to contact me, or make a self-referral by using the envelope on my office door at Everett.
Social workers look for and honor the unique strengths in each student. Have each person in your group share one of their strengths/something they are really good at.
Answers will vary.