What is a "school counselor"?
A safe person to talk to at school.
They help students manage emotions, problem solve, feel safe, and succeed at school.
BIG smile
Saying "Good Morning"
Completing their work
Happy and ready to learn!
Where can I find the Protsman School Counselor offices?
In the main office.
True or False: You will take a test each week with the School Counselor.
False!
They may ask questions to test what you know, but you will not actually take a paper/pencil test.
What are emotions?
how you feel; happy, sad, silly, scared, sick, tired, etc.
Describe what "confidentiality" means.
What you say to the counselor, stays with the counselor. Private information.
Head down in class
Hood on
Sniffling and tears
True or False: I can walk to the main office and meet with a School Counselor whenever I want.
False.
True or False: The School Counselors can be pulled away before or during a lesson with your class to help somewhere else in the building.
True: They have walkie talkies so that they can be called to wherever they may be needed.
So we "go with the flow"
What is a coping skill?
What is Mrs. Alsop's favorite animal?
Octopus!
Screaming
Stomping
Red in the face
Refusing to listen to adults or complete work
Mad or furious
True or False: I DO NOT need to ask an adult before going to meet with one of the School Counselors.
False: ALWAYS ask an adult first.
True or False: Your School Counselor will ALWAYS have a game to play after each lesson?
False: School Counselors enjoy playing games to help students learn and have fun, but not every lesson will end with a game.
What does it mean to "include" someone?
To let them join or to invite them in on an activity or game.
How do the counselors divide all of the students at Protsman?
By the first letter of the student's last name.
Mrs. Y: A-M
Mrs. Alsop: N-Z
Laughing
Distracting others
Hopping around the classroom
Telling jokes during teacher time
Silly
If the School Counselors are not in their offices, what can you do?
Return to class
Ask your teacher to call/email/text.
Leave a note with the office ladies.
Respectful
Responsible
Safe
Follow Directions
Try it out!
"Don't yuck my yum"
What are the four color zones of regulation?
Red, Yellow, Green, Blue.
Who are the Protsman School Counselors?
Mrs. Yurkanin & Mrs. Alsop
Walking slowly
Laying head down on the desk
Yawning
Tired
True or False: I can use the "Speak Up" Box to make an appointment with the School Counselors.
False: that box is only for reporting bullying situations.
Name one topic you think the School Counselors lesson might be able.
Bullying
Emotions
Personal Space
Self-Control
Making Friends
Kindness
Inclusion
Teamwork
What are the three steps to self-control?
Stop, Think, Make a good choice.