Anthony J. Schmidt Elementary School

 

Hello my name is Ms. Michelle K. Myles…I am The School Counselor for Anthony J. Schmidt Elementary School. If you are not sure what a school counselor does please read more...

 

What is a School Counselor and what do we do?

Do you know that your counselor . . .

 

·         Listens to you?

·         Talk with you when you are happy, sad, or angry?

·         Can visit your classroom?

·         Helps groups of boys and girls?

·         Is your friend?

·         Helps you in solving problems with friends, or family?

·         Can work with you by yourself or within a small group?

·         Aids parents and teachers in helping students?

·         Is a safe person to talk to.

 

Why would I want to visit my counselor you ask?

·         “I’m getting picked on at the bus stop and I don’t know what to do about it.”

·         “my best friend isn’t talking to me anymore.”

·         “I think my parents are getting a divorce.”

·         “I am new to this school, and I am really scared.”

·         I did a lot better on my last math test and I want to tell someone.”

·         My dog got hurt and I’m worried.”

 

Elementary School Counselors Help Kids. . .

·         develop a better understanding and acceptance of themselves.

·         cope with family change.

·         develop decision making and problem solving skills.

·         School staff, teachers and administrators understand and meet the needs of all students in social and emotional areas, intellectual, personal, and academic areas.

·         Consult with outside agencies to help families find services.

·         Children to understand themselves better.

·         Parents and teachers create a positive learning environment so kids can learn their BEST!

 

Why would parents want to talk with the counselor?

·         “Sara doesn’t want to go to school in the morning.”

·         Joshua says he doesn’t have any friends and is very sad.”

·         “Joe seems angry lately & he won’t talk with us about it.”

·         “Kevin has difficulty going to sleep at night and often has nightmares and can’t sleep.”

·         “Beth won’t tell us what is bothering her.”

·         “Someone is picking on Sue and she won’t tell us who.”

·         I think my child is being bullied and I do not know what to do.

·         My husband and I are not getting along and we need to find a counselor to help us.

 Here are some reasons your teacher or Principal at school might want to talk to the School Counselor . . .

·         “Billy is absent a lot.”

·         “Mikey cannot sit still in the classroom.”

·         “Patrick is new to this school and he is a little scared.”

·         “Amanda’s behavior has really deteriorated over the last couple of weeks.”

How can you come see the counselor?

·         You can ask your teacher to go to see the counselor.

·         Your teacher can send you.

·         Your parents may ask the counselor to talk with you.

 

The School Counselor is NOT . . .

·        A Disciplinarian

·         An Administrator

·         A Principal

·         A Social Worker

·         A Psychologist

... However they may consult with them.

 

Elementary School Counselors Believe. . .

·         Children have dignity and worth as human beings

·         Children learn best when they feel good about themselves and their relationships with others

·         Children who understand their feelings are better able to control their behavior.

·         Children are capable of making responsible choices.

·         Attitudes formed during the elementary years shape attitudes towards learning, self and society.

 

Elementary counseling services are available to ALL students not just those in a crisis situation.

 

 

 

Phone number:                     716-926-2363