Things you need to know Top Ten Concerns How to help a friend 6th Grade Presentation Things you need to know Top Ten Concerns How to help a friend
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Klein
Mrs. Dash
Things you need to know New Students….. Counselor offices? Reasons for a visit... No problem too small or too big Groups Lunch Activities
Survey Results Fall 2015 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Stress Achieving in school Gossip/Rumors Fitting In Friendships Bullying or harassment Self Image Loneliness Depression Cyber-bullying/Loss Achieving in School Self-image Girl/Boy Friend Issues Peer Pressure Family Issues Self-Image
What if a friend has a problem? Show you care Ask your friend if something is up? Find out what the person is going to do. Show your support Knowing your limits & when to get more help Do they need adult help - safety Concerns?
Who Else Can Help?
Natural Helpers
WEB Leaders
Where to Turn at IMS Teachers Counselors Administrators Nurse Ms. Klein (A-L) Mrs. Dash (M-Z) Mr. Brown, MIYFS Molly Anderson, MIYFS Intern Administrators Principals: Mrs. Budzius & Mr. Miller Associate Principal: Mrs. Stone Nurse Nurse Bonnie
Next Steps Online Natural Helper Survey Something about you slip
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Natural Helpers Retreat Select 2 students in your grade, from your elementary school that embody the characteristics of someone who is a “natural helper” Club Lunch on Wednesday Open to ANYONE Provides opportunity to enhance helping skills TBA
Mrs. Janet Goldstein