1. MEET YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR Mrs. Thomas – Meadow View Elementary

2. What is a School Counselor? A School Counselor is a person who helps ALL students!

3. How does a School Counselor help? My main purpose is to be an advocate for the students at our school. I consult or work with students, parents, teachers, and many other stakeholders (people) regarding strategies to help enhance the personal and academic success of all students. I work directly with students through … Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Lessons Field Trips!

4. Mrs. Thomas can help you… · Become a successful learner · Make friends · Deal with changes in the family · Deal with grief/loss of family members or pets · Get along with others · Solve problems and set goals · Investigate the world of work · Discover your personal interests and job skills · Feel good about yourself!

5. How do you request help? Tell your classroom teacher or Fill out a referral form located outside my office

6. Information is kept Confidential UNLESS…. Someone is hurting you You are going to hurt someone You are going to hurt yourself

7. My contact information.. Email: angela.thomas@onslow.k12.nc.usangela.thomas@onslow.k12.nc.us Phone: (910) 478-3522 School Web Page: http://meadowview.nc.oce.schoolinsites.com/?PageName=% 27Guidance%27