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Should I be alarmed if my child says, “I saw Mrs. Bosiljevac/Mrs. Mason today”?
There is no need to worry. We spend a significant amount of time working with students in their classrooms. During guidance lessons we partner with teachers to make the school a great place for your child to learn. But remember, sometimes kids like to see the counselor for little things. If a student has a problem they need help solving, want to have lunch together, have a conflict with another student or want to share a special accomplishment they might ask to see us. We always encourage students to go home and share with parents when and why we met. If there is an ongoing issue or major concern, we always call or e-mail parents.
Who refers students to the school counselor?
Parents often ask “Who refers a child to the school counselor?” Sometimes kids refer themselves by asking their teacher or filling out a counselor note. Sometimes parents call Mrs. Bosiljevac/Mrs. Mason or teachers let her know of a concern and a student needs to talk.
Here are some reasons a student might talk with a school counselor:
"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 and it's making me really sad."
"I want to show you what I just made in art. I'm very proud of it."
"I'm new to this school, and I'm really scared!"
"When am I going to get to be in a Friendship Group or have lunch with you?
"I did a lot better on my last math test, and I'm so excited to tell someone!"
"Tim, Samantha and I had a problem at recess. Can you help us work it out?"
Here are some reasons a teacher or administrator might refer to a school counselor:
"I need some ideas to help Bobby develop relationships with peers in our classroom."
"Joe has a hard time controlling his body in the classroom."
"Ethan is absent a lot."
"Patrick is new to this school and needs some special attention."
"I've noticed that Amanda seems distracted and anxious a lot lately."
"Lindsey is a great kid, but she's really shy and doesn't seem to be comfortable initiating friendships. I think she'd benefit from participating in a Friendship Group."
If you'd like for an LO counselor to speak with your child, feel free to contact us at:
kristen.bosiljevac@lps53.org or lana.mason@lps53.org
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