SQUIRES ELEMENTARY
Your name or initials here
TRAITS ABOUT
Miles is a rapper. He is very talented, but suffers from stage fright. He tries meditation to keep the anxiety at bay, but as soon as he sees the crowd, it comes back. His confidence is shook. He enjoys watching a rodeo whenever he can. He is from California.
MILES THE RAPPER SKILLS
MARK THE RACECAR DRIVER
Mark is a racecar driver who wrecked and lost his sponsors. He is feeling defeated. He likes to watch bull riding and listen to rap music. He likes to build things with wood. He is from Texas.
TRAITS ABOUT
Brave Kind
Respectful
Charismatic
SKILLS
Quick reflexes
Endurance
Networking
LOUIE THE BULLRIDER
Louie is homesick from being on the road for so long. He likes to farm and work with cattle. He likes to watch NASCAR racing. He likes to listen to country music. He is from Oklahoma.
TRAITS ABOUT
Courageous Loyal
Hard-working
SKILLS
Good balance
Physical strength
Eye-hand coordination
MOTIQUE THE ARTIST
Motique is nervous about showing his work to a large group of people. He likes to play football and go hiking to get ideas for his art. He is from California.
TRAITS ABOUT
Trustworthy Questioning Fair
SKILLS
Good at sketching Eye-hand coordination
ALEX THE SINGER SKILLS
Alex is a singer. She has a bad temper when things are not going her way. She's very talented and quick to help a friend in need. She enjoys watching soccer games. She is from Mexico.
TRAITS ABOUT
Encouraging Disciplined Open-minded
Sing scales Read music
Range of voice
Dance
Max is a young soccer player who did not make the pro team. He feels discouraged, but he knows he needs to put in more effort to improve his skills (soft and hard). He appreciates fine art. He is from Brazil.
TRAITS ABOUT
MAX THE SOCCER PLAYER SKILLS
Leader Supportive
Grateful Speed
Footwork
Dedication
SQUIRES SINGERS
We practice weekly. We perform for several audiences.
BELONGING ABOUT
Highlighting talents and building bonds with teachers and peers
STRONGER CONNECTIONS
We learn about a growth mindset and why it's important. We strengthen our friendships and learn about soft skills and gratitude.
BELONGING ABOUT
Helping us work on important life skills to set a good groundwork for becoming successful adults
ESPORTS TEAM
We practice every week in our esports lounge. We compete against many other teams. We have won many tournaments.
BELONGING ABOUT
Fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, friendship, and persistence
CULTURE CELEBRATION
FAMILY NIGHT
We display artwork about who we are and what has influenced us. We have activities that share our different cultural backgrounds with our peers.
BELONGING ABOUT
Getting to know more about our peers' lives outside of school
SCHOOL CARNIVAL
We gather with friends and family. We play games and eat yummy treats.
BELONGING ABOUT
Allowing us the time and space to meet up with other Squires families
STEM CLUB
We play games based on science. We conduct experiments and have a lot of fun with Dr. Thompson.
BELONGING ABOUT
We work in teams building our soft skills and learn science building knowledge.
ART
We learn techniques to use art to express ourselves. We have a lot of fun with our peers and Mr. Bryce.
BELONGING ABOUT
Giving is another outlet for expressing emotions we find difficult to vocalize.
ECO CLUB
We keep our campus clean. We look for ways to create a more environmentally friendly campus while educating our peers about our impact on the environment.
BELONGING ABOUT
Fostering dedication to a greater and lasting purpose
FAMILY WALKS OR HIKES
We take walks together. We unplug and talk about our day. It is time just spent together communicating.
FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
Quality time
Feeling valued in my family
We do our part at home to help the house run smoothly. We do dishes, mop, laundry, or clean our room.
FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
Learning the value of a job well done, pride in our work, helping others, and love through service
COOKING TOGETHER
We help make dinner or breakfast. We spend time with family and get to learn family recipes as well as valuable life skills.
FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
The passing of culture to the next generation, learning an important life skill, and the value of nourishing loved ones physically and emotionally
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
We pick a couple board games and play as a family. We usually eat snacks and laugh a lot.
FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
Teamwork, the value of quality time with loved ones, and the importance of following instructions and rules
HOLIDAYS
We each celebrate many different holidays. They all involve spending time with extended family while enjoying cultural foods and activities.
FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
Deepening our cultural understanding and demonstrating the importance of family relations
HOMEWORK HELP
We do our homework together. When something is hard, we work together to learn and get better.
FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
Importance of school
Keep trying and improving
PRACTICE 3X PER WEEK
ABOUT
When you feel like you're not meeting a challenge, you can challenge yourself to work harder with a practice 3x a week goal. This will develop and improve skills (soft and hard).
GROWTH
MINDSET
Perseverance
Self-confidence
Thanks! Thanks! Thank youThankfor you for everything! everything! You are You are the best. the best.
ABOUT
When you feel down or worthless, showing gratitude can make you feel better. Also, asking for forgiveness can make you feel better about something you've done.
GROWTH MINDSET
of gratitude
HEALTHY CHOICE CHALLENGE
ABOUT
Instead of eating potato chips, choose a healthy snack like fruit or veggies.
GROWTH MINDSET
Open-mindedness
Healthy habits
THE POWER OF YET
The power of yet teaches you to have a growth mindset and believe in yourself.
When you can't make something work or happen, so you choose to try something new or look at it from a new POV.
Creativity
LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE
Learning a new language opens doors to opportunities. ABOUT
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT (IDIOM)
ABOUT
Idioms are a creative, colorful way to describe or inspire. <Practice makes perfect= implies that more practice can lead to perfection, but improvement is the goal.
FRIENDSHIP
If you are a good friend, you are someone with many people willing to help you. You are also someone who checks in on your friends and is always willing to help. ABOUT
Teamwork makes you a better friend and/or employee. It makes people want to be part of your team or your goals.
