Week 1
What are the core values of Aim High?
Community, opportunity, respect and high expectations.
What were the two breathing techniques we learned this week?
Cupcake breathing, belly breathing.
Who were our 3 panelists for the middle school panel?
Bella
Daisy
Angel
What are the names of the site directors?
Jen and Evelyn
What did we use as our talking piece for community circles and discussions?
Spider-Man Plushie
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to understand, use, and manage our emotions.
Is intelligence something you're born with?
No, studies have shown that our brain is like a muscle and we can growth it and our skills through practice and challenges.
What is a boundary?
Personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. Defines who we are and who we are not.
Where is the Wellness center and who can support you there?
F-5, Liliana our student support specialist.
Who was Rubi's favorite player during this world cup?
Erling Haaland
What are the wellness exercises we learned this week?
Journaling and meditation.
What is a growth mindset?
A growth mindset occurs when we believe our intelligence and abilities can be improved with effort and the right strategies.
Why is it important to identify our own personal boundaries and the boundaries of others?
So that we know what we are comfortable with experiencing or doing, and so we can respect the boundaries of others.
Who are all of the 6th grade teachers and what do they teach?
Mariana and Rubi, Issues and Choices.
Jenny and Carlos, STEM.
Cat and Alexander, Humanities.
Which player of the Seleccion Mexicana does Mariana think deserved more minutes in the games?
Armando "La Hormiga" Gonzalez
Why is it important to reflect on the goals you have or the dreams for your future?
So you can determine the steps you need to take to help you get there.
What is the purpose for your daily do-nows?
So we can with Rubi and Mariana if we are feeling good or need a check in.
What does it mean to be an ally?
An ally is someone who supports you.
What are the advisory teams?
The Red Spideys
Team Bluey
The Annoying Oranges
The colorful Colors
The Pink Panthers
The Black Widows
The Neon Stars
The Golden Spears
The Shining Diamonds
What is Rubi's profession?
PE teacher.
What is the purpose of Issues and Choices?
Issues and Choices is a space to create a community to discuss what shapes our identity and how to share it with others best.
Help with transitioning into middle school, high school, college, and career through various skills.
What was the goal for the Blossoming Dreams project?
To create goals/dreams and identify our strengths and steps to help us get there.
What are the 5 tips for becoming an ally?
Understand your privilege.
Listen and do your homework,
Speak up but not over.
When you make mistakes, apologize.
Ally is a verb.
What are the names of the volunteers?
Ale
Fabrizzio
Aly
Diego
Emmanuel
Emiliano
Camila
Regina
Mathew
Wyatt
Nicole
Lily
Daniela
Ashanty
Evelyn
Rosabella
Melanie
Where does Mariana teach and what grade level?
Pueblo Vista, 2nd grade.