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School Connectedness is Social Bonding

Students who feel connected to school:

Developed positive relationships with adults

Increased positive behaviors

Avoided behaviors that harm their health

https://www.casciac.org/pdfs/SchoolConnectedness.pdf

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The Hope Squad program promotes:

Partnership with local mental health agency and/or other local organizations (trainings)

Connectedness

Anti-bullying

School safety

Reducing the stigma of mental health

Increasing help-seeking behavior

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Hope Squads Members

The students were asked to nominate peers who are:

Friendly and kind
Do not bully
Are good listeners

Hope Squad members will learn how to:

Reduce bullying & model positive behavior
Increase inclusion & connectedness
Organize school-wide activities
Seek adult help when needed

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Squads also organize activities that help put into practice what they learn.

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Hope Week

A week that involves

the Hope Squad providing school-wide activities that encourage inclusion

and connectedness.

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Video

https://youtu.be/F_PhEUCD2Gk?si=hvdItRdUL11IWLrI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-yxprAN5UU

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Parent Resources

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Connect with Hope Squad

facebook.com/hopesquads	twitter.com/HopeSquads	instagram.com/hopesquad	linkedin.com/company/hope-squad	youtube.com/hopesquads

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Advisor contact information

Name: Nikki Christensen, Angela Jacoby

Email: nchristensen@fontana.k12.wi.us

Phone: 262-275-6881

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