{"id":1032,"date":"2022-05-17T14:47:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T14:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redplanetmarketing.net\/aquinas\/?page_id=1032"},"modified":"2025-10-31T09:09:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T09:09:32","slug":"home-of-the-bears-en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aquinas-american-school.es\/en\/home-of-the-bears-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home of the bears"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;FUTURA PT BOOK|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#040332&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>PRESENTATION<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;8293def9-60fd-49f5-bc4c-c3e6b201c24f&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b100d0f9-40d8-4cc8-bf0b-a9f65780d77c%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22%93}&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;gcid-b100d0f9-40d8-4cc8-bf0b-a9f65780d77c&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Home of the Bears \u2013 Aquinas American School<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;15px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">American School in Madrid<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][lwp_image_carousel gallery_ids=&#8221;3131,3133,3135,3269,3267,3253,3243&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/lwp_image_carousel][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/aquinas-american-school.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Aquinas-bear.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Aquinas-bear&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c106004e-1065-49a6-bd6e-dfbc171873b7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Introducing Tommy the Bear, the spirited mascot of Aquinas American School, embodying strength, resilience, and unity within our student body. Tommy serves as the emblem for our school&#8217;s house system, comprising four distinguished Bear Houses: Grizzly, Polar, Black, and Kodiak. These houses foster camaraderie among students of all grades, as they compete in various events throughout the academic year. From the exhilarating Sports Days to intellectually stimulating trivia events, students proudly represent their respective Bear Houses. Moreover, Tommy the Bear encourages students to exhibit exemplary behavior in the cafeteria, as points earned through good conduct contribute to the overall success of their team. With Tommy leading the charge, Aquinas American School celebrates the spirit of sportsmanship, collaboration, and excellence, making every student&#8217;s journey truly unforgettable!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRESENTATIONHome of the Bears \u2013 Aquinas American School<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">American School in Madrid<\/span><\/p><\/nav><div class=\"et_pb_module lwp_image_carousel lwp_image_carousel_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<section class=\"lwp-slick-slider slider small-slider lwp-default-slider lwp-side-center\" data-slick='{ \"vertical\":false, \"slidesToShow\": 3, \"slidesToScroll\": 1, \"dots\":true, \"arrows\":true, \"infinite\":false, \"autoplay\":false, \"autoplaySpeed\":2000, \"pauseOnHover\":true, \"adaptiveHeight\":true, \"speed\":300, \"cssEase\":\"ease\", \"responsive\": [ { \"breakpoint\": 980, \"settings\": { \"slidesToShow\": 3, \"slidesToScroll\": 1, \"arrows\":true,\"dots\":true } } ,{ \"breakpoint\": 767, \"settings\": { \"slidesToShow\": 1, \"slidesToScroll\": 1, \"arrows\":true,\"dots\":true } } ] }'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aquinas-american-school.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-24-at-13.35.06-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"WhatsApp Image 2024-04-24 at 13.35.06 (1)\"><\/div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aquinas-american-school.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-24-at-13.35.04-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"WhatsApp Image 2024-04-24 at 13.35.04 (1)\"><\/div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aquinas-american-school.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-24-at-13.35.02-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"WhatsApp Image 2024-04-24 at 13.35.02 (3)\"><\/div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aquinas-american-school.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1198-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1198\"><\/div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aquinas-american-school.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1315-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1315\"><\/div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aquinas-american-school.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240320_094121-1-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"20240320_094121 (1) (1)\"><\/div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aquinas-american-school.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1215-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_1215\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>Introducing Tommy the Bear, the spirited mascot of Aquinas American School, embodying strength, resilience, and unity within our student body. Tommy serves as the emblem for our school&#8217;s house system, comprising four distinguished Bear Houses: Grizzly, Polar, Black, and Kodiak. These houses foster camaraderie [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" saved_specialty_column_type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"FUTURA PT BOOK|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#040332\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]\r\n\r\nPRESENTACI\u00d3N\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"8293def9-60fd-49f5-bc4c-c3e6b201c24f\" header_2_text_color=\"gcid-b100d0f9-40d8-4cc8-bf0b-a9f65780d77c\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-b100d0f9-40d8-4cc8-bf0b-a9f65780d77c%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}\"]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span>Home of the Bears<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/aquinas-american-school.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Aquinas-bear.jpg\" title_text=\"Aquinas-bear\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"c106004e-1065-49a6-bd6e-dfbc171873b7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\r\n\r\nLos osos de Aquinas American School defienden al colegio en todas las competiciones deportivas. 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