Christian of the Month
The Christian of the Month Award recognizes students who display good character on a consistent basis and serve as student role models throughout the month. Students are nominated by their teachers based on the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Students chosen to receive this award will be acknowledged for their accomplishment in the monthly newsletter. Students will receive a dress down pass, Christian of the Month Certificate, Applebee's certificate and
a Turkey Hill Slushy Certificate
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he students will be recognized at the first Mass of each month.
Belinda Poluka
has been chosen Christian of the Month for Kindergarten Blue. Belinda is a very conscientious student, always ready to participate and complete class assignments. She is kind to her friends and respects her teachers. Belinda is very attentive in class and always follows class rules. When not in school, Belinda participates in dance at TNT Dance Studios learning ballet and tap. Congratulations, Belinda!
Tessalin Titus
is Kindergarten Golds Christian of the month. Tessilan is a kind and quite student. She is a hard worker and a very good listener. She is very creative and is always willing to lend a helping hand. She loves to read and can’t wait until she is able to read all on her own without any help. She loves to learn new things. At home Tessalin enjoys playing for the warriors of faith T-ball team in Tamaqua. She also enjoys playing soccer for Tamaqua. Tessalin also likes to participate in the Home Depot workshops for kids.
Estelle Mansell
, Grade 1, has earned the Christian of the Month Award. Estelle is a very hard worker in school. Estelle respects her teachers and classmates. She is always ready to lend a helping hand. Estelle plays soccer on Conley & Limousin U8 Team. She has studied dance at Crystal’s School of Dance for five years. Estelle studies Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Aero. She volunteers to walk dogs at the Hillside SPCA and loves gardening and cooking. Estellle enjoys feeding the cows at her grandparents' farm. She loves reading as often as possible. Congratulations, Estelle!
Stella Thompson
is the Christian of the Month for 1 gold. She is a very kind student and good friend. Stella is always willing to help her friends and includes everyone when playing. She tries hard during class and is very respectful to her teachers. Stella does gymnastics at Tumble with Denise. She loves to play outside, go camping with her family, and ride her bike with her brother, Ryker. Stella is a great big sister to Ryker and baby Knox.
Joseph Conrad
is second grade’s Christian of the Month. Joseph is very respectful to his teachers and his classmates. He is a very responsible and kind student. Joseph is always willing to help others. He is a good listener and completes his classwork in a timely manner. Joseph is a member of an all-boys gymnastic group at Dance Explosion. He’s learning balance and basic karate moves in addition to gymnastics. His favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys. Joseph is very busy at home doing his chores and helping with his two year old identical twin sisters.
January's Christian of the Month for 3-Blue is
Levi McCullion
. At home, Levi loves his dog Dutchess, crafting, putting together Legos, and collecting antiques. He also loves camping and going to the beach. Levi loves being outdoors, helping with yardwork, riding his Side by Side, and roller blading. He is an avid train collector, as he has a Lionel train display, and loves showing it to his family and friends when they visit. He enjoys going to train meets to see what kind of trains/displays he can find to add to his collection. He has recently joined the Tamaqua Blue Waves Swim Team and is looking forward to being an altar server at church. At school, Levi is always excited to lend a hand, is extremely respectful and kind to everyone, is a hard worker, and is very creative. Congratulations, Levi!
Third Grade Gold's Christian of the Month for January is
Brody Peiser
. Brody is a quiet, caring, smart, and kindhearted boy. He likes reading books about dinosaurs, animals, and most recently, the "Who's Who" books. Brody enjoys building Legos, researching facts, and visiting zoos and museums. He plays soccer in the fall for GHYSA, tennis in the summer for SJR CYO, and is on the Tamaqua Blue Waves swim team. Brody loves spending time with his family and helping out around the house. He enjoys being outdoors camping, fishing, and looking for amphibians. When Brody grows up, he would like to be a zookeeper or a paleontologist. Congratulations, Brody. We are proud of you!
4th grade Christian of the Month for January is
Amelia Degler
. Amelia is a conscientious student and always tries her best. She also enjoys volunteering in class. Amelia is kind and respectful to both students and adults she sees at school. She is always willing to help others who may need it. When Amelia is not in school, she plays in the catcher and shortstop positions for Anthracite Girls Softball. She also participates in CYO Girls Basketball. Amelia practices Hip Hop at the Dance Factory. She loves to cook and bake and do crafts. She is a big help at home with her younger brother. Amelia also likes to watch NASCAR and football (Go Dallas!) with her family.
Kaden Krajcirik
is 5th grade Christian of the Month for January. Kaden is a very helpful and kind student, always offering to help others when needed. He works hard in school and earned honors for the first trimester. Outside of school, Kaden plays 1st and 3rd base and is a pitcher for Anthracite Little League Baseball. He has been playing for 6 years. During the winter months Kaden plays Panther Valley Youth Basketball as a center. Kaden loves to draw and ride his 4 wheeler in his spare time. He is a huge help to his mom at home and a great big brother. Congratulations, Kaden!
Sixth Grade Christian of the Month for January is
Eris Hayes
. Eris is respectful, honest, and conscientious. She is an honor roll student who is hard-working and always puts forth her best effort. She is an asset to the classroom with her good behavior and willingness to help others.Eris plays volleyball for SJR CYO and Fusion 209. She is a great help at home with chores and watching her little sister. She enjoys spending time on her tablet, talking to and playing with her friends, and reading jokes and fun facts. We are all very proud of you, Eris!
Anthony Aguirre
is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. Anthony is a good student whose work is always done neatly and in a timely manner. Anthony always displays a pleasant attitude; he is very respectful and polite to everyone. He always puts forth that extra effort. Anthony was a participant in the National Geographic Bee and CYO District Spelling Bee. He plays left outfield on the Anthracite Little League team. Anthony enjoys fishing, hiking, and being outdoors. He enjoys computers and playing Xbox. Congratulations, Anthony!
Abigail Kluck
has been chosen as the eighth grade Christian of the Month. Abigail is a thoughtful, conscientious, kind and optimistic student. She is a 2019-2020 SJRS Student Ambassador and a distinguished honors student. Her activities include a three-year member of the SJRS STEM Design Challenge team, five-year member of the SJR CYO volleyball and a two-year member with the Anthracite Volleyball Club. She has played softball for six years, most recently with West Penn Softball. Abigail is an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church of Bloomsburg and will receive Confirmation in June. At St. Luke's she is a youth group volunteer at the Bloomsburg food cupboard. Abigail has been with the SJRS family since pre-school and will be attending Marian High School next year. Congratulations, Abigail!
