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 . The students will be recognized in the monthly newsletter.
Kennedy Sabol has been chosen Christian of the month for Kindergarten Blue. Kennedy is friendly and kind to all the children in the class. She is respectful to her teachers and follows classroom rules. Kennedy is a hard worker and always attentive. She takes her time and completes her work neatly. Outside of school, Kennedy plays Soccer and T-Ball. She enjoys playing with her brother and
spending time with family. She is always positive and loves helping others. Congratulations, Kennedy!
Kindergarten Gold's Christian of the month will be Landon Moyer. Landon is a very quiet, conscientious student. He is always trying hard to do his best. He also likes to participate in class. At home Landon likes to help his mom. He loves to color and play T-ball.
Leah McGinley is the October Christian of the Month for 1st Grade Gold. Leah is a very kind and caring student. She works hard and always does her best in class. Leah plays T- Ball for Franklin Township and helps with various activities for the Turn to Us Organization. Congratulations Leah!
Henry Sockwell, 1-Blue, has earned the Christian of the Month Award. Henry is always organized and ready to learn. Henry always pays attention and tries to do his best. He displays kindness to all his classmates. Henry enjoys building with Legos and in Minecraft. He also enjoys drawing. Henry is kind, caring, and helpful around the house. Great job Henry!
The 2nd grade Christian of the month for October is Kendall Peiser. Kendall is a very good student and enthusiastic learner. She studies hard and always tries her best. Kendall is kind and respectful to her classmates and teacher. Outside of school, Kendall plays soccer for GHYSA in Hazleton. She is on the Diamond Divas Cheerleading team and practices Hip Hop at Anna Marie Dance Studio. Also, Kendall not only is a gymnast at Northeast Academy, she takes Spanish classes as well. She is caring, determined, hardworking, and never gives up. Kendall enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
The Christian of the Month for October for third grade is Bella Sanfilippo. Bella has been actively involved in the Girardville Basketball Association for the past 4 years, and has participated in the Marian Cheerleading Camp for the past two years. She has also participated in the St. Joseph the Worker Bible School and Christmas Pageant. Bella is the Marian Fillies Girls Basketball Biggest Fan, and is a wonderful big sister to her three younger siblings. Bella has also started playing the piano and writing her own songs. In class, Bella is a very respectful and responsible student, and always strives for perfection in her schoolwork. She is a very loving and caring young lady. Congratulations Bella!
The fourth grade Christian of the Month for October is Carly Green. Carly is an exemplary student, always going above and beyond what is asked of her in both academics and life outside of school. Carly plays Tamaqua Youth Soccer, where you can find her at the goal, playing the position of goalie. She is also very active in karate, where she has earned the level of brown belt. Carly enjoys helping others perfect karate by serving as a Junior Instructor at USA Martial Arts. Not only is Carly gifted in sports, but she also studies voice at Vocology Studio of Sound. Every October finds Carly in Philadelphia, walking in the Philadelphia Kidney Walk. Carly loves the arts and performing on stage. In her free time, you can find her with her nose in a book reading, drawing, or painting. Keep up the great work, Carly! We are very proud of you!
Gabe Perilli is fifth grade's Christian of the Month for October. Gabe is very kind and considerate to his peers, always helping others in need. He always uses his manners when talking to others. He participates in the Anthracite Little League baseball as a pitcher and first baseman. Gabe has been taking guitar lessons for four years and also sings in choir at St. Joseph's Church. Gabe loves the New York Yankees and is very knowledgeable about their history and stats of the players. He also loves his pets, both dogs and cats! Congratulations Gabe!
The Sixth Grade Christian of the Month is James Gelatko. James is a very conscientious student who enjoys the challenges of school. He is always willing to lend a hand to classmates and faculty. James is very creative and spends free time painting or drawing. He has a great sense of humor and brings lots of joy to his family and friends. James participates in CYO Cross Country and Basketball. He also takes ice skating lessons and has progressed to the freestyle level. James is an altar server at St. John XXIII Church. James enjoys time with his three chocolate labs and recently trained their newest addition, Trixie, when she became part of their household in July. Congratulations, James!
Cristina Mohammed is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. As a student, Cristina puts forth effort with her work being done neatly and in a timely fashion. Without being asked, Crisitina takes care of keeping the classroom clean. At St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Cristina is an altar server. In her community, Cristina helps with food distribution at the Food Pantry. Outside of school, Crisitina is a member of Sierra View Swim Shark Team and is an Assistant Zumba Instructor. Cristina also plays volleyball and is a point guard in basketball. Congratulations, Cristina!
Alyssa Porambo has been selected as the 8th grade Christian of the Month. Alyssa is a very conscientious student who always puts forth her best effort. She is kind to her classmates and respectful to her teachers. Alyssa is involved in various activities outside of school. She is a member of Marian's Cross Country Team, a member of the Girl Scouts, and she acts in plays at the Tamaqua Arts Center. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys playing the guitar and the piano. Alyssa plans to attend Marian High School . Congratulations, Alyssa!
