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.
Nico Rojas has been chosen Christian of the Month for Kindergarten Blue. Nico is a very hardworking, respectful student. He comes to school every day ready to do his best and participate in all class activities. Nico always listens to and follows directions, giving his best effort. He is very friendly and kind to all of his classmates. At home, Nico loves to build with Legos and K’nex. He also enjoys walking trails in the woods with his family, looking for colorful and unique stones for his collection. Congratulations, Nico!
Darren Santiago is Kindergarten Gold's Christian of the Month. Darren is a very quite and creative student. He likes to be helpful to others. At home, Darren likes to play baseball and ride on his fire truck. Darren is a very loving and kind person and he likes to share with others. Congratulations Darren!
Adora Farra, Grade 1 Blue, has earned the Christian of the Month Award. Adora is always very well behaved and does her very best. She is always prepared for her lessons and participates in class. Adora is a good role model for the other students. Adora takes gymnastics at Elite Gymnastics/Dance. Adora also takes horseback riding lessons. Adora loves taking care of her pets- 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 bunnies. Great job Adora!
Cash Gavinski is Christian of the Month for First Grade Gold. He is very kind and offers to help others. He uses his manners and respects adults. He has a very big heart. Cash loves to watch sports. His favorite sport to watch is football. He plays catch and football every chance he gets. He plays baseball for McAdoo, and usually plays second base. Cash also plays the drums.
The 2nd grade Christian of the month for November is Aiden Barrett. Aiden is a very good student. He works hard, tries his best, and always positively contributes to classroom discussions. Aiden is also kind and respectful to everyone with whom he interacts. Outside of school, Aiden plays Tamaqua Biddy Baseball, soccer, and basketball. He is also an active member of St. Richard Church in Barnesville. Aiden is very caring, creative, and hardworking. His favorite subject is math and he is always up for a challenge. He also enjoys spending time and playing with his younger brother, Braxton, who really looks up to him. Aiden’s family is very proud of him!
The Christian of the Month for October for third grade is Gianna Osenbach. Gianna enjoys singing and playing the piano for fun, and is in her 4th year of gymnastics at Tumble with Denise. She hopes to begin competitive gymnastics soon. Gianna is also excited to learn how to be an altar server at St. John XXIII Parish soon, and she enjoys participating in their Kids Small Group program. She enjoys reading and art, and is an excellent student. Gianna is also a group helper at home, and a wonderful sister to her three siblings. Her parents are very proud of how she lives out her faith everywhere she goes. In school, Gianna is a very kind, respectful, and hard-working student. She is a joy to have in the classroom. Congratulations Gianna!
The Fourth Grade Christian of the Month for November is Levi McCullion. Levi is a responsible student who provides a shining ray of light to our fourth grade classroom with his constant positivity and joy. At home, Levi loves his crazy dogs, Dutchess, Bo, and Ty, along with his chickens he recently got, of which he does an awesome job of tending. He enjoys crafting, going to the beach, putting together Legos, and LOVES to collect antiques/old vintage items. Levi enjoys being outdoors, riding his Side x Side and rollerblading. He is also an avid train collector, as he has a Lionel Train display, and loves showing it to all his family and friends when they visit. His new thing to collect is old, metal lunch boxes, which he already has quite the collection. In his spare time, he enjoys going to train meets to see what kind of trains/display he can find to add to his collection. He is a member of the Tamaqua Blue Waves Swim Team and can’t wait to be back in the pool. He is looking forward to becoming an altar server at church, once things get back to normal. Levi is very kind and caring to all his family and friends and always willing to help when he can. Congratulations, Levi! We are all very proud of you!
Jack LeClair is fifth grade's Christian of the month for November. Jack is a very kind and respectful student. He enjoys camping, museums and WWII history. In his spare time he loves watching scary movies and playing with his pet lizard, Ringo. He is a great brother to his sister, Reagan, and enjoys spending time with his cousins and friends. Jack is very helpful at home and is always helping others. Jack participates with St. Vincent de Paul and Sons of the American Legion. Congratulations Jack!
The Sixth Grade Christian of the Month for November is Gage Green. Gage puts forth effort in his work and is always willing to assist the teachers. He is kind, thoughtful, and is very helpful to his two little brothers. Gage participates in basketball for CYO and the Panther Valley program. The past three years he has played the guitar and enjoys performing for others. Gage enjoys mountain biking and hiking, as well as mowing neighbors' lawns throughout the summer.Congratulations, Gage!
Kaitlyn Kisenwether is the 7 th Grade Christian of the Month. Kaitlyn is an excellent student whose work is always completed on time and done neatly. Without being asked, Kaitlyn takes care of keeping the classroom clean. She also leads the class in prayer every day. At St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley, Kaitlyn was in the kids’ choir for several years. Last year, she played the organ on Christmas Eve. She has taken piano lesson for three years. Kaitlyn, whose favorite swimming stroke is the butterfly, has been a member of the Tamaqua Blue Waves for four years. Last year, Kaitlyn also played CYO and AVC Volleyball. Kaitlyn truly has a big heart with a kind soul. She will help anyone, and, at home, she is always helpful and loves spending time with her little sister, Kylie. Congratulations, Kaitlyn!
Zachery Holt is the 8th Grade Christian of the Month. As a student, Zachery is very conscientious and always puts forth his best effort. His assignments are well-prepared and detailed. Zachery has a great sense of humor and is kind and considerate to his peers. He is a great help to me in the classroom by helping to keep it clean. Outside of school, Zachery enjoys playing basketball, baseball, and football. He also loves riding his bike and playing video games. Zachery plans to attend Marian High School. Congratulations!
