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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.
This month's Preschool Christian of the month is Ava Yawornicky. Ava has demonstrated a sincere love for school. She enjoys playing with her classmates, coloring, painting and creating crafts. Ava has grown so much in Preschool in such a short time. She always follows directions and is always looking for ways to help her teachers. Ava is always ready and prepared to learn. She is also always ready to move on to the next phase of the day and is a true pleasure to have in class. Outside of school she enjoys playing dress up, playing ball, playing hide and seek, and playing with her baby dolls.
Congratulations Ava!
I would like to nominate Mautileen Lechleitner for Kindergarten Blue's October Christian of the Month. Mautileen is a polite and respectful girl. She always uses her best manners with both her teachers and her classmates. Mautileen is a kind friend to everyone in our classroom. She is the first to invite others to play, and the first to notice if anyone needs help. Mautileen always makes sure that everyone is included. When doing her schoolwork, Mautileen is a diligent student. She pays attention and always tries her best. Mautileen takes great care to make sure that her schoolwork is done correctly and is always eager to learn and participate. Outside of school, Mautileen participates in a variety of activities. She is a Daisy in Girl Scouts, takes dance at Dancing with Kim, gymnastics at Tumble with Denise, and participates in swimming lessons. Mautileen has also participated in the Eastwood Beach clean-up in her local community. Mautileen's kindness shows in her love for her dog Jubilee and her cat Delilah Jones. Mautileen is a big help with her pets at home and even trains her dog alongside her Pappy. Mautileen loves Jesus, her family, and her pets. She makes sure to say her prayers for everyone every night. Way to go Mautileen!
The Christian of the Month for Kindergarten Gold is Kaylee Kane. Kaylee is always smiling and is a good friend to all. Kaylee is very helpful to both the students as well as the teacher. Kaylee is a good listener and likes to listen to stories. Outside of school, Kaylee plays in the Anthracite Little League. She plays T-ball. Kaylee plays all positions, but really likes to pitch. Kaylee also does gymnastics and belongs to Tumble with Denise. Great job Kaylee!
Agnes Young is the Christian of the Month for First Grade Blue. She is a sweet and enthusiastic girl who is very kind, caring, courteous and helpful. She always does her very best each and every day! She is involved in soccer and t-ball. She performs for Crystal's School of Dance and dances ballet,tap and jazz. She is also taking her first piano lessons. She enjoys drawing, coloring and painting. Congratulations, Agnes!
George Pinky is the October 2022 Christian of the Month for 1st Grade Gold. George is very kind and respectful. He works hard in class and is responsible. George loves being outside and playing with his little brother, Henry. George swims for Tamaqua Blue Waves. He also plays baseball and soccer. Congratulations, George!
The second-grade Gold Christian of the Month for October is Lucia Sanfilippo. Lucia is a good student. She works hard and always does her best. Lucia is kind and respectful to her classmates and the adults with whom she interacts. She is always willing to help her classmates and teacher whenever she is able. When she is not in school, Lucia participates in North Schuylkill Youth Soccer and has taken part in Marian Youth Cheerleading Camp. Lucia is an active member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Frackville. She is a very kind and caring young lady. Lucia is a great sister and daughter. She loves to learn and is constantly helping around the house. Your family would like to congratulate you, Lucia. They are very proud of you.
The Christian of the Month in Grade 2 Blue is Jacob Kufro. Jacob is a great role model of trustworthiness and responsibility. He is respectful, polite, and caring. Jacob helps anyone who needs help. He even taught one of his classmates the proper batting technique at recess. Jacob is a good citizen in school who consistently works hard. His favorite subject is Math. Outside of school, Jacob plays baseball for Tamaqua. He is their pitcher, and also plays first base and outfield. Jacob is a yellow belt at USA Martial Arts in Tamaqua. At church, Jacob volunteers as an usher. He also volunteers by helping to hand out free meals to those in need and also helps at other church events. In his free time, Jacob loves playing baseball and spending time with his family. Most of his free time is spent pitching or at the batting cage with his Dad. Whatever Jacob does, whether in or out of school, he always tries his best and works very hard. Congratulations, Jacob!
The Christian of the Month for third grade for the month of October is Racquel Kondertavage. Racquel is a kind-hearted, compassionate, and thoughtful girl who has taken golf and piano lessons for the past two years. She is a big help at home, especially in taking care of her pets. Racquel also loves to build Lego sets with her dad, draw, and play games. In the classroom, Racquel is always respectful, follows ALL the classroom rules, and excels in her work. Congratulations, Racquel!
Melia DeCosmo is the Christian of the Month for Grade 3 Blue. Melia is kind, free spirited, and competitive. She has a unique personality that makes people laugh in any situation. Melia plays point guard for Wolf Pack and is a striker for the Fire soccer team. Melia is involved in cheerleading and is a member of the Diamond Divas Dynasty. She also participates in both gymnastics dance at Anna Marie School of Dance and is a member of Group Crystals. She is always willing to help in the classroom. She is respectful, works hard in school, and always does her assignments neatly. Congratulations, Melia!
Fourth Grade's Christian of the Month for October is Brianna Heater. Brianna is bright, confident, and helpful in class. She can alway be counted on to run an errand or aid one of her classmates. Outside of school, Brianna plays CYO volleyball and basketball. She also participates in art camps at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center. Brianna is hardworking, caring, kind, and helpful at home. She loves to read, draw, color, complete art projects, ride her bike, swim, and play with her friends. She is an amazing big sister to her little brother, Bryden, and her dog, Roscoe. She has a big heart, as she wants everyone to be happy and treated with kindness. Brianna enjoys going to school and learning. Congratulations, Brianna! We are all very proud of you!
Peyton O'Brien is fifth grade's Christian of the Month for October. Peyton is a very kind and helpful student. She offers to help her teacher, friends and classmates. Peyton loves soccer; she currently plays for Tamaqua Area Youth Soccer Association as a striker and midfielder. She loves to be outside at recess playing with her friends and ran for student council homeroom representative. Peyton has been playing piano for three years and is in her second year of flute lessons at our school with Mr. Cressley. Congratulations, Peyton!
The Christian of the Month for the 6th Grade is Michael Lee. Michael is a first-year student at SJRS. He is very kind, considerate, and caring. He is willing to make friends with everyone. Michael is a supporter of anti-bullying. He demonstrates responsible behavior by completing all assignments neatly and promptly. Outside of school, Michael plays midfield in soccer and is a shooting guard in basketball. He participates yearly in Earth Day activities within his community. Congratulations, Michael!
Nicholas Polakovic is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. He is a conscientious student
whose work is always complete and done in a timely manner. In class, he constantly
participates in class discussions! Nick is considerate and voluntarily assists in cleaning of
desks prior to snack time. He plays CYO Basketball. Nick is looking forward to playing sports at Marian Catholic High School where he has attended football and baseball camps. Outside of school, he plays 3rd base for Tamaqua Little League, right field for Gutsie Sports Academy Baseball, and forward and halfback for Tamaqua Area Soccer. Nick enjoys cooking, helpng the family with chores, and attending sporting events, especially PSU and Steelers. He also loves spending time with his two dogs – Finn and Tyson. Congratulations, Nicholas!
DeLana Ankiewicz is the 8th grade Christian of the Month. DeLana displays a positive attitude and is kind to her classmates, going out of her way to help others. She is an excellent student, and her work is neatly done and completed on time. Her sports' activities include CYO Volleyball and the Tamaqua Blue Waves, of which she has been a member for four years. She also helps her dad and siblings at Greenwood Valley Action Race Track in Bloomsburg. DeLana enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her five dogs. She looks forward to attending Marian Catholic High School. Congratulations, DeLana!
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