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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, and an Applebee's certificate. The students will be recognized in the monthly newsletter.
The Preschool Christian of the Month is Henry Pinkey. He is very deserving of this award simply because he has demonstrated excellence in his character is a wonderful student and is always willing to help his fellow peers. Henry has displayed his ability to be responsible, trustworthy and respectful of his teachers and his friends. He always completes all tasks and anything that is asked of him. Henry loves to play with his older brother and enjoys the outdoors. He enjoys puzzles, learning his letters and writing his name. He is always very loving and funny. He loves spending time with his class friends and his team members on the Tamaqua Little waves Swim team. He is also a member of the TAYSA and also plays T-ball. Congratulations Henry and keep up the great work!
Emily Lin is Kindergarten Blue's February Christian of the Month. Emily is an attentive and eager student who always raises her hand to volunteer and always tries her best. Emily takes time to pay attention to everything and everyone around her. Emily is a great friend to others in our classroom. She is the first to invite others to play and always uses kind words. Emily goes out of her way to help both students and teachers. Emily has great manners and really cares about her teachers, the other students, learning, and always trying her best. When she is not in school, Emily participates in dance at Center Stage Dance Studio. Emily enjoys spending time with her family and is a great helper. Way to go Emily!
Kindergarten Gold's Christain of the Month is Scarlett Petrole. Scarlett is a very quiet and conscientious student. She is very good at helping other students, like finding a page, helping with work and lending her supplies if needed. She is a good leader and is very kind. At home Scarlett enjoys playing on the monkey bars outside. She also enjoys dancing at SSG studio and swimming at the YMCA.
First Grade Blue’s Christian of the Month is Riley Garvey. Riley is always kind and helpful in class. She is a great friend to all of her classmates, and never leaves anyone out. Riley is always prepared for the day with a smile on her face. Riley has recently joined the CYO Biddy Basketball team at SJRS, and she also plays soccer in the Fall. Riley studies both tap and jazz at Reaction Studio of Dance and loves being on stage. In her free time, Riley loves arts and crafts and learning about animals. Her favorite animal is the bobcat. Riley also loves to spend time playing with her little sister, Amelia and her dog, Luna. Congratulations, Riley!
Braxton Barrett is Christian of the Month for First Grade Gold. Braxton plays baseball, soccer and basketball through Tamaqua Youth Sports. He currently plays on the 2nd grade all star basketball team. He is a member of St. Richard's parish and is looking forward to becoming an altar server like his big brother, Aiden. Braxton is a kind and respectful student who loves to play. He loves games and fun learning activities in the classroom. Congratulations, Braxton!
The Christian of the Month for Grade 2 Blue is Bella Cruz. She is a kind, gentle-hearted girl. She quietly goes about her daily work, always doing her best. She is always well-prepared for class and completes her homework on time. Bella is caring and respectful to everyone. She always speaks kindly to others. Outside of school, Bella is busy playing on the Hendersonville Soccer Team, The Golden Dragons. For the past two years, she has been taking theater classes at The Cottage Theater. She also plays the piano. Congratulations, Bella!
The second-grade gold Christian of the Month for February is Rocco Sanfilippo. Rocco is a good student. He is hard working and persistent in his efforts to always do his best. Rocco consistently volunteers during lessons and class discussions. He is respectful, helpful, and kind to his classmates, teacher, and adults he interacts with at school. Outside of school, Rocco has been involved in the Frackville Little
League for four years, the Girardville Basketball Association for three years, and North Schuylkill Youth Soccer for two years. He also volunteers at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Frackville. Rocco is a very kind, caring, and compassionate young man. He is a great brother to his sisters. Rocco always makes his mother and father proud. Your family says Congratulations, Rocco! They love you.
Isabella Lee is the Christian of the Month for Grade 3 Blue. Isabella is a very kind and helpful student. She is always willing to assist her teachers, friends, and classmates. She is a conscientious student whose work is always done neatly and completed in a timely manner. Outside of school, Isabella is very active. She is a member of the Phoenix soccer team and Diamond Divas Dynasty cheerleading. She participates in gymnastics at Anna Marie School of Dance. At home, Bella enjoys baking with her mom. She loves to play with her cousins and spend time with her friends. She also loves her dog, Benji. Bella enjoys spending time outdoors and going on quad rides with her family. She has a brother, Michael, who is in sixth grade at SJRS. Isabella is a member of Holy Rosary Parish in Hazleton. Congratulations, Isabella!
The Christian of the Month for third grade Gold for the month of February is Brayden Slane. Brayden has taken piano lessons for the past two years and is also an altar server for St. John XXIII Parish. He loves being outdoors, riding his bike, and helping around the house. He is a great big brother to his sister, Brenna! In the classroom, Brayden excels in his schoolwork, is a wonderful helper, and is always kind and respectful to everyone. Congratulations, Brayden!
Fourth Grade's Christian of the Month for February is Aiden Barrett. In the classroom, Aiden is conscientious, helpful, and kind. He takes his schoolwork very seriously and does well academically. Outside of school, Aiden is very athletic. He is a pitcher for Tamaqua Little League, plays soccer through TAYSA, and is currently playing on the fourth grade all star basketball team! Aiden loves sports and is truly a team player. He attends St. Richard's Church, where he has been a regular weekly altar server since receiving First Holy Communion last May. Aiden loves his family and especially his younger brother, Braxton, who he calls his best friend. Congratulations, Aiden! We are so proud of you.
Luke Young is fifth grade's Christian of the Month for February. Luke is a hard worker and sets a good example to others, especially his younger siblings. He is very dedicated to the tasks he undertakes, including his schoolwork, his sports participation in basketball with Schuylkill Haven Rec and baseball with Blue Mountain, and the service of his parish, St. Ambrose. Luke is very kind, caring and helpful to his teachers and classmates. Congratulations, Luke!
Kylie Kisenwether is the 6th Grade Christian of the Month. She is a conscientious student and achieves Honor Roll status. Kylie has a big heart and will always help others, She gets along well with classmates and faculty. She enjoys volleyball and started clinics in November with AAU and is now doing Vibe volleyball. Kylee participated in the Villain Cabaret and Doo Woop shows with the Tamaqua Community Arts Center. This spring she will perform in Marian's production of The Wizard of Oz. She attends Mass weekly at St.Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley. Kylie enjoys talking on the phone and hanging out with friends. She is also very close to her big sister and goes to all her games to see her cheer. Congratulations, Kylie!
Zoey Quintinsky is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. She is a good student who
completes her work in a timely manner, and it is always done very neatly. Zoey serves as
Secretary on SJRS Student Council. She has volunteered numerous times to read at school
Mass. Outside of school, Zoey plays second base on Rotary Mahanoy Softball team. Zoey is
determined to accomplish anything she sets her mind to. She is adaptable and independent and knows exactly what she wants. She has a creative soul/mind. Congratulations, Zoey!
James Gelatko is the 8th Grade Christian of the Month. James is kind to his classmates and sets an example of good behavior and cooperation. He has made Distinguished honors, and his work is done neatly and in a timely manner. James is a member of both the cross country team and track and field team. He also co-writes our school news for the Standard Speaker. James serves on Student Council as the 8th grade homeroom representative, and he is an altar server for St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley. In his free time, James enjoys movies, music, reading, and writing. He also enjoys spending time with his two chocolate labs and his black lab. James will attend Marian Catholic High School. Congratulations, James!
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