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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.
Preschool’s Christian of the Month is Mattea Sanfilippo. Mattea is an excellent student and deserves this award. She is one of the most helpful,considerate, caring and respectful students in our class .She always strives for perfection and it shows through her work and personality. She consistently does what is asked of her and is always looking for ways to help her fellow peers. Her love of school and friends is evident in her smile when she races through the doors of SJRS. She Is such a pleasure to have in class.
Outside of school she enjoys spending time with her family and learning from her older siblings. She enjoys being an entertainer and can often be found singing and dancing to her favorite songs. Mattea has a very big heart, loves her family and is a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Frackville. Congratulations Mattea!
Gunnar Navratil is Kindergarten Blue's November Christian of the Month. Gunnar is a very serious and dedicated student. He works hard to make sure that his schoolwork is completed neatly and correctly. Gunnar always volunteers in class and asks questions to make sure that he understands everything. Gunnar takes his time to make sense of every lesson. When interacting with students and teachers, Gunnar always uses his best manners. He is a respectful student who is kind and friendly to everyone. Gunnar is a great role model in the classroom. Outside of school Gunnar is a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish. He has played tee ball for the West Penn Rod and Gun Club for 2 years and soccer for Tamaqua Area Youth Soccer for 2 years. Gunnar is excited to start playing basketball this winter. Gunnar loves physical challenges. He has taken up running on the weekends. He can run 1 mile at a time! Gunnar is a very curious, thoughtful, and conscientious little boy. His family loves being on this journey with him and are very honored to have him receive this award. Way to go Gunnar!
November's Christian of the month for Kindergarten Gold is Asher Turner. Asher is a very fun-loving student with a great sense of humor and a contagious smile. Asher is very helpful and understanding towards other students. He loves to dance. Asher is a member of the Wilkes Barre- Scranton Atoms Ice Hockey team. He is also a member of the Tamaqua Blue Waves swimming team. At home Asher enjoys helping around the house, playing with his big sister and taking care of his five dogs and his cat. Congratulations Asher!
This month's first grade blue Christian of the Month is Lucas Brennan. Lucas works very hard every day. He is always helping his classmates. He is very cooperative, kind and caring. He plays on the Tamaqua Fall Ball Team as a 2nd baseman and a pitcher. He also enjoys playing soccer and is on the Tamaqua U8 Soccer team and likes basketball. In addition, he likes watching Marian, Penn State and NFL football and playing Fantasy Football. He enjoys helping his grandmother (MomMom) at the Valley Christian Preschool and loves helping his brother Noah. Congratulations to Lucas!
Olivia Woodring is the Christian of the Month for First Grade Gold. This is Olivia's first year at SJRS. She is kind and respectful to staff and her classmates. She works hard in the classroom. Outside of school, Olivia is involved in many activities. She is in her second year of Daisy Scouts and has earned many badges. She plays baseball, basketball, soccer & softball. She also does dance, gymnastics and cheerleading. Olivia and her family are members of Holy Rosary Church in Hazleton. Olivia loves making homemade movies with her brother and spending time with her friends. Olivia has a big heart and works hard at everything she does. She makes sure everyone always feels included. Congratulations Olivia!
The Christian of the Month for Grade 2 Blue is Lana Fenkner. She is a role model for an excellent student. Lana is well-prepared in class and always has her homework completed. She listens attentively in class. Lana is always respectful and polite to all. She quietly works hard in all her tasks and always does her best work. Lana is trustworthy and an excellent example of Christian Values. During prayers and Mass, Lana is focused and very reverent. Outside of school, Lana likes to play outside and enjoys hanging out with her family. She loves to help out and will go out of her way to lend a helping hand. Lana loves animals and wants to be a Veterinarian when she grows up. Congratulations, Lana!
The second-grade gold Christian of the Month for November is Addison Strohl. Addison is a good student. She works hard and always does her best. Addison is kind and respectful to everyone with whom she interacts. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who may need it. Outside of school, Addison achieved the status of Junior Red Belt with stripes. She enjoys hunting, fishing, and riding her bike and ATV. Addison loves animals, art, gym, and music. She is very caring and very outgoing. She loves to make people laugh and smile. Congratulations Addison!
The Christian of the Month for third grade Gold for the month of November is Blaise Kopp. Blaise has played Tamaqua Youth Soccer for the past 5 years, and Tamaqua Knee-Hi Wrestling for the past 4 years. He is also an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Beaver Meadows, and loves playing the piano for fun with his Grammy. Blaise loves reading, arts and crafts, and the outdoors. He enjoys figuring things out, building and using his imagination. Blaise loves his friends and his teachers and looks forward to school every day. In school, Blaise is an exemplary student, always attentive, respectful, and responsible. He loves to participate and asks thoughtful questions. Congratulations Blaise!
The Christian of the Month for Grade 3 Blue is Janna Varner. Janna is polite and respectful. She is a good friend to everyone in the class and is always willing to help one of her classmates. Janna is responsible and completes her assignments neatly. Outside of school, Janna enjoys being outdoors. She loves riding her bike, riding horses, and riding a four-wheeler. Congratulations, Janna!
Fourth grade's Christian of the Month for November is Vitaliy Chepelskyy. Vitaliy is always helpful and kind to his classmates and his teachers. He is an excellent role model in the classroom for proper behavior and academics. Outside of school, Vitaliy participates in archery at West Penn Archery Club and karate, where he has achieved the level of brown belt. Vitaliy is an altar server at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Lansford, PA, where he enjoys helping with social projects at the parish. Vitaliy also enjoys nature and outdoor activities, such as biking and hiking. Vitaliy is always very diligent, responsible, sensitive to the needs of others, friendly, helpful, and compassionate. At home, he takes care of his hamster, Sam, and loves playing with his dog, Tuzik. Congratulations, Vitaliy. We are so proud of you!
Lillyanna Zeiders is November's Christian of the Month for fifth grade. Lillyanna is a hardworking student, always trying her best at every task that is presented to her. She is respectful and helpful to her classmates and teachers. She has a very caring heart and tries to be a friend to everyone. Lillyanna is like a big sister to her cousin, always planning fun things for them to do. She is a member of the Mahanoy City Girls Softball League, playing second base and right field for Sherry Dental. Lillyanna is a student at Reaction Dance Studio studying Jazz. She is also a member of the Prestige Dance Team, which performed at Knoebels and Iron Pigs game this past summer. Congratulations Lillyanna!
The Sixth Grade Christian of the Month for November is Nora Nothstein. Nora is a hardworking student who always completes her work in a timely manner. She is an excellent student who displays a positive attitude and actively participates in class. Nora is a wonderful big sister who always helps her brother with schoolwork. She enjoys spending time with her friends. Outside of school, Nora participates in the Heart and Sole running program. She is a five-year member of the Dance with Kim School of Performing Arts as part of the competition team. Congratulations, Nora!
Noah McGinley is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. He is an excellent student who
consistently volunteers in class. His work is always complete and on time. Noah leads the 7th Grade in prayer before class and before and after lunch. He is an altar server at St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley. Noah plays on the Franklin Township Phillies as pitcher or shortstop. He was selected to the Franklin Township All Star Team. Noah won second place in the CYO District 5 Spelling Bee for the past two years. He has volunteered in various activities with Turn to Us. Congratulations, Noah!
Sage Kopp is the eighth grade Christian of the Month. Sage displays Christian values by being kind and respectful to her classmates and teachers. Sage helps to keep the classroom neat and tidy; she enjoys cleaning the boards and writing down the homework on the blackboard. In her free time, Sage enjoys legos, coloring, reading, and being outside. Her favorite subject is spelling, and her art projects are beautiful. Sage enjoys her pets: 2 turtles, and 6 fish; her favorite colors are black and purple. She is interested in joining basketball or cheerleading in high school. Congratulations, Sage!
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