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 a Applebee's certificate. The students will be recognized in the monthly newsletter.
Lucia Sanfilippo has been chosen Christian of the month for Kindergarten Blue. Lucia is a very helpful, respectful student and is very friendly to her classmates. She is a hard worker, very organized and loves to participate in all class activities. Lucia especially enjoys singing and reciting poems. She pays attention and is quick to respond in class discussions. At home, Lucia participates in Frackville T-Ball and attended the Vacation Bible School at St. Joseph the Worker Parish. She participated in the Marian Cheerleading camp for 3 years. Lucia is a wonderful sister to her brother and sisters. She is always eager to help, learn new things and is very adventurous. Most importantly, Lucia loves her family and her faith with all her heart. Congratulations, Lucia!
Caden Engleman is Kindergarten Gold’s Christian of the month. Caden is a very intellectual, happy and loving student. He is always smiling and loves to share his stories. At home Caden loves to perform (dance and sing). Caden is currently taking a Beginner Hip Hop Class at Artists in Motion, in Schuylkill Haven. He loves learning about Geography. He knows many countries and flags. Caden has a kind heart and loves to give hugs.
Luke Stoves, Grade 1, has earned the Christian of the Month Award. Luke works very hard in school. He always does his best. He is always kind and respectful towards all his classmates and teachers. Luke plays baseball and soccer. Luke has been playing the drums for 2 years. He enjoys playing video games with his brothers, bike riding, and swimming. Great job, Luke!
First Grade Gold Christian of the Month for February 2021 is Hunter Field. Hunter works hard in school and is respectful to her teachers. Hunter loves playing with her friends and her little brother, Max. She is a great big sister who helps take care of her new baby brother, Beau. She swims for the Tamaqua Blue Waves and is playing softball for Anthracite Softball Association. Her favorite place to be is the beach and she loves being outside and riding her bike. She also loves building Legos.
The second grade Christian of the Month for February is Nicholas Zawisza. Nicholas is an excellent student. He studies hard, always tries his best, and does not hesitate to volunteer to answer questions and add to class discussions. Nicholas is both respectful and kind to his classmates and teacher. Outside of school, Nicholas is in the Cub Scouts where he earned the Badges of Lion, Tiger, and Wolf. He also is involved with team sports. Nick plays basketball, baseball, and the defensive position of goalie in soccer. He also has been playing the piano for three years. Nicholas is quick to think of others and to offer a helping hand to his parents and his brothers.
The Christian of the Month for third grade for the month of February is Peyton O’Brien. Peyton is very talented at playing the piano, which she began about a year ago, and also loves to draw and do crafts of any kind! She loves to make slime, play with her dogs, and organize things at home. In school, Peyton is also very organized and responsible with all her schoolwork. She is highly motivated to do well at all things, loves to participate, and is so kind and respectful always! Congratulations Peyton!
Fourth grade's Christian of the month for February is Abby Upanavage. Abby is always a ray of sunshine, both in school and at home. Her smile and kind heart can turn around the worst of days. She is committed to her daily prayers with thoughtful intentions. Abby is neat, organized and conscientious. She has continued to thrive in spite of all the covid restrictions. Over the past year, she has learned to self-motivate to complete her Google classroom tasks and taken on additional responsibilities at home. Fortunately, her big sister is her best friend and they have enjoyed many creative adventures together. Abby was so excited to return to the traditional classroom with her SJRS family. She looks forward to a time when she can resume participating in Mass as an altar server in St John XXIII parish and stretch her legs with her teammates on CYO cross country. Congratulations, Abby! We are all so proud of you.
Cara Rehnert is 5th grade's Christian of the Month for February. Cara is a hard worker both in and out of school. She comes to school prepared for the day and thoroughly enjoys it. She is always kind to others and very helpful. Cara is a Girl Scout with Troop 31208 out of West Penn, where she earned the Bronze Award. This is the highest award for a Junior Girl Scout. She is also a member of CYO volleyball and the Tamaqua Blue Waves swim team. Cara is also a champion dancer with Sabo School of Irish dance. Great job Cara!
The February Christian of the Month in sixth grade is Katie Purin. Katie is a hard worker and is always willing to help her classmates. She is respectful, kind, and tries her best. Outside of school, Katie is an altar server for St. John XXIII. Katie is an avid skier and has been skiing since she was four years old. Her favorite slope is Razor's Edge and she enjoys annual trips to Vermont. Katie has actively participated in numerous plays at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center and takes voice lessons. Katie enjoys spending time with her family, especially her cousins. Congratulations, Katie!
Andi Girard is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. Andi is a conscientious student who
consistently has her work completed in a timely manner. Her work is always done neatly and to the best of her ability. Andi voluntarily helps keep our classroom clean! Having attended Cheer Camp, Andi hopes to be a Marian cheerleader. Andi ministers at St. Joseph of the Panther Valley Parish as an altar server. Outside of school, Andi has provided community service as a server at the Coaldale Fire Company dinners. As a Girl Scout in the Cadette Rank, Andi has achieved the Bronze Award. She also likes to bake and walk her dogs. Andi has a lot of empathy for the elderly and people who are ill. She visits her elderly great-aunt and helps her grandma Sandy clean. Congratulations, Andi!
Alexandra Feller is the 8th Grade Christian of the Month. Alexandra is a very conscientious student, and her work is always completed on time and done neatly. She earned Distinguished Honors for the first trimester. In school Alexandra serves as the Vice-president of Student Council and she is also a Mission Representative. Outside of school, she is a ten-year member of Tumble with Denise in Lehighton. Alexandra has a job teaching gymnastics there and volunteered 22 service hours at the gym.. She attends Sunday School at her parish, St. Peter and Paul in Lehighton and her community service includes volunteering for St. Vincent de Paul. Congratulations, Alexandra!
