Gallon's Good News
District 1 Student of the Month Newsletter
Greetings,
 
I hope that this edition of Gallon's Good News finds each of you in the excitement, hope, and promise of the 2020-2021 school year. Congratulations to all of our students selected for Student of the Month as well as their parents, teachers, and school administrators. Despite the challenges that we currently face, we remain proud of each of you for continuing to excel in the areas of attendance, academics, attitude and many other things at your respective schools. Let's take the time to recognize, congratulate, and uplift these District 1 students who have shown tremendous commitment, diligence, and excellence in education.
 
Let’s go! 
 
Educationally,

Steve Gallon III
School Board Vice Chair, District 1
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March 2021 Student of the Month Honorees
Arch Creek Elementary
Janese Jean-Pierre
Grade 3

“Exceptional Academic Performance & Outstanding Conduct”

Parent: Junie Pierre
Barbara Hawkins Elementary
Jaime Milton
Grade 5

“Perfect Attendance, Principal's Honor Roll, Gifted Program, Robotics Club, Science Club, All-Around Great Student"

Parents: Angel & James Milton
Biscayne Gardens Elementary
Donshouter Francois
Grade 3

“Outstanding Citizenship, Values Matter (Kindness), & Academic Excellence"

Parent: Clamour Francois
Brentwood Elementary
Zania Tuitt
Grade 4

"Perfect Attendance, Exemplary Citizenship, Model Student, Core Value Student of the Month: Cooperation"

Parent: Janel Tuitt
Bunche Park Elementary
Makiya Days
Grade 4

"Extremely Kind & Hardworking Young Lady, Strives to Do Her Best, Helpful to Her Classmates, & Dedication to Studies Has Resulted in an Overall Improvement Academically"

Parent: Shiketa Duberry
Carol City Elementary
Antonae Harrell
Grade 1

"Exhibits Cooperation, Remarkable Attitude, Honest, Kind, & Hard-Working, Has Never Had Below a 4.0 GPA & Never Misses a Day of School, Scored the Highest in Class on AP1 & AP2 for Both Reading & Math, Thinking Skills are Beyond Grade Level"

Parents: Latina Smith-Harrell & Antoine Harrell
Charles D. Wyche, Jr. Elementary
Erick Perez
Grade 3

"Participates Daily in Class, Enthusiastic When Sharing His Thoughts & Ideas, Puts Forth Maximum Effort, Meets High Learning Expectations Through the Weekly iReady Reading & Math Goals, Polite & Well-Mannered to Adults & Peers Alike, Encourages Peers by Being an Excellent Example of Model Classroom Behaviors"

Parent: Maura Perez
Crestview Elementary
Autumn Lewis
Grade 2

"Outstanding Citizenship, Committed to Learning, Morning Announcements News Anchor, Model Student"

Parent: Amber Hutchins
Dr. Frederica Wilson/Skyway Elementary
Antonio Jasper
Grade 3

"Model Student in All Categories, Comes to School Everyday Ready to Learn, Takes Pride in his Work, Listens for Understanding, Willingly Participates in Class, Academic & Social Growth is Evident, A Pleasure to Have in Class"

Parent: Justin Jasper
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary
Javon Beasley
Grade 3

"Excelling Through Adversity, Honor Roll, & Great Behavior"

Parent: Syiara Beasley
Golden Glades Elementary
Miguel Garcia
Grade 1

"A Gifted Young Man that Puts Forth Maximum Effort in His Academics, 4.0 GPA"

Parent: Mercedes Gutierrez

February Student of the Month
Ty'Shaunna Smith
Grade Kindergarten

"Wonderful Student Who Excels Academically & Believes in Pushing Her Classmates to Do Likewise"

Parent: Katina Johnson
Hibiscus Elementary
Owen Valdez-Veras
Grade 3

"Student Demonstrates Exceptional Qualities of a Model Student, Takes Ownership of His Learning & Strives for Academic Excellence"

Parent: Marlene Veras
Joella C. Good Elementary
Kai Smith
Grade 4

"Shows Kindness, Integrity in His Work, Always Completes Task, Punctual with His Work, & Shows Maximum Effort in Class"

Parent: Jaquila Knight
Lake Stevens Elementary
Catherine Diaz Rivero
Grade 4

"Outstanding Academic Performance & Behavior"

Parent: Henry Diaz
Miami Gardens Elementary
Jordyn Griffith
Grade 3

"Hardworking, Reliable, & Honest Student, Cares About Her Classmates & Always Willing to Participate in School Activities, Successfully Met Challenges of Pandemic Learning, But Has Also Conquered Them"

Parent: Calvina Cochran
Nathan B. Young Elementary
Esther Domingo
Grade 5

"Has a Big Heart, Selfless, Caring, & Hardworking, a Friend to All & Offers a Helping Hand to Any Student or Teacher in Need"
Parents: Patricia Gonzalez

Natural Bridge Elementary
Keyshah Colas
Grade 4

"Perfect Attendance, Assistant Principal Honor Roll, & Improved 1 Grade Level on the iReady AP2 in Math"

Parent: Marie Jean-Baptiste
Norland Elementary
Kizzierre Pierre-Louis
Grade 3

"Scored an 87% on the 3rd Grade Math Comprehensive Assessment (35% Higher than District Avg.), Currently on Green for AP2 Math & Reading, Passed 95% of His Reading Bi-Weekly Assessments, Passed Every Topic Assessment the School Year"

Parent: Akia James
North Dade Center for Modern Languages
Annika Alvarez
Grade 2

"Focused, Intelligent, & Responsible Young Lady, Throughout Her Time at North Dade CML She Has Worked Hard to Maintain Her Place on the Principal's Honor Roll, Model Student & Continues to Shine Amongst Peers"

Parents: Javier & Andrea Alvarez
North Glade Elementary
Cyrai McLean
Grade 3

"Perfect Attendance & Has Earned Honor Roll All Year, Excellent Student & Respectful to Teachers & Peers"

Parent: Camille Allen
North Miami Elementary
Aly Alix'son
Grade 1

"Hard Worker & an Outstanding Student, Made Tremendous Improvements Since Returning from MSO to F2F, Determined to Get His Lessons Done by Working Diligently at All Times"

Parent: Nadine Andrieux
Norwood Elementary
Jules Wiltshire
Grade 2

"Excellent Student & Very Responsible Child, Puts Forth Maximum Effort with His Classwork & Completes His Assignments with Accuracy, Never Gives Up, Always Enthusiastic About Learning Especially if it Pertains to Science & Math, Always Willing to Help Others, Respectful Towards Adults & Peers"

Parent: Lashanda Santiago
Oak Grove Elementary
Thoifa JeanBaptiste
Grade 4

"Exemplifies Outstanding Characteristics Both as a Student & Citizen, Maintains Excellence in the Classroom"

Parents: Jean & Faline JeanBaptiste
Parkview Elementary
Alonzo Edwards
Grade 1

"Such an Easy-Going & Pleasant Personality that Makes of a Model Student, Always Puts Forth Maximum Effort & His Progress is Evident in His Reading & Writing Abilities, Cooperative & Works Well with Others in Whole Group & Small Group Instruction, Even Temperament & His Sense of Humor is a Refreshing & Welcoming Addition to the Classroom, Shows Kindness & a Sense of Fair Play with His Peers"

Parent: Patricia Edwards
Parkway Elementary
Raven-Dior Alford
Grade 5

"Demonstrating the Core Value of Cooperation"

Parent: Velvet Jones
Rainbow Park Elementary
Taylor Hope
Grade Kindergarten

"Great All-Around Student, Values Matter "Cooperation" Recipient, Perfect Attendance"

Parent: Tracy Brinson
Scott Lake Elementary
Robin Fleurmont
Grade 3

"Highly Motivated Student Who Participates in Class & Puts Forth Maximum Effort, Has Shown Successful Integration in All Academic Subject Areas, Displays a Positive Attitude & is Respectful Towards Her Peers & Teachers, Model Student"

Parent: Aline Barret
W.J. Bryan Elementary
Marcel Michel
Grade 5

"Enthusiastic Student Who Enjoys School, Always Has a Positive Attitude in the Classroom, Consistently Takes Initiative & is Actively Involved in His Learning"

Parents: Joane Pierre & Rocking Michel
Linda Lentin K-8 Center
Samya Lapommeray
Grade Kindergarten

"Very Gentle & Kind to All Her Classmates, Avid Reader & Excels in All Subject Areas, Very Organized, Deserves Special Commendation for Her Handwriting which is Always Legible & Her Creativity in Writing"

Parents: Sasha Blanc & James Lapommeray
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center
Jaylyn Alejo
Grade 6

"Overall Good Student with a Very Positive Attitude, Very Responsible with Younger Peers & a Member of the 5000 Role Models"

Parents: Tukeba Attley & Lazaro Alejo
North County K-8 Center
Akirah Harrod
Grade 6

"Superior Honor Roll"

Parent: Khristashe Harrod
Andover Middle
Aaliyah Hall
Grade 8

"Participates More, Gets Her Work Done on Time, & Has Her Mind Made Set to Be a Judge, Currently in the Law Club to Learn More About Her Future Career"

Parent: Corian Hall
Carol City Middle
Yerielys Goglad
Grade 7

"Good Grades, Puts 100% Effort, All Around Wonderful Student"

Parent: Jebell Echevarria
Lake Stevens Middle
Danny Zogo
Grade 6

"Super Spartan Award for Overall Role Model Behavior"

Parent: Angele Houde
Norland Middle
Nyshelle Burns
Grade 8

"Husky of the Month"

Parent: Siana Johnson
North Dade Middle
Matthew Harris
Grade 7

"Overall Excellent Student & Great Role Model"

Parent: Compton Harris
North Miami Middle
Andrea Beaubrun
Grade 7

"Embodies the Qualities of a Student, Believes in Studying & Eagerly Applies What She Has Learned to Her Academics, Regularly Adds to the Learning Environment by Asking Thoughtful Questions & Expressing Her Opinions"

Parent: Enerus Louizihia
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Izellah Mejia
Grade 6

"Willing to Help Students Struggling Academically, a Leader Within the Student Body, Strives for Academic Achievement, Will Be the First One to Hold the Door Open in the Hallway Should There Be a Need, Nominated for Her Selfless Acts that Empower the School to Bloom"

Parent: Isis Mejia
Jan Mann Educational Center
Ashley Baca
Grade 11

"An Enthusiastic Learner Who Exhibits a Positive Outlook & Attitude in the Classroom, Sets an Example of Academic Excellence & Behavior for Her Peers, Attends the JMEC Saturday Success Academy Weekly & Encourages Classmates to Join Her"

Parent: Wendy Flores
Robert Renick Educational Center
Taheem Livingston
Grade 5

"Best All Around Student, Amazing Academics, Behavior & Attendance"

Parents: Terecita & Lonnie Livingston
Miami Carol City Senior
Titerrya Gainor
Grade 12

"Model Student, Excelling in All of Her Classes"

Parent: Ericka Gainor
Miami Norland Senior
Ki'ani Barnett
Grade 9

"Academic Excellence & Class Super-Star"

Parent: Laurhonda Browne
North Miami Senior
Lucinda Fils-Aimeemman
Grade 12

"Consistently Demonstrates the Qualities of a Student Leader"

Parent: Linda Rock
Congratulations to All the Honorees!