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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November Student of the Month Honorees
Arch Creek Elementary
Anise Francois
Grade 5

“Academically Excelling on Virtual Platform, Perfect Attendance, Superb Conduct, & Serves on EESAC”

Parent: Wilnide Dolce
Barbara Hawkins Elementary
David Murray
Grade 1

“Perfect Attendance, Principal’s Honor Roll, Values Matter-Citizenship, & Well-rounded Great Student”

Parents: Merline Joseph & David Murray
Biscayne Gardens Elementary
Shannon Julien
Grade 5

“A/B Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, & Outstanding Citizenship”

Parent: Venessa Powel
Brentwood Elementary
Jazmine Watson
Grade 3

"Outstanding Citizenship, Values Matter-Responsibility, & Perfect Attendance"

Parent: Jacqueleen Watson
Bunche Park Elementary
Galiea Jones-Duncanson
Grade 2

"Perfect Attendance, Academic Achievement, & Has All A's with the Exception of One B"

Parent: Rasheedah Jones
Carol City Elementary
Devanna Hamilton
Grade 3

"Top 3rd Grade Student, Scored in Top 5% of 3rd Grade Class on the AP1, Perfect Attendance & No Tardies, Voted Class President"

Parents: Sandra & Devon Hamilton
Charles D. Wyche, Jr. Elementary
Ayla Makhlouf
Grade Kindergarten

"Outstanding Academic Performance"

Parent: Durdana Malik
Crestview Elementary
Jeloni Barnwell
Grade 5

"Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll, Displays Model Student Behavior, & Actively Participates Online"

Parent: Lasonya Barnwell
Dr. Frederica Wilson/Skyway Elementary
Gianna Parrado
Grade 4

"Exhibits Exemplary Citizenship, Academically Successful, News Anchor, and is Kind, Responsible, Honest, & a Good Citizen"

Parent: Salvador Parrado
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary
Ayden Kirkland
Grade Pre-K

"Always Tentative & Outstanding Initiative"

Parent: Georgina Burgess
Golden Glades Elementary
Keir Walker
Grade 2

"Outstanding Academics & Attendance"

Parent: Arnnitra Wiggins
Hibiscus Elementary
Arianna Massicot
Grade Kindergarten

"Perfect Attendance for 1st Grading Period"

Parent: Latoya Richardson
Joella C. Good Elementary
Luis Halsall
Grade Kindergarten

"Hardworking, Compassionate, Helpful, & a Model Student"

Parent: Debora Halsall
Lake Stevens Elementary
Nkyia Colden
Grade Kindergarten

"Student Achievement, Good Behavior, & Excellent Role Model"

Parent: Nicole Colden
Miami Gardens Elementary
Londyn Francois
Grade 5

"Hardworking, Kind, Motivated to Learn, A/B Student, & Unstoppable Even from a Distance"

Parent: Ricky Francois
Nathan B. Young Elementary
Antwan Williams
Grade 5

"Phenomenal Student-didn't have a computer at the start of the school year, after receiving one, he caught up on all of his work & making great grades"

Parent: Vanessa Jones
Natural Bridge Elementary
Amar'E Mays
Grade 1

"Perfect Attendance & All A's and B's"

Parent: Sasha Chatman
Norland Elementary
Oneil Whitter
Grade 4

"Model Student-scored green in both iReady math & reading, active participant in every lesson, 1st to login for class, completes all assignments, & gives 110% effort in everything he does"

Parent: Victoria Alvarez
North Dade Center for Modern Languages
Madison Days
Grade 3

"Respectful Student, Lends a "Virtual" Helping Hand to Classmates, Completes All Assignments, Principal's Honor Roll, & Leader Among her Peers"

Parent: Magaly Casas
North Glade Elementary
Emely Ibanez
Grade 2

"All A's in 1st Nine Weeks"

Parent: Ailime Ibanez
North Miami Elementary
Kayla Baptisma
Grade 5

"Well-Rounded Student, Eager to Learn, Loves to Help Others, Encourages Others Daily, & Excellent School Spirit"

Parents: Nathalie Ulysse & Sevingtson Baptisma
Norwood Elementary
Rayna Benoit
Grade 5

"Excellent All-Around Student in the Areas: Perfect Attendance, Academic Performance, Respectful, Responsible, & Genuine Effort"

Parents: Raynald & Maritsa Benoit
Oak Grove Elementary
Icesess Henderson
Grade 3

"Works Diligently in Class, Eager to Listen to Instructions, Ready to Join Class Discussions, Kind to Classmates, & Tries Her Best in Everything She Does"

Parents: Stephen & Julie Henderson
Parkview Elementary
Alvens Pierre
Grade 5

"Most Improved in Math, Behavior, & Attitude"

Parent: Alfred Pierre
Parkway Elementary
Joshua Campbell
Grade 1

"Core Value-Responsibility"

Parent: TrudyAnn Campbell
Rainbow Park Elementary
Dai'yanny Smith
Grade 2

"Values Matter Citizenship recipient, first to volunteer to help others, cares about her community, and future leader"

Parent: Daiquette Spence
Scott Lake Elementary
Maliyah Stewart
Grade Pre-K

"Victorious Viking Award: favorite subjects are math & reading, loves story time with teachers, passionate about numbers, very studious and excited about learning"

Parents: Vincent Stewart & Cierra Clark-Stewart
W.J. Bryan Elementary
Marcela Santos
Grade 5

"Overall Excellent Student, Excellent Attendance, Outstanding Progress in Reading, Math, & iReady"

Parent: Gladys Dominguez
Linda Lentin K-8 Center
Farrah Antoine
Grade 5

"Avid Reader, Gets Results by Working Hard, Puts Maximum Effort in Her Work, Cooperative & Has Great Inter/Intrapersonal Skills, Critical Thinker & Problem Solver"

Parents: Debra & Leon Antoine
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center
Phillip Roundtree
Grade 2

"Model Student with Excellent Citizenship Attributes, His Persona & Behavior is Representative of an Eagle who is Soaring Academically, Behavioral, & Attendance"

Parents: Dominique Mclendon & Phillip Roundtree
North County K-8 Center
Patience Hope
Grade 8

"Honor Roll, Enrolled in Acceleration Courses (Geometry & Biology), & Student Government President"

Parent: Frances Carpenter
Andover Middle
Willie Wiggins
Grade 6

"Displays Qualities of a Team Player & Leader, Helpful & Quick to Assist Classmates, Always Punctual to Class, Participates & Completes All Assignments, and Received All A's 1st Nine Weeks"

Parent: Markeisha Brailsford
Carol City Middle
Lonnie Clanton
Grade 6

"Excellent Academic Achievement"

Parent: Shawanda Barley
Lake Stevens Middle
Tatianna Davis
Grade 8

"High Achieving Student, Consistently on Honor Roll, Reaches for Perfection, Passionate about Grades, Student Leader, & Participates in Extracurricular Activities"

Parent: Sonia Frazier
Norland Middle
Angelica Dorval
Grade 7

"High Achievement in Academics & Leader Among Her Peers"

Parents: Benony & Marie Dorval
North Dade Middle
Rihanna Guilbaud
Grade 6

"Overall Excellence"

Parent: Lytonia Guilbaud
North Miami Middle
Shavon Debnath
Grade 7

"Scholar of the Month"

Parent: Minu Prava
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Aurie-Anne Vixama
Grade 6

"Puts Forth Maximum Effort on All Assignments, Does not Hesitate to Volunteer in Class or to Assist Classmates, Always Exhibits an Upbeat Attitude, and a Member of the Student Government & EESAC"

Parent: Francky Vixama
Jan Mann Educational Center
Alexander Escobar
Grade 7

"Perfect Attendance & Outstanding Engagement in MSO"

Parents: Rosa & Danilo Escobar
Robert Renick Educational Center
Tyler Valerus
Grade 5

"Consistent Positive Behavior"

Parent: Shameka Bernard
Miami Carol City Senior
Elvin Velasquez
Grade 12

"Model Student: Always on Time, On Task, Camera On, & Participates"

Parent: Elvin Velasquez
Miami Norland Senior
Princess Moreau
Grade 11

"Academic Excellence & Perseverance"

Parent: Loudine Mode
North Miami Senior
Dawinka & Dowinka Saint-Hillien
Grade 9

"Perfect Attendance & High Academic Achievement"

Parent: Bruno Seraphin
Congratulations to all the Honorees!