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This month the Christian of the month for preschool is Izabella Camarota. Izabella a very helpful and caring child. She is respectful trustworthy and always strives for excellence. She is very deserving of this award. During her spare time she enjoys gymnastics, rollerskating and playing with her friends. She is a white blet with McAdoo Martial Arts. Izabella has an intense love for anything Frozen and is completely obsessed with Elsa. Congratulations, Bella!
Grady Navratil is Kindergarten Blue's November Christian of the Month. Grady has proven himself to be a responsible and respectful student and a great role model in our classroom. Grady is calm, polite, and organized. Grady cares about school and always puts forth his best effort on his schoolwork. Grady is a kind friend. He notices when others need something. Grady offers help without even being asked. Grady plays and talks nicely with other students. At recess, he makes sure that everyone is included and that games are fair. When he is not in school, Grady enjoys playing on the Tamaqua soccer, t-ball, and basketball teams. He regularly attends Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish and participates in CCD activities. In his free time Grady loves to be outside and play with his friends. Grady is always a kind and thoughtful boy both at home and at school. Way to go, Grady!
Joy Gaines is Kindergarten Gold’s Christian of the month for November! Joy is a very kind, helpful and encouraging friend. She leads by example and loves to help others. Joy is compassionate towards others and is always motivating her classmates to do their best. She is constantly cheerful and spreads that same cheer to everyone in the class. At home, Joy is a very thoughtful, loving and caring sister to her little brother Quinn. She also does gymnastics and participates in the Healthy Kids Running Series. Congratulations, Joy!
The Christian of the Month for First Grade Blue is Rosalie Ripa. Rosalie is kind, caring, and always strives to do her best. She is always ready to lend a helping hand wherever she can. Rosalie has a love for babies and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is an active participant in Girl Scouts, where she has earned several badges. Additionally, Rosalie plays soccer with the Greater Hazleton Youth Soccer Association and studies both dance and gymnastics at Ann Marie School of Dance. Congratulations Rosalie!
Kenzie Davis is Christian of the Month for First Grade Gold. Kenzie works hard everyday at school. She is kind and caring to her classmates and respectful to her teachers. Outside of school, Kenzie participates in dance at AIM and gymnastics at Tumble with Denise. She also does karate and has earned her Orange Belt. Kenzie enjoys spending time with her family, especially her cousin Jonah. Congratulations, Kenzie!
The Second-Grade Gold Christian of the Month for November is Scarlett Petrole. Scarlett is a very good student who works hard and always tries her best. She is always eager to participate in class by answering questions and contributing to classroom discussions. She will help her classmates and teacher whenever she can. Scarlett is kind, caring, and respectful to everyone with whom she interacts. When Scarlett is not in school, she takes part in Shooting Starz Gymnastics.
The Christian of the Month for Grade 2 Blue is Brenna Slane. Brenna is quick to jump in and help when a classmate is in need, like if they spill their Art Box on the floor, she immediately joins in to help the person. When Brenna knows or sees someone is alone at recess, she will go over to them and include that person in whatever she is doing. She follows directions in school. Brenna is always respectful to adults and her peers. She also has kind words for someone who is sad. Outside school, Brenna takes Hip Hop and Tap at the Dance Factory. She performs with the Center Stage Theatre. She helps her dad at the Tuscarora Fire Company. She goes to STEM at the Tamaqua Library, too. Brenna has a heart of gold and loves being with her family. She likes to swim, play with her brother, and watch movies with her family. Congratulations, Brenna!
The SJRS Christian of the Month in 3rd Grade Blue for the month of November is Keyller Gonzalez. Keyller strives to do his best, comes to class prepared, and shows a positive attitude each day. He uses his kindness to uplift those around him. Keyller is the first to say good morning to his classmates and teachers and always ends his day by wishing those around him a good night before dismissal. Keyller’s family describes him as a very kind and loving child who is willing to help anyone. He has a big heart, is very smart, and works hard to always do the right thing. Thank you, Keyller, for displaying good character and serving as a role model. We are very proud of you!
The Christian of the Month for 3rd grade Gold for the month of November is Levi Kresge. Levi is a member of the SJR Cross Country Team, and he also participates in the CYO Bowling Tournament. He is a member of the Narrow Valley Sportsplex Running Club and participates annually in the Bo Tkach Turkey Trot. Levi also volunteers placing wreaths for Wreaths Across America and at his parish for the annual St. Joseph’s Festival in Summit Hill. In the classroom, Levi is always kind, respectful, and very focused on doing his best. He follows all the classroom rules and excels in his work! Congratulations, Levi!
Fourth Grade's Christian of the month for November is Aiden Roman. Aiden is a kind-hearted, gentle soul who takes pride in his work. In school, he is helpful and is a positive example to his classmates. Aiden can be found volunteering during class discussions or when it's time to read aloud. Outside of school, he is a member of the SJR CYO Cross Country team. Aiden is also a blue belt in karate. Outside of school, he spends his time rescuing stray animals, gardening, 5K runs, and swimming. Congratulations, Aiden! We are all so proud of you!
Blaise Kopp is the Christian of the Month for Grade 5 Blue. At school, Blaise is a responsible and conscientious student. He is the homeroom representative for Grade 5 Blue and is in his second year as a member of the SJRS Blue and Gold Band, in which he plays the clarinet. Outside of school, Blaise has been a member of Tamaqua Area Youth Soccer for seven years. He has performed in two plays for Center Stage Community Theatre. Blaise is a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Beaver Meadows, where he serves as an acolyte and a reader. He loves to draw, read, swim, ride his bike, and be outside. Blaise is a kind pet owner, and he also takes his role of being a big brother very seriously. Way to go, Blaise!
Amelia Wiscount is Fifth Grade Gold’s Christian of the month for November. Amelia embodies the true spirit of Christ's teachings through her unwavering kindness, boundless compassion, and deep empathy for others. Her selfless actions and genuine care for others shine as a beacon of faith and love in our classroom community. Amelia loves to dance and is a member of Dalinda's Dance Studio. She is a member of our school's band playing the flute and really enjoys being part of such an amazing group. In her free time, she loves spending time with her parents, brother and sister. She is a great role model for her younger siblings. Amelia also loves to paint and draw when time allows. Congratulations, Amelia!
Rebecca Wippel is the 6th Grade Christian of the Month. In school, Rebecca is a conscientious student who is energetic and always willing to learn. Becca is attentive and her work is always completed neatly. Outside of school, she plays soccer for TAYSA. Rebecca enjoys painting, baking, being outdoors, writing stories, and she recently learned how to crochet. She is always willing to help family and friends. Rebecca enjoys playing with her dog Kona. Congratulations, Rebecca!
Addison Engleman is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. Addison is a conscientious student who readily volunteers in class. Her work is always done neatly, completely, and on time. As a flute player, Addison has been a member of the SJRS Blue and Gold Band for four years. She has also been a part of the Marian Catholic Marching Band and Color Guard for two years. Addison has participated for two years in the district 5 CYO Spelling Bee with 3rd and 1st place awards. In addition, she has participated 3 years in the Diocesan CYO Spelling Bee and 2 years in the Chess Tournament. Athletically, Addison has played 3 years in SJR CYO Volleyball, 2 years in SJR CYO Basketball and 2 years in SJR CYO Tennis. This year, Addison played softball for West Penn and golf for USGLL in Hazleton where her team came in first in its division. Addison works hard at being a good student, athlete, friend, and big sister. Addison is always looking to join, participate, and try new things. Congratulations, Addison! We are so proud of you!
Viktoriya Chepelska is the November Christian of the Month in 8th grade. She displays her Christian values daily in the way she carries herself. She is polite, attentive in class and studious. She’s caring and kind to others. Viktoriya is engaged in several activities including, track with Marian Catholic’s team and archery. She enjoys spending time with her brothers, friends and seeks outdoor activities. Viktoriya loves her family and is involved with projects at her parish. Her family describes her as diligent, responsible and attentive to detail.
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