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
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he students will be recognized at the first Mass of each month.
Hunter Field
has been chosen Christian of the Month for Kindergarten Blue. Hunter is a very responsible, hardworking student who enjoys participating in all class activities. She takes pride in her work, which is always completed neatly. Hunter is respectful and helpful to her classmates and teachers. She is a good listener and follows class rules. Hunter participates in the Tamaqua Blue Waves Swim Team and gymnastics at Tumble With Denise. She enjoys hunting and fishing with her Dad and Pappy. Hunter loves riding her bike and going to the beach with her family. Congratulations, Hunter!
J
ager Yelito
is the Christian of the Month for Kindergarten Gold. Jager is a very hardworking student. He is always trying to do his best. He is very kind and is always willing to help his friends. Jager is a very good listener. At home Jager enjoys riding his four wheeler and helping his dad split and stack wood. Jager also belongs to TAYSA soccer league. Jager has shown a lot of improvement since the beginning of the year, both in his school work as well as in his self-confidence.
Roderick Burns
is First Grade Gold Christian of the Month for December 2019. He is a kind and caring student. He is a good friend to other students and respectful to adults. I often see him laughing and having fun with classmates. He puts forth his best effort in class and is always willing to participate. Roderick Plays Little League Baseball. He spends time helping at the Nesquehoning Fire Company and the Nesquehoning Conservation Club. For fun, Roderick likes to ride his quad, go target shooting, and do crafts.
Vitaliy Chepelskyy
, Grade 1 Blue, has earned the Christian of the Month Award. Vitaliy always pays attention and is ready for work. He is very kind and helpful. Vitaliy is a great role model for his classmates. Vitaliy plays soccer for the U7 PV Soccer Team. He has earned his purple belt in Martial Arts. Vitaliy serves as an altar server for St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church. Great job, Vitaliy.
Cooper Lynn
is Second Grade's Christian of the Month. Cooper is respectful to his teachers and to other students. He puts a great deal of effort into his work, and his participation in class is commendable. He is willing to help other classmates and is a very responsible student. Cooper has played for Anthracite Little League since he was 4 years old, playing pitcher and infielder. He was a member of the Anthracite All star team for the past two years. He is playing basketball for SJRS this year. Some of Cooper’s other activities include fishing, collecting sports memorabilia, and drawing. He is a loving, caring, silly, and respectful person. He is a great big brother! His favorite sports team include the Philadelphia Eagles, 76ers, and Phillies.
3- Blue’s Christian of the Month for December is
Riley Miller.
Riley has a passion for swimming, and has spent several years on the Tamaqua Blue Waves swim team. She is also active in the children’s choir at St. Joseph’s Parish. Riley is an amazing helper and is a very kind and thoughtful child. She is an excellent student in class, always participating and following all the classroom rules at all times. She works hard and shows kindness and respect to everyone. Riley is a firm believer in fairness and honesty at all times and would help anyone in need. Riley embodies all the qualities a Christian of the Month should have. Congratulations, Riley!
Third Grade Gold's Christian of the Month for December is
Abby Whittaker
. Abby is very shy around people she does not know well, but she is helpful to everyone. Abby has a great relationship with her older sister, Makayla; she is always looking up to her. Outside of school, Abby has been a cheerleader for Tamaqua Knee High for the past three years, where she is in the mini group. Abby recently tried out for the AVC volleyball team for the fall season. While at home, Abby loves to play with her puppy, Larry. She always looks forward to all the time she gets to spend with Makayla and her step-sister, Jaylynn, as well as her Grammy and Pappap, who she practices volleyball with. In the classroom, Abby is always pleasant, cooperative, and willing to do more than is expected of her. We are all very proud of you, Abby!
4th grade Christian of the Month for November is
John LaClair
. John is a good student and always tries his best. John is always kind to others and lends a helping hand whenever needed. He is also very respectful to both students and adults with whom he interacts. When John is not in school, he is in the Webelo level of Boy scouts. He volunteers with St. Vincent de Paul and Valor and is a member of Sons of the American Legion. John is also a very big help at home. He loves to go to museums and has a great interest in WWII history. Jack was born in the UK and has a new found interest in everything British!
Emily Upanavage
is Fifth Grade's Christian of the month for December. Emily faces each day with a bright smile and a kind heart. She is creative, curious, ambitious and thoughtful. She has great respect for her school and community. She is a very helpful student and is thoroughly enjoyed by her teacher and classmates. Emily is a hardworking student and her grades reflect that. She enjoys crafts, reading, writing fiction, inventing, and most of all, the companionship of her little sister. Emily treasures family and adores her friends. She is driven to do her best in the classroom and on the softball field. She is proud to represent her class in the 2020 STEM Design Challenge. Emily plays 10U softball for both West Penn Township and the Pocono Predators travel team. Her loyalty and commitment to her teammates enabled her to step out onto the pitcher’s mound this year. With few exceptions, she has practiced at least once a week since throwing that first pitch. Emily respectfully serves Mass at St John XXIII Parish.
James Gomez
has been chosen as the 6th Grade Christian of the Month. James is a hard-working, conscientious student who puts his school work and responsibilities with his dog Patrick first. He is willing to help and is friendly to everyone. James takes music lessons with Mr. Cressley and is currently learning how to play the saxophone. He took 2nd place in the CYO Spelling Bee this year. He is an altar server for St. John XXIII. James enjoys fishing, swimming, and video games. He likes going to the movies and playing at SkyZone Trampoline Park. Congratulations, James!
Connor Rehnert
is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. Connor is a conscientious student whose work is always complete and neatly done. His class participation is outstanding, and he offers assistance even when not asked. Connor is a Student Ambassador and serves as Vice-President of Student Council. This year, he won First Place in the National Geographic Bee and Second Place in the CYO District Spelling Bee. He is a member of the St. Jerome CYO Basketball team. Connor is a member of St. Joseph of the Panther Valley Parish, where he is an altar server and assists with the vacation Bible school and the summer picnic. Connor is a member of Clamtown Boy Scout Troop #755 where he has earned 25 badges and recently earned Star Rank. Connor has two older brothers, Colin who is a senior at Marian and Corey who is junior at Marian. His sister Cara is a 4th Grade student at SJRS. Connor loves to spend time with his dog Toby. Congratulations, Connor!
Megan Reaman
has been selected as the Eighth Grade Christian of the Month. Megan is a hard-working, self-motivated student who puts forth her best effort with a smile. She effectively balances activities and her school work. Megan is friendly and respectful to her peers and teachers. At SJRS Megan serves as the Student Council Secretary, Student Ambassador, and Mission Representative; she has helped to create many fun activities for the student body. Outside of school she is a member of CYO Volleyball and Anthracite Volleyball. Megan is an altar server for St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley, and her other community service includes working at the Valor Stand Down- a food drive in Lansford. She earned distinguished honors for the first trimester marking period and most recently her "Stand up for Life " essay took first place in the Schuylkill-Carbon Deanery's Junior Division. Megan plans to attend Marian High School. Congratulations, Megan!
