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This month's preschool Christian of the Month is Mitchell Hinkle. Mitchell is a sweet, loving and gentle student. He is always looking to help his fellow peers and love being a teachers helper. He is very deserving of the award because Mitchell always takes the initiative to complete any task that is asked of him. He follows through, giving it his all and always strives for excellence. He truly enjoys playing with his friends at school and his brothers at home. During his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer and T-ball. Congratulations, Mitchell!
Amelia Garvey is Kindergarten Blue's December Christian of the Month. Amelia comes to school every day with a positive attitude. She is an eager student who participates fully in every part of our school day. Amelia always tries her very best in everything that she does. Amelia is such a kind friend to others around her. She truly cares about everyone and goes out of her way to make sure that others are cared for and included. Amelia brings lots of joy to our classroom. When she is not in school, Amelia participates in the Remade by Dance studio where she has been dancing since the age of 2. In her free time Amelia loves to be with her family and her two puppies, Luna and River. She enjoys crafting and anything Disney. Way to go, Amelia!
Peyton Hinkle is Kindergarten Gold’s Christian of the Month for December. Peyton is a wonderful friend in our classroom! He sets a good example for others and always does his best. Peyton loves to participate in class and be helpful to his teachers any chance he can. He is very kind, generous and thoughtful. He also is good at cheering up his friends and making the whole class laugh! Peyton is also an awesome big brother to his little brothers Mitchell and Bennett. Outside of school, he participates in t-ball and soccer and loves to challenge others to a game of chess or tic tac toe. We are so proud of all he has done! Congratulations, Peyton!
First Grade Blue's Christian of the month is Fox Bachert! Fox is a kind, caring, and helpful student. He always comes to class prepared and ready to learn, and he’s always there to lend a hand to his friends. His positive attitude makes our classroom a better place! When he’s not in school, Fox stays busy with lots of fun activities. He plays soccer with the Tamaqua Youth Soccer Association, where he’s a great team player. He’s also studying karate and has earned his white belt with a yellow stripe! On top of that, Fox loves swimming and riding his mountain bike—he’s always up for an adventure!
We’re so proud of Fox for showing what it means to be a thoughtful and hardworking student. Keep up the awesome work, Fox!
First Grade Gold Christian of the Month is Nora O'Grodnick. Nora works hard in school and always tries her best. She loves to learn and completes her work neatly. She is a kind and caring friend. Nora is super friendly and brings smiles to everyone around her. Nora loves to learn about Jesus and she loves her family! Outside of school, Nora participates on the SJRS Lions Cross Country Team. She has been taking piano lessons for the past year and takes dance lessons at Anna Marie School of Dance in Hazleton. Nora also helps at her church, Weatherly Faith Church, with the kids worship team. Way to go Nora! We are proud of you!
The Christian of the Month in Grade 2 Blue is Nicole Caparro. Nicole is always polite and well-mannered. She has been a great helper for one of the new students in our school. She always makes sure he knows what we are doing and what the school routines are. Nicole looks out for him, jumping in to help him whenever he is struggling. She has been doing this for weeks without one complaint and without being told to do it. Nicole is a great example of recognizing when someone needs help and jumping in, and not expecting any rewards in return. Outside of school, Nicole takes dance at the Dance Factory II. At home, she is very helpful to her Mom and Dad. She is very loving to her pups Colt & Rocky, her cat Lily, and her two guinea pigs Oreo & Brownie. She loves the beach and swimming. Nicole enjoys swinging on her swings and playing with her friends. Congratulations, Nicole!
The second-grade gold Christian of the Month for December is Giada Carsia. Giada is a good student and a hard worker. She enjoys contributing to class discussions and always tries her best. Giada lends a hand to help classmates and with classroom jobs. When she is not in school, she plays softball with VRGS-Valley Regional Softball Team S. A. S. Giada also enjoys reading, swimming, doing gymnastics, and spending time with her family.
The SJRS Christian of the Month in 3rd Grade Blue for the month of December is Bear Stetz. In the classroom, Bear is prepared, on task, and participates. He asks questions and is eager to learn new things. He is curious, fun and kind-hearted. He very much enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Bear plays as a defenseman and a forward for the Dragons and Kings street hockey teams. His favorite hockey team is the Penguins. He likes to ice skate and roller blade. He loves learning about history, especially the Civil War. A few things he enjoys are art, drawing, and playing with his dog, Nancy. Thank you, Bear, for displaying good character and serving as a role model. We are very proud of you!
The Christian of the Month for 3rd grade for the month of December is Mia Solis. Mia is active in SJRS CYO Basketball and the Weatherly Youth Soccer League. She is also an altar server at Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mia loves to ride horses at JG Equines and is a member of the Zion’s Kids Club. Mia is sweet, kind, smart, thoughtful, and so very helpful. Her parents feel so blessed to have her! In the classroom, Mia is a hard-worker, respectful, and a great friend to have. Congratulations Mia!
Fourth grade's Christian of the Month for December is Kennedy Sabol. Kennedy is a kind, compassionate, hardworking student. She is always looking to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She is an active participant in all her classes. Outside of school, Kennedy plays CYO girls basketball. She is also actively involved at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center in the children’s plays. Currently, she has been cast in the production "Beauty and the Beast Jr" as Narrator #1. She was also in "Frozen Jr" and "The Descendants Jr." In past years, she was in "The Wizard of Oz" at Marian, as a munchkin . She plays piano and the trumpet. She loves spending time with her family and friends. Congratulations, Kennedy! We are so proud of you!
Brielle Hannis-Miskar is the Christian of the Month for Grade 5 Blue. At school, Brielle is a responsible and organized student who consistently completes her assignments neatly and thoroughly. She is always eager to volunteer to help teachers and other students and often looks for opportunities to support her classmates. Outside of school, Brielle enjoys spending time with friends and family, shopping, going to parks, watching the Flyers, and cheering on her sister, Brooke, who plays basketball for Marian Catholic. Brielle is a member of the SJR CYO Volleyball Team and Basketball Team. She is an amazing sister to Brynn (4th grade) and Brooke (Sophomore at Marian Catholic). Brielle is a member of Divine Mercy Parish in Shenandoah. Congratulations, Brielle! We are so proud of you!
Landen Yanett is 5th grade gold's Christian of the Month for December. Landen is a very kind and respectful student. He is a friend to all of his classmates and likes to help out when needed. Landen is an avid soccer player, playing on the Tamaqua Area Youth Soccer Association U-11 team as a midfielder, defender and goalie. Landen loves to spend his free time fishing, focusing on catching bass. Landen attends St. Ambrose Parish in Schuylkill Haven. Congratulations Landen!
Brianna Heater is the 6th Grade Christian of the Month for December. Brianna is a consistent honor roll student who strives daily to do her best. She is polite, attentive, and conscientious. Her favorite subject is social studies. Brianna is a very kind and caring person. She recently placed second in the 2024 McAdoo Peace Poster Contest. Outside of school Brianna is a member of the SJRS volleyball program. She attends programs at the Tamaqua Arts Center. Brianna loves swimming, arts and crafts, going to the beach, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She is a great big sister to her brother, Brayden. Congratulations, Brianna!
Gavin Woodring is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. Gavin is a conscientious student who achieved First Honors for 1st Trimester. He is always courteous and polite when speaking with teachers and staff members, as well as, interacting with classmates. As a saxophone player, Gavin has been a member of the SJRS Blue and Gold Band for four years. He has also taken piano lessons for eight years with Demelfi School of Music. Gavin was selected to audition for Carnegie Hall in 2025 playing a classical piano piece. Gavin plays guard on the Marian Junior High Basketball team. He plays 3rd base, pitcher and 2nd base for Valley East Babe Ruth Baseball and a travel team. Gavin has an orange belt in karate. Gavin has taken Spanish lessons for 8 years and participated in Wreaths Across America. He enjoys sports, music, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his
family and friends. To know Gavin is to love him! He is an amazing son and big brother. We are always so proud of him. Congratulations, Gavin!
The 8th Grade Christian of the Month is Ryan Metters. In school, Ryan is always ready to learn. He comes prepared and excited about the day. He exhibits Christian values in his interaction with other students. He's kind and caring. Outside of school, Ryan throws shot put and discus for Marian's Jr. High Track and Field team. He's also heavily involved in the Tamaqua Community Art Center's Center Stage Theater and has performed in several plays including Frozen Jr., and Descendants. He currently has the role of "Gaston" in the theater's Beauty and the Beast Jr play. Ryan's family describes him as independent and trustworthy. He loves science and biology and is passionate about animals. One day, he hopes to attend college for animal studies and research.
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