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. Listed below are the students that have been chosen as Christian of the Month for February in each homeroom.
Students will receive a dress down pass, Christian of the Month Certificate and
an Applebees Certificate.
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he students will be recognized at the first Mass of each month.
Logan Miller
has been chosen Christian of the Month for Kindergarten Blue. Logan is a very friendly, happy student who is always excited to share a story. Logan eagerly participates in all class activities especially those that involve coloring and drawing. He is helpful and respectful to his teachers and friends at school. At home, Logan loves to sing and play with his sister. He also enjoys playing with his trains and reading. Congratulations, Logan!
Rylan Marcin
is the Christian of the month for Kindergarten Gold. Rylan is a quiet and hardworking student. He has improved in his handwriting and coloring. He likes to help and always has a smile on his face. At home, Rylan likes to use his imagination to build with his blocks and make crafts. Rylan also participated in a Christmas play, “Babes in Toyland,” where he played Jack be Nimble at the Nuremburg Community Arts Center. Rylan will also be playing Tee-ball this spring for Tamaqua. Rylan belongs to St. Johns church in Tamaqua, where he loves to go with his family and MeMe. Despite having two major surgeries for craniosynostosis, Rylan has always been a very happy, courageous little boy. He likes to share a joke or a kind word to anyone around him who is feeling down.
Ella Wasko
, Grade 1, has earned the Christian of the Month Award. Ella is a very hard worker in school. Ella gets along well with her classmates. She is always ready to lend a helping hand. Ella is very kind and thoughtful. Ella participates in dance. She attends Dance with Kim and studies Tap, Jazz, and Acro. Ella received Dance of the Month Award. Ella is thoughtful and selfless. Ella loves her family, animals, playing with her babies and reading books. Congratulations, Ella!
Abby Whittaker
is Second Grade Blue Christian of the Month. Abby is very pleasant, respectful and courteous to everyone she meets. She is a very helpful, conscientious and responsible student. Abby is shy, but can be very outgoing when you get to know her. She loves to play with her big sister Makayla. Abby loves cheerleading. She is currently a cheerleader with the Tamaqua Knee Hi. Abby will be going to the mini group this year. This will be her third year with them. She also loves to play and walk her new puppy, Larry. Congratulations, Abby!
2-Gold’s Christian of the Month for February is
Andrew Mummey
. Andrew is a kind, considerate young boy who loves to be challenged in the classroom and is constantly asking questions to learn more. He enjoys soccer and basketball, and competes in karate, where he has earned a solid green belt. AJ also loves to take care of and play with his cousins Kennedy and Aiden and is an avid Legos builder. He loves playing with his best buddy Connor and all his friends. Andrew is a joy to have in the classroom! Congratulations, Andrew!
Third grade Christian of the Month is
Baylee Eschbach
. Baylee is a kind and caring student who is always quick to want to help out in the classroom. She enjoys taking care of her pets especially her two turtles. She enjoys playing basketball. This was Baylee’s first year playing basketball for CYO. She loves spending time with her friends and her big brother Carter. Congratulations, Baylee!!
4th grade Christian of the Month for February is
Gage Green
. Gage is a good student and always tries his best. He is eager to volunteer answers and add to discussions during class. Gage is kind and respectful to both students and adults he sees at school. He is always willing to help others who may need it. When Gage is not in school, he plays basketball for Panther Valley. He enjoys playing his guitar which he has been doing for over a year. He also likes to bike ride and is interested in model trains. Gage is kind, caring, responsible, and a good role model for his younger brother.
February's Christian of the Month for fifth grade is
Madeleine Rakos
. Maddie is a very thoughtful and helpful student. This is her first year at St. Jerome and she has been a great addition to the class. In her spare time Maddie is involved in 4-H and Girl Scouts. She has earned several badges including
Simple Meals, First Aid, Staying Fit, Savvy Shopper, Jeweler, Camper and Move.
Maddie is a very hard worker and always puts forth her best effort. Congratulations, Maddie!
Alyssa Porambo
has been chosen as the Christian of the Month for sixth grade. Alyssa currently serves as Classroom Representative on Student Council. She is always ready to lend a helping hand and is friendly to students, staff, and faculty. Alyssa is artistic and can always be counted upon to help with decorating bulletin boards or the classroom. She is currently a Cadette level Girl Scout and is working on her journey award. Alyssa plays the guitar and enjoys singing. She is involved in theater plays at Tamaqua Community Art Center. She is a member of the SJRS cross country team and received 2nd place in the Kindness Matters Poster Contest. She enjoys hanging out with her friends in her free time. Congratulations, Alyssa!
MacKenna Jacobs
is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. She is a conscientious student and is courteous to everyone she meets. She is a hard worker, and her work is always neatly done. This year, MacKenna is part of the SJRS Academic Bowl Team. MacKenna plays volleyball for both St. Jerome CYO and the AVC Nuggets as an outside hitter. She participates in dance at the Dance with Kim School of Performing Arts. Congratulations, MacKenna
Kamryne Smith
has been selected as the 8th Grade Christian of the Month. Kamryne displays a cheerful, positive attitude in the classroom and is kind to all her classmates. Her activities include SJRS Volleyball and SJRS Choir. Recently, Kamryne did a beautiful job cantoring at one of our school Masses. Her community service includes volunteering at the Nesquehoning Hose Company #1, and she also likes to babysit. Kamryne enjoys singing, watching movies, sushi, Starbucks and spending time with her family. A very caring and compassionate person, Kamryne has future plans to become a pediatric nurse. Congratulations, Kamryne!