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This month's Christian of the month for Preschool is Marc Teprovich. Marc is a wonderful student and is always helping anyway he can. He is kind, caring, respectful and always responsible. It is an absolute pleasure having Marc in our class
Marc loves to play with his toy soldiers and Star War figures at home. He loves coming to school to play with his friends and truly enjoys doing artwork. During his spare time, he loves to play basketball and enjoys practicing soccer in his backyard. Congratulations, Marc!
Cooper McArdle is Kindergarten Blue's February Christian of the Month. Cooper is a kind and patient boy. He is friendly with all other students in our classroom. Cooper is also an excellent student. He comes to school with a smile on his face and is always ready to learn. He pays attention during lessons and always raises his hand to share his thoughts. He cares about his schoolwork and makes sure to complete it very carefully. Cooper shows great responsibility by keeping his assignments and his desk neat and organized without ever having to be reminded about it. When he is not in school, Cooper is involved in several sports. He plays on the soccer, basketball, and t-ball teams. Cooper loves to spend time with his family and is a great brother. Way to go, Cooper!
Elias Uber is Kindergarten Gold’s Christian of the Month for February! Elias is very kind and hardworking. He is a friend to everyone in the class and is always willing to help others. He tries his hardest every day in school, loves asking questions and loves learning all kinds of new things, but especially math! Elias is so sweet and compassionate towards his friends. He makes sure that others are included and is quick to cheer up anyone who needs it. He brings us so much joy! When he’s not in school, Elias plays t-ball and enjoys riding his dirt bike. He is also a very dedicated big brother and loves caring for his sister. Congratulations, Elias!
Congratulations to Braxton Lutz, our First Grade Blue Christian of the Month! Braxton is a kind, smart, and thoughtful student who is always willing to lend a helping hand to both teachers and classmates. He brightens everyone's day with his friendly smile and positive attitude. Outside of school, Braxton stays active by playing soccer as a midfielder for the Tamaqua Area Youth Soccer Association, biddy baseball as a catcher for the Tamaqua Area Baseball Association, and basketball with Tamaqua Skills and Drills. We are so proud of Braxton and all he does both in and out of the classroom! Keep up the amazing work, Braxton!
Janelle Timcho-Fox is the Christian of the Month for First Grade Gold. Janelle is a kind and thoughtful student. She always tries her best and is willing to help others when needed. Janelle brings smiles, joy, and laughter to the classroom everyday. Outside of the school, Janelle participates in Girls Scouts where she has earned 10 badges over the past 2 years. She also plays soccer for the Greater Hazleton Youth Soccer Association. Janelle loves doing diamond art and playing with her friends, her dogs, and her family. Congratulations, Janelle!
The Christian of the Month in Grade 2 Blue is Paislee Sevinsky. Paislee is kind to others. She is quick to help anyone in need, whether they spill their Art box, or need a school supply, she is always ready to jump in and assist. Paislee is an excellent sharer. She is concerned for other people, such as those with disabilities, Autism, and those without homes, whom she prays for every day. Paislee is respectful to everyone. She is a careful worker and makes sure she always has her schoolwork completed and done well. Outside of school, Paislee goes to dance class at Remade by Dance. She performs theater arts at the Tamaqua Art Center under the direction of Amy Green. Keep up the great work Paislee, and Congratulations!
The Second-Grade Gold Christian of the Month for February is Nathan Vermillion.
Nathan is a good student, a hard worker, and always tries his best. Nathan is kind and respectful to his classmates and teacher. He also helps with classroom jobs. When Nathan is not in school, he swims with Little Blue Waves, participates in gymnastics with Tumble with Denise and is a purple belt at USA Martial Arts. He loves to skateboard and is learning how to snowboard. Nathan has a kind heart and loves spending time with his family. Congratulations, Nathan!
The SJRS Christian of the Month in 3rd Grade Blue for the month of February is George Pinkey. George is responsible, dependable, follows instructions, and is honest. He strives to do his best while learning new things and asks questions to better understand. Because of his outstanding work habits as a student, he perseveres through struggles and never gives up! Outside of the classroom, George participates in Cub Scouts, baseball, swimming, and soccer. He is a devoted Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. George also loves to spend time outside playing with his little brother, Henry. Thank you, George, 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 February is Braxton Barrett. Braxton loves third grade and all his classmates and teachers. He is a sweet boy with a big heart. In the classroom, he always strives to do his best and get good grades. He is always respectful, kind, and helpful. Outside of school he plays Little League, basketball, and soccer all through Tamaqua Youth Sports. He is currently playing on the third grade boys basketball All-Star team. His favorite sport is baseball, and he loves to pitch and catch! He enjoys playing with his big brother, Aiden, and can’t wait to get his First Holy Communion this May so that he can finally be an altar server with him. We are all so proud of you Braxton! Congratulations!
Fourth Grade's Christian of the Month for February is Lana Fenkner. In school, Lana is kind, helpful, and a positive example to her classmates. She's always ready to jump in if she sees someone struggling. Outside of school, Lana enjoys arts and crafts, whether it be drawing or creating. She loves animals and takes immense joy in helping take care of the many animals at her house. She also takes pride in helping others. Congratulations, Lana! We are all so proud of you!
Marcia Pedersen is the Christian of the Month for Grade 5 Blue. At school, Marcia is a polite and respectful student. She is very caring and often shows her concern for classmates. In addition, Marcia frequently volunteers to help around the classroom. Marcia is a multi-instrumentalist and has been playing the piano for five years and the flute for two years. She also takes ballet and jazz at Dance with Kim. She is a member of and an altar server at St. John XXIII Parish in Tamaqua. Marcia loves music, art, and spending time with her younger sisters, family, and friends. She also loves rollerblading and swimming. Congratulations, Marcia! We are proud of you!
Adora Farra is Christian of the Month for Fifth Grade Gold. Adora is a kind and compassionate friend to her classmates. She enjoys schools and is always eager to help those around her. She participates in the school band playing flute. Outside of school, she loves to bake, take care of her pets and pet sit for friends and family. Other activities include indoor skydiving, ice skating and roller skating. Adora is also a Junior Girl Scout where she has earned 23 badges. Congratulations, Adora!
Gavin Lutz is the 6th Grade Christian of the Month. Gavin is a conscientious student who always has his work completed neatly and in a timely manner. He attained distinguished honors for the First Trimester. Gavin works hard and is always willing to help his classmates. He is respectful and kind to others. He participates in class and is always eager to learn. Outside of school, Gavin loves sports. He is a midfielder for Tamaqua soccer, plays center fielder for Tamaqua Little League and is a guard for his team in the Tamaqua youth basketball program. He is a great teammate and always cheers his team on. Congratulations, Gavin!
Lillian Gallagher is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. Lilly is a conscientious student who readily volunteers in class. Her work is always done neatly, completely, and on time. Lilly played on the Marian Catholic Jr. High Basketball team and will participate on the Jr. High Track team this spring. She also plays volleyball with Jim Thorpe Boosters. Lilly is celebrating her 10 th year with TNT Studio of Dance and is beginning her 2 year course to become a student dance teacher (jazz, tap, pointe ballet and hip hop)! Holding an annual lemonade stand for the Carbon County Environmental Education Center, Lilly has donated $200 over three summers. Lilly has also participated in the 2024
and 2025 Zion UCC’s Christmas Cantata. Lilly is an incredibly positive and happy girl who loves to spread joy and is always smiling! She enjoys helping others and is the most amazing big sis to her brothers Philip and Patrick! Congratulations, Lilly!
8th Grade's Christian of the Month is Roy Sword. Roy is an independent thinker. He displays Christian values in school by working diligently and quietly. Roy is respectful in class and always turns his work in on time. He follows instructions and gets along well with others. At home, Roy balances family life with his passion for ice hockey. He has played the sport for eight years and currently plays Left Wing for the Wyoming Valley West Spartans Ice Hockey Team in Wilkes-Barre. Roy's parents describe him as a hard worker and an amazing young man who enjoys video games and vacationing in California and Colorado. Roy is currently preparing to make his Confirmation. His parents are very proud of the young man he has become. Congratulations, Roy!
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