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 and a Applebee's certificate. The students will be recognized in the monthly newsletter.
Kindergarten Gold's Christian of the month is Christopher Marte- Morales. Christopher is a very excited, enthusiastic student. He loves to learn new things and is a hard worker. He is quiet and a good listener. At home Christopher likes to play outside and he is currently playing baseball.
Nicholas Schlauch has been chosen Christian of the Month for Kindergarten Blue. Nicholas is a very kind and respectful student. He enjoys participating in class activities, especially Gym Class, reading and writing in his journal. Nicholas also enjoys playing with his friends. At home, Nicholas loves being outdoors. He enjoys fishing, fly fishing, dirt bike riding and snowmobiling. Nicholas always offers to help his family. He is a great Big Brother, watching out for his little sister. Nicholas strives to accomplish any task given to him. Congratulations, Nicholas!
Lillian Shistel, Grade 1, has earned the Christian of the Month Award. Lillian did a great job at home during the lockdown due to Covid. Lillian gets along well with her classmates. She does a great job participating in class. Lillian always strives to do her best. She is always polite to her classmates and teachers. Great job Lilly!
Janna Varner is Christian of the Month for First Grade Gold. Janna loves to be outside. She likes to ride her bike, roller skate and go fishing. Janna is kind to her classmates. She always tries her best in school. She works hard and follows the rules. She is always a friend to those who need it. Janna loves spending time with her family and helps on her family farm and BBQ business.
The second grade Christian of the Month for April is Jaxen Schaeffer. Jaxen works hard and always tries his best. He enjoys volunteering answers and contributing to class discussions. When Jaxen interacts with adults and students, he is always respectful and kind. When he is not in school, Jaxen plays baseball, basketball, and soccer. He also loves to swim and ride his motorcycle. He helps out with chores at home and is an awesome big brother to his siblings. Jaxen also enjoys watching movies and playing Roblox with his best friend, Aiden.
The Christian of the Month for third grade for the month of April is Lillian Porambo. In her spare time, Lilly plays soccer for the Hazleton Youth Soccer League, and she also takes Dance and Gymnastics classes at The Dance Factory in Tamaqua with Suzanne Jones. Lilly loves to sing and golf, and spend time with her family and her dog Charlotte. In class, Lilly is a very hard-working and responsible student who loves to participate. Her smile and humor can light up a whole room. Lilly is a joy to have in class. Congratulations Lilly!
Fourth Grade's Christian of the Month for April is JoElle Currie. JoElle is an especially determined young lady, evidenced by both her schoolwork and her choice of extracurricular activities. She is always willing to go out of her way to help anyone who crosses her path, and her kindness shines forth, just like her glowing smile forever on her face. In school, JoElle is a model student who is a willing participant in any and all classes, not to mention any schemes her teacher dreams up. Outside of school, JoElle competes as a level six gymnast at Tumble with Denise. She is also a member of the Anthracite Volleyball Club. JoElle enjoys volleyball so much she is a Ball Girl and THEE biggest fan for Marian Fillies Volleyball. In her spare time, JoElle loves to read and build houses on Roblox. Creativity in any form is excellent with JoElle. She makes doll clothes, slime, fidgets, and many other messy concoctions. Keep up the great work, JoElle! We are so proud of you!
Gabriel Mattrazzo is Christian of the Month for 5th grade. This is Gabe's first year at SJRS and he is a welcomed addition to our class. He is always polite to his teachers and will often help when he can. He is a responsible student, making sure he studies well in advance for his tests and his schoolwork is always done on time. Gabe enjoys being outside during recess and while at home he enjoys riding his bike and hiking with his family. Gabe also enjoys spending time with his dad golfing. In his free time Gabe enjoys playing video games and is learning to cook! Keep up the good work Gabe!
Madeline Davis is the 6th Grade Christian of the Month. Maddy is an honor student and is very conscientious about her work. She is respectful and very polite to teachers and classmates. This is the first year for Maddy at St. Jerome and she is a wonderful addition to the class. Maddy has participated in many sports for her prior CYO team. She completed sprints, high jump, and shot put in track. She was also a member of the basketball and soccer teams. Maddy has run a 5K, and is part of the Spartan kids and Wildwood Kids Triathlon. She looks forward to future CYO seasons for St. Jerome Regional. Maddy played the trumpet for two years. She enjoys racing activities with her family. Congratulations, Maddy!
Haley Rivers is the 7 th Grade Christian of the Month. Haley is a conscientious student who always has her work completed in a timely manner. Her work is done very neatly. Haley is very polite and respectful to her teachers and interacts well with her classmates. Without being asked, Haley helps to keep the classroom clean. She is a very kind-hearted child who tries her best in everything. Haley enjoys drawing and painting. She loves spending time with and caring for her two dogs. Congratulations, Haley!
Carlie Ankiewciz is the 8th Grade Christian of the Month. As a student, Carlie is very conscientious and puts forth effort with her work being neatly done. Outside of school, Carlie is a 2 year member of the Anthracite Volleyball Team. She plays middle front. Carlie also enjoys racing her 600 micro sprints and has been racing cars for 3 years at Greenwood Valley Action Tracks in Bloomsburg. Carlie will attend Marian Catholic High School. Congratulations, Carlie!
