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This month's Christian of the month in preschool is Jordan Taylor. Jordan is a sweet and loving child. He is always helpful, always willing to lend a hand to his friends and his teachers and is very respectful and responsible. During his spare time, he enjoys playing with his toys and all of his dinosaurs. He enjoys playing games, coming to school and playing with his friends. Jordan loves animals and would like to be a zookeeper when he gets older. Congratulations, Jordan!
Carter Malafarina is Kindergarten Blue's October Christian of the Month. Carter comes to school every day with a big smile on his face. He is always respectful, polite, and kind to the children and adults around him. Carter has great manners and follows all school rules. Carter is a great friend and helper in our classroom. His joy is contagious! He happily offers a helping hand and words of encouragement to those around him. He is truly a friend to everyone. Carter takes his schoolwork very seriously. He pays attention to the teacher, tries very hard to do his best, and cares that his work is done correctly. At home Carter is also a great helper and a great brother. Carter loves to spend time with his family. He is excited to be starting his first year of wrestling for the Mahanoy youth wrestling team. Way to go, Carter!
Wyatt Krajcirik is the Christian of the Month for October in Kindergarten Gold. Wyatt is always very respectful and kind to his peers and teachers. He constantly participates in class and is always first to try and help others. He has shown us that he is trustworthy and reliable in the classroom and knows how to make us laugh with a good joke. Wyatt always puts a smile on our faces! Wyatt loves to play t-ball, swim, build with legos, work with tools, listen to stories, and play with his brothers. He also loves firetrucks and drawing! Wyatt always puts a smile on our faces! Congratulations, Wyatt!
The First Grade Blue Christian of the Month is Carter Stephens! Carter is a bright, determined, and cheerful young man who has a knack for making others laugh. In his free time, he loves playing with his brother, Jace, enjoying baseball, and spending time outdoors. Carter is a big fan of sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Phillies. His persistence and commitment shine through in everything he does, as he always puts forth his best effort. A wonderful friend to all, he uses his playful spirit to brighten everyone’s day. Always ready to lend a hand, Carter is eager to help his classmates. Congratulations, Carter!
Liam Sullivan is Christian of the Month for First Grade Gold. Liam is very kind and loves to play with his friends in school. Outside of school, Liam participates in Mahanoy Area Youth Wrestling and is working towards his yellow belt in karate. Liam loves to be outdoors, ride his bike, play with his brothers and cousins and collect bugs. Liam is a very helpful and caring person. Congratulations, Liam!
The Christian of the Month for Grade 2 Blue is Jace Stephens. Jace is a very responsible student who always has his work completed and done well. He is trustworthy and honest and can be counted on in the classroom to complete extra jobs. Jace is always well-behaved and respectful to everyone, from his fellow students to the faculty and staff. He is a very hard-working, studious, and determined young man who always gives his absolute best. In his free time, Jace enjoys playing with his brother, Carter, playing baseball and enjoys being outside. Jace is never afraid to ask questions and loves to learn. Some of his favorite shows include Sponge Bob, How It's Made, and Smithsonian Channel. Jace has a very kind and gentle personality and finds great joy in helping others. Jace also enjoys cheering on the Dallas Cowboys with his Dad and brother. Congratulations, Jace!
The second-grade gold Christian of the Month for October is Skye Steffy. Skye is a good student and always tries her best. She offers help to her classmates if needed and is kind to everyone. When she is not in school, she participates in the Brownie level of Girl Scouts and loves going to Story and Stem class at the Tamaqua Public Library. She loves being with her family and adores her little sister. A few of Skye’s favorite things to do are going camping with her family, swimming, going for ice cream, and any type of arcade fun. Skye puts her heart into everything she does, always has a positive attitude, and is a ray of sunshine. When she grows up, she really wants to be a scientist. Your family is very proud of you, Skye!
The Christian of the Month for 3rd grade Gold for the month of October is Ulysses Fitzpatrick. Ulysses is very active in his parish of St. Peter and Paul in Lehighton, where he helps out with celebrations including the “Backyard Bash” and “Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations”. He also plays the piano and enjoys baseball and soccer. Ulysses loves to spend time with his siblings and loves to build Legos. In the classroom, Ulysses is very hard-working, attentive, and serious. He loves to participate and always follows all the classroom rules. Congratulations, Ulysses!
The SJRS Christian of the Month in 3rd Grade Blue for the month of October is Lacey Dever. Lacey follows directions, seeks to understand new academic skills, and is helpful to her classmates and teachers. She keeps her desk tidy and always comes prepared to class. Lacey is a student who goes above and beyond when it comes to being a friend to those around her - oftentimes telling jokes to bring a smile to their faces. We can always count on Lacey to brighten our day! Lacey has a passion for dance. She participates in Jazz, Ballet, and Tap dancing at the Performing Arts Center. Lacey has volunteered her time to raise money for the John C. Kistler Foundation. She raised $150 by selling lemonade! Thank you, Lacey, for displaying good character and serving as a role model. We are very proud of you!
Fourth Grade's Christian of the Month for October is Brynn Hannis-Miskar. In school, Brynn is a hardworking student who enjoys helping others. She is always there to lend a helping hand. Brynn is an active participant in class discussions, as well as an example to her classmates in many positive ways. Outside of school, Brynn enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to parks, watching the Flyers, and cheering on her sister Brooke, who plays basketball for Marian Catholic. Brynn is a member of the SJR CYO Cross Country Team and Basketball Team. She is an amazing sister to Brielle (5th grade) and Brooke (Sophomore at Marian Catholic). Brynn is a member of Divine Mercy Parish in Shenandoah. Congratulations, Brynn! We are so proud of you!
Carlos Martinez is 5th grade Gold Christian of the Month for October. Carlos is a very respectful and kind student. He is very helpful within the classroom and with his friends. Carlos loves all animals and enjoys learning about them. He enjoys playing guitar and taking karate lessons. In Carlos's freetime he enjoys traveling with his family and swimming. Carlos is a member of Divine Mercy in Shenandoah. Congratulations, Carlos!
Emily Lutz is the Christian of the Month for Grade 5 Blue. At school, Emily is a responsible student who completes her assignments neatly and carefully. She is kind, friendly, and respectful and is always willing to offer help to others. Outside of school, Emily is a sweeper for the Tamaqua 5th/6th-grade girls’ soccer team. She can always be found cheering on her three brothers as well. Emily will soon be an altar server at St. Richard’s Church in Barnesville. Emily’s family is proud of her for being smart, kind, and caring. She enjoys helping her 89-year-old grandmother. She is also very artistic and loves to be creative. Emily loves to learn new things. She is a great student, friend, and athlete. Congratulations, Emily!
Aiden Barrett is the Christian of the Month for Grade 6. Aiden is a consistent honor roll student who is always kind and respectful to his classmates and faculty. He is a great friend and an awesome big brother. Aiden loves sports and participates in baseball, soccer, and basketball teams through Tamaqua youth sports programs. His favorite sport is baseball where he is looking forward to his last little league season. Aiden is an altar server for school Masses, as well as, serving Mass at St. Richard's Parish, Barnesville. Aiden loves attending Penn State games with his family. His family is very proud of all his hard work! Congratulations, Aiden!!
Lillian Porambo is the 7 th Grade Christan of the Month. In school, Lillian is an enthusiastic learner and loves being in the classroom which is evidenced by her class participation. She is the current SJRS Student Council Vice-President. Lillian is a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Hazleton. Lillian is in her first year as a Junior Varsity member of the Marian Catholic Golf Team. She has been golfing for the Hazleton USGLL summer league for four years. Her team recently won first place in their age division. Lillian has been dancing for nine years at The Dance Factory in Tamaqua. She performs at community events and also student teaches classes for younger children. She also participates in the Hazleton Public Library summer program. Lillian enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Congratulations, Lillian!
The 8th Grade Christian of the Month for October is Levi McCullion. Levi is polite and kind. He exhibits Christian values by contributing to the classroom when sweeping up without being asked. He comes to school prepared and ready to learn. Levi is a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Jim Thorpe where he altar serves. At home, Levi loves to play with his dog, Dutchess. He belongs to the West Penn Archery Club and is on the West Penn Wolfpack Team, which competes all over the country. Antiquing is his passion, collecting things like metal lunch boxes and old cars. Levi is currently restoring a 1940 Chevy Coupe that was a barn find. His family and friends say he's always ready to lend a hand. Congratulations, Levi!
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