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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 Applebee's certificate. The students will be recognized in the monthly newsletter.
This month’s preschool Christian of the month is Aria Gutsie. Aria is a very sweet, kind and loving child. She loves coming to school and making new friends. She loves to travel on vacations and spend time with her family (mostly to Disney World). She loves her friends and family, especially her big sister Katerina. She belongs to the Tamaqua Area soccer team and truly enjoys the sport. She is a pleasure to have in class and has shown extreme respect, responsibility and trustworthiness in just a short few weeks of school. Congratulations, Aria!
Ava Woodring is Kindergarten Blue's Christian of the Month. Ava is a hardworking girl and a great leader in kindergarten. She pays attention to everything around her and always puts forth her best effort. She takes great care in all aspects of her school day, from organizing her desk, to using her best handwriting. Ava is the kindest friend who gets along with all of her classmates. She is a friend and a helper to everyone she meets. Ava is calm and polite while also being driven and dedicated. She is a great role model in our class. When she is not in school, Ava participates in competition dance and gymnastics at Anna Maria School of Dance where she was recently invited to join acro. She plays baseball for Valley West, soccer for GHYSA, basketball for CVCO, and has participated in our very own SJR cross country team. Ava is also a Daisy Girl Scout where she has earned a few petals and badges. Ava volunteers with her family and has helped place wreaths on Veterans' graves with the Wreath Across America program. In her free time Ava enjoys the beach, traveling with her family, spending time with her brother and sister, and giving hugs. Ava's family says that she has the biggest heart, is always smiling, and is so full of life! Way to go, Ava!
Amelia Urquiza is the Christian of the Month for September in Kindergarten Gold. Amelia comes into school every day with a positive, happy attitude. She is so kind and empathetic to all of her classmates, as well as every child she encounters in our school. Amelia loves helping her teachers and friends. Her compassion lights up kindergarten. She always tries her best with all of our lessons, offers aid to her peers and is constantly encouraging others! She exemplifies what it means to be a good friend. Outside of school, Amelia loves swimming, four wheeling, archery and has three awards in horseback riding. Congratulations, Amelia!
The Christian of the Month for First Grade Blue is Giavanna Flexer. Giavanna is always eager to help others and shows thoughtfulness and consideration. She consistently strives to do her best in school. Giavanna has a love for nature, cats, reading, and spending time with her pets. She is also a proud big sister to her brother Nikko. Congratulations, Giavanna!
Aubrielle Giannelli is First Grade Gold Christian of the Month for September. In the classroom, Aubrielle is kind, helpful, respectful, and responsible. She loves school and enjoys playing with her friends and learning new things. She always tries to do her best with everything! At home, she spends her time doing art and crafts, playing games and watching videos on her tablet. She loves spending time with her brothers and sister. Aubrielle is funny, likes to laugh and has a contagious smile. Congratulations ,Aubrielle! Your family and classmates are proud of you!
The Second-Grade Gold Christian of the Month for September is Sterling Kopp. Sterling is a good student and hard worker. He always tries his best. Sterling is quick to help a classmate and lend a hand with classroom jobs. When he is not in school, he enjoys playing soccer, and has been with Tamaqua Youth Soccer for 4 years. Sterling attends St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Beaver Meadows where he helps with different things. He takes any responsibility given to him very seriously. Sterling loves to collect and organize things. At home, Sterling loves to play outside, ride his bike, draw, sing, and play with his big brother. He is a puzzle master and can spend a very long time working on any puzzle. Sterling loves a good challenge and absolutely loves school.
The Christian of the Month for Grade 2 Blue is Emily Lin. Emily takes her schoolwork seriously and always tries her best. She is quick to help her classmates if they need help. Emily follows the school and classroom rules. She is respectful to her classmates and the school staff. Outside of school, Emily takes dance class at McAdoo Center Dance. She is a very energetic person. She loves to draw, dance, craft, sing, and more. She also tries her best to be a good role model for younger children. She takes care of her brother when he is sick. Emily loves to help with housework. She is a good sibling and daughter. Emily wants to be a teacher or an artist when she grows up. Congratulations, Emily!
The Christian of the Month for 3rd Grade Gold for the month of September is Olivia Woodring. Olivia keeps herself very busy with her many sports and activities! She belongs to Brownie Girl Scouts, as well as Gymnastics and Competition Dance with Anna Marie School of Dance. Olivia also plays baseball and softball for Hazle Township Minor League Baseball and Valley Regional Girls Softball respectively. She ran cross country and played basketball for SJR CYO last season, as well as playing CVCO Basketball and Soccer with GHYSA. Olivia participated in Wreaths Across America and has taken Spanish lessons for the past 3 years. Olivia is very creative, thoughtful, and loving! She enjoys traveling, swimming, bike riding and spending time with family and friends. In the classroom, Olivia’s work is always exemplary, and she is respectful and kind. We are very proud of her! Congratulations, Olivia!
The SJRS Christian of the Month in 3rd Grade Blue for the month of September is Keegan Sullivan. Keegan is a dedicated student who is eager to learn. He comes to class prepared, listens diligently, participates during lessons, and respects those around him. He is always willing to lend a hand to his classmates and teachers. He enjoys sharing his artwork with others to put a smile on their face. Keegan participates in Mahanoy Area Wrestling where he has accomplished the following: USAPA Freestyle State Champion, Eastern Nationals 3rd Place Finisher, and PJW State Qualifier. He has also advanced to the Brown Belt level in Karate. Thank you, Keegan, for displaying good character and serving as a role model. We are very proud of you!
Fourth Grade's Christian of the Month for September is Addison Strohl. In school, Addie is a conscientious student, always participating in class and asking questions when necessary. She is helpful to both her teacher and classmates, without even being asked. Addie takes initiative any time she sees something needs to be done. Outside of school, Addie has reached the level of Jr Black Belt in karate! She also enjoys horseback riding, swimming, rock climbing, hunting, fishing, and indoor skydiving. According to her mom, "Addie is a thrill seeker and is always willing to try new things. She has an outgoing personality but also loves to relax and spend time with her family. She is very genuine and caring." Congratulations, Addie! We are all so proud of you!
Jager Yelito is the Christian of the Month for Grade 5 Blue. At school, Jager is a conscientious student. He is always kind and respectful to his classmates and his teachers and often offers to help others. Jager is a hard worker, who genuinely enjoys school. He gives his all to anything that he does. When Jager is not in school, he can be found riding his bike or four-wheeler or hanging out with his friends. His family is very proud of him for how far he has come! Congratulations, Jager!
Racquel Kondertavage is 5th grade Gold's Christian of the Month for September. Racquel is a very kind and thoughtful friend to everyone. She is a great student, always attentive in class. In her free time, Racquel enjoys rollerblading, as well as playing basketball and baseball. She is also involved in our CYO volleyball program. Racquel has been playing piano for four years and is a blue belt in karate. She also loves collecting and trading sports cards. Congratulations Racquel!
Nicholas Zawisza is the sixth grade Christian of the Month. Nicholas is an excellent student who is conscientious and always has his work done in a timely manner. He volunteers and is willing to do work on the board. Nicholas is a member of Boy Scouts earning the first rank of Scout. He has played two instruments including piano for six years and the baritone for two years. Nicholas is an altar server at St. Ambrose Church. At home, he is silly, and his imagination knows no limits. He loves his dogs and is kind and compassionate., putting others before himself. He's willing to accept all challenges. Congratulations, Nicholas!
Luke Young is the 7th Grade Christian of the Month. Luke is a conscientious student who volunteers in class and in doing work on the board. Luke is part of the team responsible for displaying the American Flag outside of our school. Luke is an altar server for school Masses, as well as, serving Mass at St. Ambrose Parish, Schuylkill Haven. As a trombone player, Luke has been a member of the SJRS Blue and Gold Band for three years. He also has been playing piano for six years. Luke has participated in piano recitals at the local senior community center and nursing home facilities. Athletically, Luke has played on Blue Mountain Baseball, Schuylkill Haven Rec Basketball, and Schuylkill Haven Rec Flag Football teams. Luke is kind, dedicated, and humble. He puts forth a lot of effort in his academic, musical, and athletic pursuits. He is helpful at home and is a good sibling, friend, and teammate. Congratulations, Luke!
The 8th Grade Christian of the Month is Alex Stoves is very kind. At school, he showcases the Christian spirit by sharing his love of chess during recess with younger students. He is attentive in class and always turns in his work on time. Alex is a musician and has been playing piano for 9 years. His parents say he’s very artistic and loves to spend time drawing and making digital art on his tablet. He also creates and animates his own videos online. Spending time with his friends and siblings is important to him. Especially spending time with his older brother, Sean. Congratulations, Alex!
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