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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.
The Christian of the month for October is John Malafarina (Aka Jack Jack by many). John is a kind and caring student. He is very respectful responsible and extremely trustworthy. He always completes his work and tries to motivate his fellow peers. Although he is not currently in any sports, he will be starting wrestling in November and T-ball in the spring. During his spare time he enjoys exploring the outdoors and collecting bugs.
John enjoys making new friends and helping out in any way possible. He is very deserving of this award and we are extremely proud of him. Congratulations Jack Jack!
Walker Reed is Kindergarten's October Christian of the Month. Walker is a respectful and trustworthy student in our classroom. He is polite and kind with both his actions and his words. Walker always thinks before he acts and can be trusted to make good choices. He is an eager student who participates and tries his best every day. He is also a great friend who is nice, helpful, and friendly to all. Walker is very busy when he is not in school. He plays soccer for the Tamaqua Youth Soccer Association and is also a huge help at home. He enjoys helping to cook, hunt, and fix equipment with his dad. He also helps out at the family farm market. Along with all of that he is a great little brother to Lillyanna and a great big brother to Simon. Walker's family is so proud of the kind and thoughtful boy that he is.Way to go, Walker!
The Christian of the Month for First Grade Blue is Marc Teprovich! Marc is always happy and respectful, strives to do his best, and is a wonderful friend to his classmates. He brings a positive attitude to our classroom and is a great example of kindness. Outside of school, Marc plays T-ball for the McAdoo Lions and loves spending time with his family. He is also an amazing big brother! Marc enjoys playing army and dreams of becoming a U.S. soldier one day. We are so proud of you, Marc! Your cheerful spirit, caring heart, and determination make our classroom a better place each day. Congratulations on being our October Christian of the Month!
The Christian of the Month for First Grade Gold is Addison Sinton. Addison is a kind and generous friend and classmate. She is quick with help and a kind smile for her friends in and out of our classroom. She is a tremendous help to her teacher as well as other teachers in the school. When she is out of school Addison participates in Creative Art Lessons.She loves swimming and to do any outdoor activities with her little sister and the rest of her family.
The Second Grade Blue Christian of the Month is Ayden Ondrus. Ayden is a member of the Anthracite Baseball team and plays in the outfield. He is very caring and an excellent role model for his younger cousins. He loves all animals including his dog, Scout. He enjoys fixing things, nature, and geography. In school, Ayden is very kind to all. He is a hard-worker and volunteers often. You will always see him smiling as he is always asking how he can help. Congratulations Ayden! Keep up the good work!
Joy Gaines is 2nd Grade Gold Christian of the Month. Joy is a very kind and helpful student in the classroom. She is very thoughtful and generous. She is great at telling “Dad jokes”. She took first place in the ½ mile Healthy Kids Run and she also enjoys playing baseball. She is part of the children’s choir at St. Joseph of the Panther Valley. Joy loves to bike, swim and be outside. She is a wonderful big sister to her brother Quinn. Congratulations Joy!
The SJRS Christian of the Month in 3rd Grade for the Month of October is Yadiel Solis.
Yadiel 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, Yadi is a member of the SJRS Cross Country team.
He is also a member of Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Weatherly, where he
participates in Sunday School, Kids Club, and youth plays. Yadi is such a fun kid. He
loves to play and learn. His family reports that he has the best imagination and makes
everything they do an even better time! Thank you, Yadiel, for displaying good character
and serving as a role model. We are very proud of you!
Kiera Kelly is the 4th Grade Christian of the Month. At school, Kiera demonstrates responsibility and respect toward both her teachers and peers. She is recognized for making positive choices and putting forth her best effort in her daily work. Kiera participates in a wide variety of extracurricular and community activities.
She is a member of the SJRS CYO Volleyball and Basketball teams, and the previous year's winner of the Elk’s Hoop Shoot in Mahanoy City. This school year, she will participate in the CYO Spelling Bee, the CYO Art Competition, and school flute lessons. Outside of school, you can see Kiera on stage performing with Center Stage Theater at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center. Kiera is a two time hair donor to "Wigs for Kids." Kiera and her family are parishioners at St. Teresa of Calcutta in Mahanoy City. In addition to her activities, Kiera is a helpful big sister who enjoys swimming and playing outside during her free time. Congratulations, Kiera! We are proud of you!
Ulysses Fitzpatrick is the Christian of the Month for Grade 5 Gold. In school, Ulysses is
a polite and respectful student who consistently demonstrates kindness and consideration toward others. He is always willing to lend a helping hand in the classroom without even being asked and gets along well with his classmates. He actively participates in class and always does his best. At home, Ulysses exhibits many Christian virtues. He practices the virtue of charity when he helps around the house with chores. He practices the virtue of patience by helping his sister whenever she needs help. He practices the virtue of joy throughout the day and always brightens up the room. He is very active in our parish community at Saints Peter And Paul and helps out at numerous events including the church picnic. He is also an altar server. Ulysses plays the piano and enjoys playing sports. He especially enjoys playing baseball. Most of all, Ulysses cherishes time with his family- his two older brothers and his younger sister! Congratulations, Ulysses! We are proud of you!
The Christian of the Month for 5-Blue for the Month of October is Bear Stetz. Bear is very kind-hearted, energetic and has an eagerness to learn and help others. He is a defenseman for the Dragons Hazleton Area Street Hockey team and plays defense for the Bombers GHYSA Soccer Team. Bear is an avid military history buff and loves anything history-related. He enjoys being outside and spending time with his family and friends. He has care and concern for all living things and an understanding of how to treat nature. He has a dog, Nancy, who he really enjoys playing with. In the classroom, we love Bear’s unique personality and when he shares his knowledge of history with us. He is always respectful, kind, and hard-working. Congratulations Bear!
Sixth Grade's Christian of the Month for October is Alexandra Lutz. Alex, as she is lovingly called in our class, is a star student, a brilliant helper, and a kind-hearted individual. She is always willing to step up and offer a hand whenever needed. Her friends know they can count on her. Outside of school, Alex participates in dance at the Anne Marie School of Dance, where she has received multiple ribbons for her solo dances and group dances. She also competes in gymnastics with Skye High Gym, where she has earned medals for her gymnastics competitions. Congratulations, Alex! We are all so proud of you!
Jackson Nothstein is the 7th Grade Gold Christian of the Month. Jackson is a conscientious student who always has his work done in a timely manner. He readily volunteers in class discussions and displays Pre-Algebra work on the chalkboard. Jackson is part of the team that makes daily announcements. Jackson is a member of the SJRS Blue and Gold Band as well as the Marian Catholic High School Marching Band. Jackson is very polite and considerate of his fellow classmates. Congratulations, Jackson!
The Christian of the Month in 7Blue is Luke Stoves. In school, Luke exhibits numerous Christian virtues including prudence, charity, and faith. Luke exhibits prudence by following classroom rules. He exhibits charity when he offers to help others. He exhibits the virtue of faith when he prays and how he carries himself throughout the day.
Luke is involved in the band and plays the flute and the drums. His family tells us that he is extremely kind, compassionate and caring. He loves to do things for others to see a smile on their face. He likes to cook for his mom when she comes home from work and often makes homemade cards and gifts on special occasions such as Father’s or Mother’s day. He enjoys helping his mom out around the house and loves spending time with the entire family doing things such as bike riding or going out to eat.
Congratulations to Rebecca Wippel, Eighth Grade’s Christian of the Month! Rebecca is a hardworking, conscientious student with a big heart who always volunteers and is ready to learn. She enjoys art, sewing, creative writing, dancing, music, the outdoors, and time with her dog, Kona. She competed on Marian’s JV Track and Field team and looks forward to returning this spring. Rebecca’s caring spirit shines through her actions, including designing a personalized support T-shirt for her grandmother during breast cancer treatment.
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