Congratulations to the May Mountaineers of the Month who demonstrated the virtue of perseverance!
Annemarie Gardiner
“I would like to nominate Annemarie Gardiner for Mountaineer of the Month for perseverance. Annemarie is very determined and loves to read. Annemarie learned to read this year and has continually challenged herself every day in reading. She worked so hard that she has already reached Level I in our leveled readers. Annemarie is a wonderful example to her classmates on how to persevere and challenge yourself every day to learn and do your best.” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Isabelle Long
“I would like to nominate Isabelle Long for Mountaineer of the Month for perseverance. Isabelle is a very hard worker who never gives up until she gets her work right. She has persevered all year and has been incredibly determined to learn and push herself, even when it is hard. Isabelle is a wonderful example to her class on how to never give up and to always try your best.” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Elaine Westlake
“Elaine takes her time every day to complete her best schoolwork and preserves even when something is difficult. She never gives up and always puts forth 100% on all assignments. If she does not finish her one-minute math, she takes the time at home to finish it. Elaine is the definition of a hard worker!” -Mrs. McGrath, Kindergarten
Ben Robinson
“Ben has learned that with perseverance, difficult tasks will become easier. Ben has always been motivated to do his best. With determination and effort, Ben has achieved his goals. Ben shows perseverance by practicing harder skills. I would often hear Ben say, ‘I’m going to try that again’ or ‘I’m going to do even better next time.’ Ben never gives up!” -Mrs. Van Pelt, First-Grade Teacher
Lola Gjonaj
“Lola has made tremendous progress this year because of her effort and determination. Lola is a wonderful example of perseverance. When skills were more difficult, Lola was never defeated. She would try even harder with an enthusiastic and positive attitude! Lola’s success can be contributed to her perseverance.” -Mrs. Van Pelt, First-Grade Teacher
Matthew Bingham
“Matthew developed a habit of perseverance throughout the school year. This was most evident through his obedience. Matthew always set behavior goals for himself, and with his determination, they were almost always met. He never gave up trying. Matthew also demonstrated effort and perseverance academically. He was always striving to do better by giving 100% effort.” -Mrs. Van Pelt, First-Grade Teacher
Mason Trupiano
“Mason is a student who preserves in all that he does in and out of the classroom. When Mason is working on a project or has a goal in mind, he will put forth the effort, no matter the difficulties he comes across until he reaches that goal. Mason has the perseverance that will take him places, now and in the future. Keep reaching for those stars, Mason!” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Charles Muñoz
“I would like to nominate Charlie Muñoz as Mountaineer of the Month. Whenever Charlie faces a challenge, he works hard on overcoming it. Charlie is very driven to always do his best and he perseveres even during difficult times.” -Miss Gjokaj, Second-Grade Teacher
Theodore Sierminski
“I would like to nominate Teddy Sierminski for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of perseverance. He comes into class every day with a smile on his face ready to get to work. He never gives up and continues to study hard and do his best.” -Mrs. Ohlinger, Third-Grade Teacher
Vaira Mulrenin
“I nominate Vaira Mulrenin for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of perseverance. Vaira has worked very hard this year to use all her gifts to the best of her ability. She comes to school every day ready to work and turns in quality work. She works well in a group and never gives up.” -Mrs. Ohlinger, Third-Grade Teacher
Amy Walker & Luke McClintick
“American poet and author Maya Angelou said, ‘You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.’ Two people in the fourth grade came to mind when thinking about Maya Angelou’s words and how they are analogous with this month’s virtue, which is perseverance. Amy Walker and Luke McClintick both personify perseverance. Amy and Luke persevere in athletic events, in their schoolwork and wanting to always improve, in their knowledge and understanding of concepts and of themselves, and they persevere in their longing to be the best version of themselves. It is with great honor that I nominate both Amy Walker and Luke McClintick as this month’s Mountaineers of the Month.” -Mrs. Motyka, Fourth-Grade Teacher
Chaz Boyer, Vincent Mirjah, Rachel Seibt, & Rachel Luginski
“We would like to nominate Chaz Boyer, Vincent Mirjah, Rachel Seibt, and Rachel Luginski for the virtue of perseverance. Each of these students have worked steadily throughout this school year to continually improve their academic skills. Even when they wished to have done better, they didn’t give up, but rather kept on trying.” -Mrs. Trepkowski & Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teachers
