Congratulations to the October Mountaineers of the Month who demonstrated the virtue of respect!
Lawrence Cleary
“Lawrence is a wonderful example of the virtue of respect. He is always kind, helpful, and polite to his classmates and teachers. Lawrence shows respect in the classroom by helping to clean up messes without being asked. He also follows the teacher’s directions the first time and always patiently waits for his classmates. Lawrence is a perfect example on how to behave and be respectful in the chapel, during class time, and with his friends at lunch and recess.” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Teagan Koss
“Teagan is a wonderful example of the virtue of respect. Teagan shows respect in the classroom by always following the teacher’s directions the first time and patiently waiting for her classmates. Teagan is a beautiful example to her friends on how to show kindness, care, and concern for others.” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Charlotte Houbeck
“I would like to nominate Charlotte Houbeck for the virtue of respect. Charlotte is respectful to all her teachers and classmates by using kind words and great manners. She also has a big heart and looks out for her classmates. Charlotte loves visiting Jesus in the chapel and takes the time to say all her prayers.” -Mrs. McGrath, Kindergarten Teacher
Corey Haezebrouck
“Corey has impressed me with his manners and respect. His kindness is evident in the way he treats and speaks to others. Corey demonstrates on a daily basis his respect for classroom and school rules through his actions.” -Mrs. Van Pelt, First-Grade Teacher
Zelie Ponce
“I am greeted every day by Zelie with a smile and ‘good morning.’ Zelie is an example of living the golden rule. She treats her classmates with kindness and respect. Zelie always maintains eye contact when speaking and has excellent manners. Her respect for the rules in our class is obvious through her actions.” -Mrs. Van Pelt, First-Grade Teacher
Eva Kelly
“I would like to nominate Eva for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of respect. Eva is always making an effort to be a good role model for behavior. She listens to directions and makes sure she follows them. On the rug, she always sits quietly and pays attention. When she is at her desk, she does her best to complete her work quietly and respectfully. When other adults are teaching her, she will give them the same attitude of respect. It is my honor to recognize Eva for being respectful in class.” -Mrs. Mick, First-Grade Teacher
Maxwell Leahy
“Max is an amazing kid who has a big heart. I can always count on Max to use his manners and his “please” and “thank you”. Max is great at following directions and is very helpful to his classmates who might need a little extra help. I can always count on Max to complete the task at hand and to take care of his responsibilities before he is even asked to do them. Max is a great example of respect in and out of the classroom. Way to go, Max; keep up the good work!” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Will Smarch
“Will shows respect every day in many ways. Will is always putting others before himself whether it is letting someone go in front of him in line or helping a classmate who needs extra help. He is always using his manners and taking care of his responsibilities before he is even asked to do them. He has a kind smile and is an absolute joy to be around. Way to go, Will; keep up the good work!” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Anthony McGrath
“I nominate Anthony McGrath for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of respect. Anthony always has a kind word to say to others and is good about remembering his manners.” Mrs. Ohlinger, Third-Grade Teacher
Caroline Dale
“I nominate Caroline Dale for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of respect. Caroline is always helping others and cheering people up when they are down and thinks of others before herself.” Mrs. Ohlinger, Third-Grade Teacher
Leo Dziekoński and Julian Davila
“One way to cultivate a positive atmosphere in the classroom is through the virtue of respect. There are many ways a student can show respect for themselves and for others. Ways to show respect include being reverent in Mass and the chapel, listening when others are speaking, using problem solving strategies with others – especially when working in groups, not talking out over the classroom, participating in lessons and discussions, completing assignments, and being open to the diverse learning needs in the classroom. Two students who demonstrate these qualities each day are . Both boys show respect for themselves, for their teacher, and for the other learners in the classroom. It is my privilege to nominate Leo and Julian as this month’s Mountaineers of the Month.” -Mrs. Motyka, Fourth-Grade Teacher
Claire Coffey
“As a new student to Everest, Claire has made friends and adjusted beautifully to our school. She is respectful to both her peers and adults, which helps others see the Christ in Claire and helps Claire see the Christ in others.” -Mrs. Barone, Fifth-Grade Teacher
Judah Ponce
“Judah is new to our school and exemplifies many of the virtues, but especially the virtue of respect. He is kind and has already made friends. He is always smiling and acts in the sincere best interest of others.” -Mrs. Barone, Fifth-Grade Teacher
Lilianna Duncan
“Lili is worthy of this nomination because she accepts others unconditionally and she does it with a sweet smile. In fact, Lili smiles all the time, and that helps put others at ease. She is respectful to her teachers and other students.” -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher
Theodore Sierminski
“Teddy lives by the golden rule. He offers respect to others and in turn they respect him back. His peers seek him out because he is so kind and helpful to everyone. Teddy helps others feel worthy of God’s love.” -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher
