Congratulations to the April Mountaineers of the Month who demonstrated the virtue of cheerfulness!
Cecilia Gibson
“Cece is a wonderful example to her classmates of the virtue of cheerfulness. She is very spirited and happy and brings great joy to our classroom. Even if there is a challenging day for Cece, she still finds a way to be cheerful and make her friends and teachers smile!” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Ryan Neiman
“Ryan is a wonderful example to his classmates of the virtue of cheerfulness. He is full of good humor and optimism and always brings great joy to his friends and teachers. Ryan maintains confidence and a positive attitude every day. He is wholeheartedly helpful and even when faced with a challenge, he always makes the best of it!” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Eastyn Gulliver
“Eastyn not only experiences the virtue of cheerfulness in herself, but she brings it to others. Eastyn always has a smile when she walks in the door and when she walks out of the door. When Eastyn sees joy in another, she cheerfully shares in their joy. Eastyn never complains, and she never tears others down.” -Mrs. Spieldenner, Kindergarten Teacher
Joseph McGrath
“Joey is cheerful in all things. If he sees another student receive praise or a reward, he does not get jealous. Rather, he smiles and applauds the student. In the face of adversity, he always smiles and takes the challenge. Joey does not complain but reminds others to remain cheerful.” -Mrs. Spieldenner, Kindergarten Teacher
Mark Kowalski
“I would like to nominate Mark Kowalski for the virtue of cheerfulness. Mark always has a smile and a positive attitude. He is a hard worker who doesn’t back down from a challenge. He also likes to make sure everyone is included and invites them to play if they are not. If he makes a mistake, he is quick to apologize and learns from it.” -Mrs. McGrath, Kindergarten
Abigail Mick
“I would like to nominate Abby Mick for the Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of cheerfulness. Abby brings joy and smiles to all around her. She loves life, and it shows in her laughter when she is playing with friends. Abby is very social and loves to hum as she works independently. She makes sure that friends are all included when playing a game. It is with pleasure to nominate Abby for being so cheerful in the classroom.” -Mrs. Mick, First-Grade Teacher
Quinn Lundberg
“I would like to nominate Quinn Lundberg for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of cheerfulness. Quinn comes into class every day with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. Quinn always looks at the bright side of any situation. She has the best attitude towards life and is very kind to her friends and teachers. Quinn is a wonderful example of cheerfulness!” -Mrs. Mick, First-Grade Teacher
Joshua Neiman
“Josh radiates cheerfulness through his humor, his smile, and his participation in classroom activities. He comes up with the best solutions to problems in the classroom. He always has the best attitude and is open to doing anything that is asked of him. He brings such joy to everyone he is around.” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Orion Iafano
“Orion is a great example of cheerfulness. She brings joy and smiles to all she meets in and out of the classroom. She always has the best attitude and is open to any task that is put in front of her. Orion also shares her cheerfulness through her drawings; she is always willing to share her talent with others. She is a wonderful example of cheerfulness!” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Diego Ortega Machado
“I nominate Diego Ortega Machado for the virtue of cheerfulness. Diego’s passion for reading aloud truly shines through and has a positive impact by bringing joy to the class. He is very enthusiastic and displays cheerfulness each day!” -Mrs. Walker, Third-Grade Teacher
Lucianna Donaldson
“I nominate Lucianna Donaldson for the virtue of cheerfulness. Luci always has a smile on her face. When talking with Luci, she is very spirited and happy in nature. She brings a joyful and pleasant attitude to school each day. Keep up the good work!” -Mrs. Walker, Third-Grade Teacher
Gemma Maul, Theodore Sasak, and Leo Kratt
“Throughout the month of April, students were asked to focus on living the virtue of cheerfulness. What does this virtue mean to students in the fourth grade? They agreed that qualities of cheerfulness include being happy, greeting others with a smile, treating others with love, bringing cheer and happiness to others, congratulating someone, and supporting one another. As they were discussing these qualities, it reminded us of the Blessed Mother Teresa. “Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing” (Blessed Mother Teresa).
There are several students in the fourth grade who come to the classroom every day with a smile on their face. When they come in in the morning, you can’t help but smile and share in their joy, which then spreads to others. Because of these students’ cheerful nature, our classroom is transformed into a place of happiness, love, and support of one another. Leo Kratt, Teddy Sasak, and Gemma Maul are three students who embody the virtue of cheerfulness. They come in each day with a smile on their face, ready to greet their friends, and are excited to see what lies ahead. Even on tough days, these three students spread their gift of cheerfulness to others. It is with honor and gratitude that I nominate Leo Kratt, Teddy Sasak, and Gemma Maul as April’s Mountaineers of the Month.” -Mrs. Motyka, Fourth-Grade Teacher
William Groves
“William Groves possesses a cheerful and positive demeanor regardless of circumstances or situation. He has been able to maintain a good attitude in all that he has done throughout the year.” -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher
Emanuela Bardhi
“Ema Bardhi has demonstrated the virtue of cheerfulness in working to remain upbeat throughout the year. As a new student this year, she has done a great job working through any difficulties and facing them head on.” -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher
