Congratulations to the March Mountaineers of the Month who demonstrated the virtue of responsibility.
Brendan AuBuchon
“I would like to nominate Brendan AuBuchon for Mountaineer of the Month for responsibility. Brendan is organized and has proven himself very responsible in how he takes care of his own belongings and our classroom materials.” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Jonah Page
“I would like to nominate Jonah Page for Mountaineer of the Month for responsibility. Jonah is always working hard in the classroom and does his work to the best of his ability. Jonah has proven himself very responsible in how he takes care of his own belongings and our classroom materials. He is a wonderful example to his classmates on the virtue of responsibility.” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Charles Green
“I nominate Charlie Green for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of responsibility. When Charlie arrives at school, he is always sure to get right to his morning work before anything else. He focuses on his assignments and completes them with his best efforts before he asks to go to free time. Charlie also demonstrates responsibility by modeling for his classmates the appropriate behaviors for each class. He kindly encourages them to focus on their work and will even clean up after a friend if he or she has forgotten to do so. Charlie also likes to make sure his friends are treated fairly and will voice his concerns for them to make sure they are taken care of. Keep up the good work, Charlie.” -Miss Giannone, Kindergarten Teacher
Emmelia Soule
“I nominate Emmelia Soule for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of responsibility. Emme has worked very hard throughout the year to build this virtue by packing her own folder, keeping her spaces tidy, and especially by taking care of her classmates and their own belongings. Emme goes beyond the standard expectations of responsibility by enthusiastically embracing responsibility for her friends. She takes care of them often by returning their belongings to their correct place, cleaning their messes, and comforting them when they are upset. Congratulations, Emme!” -Miss Giannone, Kindergarten Teacher
Veronica Saez
“I would like to nominate Vernonica Saez Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of responsibility. Veronica is a very trustworthy student, who can deliver something to a teacher for me. Every day, she remembers to return her reading book along with her folders. If she spills her supply box, she is quick to clean up her mess. Also, there are several times during the week when she will put up the chairs at the back of the classroom and wipe down tables after centers. Keep up the great work, Veronica!” -Mrs. McGrath, Kindergarten Teacher
Joseph Pruchnicki
“I would like to nominate Joseph Pruchnicki for Mountaineer of the Month. Throughout the year, Joey has put effort into growing in the virtue of responsibility. Joey takes responsibility for his actions and words without making excuses. He has improved in following through with morning tasks and is often mentioned by other teachers as a dependable student eager to help.” -Mrs. Arkwright, First-Grade Teacher
Annie Gardner
“I would like to nominate Annie Gardner for the virtue of responsibility. Annie has improved a lot in being responsible throughout the school year. She has many duties that she accomplishes throughout the day, including walking her brother to the preschool room before coming into class. Annie always remembers to finish her homework and returns it to school the next day. Her desk and cubby are neat and tidy. I know I can always count on Annie, because if I give her a task to do during the day, she accepts it and follows through on it. It is an honor to nominate Annie for being responsible.” -Mrs. Mick, First-Grade Teacher
Dane Kratt
“Dane is a great example of responsibility because he always comes to school with his homework completed and is prepared for class each day. Dane has shown improvement by keeping his desk area, his locker, and his cubby clean and organized. Dane is always willing to help a classmate with their belongings. He also shows that he is responsible for doing what is expected in and out of the classroom. Keep up the great work, Dane!” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Noah Mansour
“I would like to nominate Noah Mansour for the virtue of responsibility. He comes to school prepared with all his work completed and done neatly. Noah puts his things where they belong when he gets to class and begins his morning work right away. He follows class procedures and works hard.” -Mrs. McGrath, Second-Grade Teacher
Joseph Speirs
“It is my honor to nominate Joseph Speirs for the Mountaineer of the Month for his display of the virtue of responsibility. Joey is someone who truly demonstrates the virtue of responsibility. He consistently turns in his homework on time, comes to class prepared, and always puts forth his best effort in everything he does. Joey shows respect towards others and makes the right choices, even when no one is watching, demonstrating strong character and integrity. In the classroom, responsibility looks like staying focused, managing time wisely, following directions, and taking initiative. Joey models all these behaviors every day inside and outside of the classroom. His actions and attitude show others exactly what responsibility looks and sounds like, making him a positive example for his peers. For these reasons, I am proud to nominate Joey for exemplifying the virtue of responsibility.” -Mr. O’Keefe, Third-Grade Teacher
Samantha Luginski
“I would like to nominate Samantha Luginski for the virtue of responsibility. Samantha is always prepared, does what needs to be done, and takes ownership of her materials and homework. She continues to show responsibility by taking ownership in everything she does.” -Mrs. Walker, Third-Grade Teacher
Luke Taykowski
“This month, students focused on the virtue of responsibility. As we discussed this virtue and what it means, many students said responsibility means turning in assignments and showing respect for others. Students were correct. It’s about showing respect – for your teachers, your classmates, and yourself. When students are prepared, listen to others, and make their best effort, they create an environment where everyone has the chance to learn and grow. Responsibility also means taking accountability for your actions. Personal growth doesn’t come from being perfect; it comes from being accountable and willing to improve. As Saint Augustine of Hippo once said, “Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.” This reminds us that responsibility is not about following the crowd, but about choosing to do what is right, even when it’s difficult. This month I have nominated Luke Taykowski as someone who embodies the virtue of responsibility. Luke always comes to class prepared, completes work on time, and strives to keep being challenged to learn more. Luke is also a respectful person. He has a great relationship with his peers, other families within the school, and his teachers. Luke helps create a classroom of trust, encouragement, and respect. It is with honor that I nominate Luke Taykowski as this month’s Mountaineer of the Month.” -Mrs. Motyka, Fourth-Grade Teacher
Celina Iwanski
“Celina is an exemplary student who seeks not only to complete her assignments for class, but to give glory to God in doing her daily tasks. She completes her assignments on time, asks for help when needed, and takes ownership of her actions. By staying organized, showing respect to her teachers and classmates, and consistently putting in effort, CC helps create a productive and supportive classroom atmosphere. She is always prepared for class with the necessary materials and maintains a positive attitude toward learning. CC listens attentively, follows instructions the first time they are given, and participates respectfully in discussions demonstrating a deep understanding that her behavior affects her success and the learning of those around her. She remains faithful to her mission as a student and perseveres even when it is hard with a smile on her face.” -Miss Guaderrama, Fourth-Grade Teacher
Ben Robinson
“Initially, Ben struggled with keeping materials, desk, locker, and cubbies neat and organized. However, he has had a major turnaround. Ben has become a tremendous example of taking personal responsibility seriously. In addition, he has worked hard at understanding and staying on important tasks.” -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher
Margaret Maxim
“Maggie has taken the responsibility of keeping a neat and tidy workspace throughout the year. In addition, another important responsibility is maintaining organized and well-maintained binders for all subjects. Maggie also always focuses on getting to work right away and completing tasks.” -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher
