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P.S. 279
Harriet
Stolzenberg
Teacher Grade 3
Recently we went to our school's book fair. As I was
browsing Jason stopped me and said he found something. It
turned out to be a wallet. He assured me that he didn't even
open it. When we opened the wallet we found identification
and a lot of cash. It turned out that the wallet belonged to
one of his classmates. She didn't even realize that she
dropped. Jason saved the day!
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Booker Middle School
Academics Plus 7/8
Team
Mrs. Childers'
Homeroom
Adriana helped develop the
Kindness Tree for grades 6, 7, and 8. She kept the
group going by offering encouragement and enthusiasm
to inspire the group to excel in their tree
design.
Mrs. Puchalla
Homeroom
Kelli helped another student
with her science books when they were accidentally
knocked to the floor.
Mr. Weger's
Homeroom
Ayana showed a new student
around to all of her classes when the new student
arrived on our team.
Mr. Valettuti's
Homeroom
Iona helped clean up a spill by
another student, got a band aide for another student
when she cut herself, helped another student with her
organization skills, and helped a student make friends
when that student was feeling lonely.
Mr. Andrews'
Homeroom
Alex cheered up a student when
they were feeling sad and lent someone a pencil when
theirs broke.
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David Lipscomb Elementary
School
Sharon Nikolaus
Teacher Grade 2
My nomination for this month is Laine. Laine
is always willing and ready to cheer up someone when they
are sad or hurt. She is usually the first one to lend a
hand when someone needs help or just needs a friend. She
truly is a friend to all.
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Sagemont School
Teresa Salafrio
Teacher grade 1
Aaron is a first grade student at the Sagemont School
in Weston,Florida. He was chosen to receive this honor
because he is a very kind and caring boy. Aaron is always
willing to share his crayons and pencils with other students
who may not have any. Also, when a student comes back from
the computer, he is very willing to explain what we are
working on. If a student cannot find a book, he will help
them look for it. Aaron is constantly doing small acts of
kindness that make others feel good!
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Franklin Academy
Latrisha Sampson
Teacher Grade 4
My class and a Kindergarten class are
"Buddies". My students have to make lesson plans using a
story book and then teach that lesson to their Buddy.
Veronica had a difficult buddy. Her Buddy wouldn't talk
or participate, Of course this can be frustrating. We
discussed ways to handle a "Buddy" who will not
participate and who may be distractible. The students
came up with some great ideas. We discussed how important
it is for a child's self-esteem to hear positive things
and what type of things to say.
While Veronica was working with her "Buddy" I
could hear the positive remarks she made and how she
tried to get her "Buddy" to participate. Her voice
sounded exciting and her comments were very warm.
Veronica's buddy did participate more, that day.
I think it an act of kindness to see other
children help others to feel good about what they are
doing.
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PS 279 - Annex
Stacey Fauci
Teacher Computer Lab
There are five classes in our computer lab
on a daily basis. Needless to say, students leave behind
books, pencils, lunch boxes, etc. Last week, one of our
special education students left his lunch bag in the lab
and was crying when we could not find it anywhere.
Akenyele, a kindergarten student in the next class saw
how upset Patrick was and put his arm around him and
said, "Don't worry. I'll find it.". With that, Akenyele
started his search and found the lunch bag behind one of
the computer desks. Great work, Akenyele !!!!
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Lawrence Woodmere Academy
Scott Stolzenberg
Music Teacher
Reggie is an outstanding chorus student! He
is an asset to our music program and always full of
terrific ideas! Reggie helps his classmates learn various
songs and harmonies as well as musical styles and
patterns. It is a pleasure to have Reggie in our high
school chorus! He is certainly a talented and dedicated
music student!
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Clark Middle School
Sheila
Greemore
I have a special child mainstreamed into one
of my science classes. Josh Like willingly gives of his
time and kindness helping him on computer skills and
Internet skills. This mainstreamed student loves learning
from the computer and Josh often asks to go ahead and
assist him on his sites. I'm very proud of Josh. He
treats this student with the utmost respect. They have
become great friends.
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P.S. 279
Terry Engelbert
Teacher grade 3
This month I decided to try something a little
different. I asked the boys and girls in Class 3-208 which
child they felt deserved The Random Act of Kindness of the
Month award. We had many suggestions from lending a pencil,
to giving up a book that someone else wanted to read, to
lending an ear when someone needed it. Then Evan raised his
hand and nominated Adrian.
Evan told us that Adrian is helping him organize himself.
He helps me clean out my desk whenever we have time. He even
cleaned out his desk and offered me space in his desk. Evan
thought this was the nicest thing ever done.
When Evan told this story I was so touched by Adrian's
generosity as well as his desire to help out a friend. For
this reason I would like to give Adrian this award. He
deserves it. I also would like Adrian to know that my desk
awaits him.
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P.S. 279
Winnie Bracco
Teacher Grade 4
I am nominating my entire class 4-308 as the December
honorees for the prestigious award of Random Act of
Kindness. I am extremely proud of my students. They always
treat their peers and teachers with respect. They especially
like to help one another when they don't understand
something. They always work cooperatively to get the job
done. Our motto is: All for one and one for all.
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Broadmoor Elementary
School
Vivian Brown
Technology Facilitator
Paula Dubon is a fourth grade student at Broadmoor
Elementary School in Miami, Florida. She is a joy to have in
the classroom. She exhibits wonderful classroom citizenship,
and throws herself into the act of learning by pursuing
whatever subject area it is that interests her. My
particular experience with Paula has been in the area of
writing. Paula loves to express herself through the written
word and takes it upon herself to develop a writing piece
every night. She loves to write about peace and helps others
to be peaceful at school.
What it impresses me the most about Paula's self-motivation
is that she is learning English as a second language. One of
Paula's acts of kindness was to help a student who sits next
to her with his writing skills. One day he asked Paula how
to spell a word. She told him that the spelling did not
matter, and to just write down his thoughts. That is what
the boy did, and that is just what Paula does, always
showing acts of kindness to others everyday.
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Royal Palm Elementary
Michele Miletsky
Teacher Grade 1
A few weeks ago we had some rainy weather in
South Florida, a tropical storm. One of the boys in class
had a BRIGHT, ORANGE rain poncho. He looked silly in it
but he stayed dry. Two of the other students had nothing,
obviously they got soaked since we have an outdoor
cafeteria. I made such a big deal out of Daniel's orange
poncho and how dry he stayed that the next day he brought
in two more ponchos to give to his friends "so they be
dry too". How kind and thoughtful!!!!! Now I have three
bright, dry students. Keep up the good work Daniel is the
new saying in our class.
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P.S.279
Ronnie Falkowitz
Teacher Grade 5
Shomar Henriques is in my 5th grade class.
He is the student that deserves the Random Act of
Kindness Award this month. Shomar is always sensitive to
the needs of others, especially his classmates.
This month he intervened when there was a fight in the
lunchroom. Shomar tried to get the "argument" under
control until an adult could make their way to the
conflict.
Shomar Henriques truly deserves to be recognized this
month as many times his random acts of kindness are taken
for granted. Keep up the good work Shomar!
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Merton School
Nancy Freedin
Teacher Grade 5
Alex is a grade 5 student attending Merton
School in Montreal, Canada. He has proven himself to be
a very sensitive, caring individual. Alex treats his
fellow students with great respect. Throughout this
month, there have been many fine examples of his kind
acts. Alex will seek to play with many individuals in
the class and he will not be influenced by other peoples
negative opinions. This gives the opportunity for many
students to feel special and not left out.
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