October 2000
Popular Road School From Poplar Rd. we had a hard
time selecting just one act of kindness because Treon,
Heather, Madeline, and Kayla all were recognized for
their kindness', but Kendall H. is the sort of friend
who is sensitive to when other people are feeling down,
and she was a real comfort to a classmate who had tried
out for the school chorus and didn't make it. Part of her
caring is sensitivity to how others feel. P.S.
279 We have only been in school for a
short time and already I can tell that Brian Caldwell of
Class 3-208 deserves the honor of being our first Random Act
of Kindness recipient. Brian is always there to share his
supplies with anyone who might have forgotten something at
home. Not only is he helpful to his classmates, he is there
for me as well. Brian is learning the layout of our
classroom so that at the end of the day he can straighten
up. I don't need to ask him because he automatically helps
me. He is becoming my right hand. Benton
Elementary I would like to nominate Austin
Grugett for the Student of the Month. Austin has been so
kind to our new student. He has taken her "under his wing".
He has helped her learn the school routine and make new
friends. He did this on his own without any suggestion from
his teachers. This truly makes it a SeaView School Carrollton
School of the Sacred Heart My honoree for September is Olga Megrabian. Olga is an 8th grade
student at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Miami, Florida. I chose to honor Olga for several reasons. First of all, Olga is the kind of student of which every teacher dreams. She is mature, dedicated to her studies, disciplined, and most importantly, she has intellectual curiosity! Secondly, Olga is concerned about the plight of the poor in the world, especially children, and about the rights of women, as she so eloquently mentioned in her Student Council campaign speech. Olga leads by example and truly lives the Sacred Heart goals. Congratulations Olga! All my love, Mrs. Sanchez Michelle is new to the group of
students that I looped with to third grade. She quickly
adapted to the routines and rituals of our class. One
tradition we have is frequently recognizing students who
made a difference in our day. Michelle was recognized by
her peers for her contribution to the positive class
climate, helping keep the class peaceful. In addition
Michelle initiated the ritual of passing the monkey's
fist to students who are on task, she even quietly
reminded the recipients to pass it on after a while.
That day was the first time the monkey's fist circulated
to many deserving students. For September Cement Middle
School student Haley Mink is selected for her random acts
of kindness. Haley is a 6th grader and is always ready
to help others. She helps new students find their
classrooms, helps the teacher with taking roll, always
has a smiling face to greet everyone, and makes everyone
around her cheerful. Thanks to Haley for being kind to
those around her. Cement Middle School For September we would like to
honor Felicia Moore. Felicia Moore is always willing to
help other students with their work assignments. She is
eager to help other students to remember things they need
to bring to class, and will give other students things
they don't have if she has extra. Felicia is always
willing to help her teacher pass out papers, take roll,
and run off papers as needed. She is a truly kind
person. J.C. Solmonese Elementary School Raymond is a first grader. He has
recently done many random acts of kindness. Brett is a new
student in Raymond's first grade class. Miss Andreola is
their teacher. Never having attended kindergarten here at
JCS in Norton, Brett has been overwhelmed and intimidated by
his new surroundings. Raymond has played games with Brett.
Raymond has helped Brett separate from his father in the
morning. Riding the same bus, Raymond has been a wonderful
support to Brett. Just today when Brett entered the class
after being driven to school by his dad, Raymond greeted his
friend with a big hug. What a way to start the day!
P.S. 279 Our first honoree this year is a
wonderful child! From the first day of school she showed
just how special she is. Shannon Cohall is a super student!
She always knows the right thing to do and gets it done.
The Random Act of Kindness award
for class 3-A325 should go to Nkem Azikiwe. Our class got
a new student from Haiti named Andy. Andy doesn't speak
English. Nkem has gone out of her way to make Andy feel
welcomed. Nkem has helped Andy with lining up, going to
lunch and everyday school routines. She even waited with
Andy at 3:00 when Andy's mom was not at the gate. Nkem
has really shown how a little bit of kindness can really
make someone feel a lot more comfortable and less nervous
in a new environment. There are two girls in my 5th
grade class that deserve the Random Act of Kindness
award this month; they are Quynn Brock and Mona
Quarless. Both girls helped out their classmate when she
got injured. Mona and Quynn took her down to the nurse,
stayed with her and comforted her. They are good friends
and well deserving of the Random Act of Kindness award.
Congratulations girls, keep up the
kindness! Milburn School
Menlia Trammell
Teacher grades K-5
Terry Engelbert
Teacher grade 3
Brian is willing to go the extra yard for his classmates
as well as his teacher and for this he is being honored this
month
Ashley Jones
Teacher - Kindergarten
Gail Henderson
Teacher - grade 3/4/5 Our first honoree is Lori.
Lori is very kind and always makes others feel welcome.
We have a new student in our class and Lori recently
included him in a game of Frisbee she was playing with
her friends. This made Billy feel happy and welcome.
Excellent, Lori!
Annie Sanchez
Teacher- grade 8 - U.S. History
Katherine Sander
Teacher - grade 3
Dale Baker
Teacher - grade 6
Dale Baker
Teacher - grade 8
Wendy Quinlan
Teacher - Technology - grades 1-3
Harriet
Stolzenberg
Teacher grade 3
Shannon has taken it upon herself to assist the child who
sits next to her. She has been helping her neighbor get
organized by helping him keep his binder and desk in order,
and keeping him on task. I wasn't even aware of what she was
doing because she always manages to have her work done.
Everyone should be lucky enough to have someone like Shannon
around to help him or her too, including her teacher!
Antonia Plevritis
Teacher - grade 3
Ronnie Falkowitz
Teacher - grade 5
Scott Stolzenberg
Teacher - music Brittany is a second grader
at the Milburn School. She loves to sing and dance.
Brittany welcomed the new students to the class. In music
she taught them the words to all the songs. Brittany is
always willing to lend a helping hand and be a best buddy
to all her classmates.
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