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Criteria for Nominating Student of the Week / Good Citizen
The Student of the Week is a Jansen Avenue initiative to encourage good citizenship. A student may be nominated for one of the following “Character Education Traits.”

  • RESPECTFUL — to adults and peers
  • KINDNESS — helping others
  • POSITIVE ATTITUDE — in class
  • ACCEPTANCE — of all students
  • COOPERATIVE — with peers and teacher

The student will receive a special certificate, coupon to the school store, have his/her name posted in the glass showcase, posted in the monthly newsletter, on this web site and in the Leader Herald School Notebook.

Students of the Week for the 2007-2008 School Year:

“Darien works hard in OT class and is always cooperative.  He gets along well with the other students in his group.  He is anxious to offer help to both the teacher and his fellow students,”  stated Mrs. Noble

May 5, Abby Davis: “Abby is a really sweet girl who always has a smile on her face.  She is respectful to all the adults in the cafeteria and also to her peers.  I always enjoy seeing her when I pick up her class for lunch,” stated Mrs. Abraham.

April 28, Damian Sullivan: "Damian has shown maturity in all aspects of school.  He continues to do what is expected of him.  Damian is responsible for his schoolwork, homework, and classroom chores.  He is a good friend.  It is a pleasure to work and play with Damian!" stated Mr. Neet.

April 14, Austin Reed:  "Austin has shown to be a person of character.  Austin always tries to help others.  He is a very caring individual who cares about his friends, other people, and staff.  He is mindful of other people's feelings.  He is sensitive and compassionate to individuals when they are hurt or distressed.  He is a loyal friend.  He is a wonderful role model to other students in physical education class!" stated  Ms. Muselbeck.

April 7, Andrew Rivera: “Andrew has been a great asset to the concert band even though this is the first time he has been able to play with a large group.  He works hard and his smiling face always brightens up my day!” stated Ms. Healy.

March 31, Lindsey English: “Lindsey is very kind, cooperative, and respectful of others. She always makes a point of stopping in the office each morning to say “good morning” and again at the end of the day to say “good bye” to the office staff,” stated Mrs. Coons and Mrs. Simek.

March 25, Justine Luck: Justine is respectful to adults and other students at all times. She is always smiling and friendly to all. Her bubbly personality brightens up the day at Jansen Ave,” stated Mr. Fleming.

March 17, Sara White: Sara is a very nice young girl. She is always willing to help other people. She really lights up the lunchroom with her smile every day,” states Mrs. VanHusen.

March 10, Alexis Fisher: Alexis is always polite and courteous. She is a very friendly girl who loves to help out whenever she can. She is a great role model for her classmates,” states Mrs. Pollak.

March 3: Liam Ackerbauer. Liam is respectful of others and cooperative.  He always has a smile for me.  He is trying really hard with his ‘letter forming’ in his workbook,” stated Mrs. Bray.

February 25: Josie Mowrey. "Josie is always willing to help out anyone who needs it.  She always has a smile on her face and has an   excellent attitude towards learning.  Josie is not afraid to ask for help if she needs it, and she takes pride in all her work.  It is always neat and done very carefully.  Josie always tries her best in everything she does," stated Mrs. Hastings.

February 11:  Jessica Henley. “I am very happy to nominate Jessica Henley for Student of the Week representing our Computer Classroom.  Jessica’s always willing to help me get the computer lab ready for the students each day.  She often helps me login each computer and makes sure the whiteboard is always clean and ready to use.  Jessica was responsible for decorating our lab for Christmas and even brought in some of her own decorations for our tree.  I really enjoy her enthusiasm and seeing her smiling face each and every day . . . Thank you for helping to make our computer lab a fun place to learn!” Stated Mrs. Braemer.

February 4: Marissa Brick. “Marissa is a wonderful student. She works exceptionally hard and always has a ready smile. She is kind and helpful toward others and is always eager to lend a hand when needed,” states Mrs. Spencer.

January 28: Julia Wilson. "Julia consistently shows a respectful, positive attitude. Her cooperative and responsible nature can always be counted on in Art class as well as during JACD," states Ms. Vazal.

January 21: Kayla Wesley. "I can always count on Kayla to be a model student in Physical Education class. She is a great listener, follows directions, and always tries her best. She is a real pleasure to have in class and is a great role model to her classmates,” stated Mr. Goebel

January 14: Erica Askew. “Erica Askew is a great overall representative of the arts. She is a member of the Jansen Avenue Chorus and band as well as the Fulton County and Elementary Prism select choirs in both 5th and 6th grade. Her many artistic contributions do not end here though. Outside of school Erica has performed in a variety of shows from the Glove Theatre and Family Foothills, Proctor's Theatre Productions to dance competitions around the area. It is a pleasure to nominate her as my choice for student of the week,” said Ms. Zullo

January 7: Korrin DiMartino. “Korrin is always helpful and cooperative in class. When it comes to class work, she does all of it and is willing to help others when needed. She contributes to class discussions with a smile and treats everyone with kindness and respect,” states Ms. Daly.

December 17: Nicole Fountain. “Nicole is respectful to everyone. She is kind to others in her tone of voice and in her actions. When the subject matter gets hard, Nicole keeps an ‘I can do it attitude.’ She is accepting and encouraging to everyone in her class. Nicole is always cooperative too,” shared Mrs. Nolett.

December 10: “Ryan is a wonderful student who gives 100% everyday. He is always the first one to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it. He always tries his best and is polite and respectful. I truly enjoy having him in class,” Mrs. Sitts shared.

December 3: Abbie is a kindergarten student who shows wonderful character traits. She is kind to all and is willing to help other students at any time. Abbie listens to directions and tries her best with all work in the classroom. She never gives up. Abbie helps make our classroom community a great place for learning and fun,” enthused Mrs. Veit!

November 26: Alex Theissen. “It's a pleasure for me to nominate Alex Theissen for Student of the Week from Grade 2-A. Alex is a very sweet little girl. She is always good-natured, polite, respectful and willing to work hard. When I need help in the classroom, I can always count on Alex. She is conscientious and dependable. Very often she helps me collect homework papers in the morning and fill our Yellow Communicators with important papers that need to go home in the afternoon. Alex is making excellent academic progress in second grade. I am so delighted to have her in my class this year!” Mrs. Ackerbauer said.

November 19: Maymie Winright. “Maymie always gets along well with others, and is very kind to her classmates. She always hands in her homework on time, follows directions and participates in class. “When it comes to effort, Maymie always does her best and is a very hard worker. In class, Maymie is a willing helper and always has a smile to share," says Mrs. Frenyea.

November 13: The student of the week is Amanda Palmateer. “Amanda is always respectful to fellow students and adults. She is always showing acts of kindness by sharing with others. She has a positive attitude towards school and is always conscientious about doing her very best. Amanda is well liked by everyone because she is a cooperative, polite, kind and well-mannered young girl,” said Mr. DiMarco.

November 5: The Student of the Week is Alexia Brunetto. Alexia is a very polite fourth grader. She patiently waits for others. When it comes to rules, she is respectful of all them and never puts other students down. In addition, Alexia goes out of her way to make others feel welcome. As a student, she stays busy by reading as much as she can. Mrs. Miller states, “Alexia is a very mature fourth grader and a wonderful role model to all the students.”

October 29: James Spagnuola. James is a very helpful and kind student. Recently, there was a student having difficulty using the new soap dispenser, and James offered to assist the other student. “James is a great role model, shows kindness to other students, and is helpful,” said Mr. \Westman.

October 22: Julia Woodard. Julia is an excellent student and a wonderful role model in and out of the classroom. She works hard, treats others with respect, and is extremely cooperative. “I enjoy seeing Julia’s bright smile in my classroom each day,” exclaims Ms. Eagan.

October 15: This week's student of the week is Megan Brownell. "Megan is a hard worker who often is helpful and kind. She is a fine role model for all the students at Jansen Avenue," said Mrs. Kollar.

October 8: Our student of the week is Nate King. Nate is always respectful to his peers and teachers. He follows directions and completes assignments on time. According to Mrs. Johnson, "Nate has a positive attitude and is very cooperative."

October 1: Our first student of the week is Austin Albanese. Ms. Jennifer Hickok stated that Austin is a kind and respectful student.  He is polite to everyone and works well with his classmates.  Austin has a positive attitude towards school and is an excellent role model for the students at Jansen.

 


 
   
         
   
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