Student of Month Winners March 2010 “Citizenship”
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by their team teachers for demonstrating our final national Character Counts trait, “Citizenship”:
A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E- Rosa Romano- Rosa is a kind and considerate student. Part of being a good citizen is being a good neighbor to your classmates, doing your work, and helping your school or community to be a better place. Rosa does all those things. She always walks in to class with a smile on her face that could cheer up anyone. Rosa always gets her work in on time and participates in class. She even found money on the ground and turned it in to the office. What an honest student! Way to go Rosa!
Team Fusion- Andrew Ketterling- Andrew is polite, respectful, and considerate of others. His teachers can always count on him to set a good example for others by doing what is right. He can be depended on to follow classroom rules, be courteous and wait his turn for things, and offer a helping hand to anyone in need. Team Fusion is overjoyed to award Andrew the citizenship nomination!
Trailblazers- Rosie Bernabe- Rosie is hardworking, responsible and is an absolute pleasure to have in class. She is always willing to lend a hand to others, even without being asked. Rosie is a quiet leader who leads by example. She is an extraordinary young woman and her teachers all enjoy having her in their classes. Congratulations, Rosie!
Team Excellence- Samuel Jaimes- Among all his teachers, there was immediate consensus to choose Samuel as the Team Excellence Student of the Month. Samuel demonstrates citizenship by the respect he shows for his teachers and fellow students. He maintains a good attitude and is polite and honest. He contributes to Placerita by doing his best in every class and creating a positive atmosphere. Thank you, Samuel!
Pacesetters- Saie Joshi- Saie is a good citizen in the classroom- she is kind and helpful to those around her in her quiet way. Saie is also a good citizen of the world: just a few weeks ago, Saie traveled to Haiti on a humanitarian trip with her church group, with the intent of helping others. Saie is an asset to the world around her. Great job, Saie!
Congratulations to you all! You will be invited to a brunch in your honor this Friday, April 16th. At Placerita, Character Counts!
Student of Month Winners – February 2010 “Fairness”
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by their team teachers for demonstrating the national Character Counts trait “Fairness”:
A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E- Cole Cogswell- Cole is an excellent example of Fairness. He never takes advantage of others and always plays by the rules. He is honest and considerate. Cole has been seen giving others encouragement as well as stepping aside so that others can receive rewards or go ahead of him. You are AWESOME Cole!!
Team Fusion- Madeline Kehl- An awesome young lady, Madeline is humble, bright, kind, and hardworking. She is fair when dealing with her peers and appreciates fairness in return. As a hobby, Madeline fences. She knows how to honor rules, traditions, and etiquette. She knows that being fair is part of being a responsible citizen and competitor. She is a model of fairness. Congratulations, Madeline.
Trailblazers- Suthawit Udomnopwitthayakul- Wit is an incredibly hardworking and responsible young man. He always strives to make sure his assignments are complete and turned in on time. Wit works well with other students and always ensures that all students are included. He is an awesome student and the Trailblazers are so glad to have him on their team. Nice job, Wit!
Team Excellence- Xavier Taylor- Xavier embodies a sense of fairness in all that he does and sets an example for his classmates on how to act in difficult situations. He is a wonderful young man who goes out of his way to help others in class and is probably the most polite kid on Team Excellence! He puts others before himself in class and is willing to put the spotlight on the rest of the class. Xavier has a gentle spirit and the unique ability to own up to his mistakes and learn from them. Thank you, Xavier!
Pacesetters- Sean Pimentel- Sean is a special guy in the classroom, knowing when to be respectful and when it’s time to have fun. The Pacesetters selected him for “fairness” because Mrs. Reid in the front office wrote a glowing report about Sean’s performance as student service. Sean exemplified “fairness” recently when he shared his knowledge of the school in his kind way to a new enrollee that Sean was assigned to show around, taking the time to give an in-depth tour and help the new student get comfortable here. Many students can only be open with their friends, but Sean was able to be kind and fair by sharing his knowledge with a perfect stranger. Sean’s behavior fits many of the pillars of character, and being fair seems to come naturally to him. Way to go, Sean.
Congratulations to you all! You will be invited to a brunch in your honor this Wednesday, March 3rd. Thank you for making Placerita a place where Character Counts!
Student of Month Winners – January 2010 “CARING”
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by their team teachers for demonstrating the national Character Counts trait “CARING”:
A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E – Natalie Hartel – Natalie is kind and compassionate to all those around her. She is always willing to help someone in need and shows she cares everyday with a smile for everyone!
Team Fusion – A caring student is one who goes above and beyond to do something nice for others. Team Fusion is happy to honor Breanna Madrigal as a caring student. She goes out of her way to be friendly and to do for others. She is a young lady who is aware of what needs to be done. She thinks ahead and moves things for students without being asked, helps clean up when books or supplies need to be put away, and always has a kind word and a smile to share. Congratulations, Breanna!
Trailblazers – Guadalupe Joven – Guadalupe is a sweet and caring young lady. She is always respectful and cares enough to ask how her teachers are doing. In addition, Guadalupe is a student service in the attendance office where her sweet and helpful attitude is noticed and appreciated by many. She demonstrates this same caring attitude with her fellow classmates. Thank you, Guadalupe!
Team Excellence – Our first Student of the Month is Victor Mozqueda. Victor is a very sweet boy. He is pleasant to everyone and helps others in need. For example, if a student doesn’t have a pencil, he will give one of his. He is a delight to have in class! Our second Student of the Month is Taylor Velazquez. Taylor is kind and caring at all times. She cares about her school work, about the students around her and about the world at large. She is a delightful, sunny addition to any classroom or other setting she finds herself in and people always respond positively to her. Congratulations to Victor and Taylor!
Pacesetters – Camilha Contreras – Camilha has shown herself to be quietly capable. Students around her recognize that and ask for her help. She just as quietly helps others. For example, Mrs. Schnittgrund received a new student in class. She sat the student near Camilha, knowing that Camilha would help her without being a distraction to the rest of the class. All of her teachers appreciate how kind and considerate she is. Camilha is the greatest!
Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month! You will be invited to a brunch in your honor this Friday, February 5th. Thank you for making Placerita a place where Character Counts!
Student of Month Winners – November 2009 “Responsibility”
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by their team teachers for demonstrating the national Character Counts trait “RESPONSIBILITY.”
A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E- Fernald Betoushana – Fernald is an exceptional student who exemplifies the character trait responsibility. He is always on task in class, and always has his homework. No matter what the task, Fernald keeps trying. He takes responsibility for his education by always asking for guidance on things he does not understand. Fernald is an all around great student who always tries his best. What a responsible kid!
Team Fusion- Habeba Mostafa- Habeba is kind and respectful to all, and strives to do her very best in all aspects of her life. (Did you know she has a black belt in tae kwon do?) In order to accomplish her goals, Habeba is on time to class and ready to work hard. She turns her assignments in on time, studies for tests, and is always prepared for whatever comes her way, both in school and in her personal life. For these reasons, Team Fusion believes that Habeba truly exemplifies the pillar of responsibility.
Trailblazers- Anthony Jimenez - Anthony has not missed a day of school this year, and comes to school prepared and ready to learn. He turns in his assignments on time and is always willing to ask questions when he doesn’t understand something. He pays attention, helps others when needed and leads by example. Anthony is an excellent addition to our classes. Congratulations, Tony!
Team Excellence - Team Excellence has two students to recognize this month. One is Yaniv Parsay- Yaniv embodies responsibility. He does his best in all assignments; he is organized; he is helpful; he is terrific. He sets a fine example for other students by his quiet actions that have a great sense of maturity and purpose to them. Yaniv is a student by which other students can be measured. Team Excellence also would like to recognize Leobardo Gomez- Leobardo is an outstanding and responsible student. He is respectful to his peers and teachers. He always completes his work with accuracy and quality. Leo works to his full potential without whining and complaining, and he will take the initiative (doesn’t need to be reminded) to do other work or read when he has finished his classwork. Great job Leobardo!
Pacesetters- Ryan Tait – Ryan is always on task in class. He is a self-starter in his studies, and is always willing to help anyone around him who needs help. Ryan plays ice hockey all over the country against international teams; he always comes to his teachers at a convenient time for them in order to get his work, and it is always completed when he returns. Ryan Tait is an exceptional example of this character trait. Way to go, Ryan!
Congratulations to you all! You will be invited to a brunch in your honor this Friday, Dec. 4th. Thank you for making Placerita a place where Character Counts!
Student of Month Winners October 2009 “Respect”
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by their team teachers for demonstrating the national Character Counts trait “RESPECT”:
A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E- Samantha Nua- Samantha is a most respectful student. She definitely follows The Golden Rule and has excellent manners! She is considerate of others’ feelings. Samantha makes a point to say “Hello” every day and never leaves the class without saying “Thank you and have a good day!” to her teachers. Great job Samantha!!
Team Fusion- Luka Sculac- Luka is a great student; teachers are lucky to have Luka in class because he always has his work completed on time and always does his best. He treats teachers with respect and says “thank you” every day on his way out the door. Luka is a great neighbor; you are lucky if you sit by Luka because he won’t poke you with a pencil or throw papers at you! He will treat you with respect! Luka is a great Miner; Placerita is lucky to have Luka as a student because he strives for excellence, and he uses his manners by being kind and nice to everyone. Santa Clarita Valley is lucky; Okay!! You get the picture! Congratulations Luka!
Trailblazers- Pamela Magana- Pamela is such a respectful young lady. She always walks in the door and says, “Hello” to her teachers. She is a good student and a wonderful role model. Her teachers love having Pamela in their classes. Way to go, Pamela!
Team Excellence- Team Excellence has two winners this month. First is Samanthaa Sheesley. Samanthaa’s teachers state that she has a genuine spirit of respect for them. She demonstrates respect while engaged in class activities and discussions. She has a great attitude toward her adult authorities and is very respectful to her peers. Team Excellence recommends Samanthaa with the highest regards! Team Excellence’s second nominee is Kimberly Marroquin Duarte- Kim is a caring student and serves as a role model for her peers by exhibiting respect to all adults and peers at Placerita. She is always willing to participate in class and help her fellow students. Nice job, Kimberly!
Pacesetters- Although this was a difficult choice because the team is filled with wonderful students, the Pacesetters choice for the character trait of “respect” is Chrissie Dal Pozzo. Chrissy always enters the room with a positive attitude toward teachers and peers. She volunteers to help in the classroom before even being asked. Chrissie participates thoughtfully and consistently in class discussions. She always says, “Thank you,” even when being handed a test. Chrissy Dal Pozzo is clearly a model of respect.
Student of Month Winners September 2009 “Trustworthiness”
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by their team teachers for demonstrating the national Character Counts trait “TRUSTWORTHINESS”.
A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E – Griffin Rost – Griffin is a great student and person who is honest and very reliable. He always does what he says he is going to do and his teachers know that he can be trusted to do what is right, even if it is difficult. Way to go Griffin!!
Team Fusion – Caitlin Reza – Outstanding? Yes. Hard-working? Yes. Special? Yes!!! Caitlin continuously models honesty and trustworthiness. You might recognize her as an anchor on MMTV, where she is a trusted crew member. In addition, her teachers always count on her to be on task, to be doing her best, to be helpful to others, and to set a fine example. In science one day, Mr. Slater allowed students who finished their quiz reviews to work in groups. When Caitlin realized that one person in her group had not yet finished, she and another student quickly disbanded and worked quietly at their seats until all members completed the review. Yes, Caitlin can be trusted to do the right thing. Thank you and congratulations Caitlin!
Trailblazers – Leezly Hernandez – Leezly is dedicated to doing her absolute best in her academics, as well as earning trust among her peers and teachers. She can be counted on by her peers to be helpful with their school-work questions and by her teachers who are in need of an honest answer about comprehension of a concept. Leezly is willing to assist other peers when her teachers ask, respectfully informs her teachers when she does not understand a particular lesson, and is honest with herself in finding a way to understand. Way to go, Leezly!
Team Excellence – Kendra Motoyasu – Trustworthy students do what they are supposed to do. Kendra demonstrated this character trait recently when she found a wallet with cash in it and turned it in to the office. In addition, Kendra can be trusted to pay attention and participate in class, and is just a generally pleasant person to be around. Your teachers are happy to have you in class, Kendra!
Pacesetters – Ryan Pineda – Ryan demonstrated Trustworthiness recently when he found a $5 bill outside of Ms. Ludlow’s classroom and turned it in to her rather than simply putting it in his wallet. Thank you for doing that, Ryan!
Congratulations to you all! You will be invited to a brunch in your honor on Friday, Oct. 9th. Thank you for making Placerita a place where Character Counts!
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