October Mountaineers of the Month

Congratulations to the October Mountaineers of the Month who demonstrated the virtue of respect!

Delainey Walker

"Delainey is a wonderful example of the virtue of respect. She is always kind, helpful, and polite to her classmates and her teachers. Delainey shows respect in the classroom by helping to clean up messes without being asked. She also follows the teacher's directions the first time and always patiently waits for her classmates. Delainey is a perfect example on how to behave and be respectful in the chapel, during class time, and with her friends at lunch and recess." -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Joseph Bohr

"Joey is a wonderful example of the virtue of respect. He is always kind, helpful, and polite to his classmates and teachers. He follows the teacher's directions the first time and always patiently waits for his classmates. Joey is a perfect example of how to behave and be respectful in the chapel, during class time, and with his friends at lunch and recess." -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Brendan AuBuchon

"I nominate Brendan AuBuchon for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of respect. Brendan has shown respect by listening carefully to his teachers and following classroom rules. He has been kind and helpful to his classmates, sharing with others and using good manners. He always tries his best, treats everyone with kindness, and sets a great example for his friends. Congratulations and keep up the good work!" -Miss Giannone, Kindergarten Teacher

Jonah Page

"I nominate Jonah Page for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of respect. Jonah has shown great respect towards his teachers by listening carefully, following instructions, and speaking politely. He takes pride in keeping his personal space and classroom areas tidy, making sure he looks after the things around him. He consistently demonstrates good manners, responsibility, and respect for his teachers and classroom." Miss Giannone, Kindergarten Teacher

Lily Grant

"I would like to nominate Lily Grant for the virtue of respect. Lily is a great listener and responds when someone talks to her. She has made many new friends since the start of the school year. She treats her classmates as well as her teachers with respect. She loves our Catholic faith and is respectful to Jesus by genuflecting every time we make a chapel visit." -Mrs. McGrath, Kindergarten Teacher

Luke Carrico

"I would like to nominate Luke Carrico for the virtue of respect.  Luke is new to the school this year. He is always kind and polite with his words and actions. He sets a good example for his classmates by quietly reminding them of our classroom rules. Luke always raises a quiet hand, and he patiently waits for his turn to talk. It is an honor to nominate Luke for this month’s Mountaineer of the Month." -Mrs. Mick, First-Grade Teacher

Ryan Neiman

"Throughout the month of October, Ryan has been a leader in showing respect to his peers, teacher, and everyone he talks to at school. He is a great listener and always knows what is expected of him. He has great manners during learning and free time with friends. He listens attentively, follows classroom expectations, and treats others with kindness." -Miss Engle, First-Grade Teacher

Alec Douse

"Alec is a great example of respect; he listens to his teachers and his classmates. He follows the rules in and out of the classroom, uses his manners, and respects school property. He is kind and polite and helps his classmates whenever they need help. Alec thinks of others before himself. I am very proud of how Alec works on this virtue every day. Keep up the good work, Alec!" -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher

Nash Rosati

"Nash shows the virtue of respect with his politeness toward his classmates. He is the first to help someone with a pencil or direction on an assignment. Nash follows all the classroom rules and is often found helping others." -Mr. Flanigan, Second-Grade Teacher

Teagan Koss

"Teagan shows the virtue of respect through her actions. Teagan respectfully honors others with her behavior by listening, doing her schoolwork, and following classroom rules. She is an amazing leader." -Mr. Flanigan, Second-Grade Teacher

Isla Marnon-Heslip

"I would like to nominate Isla Marnon-Heslip for the virtue of respect. Isla is a good listener. She is careful not to interrupt. She is patient and waits her turn even when she is eager to talk or give an answer. Isla waits to be called on while sitting quietly with her hand raised." -Mrs. McGrath, Second-Grade Teacher

Lawrence Cleary

"I would like to nominate Lawrence Cleary for the virtue of respect. Lawrence is careful not to interrupt others when they are speaking. He waits his turn patiently and quietly. He raises his hand if he wants to answer a question or if he has a question to ask. Lawrence also shows respect with his manners. Lawrence is very polite. I notice he always remembers to say please and thank you while looking you in the eye." -Mrs. McGrath, Second-Grade Teacher

Margaux Raff

"I would like to nominate Margaux Raff for the virtue of respect. Margaux is respectful in how she listens to her teacher and responds right away to what is being asked of her. When the class is asked to get ready for the next period, Margaux quickly puts away her things and shows me she is ready. She sits quietly at her desk with her thumb up or her hands folded, ready for instructions or for the next lesson. This shows respect for both her teacher and classmates. When students respond right away, precious time is not wasted. This helps everyone." -Mr. Flanigan, Second-Grade Teacher

Rome Sickmiller

"Rome is a great example of respect; he listens to his teachers and his classmates. He follows the rules in and out of the classroom, uses his manners and he respects school property.  Rome is kind, considerate, and always does his best work. Rome thinks of others before himself. I am very proud of how Rome works on this virtue every day." -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher

Dane Kratt

"I would like to nominate Dane Kratt for the virtue of respect. Throughout the year, Dane has continued to show what it means to be a respectful student. I have been proud to see the way he treats the people around him, including staff members, his classmates, and his parents. He consistently demonstrates kindness, consideration, and an understanding of the importance of treating others with respect. One of the things I appreciate most about Dane is the positive example he sets for his classmates. He understands that the way we speak to others, the way we listen, and the choices we make all show how much we respect the people around us. Dane demonstrates these qualities in his daily interactions and helps make our classroom a welcoming and positive place to learn. He shows that respect is also about caring for others and recognizing that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness. Dane is a wonderful example of how treating others with kindness, patience, and consideration can make our school community a better place." -Mr. O'Keefe, Third-Grade Teacher

Drew Mazurek and Kinsley Westlake

"Drew and Kinsley both consistently demonstrate the virtue of respect by following directions, treating friends and classmates with kindness, and taking care of the classroom and its materials. They listen attentively, use good manners, and show consideration for others. Drew and Kinsley set a positive example for classmates by helping create a welcoming and respectful learning environment." -Mrs. Walker, Third-Grade Teacher

Cade Carrico and Reagan Edens

"Throughout the month of October students focused on living out the virtue of respect. Respect can be summed up in Jesus’s words: “Do to others as you would have them do to you” (Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31).  

Two students in the fourth grade really embody the virtue of respect. Cade Carrico and Reagan Edens show respect to themselves, their classmates, their teacher, and to others they encounter each and every day. Both Cade and Reagan regularly live by Jesus’s words of treating others how they would like to be treated. It is impossible to not see Christ’s light through the virtue of respect in both Cade and Reagan. It is with honor that I nominate these two students as this month’s Mountaineers of the Month." -Mrs. Motyka, Fourth-Grade Teacher

Reardon Anderson

"Reardon is a wonderful example of respect in the classroom. He speaks kindly to others, shows good manners throughout the day, and values what his classmates have to share. Reardon respects and follows our classroom rules, cares for his school supplies and textbooks, and treats everyone with fairness, even when they have different opinions." -Miss Guaderrama, Fourth-Grade Teacher

Ruby Taylor

"Ruby consistently demonstrates respect in the classroom by listening attentively when her classmates are speaking, follows directions the first time they are given, and treats everyone, classmates and teachers with kindness. Ruby uses polite language, values others’ opinions, and demonstrates empathy and consideration for those around her." -Miss Guaderrama, Fourth-Grade Teacher

Elizabeth Mileski

"Elizabeth shows respect when asking questions or waiting for her turn. She always offers help to others and does not interrupt other students. She responds positively toward others even when someone makes a mistake." -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher

Will Smarch

"Will shows respect by following directions and sincerely thanking teachers for instructional assistance. He also works to act kindly toward fellow classmates throughout each and every school day." -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher