Character Education ~ February 24

Today's Character Education message is:

Honest actions build good character.

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Kelly Bowles
James Bowman
Natasha Johnson
Jeff Zawiski
Sammy Cosmello
Makayla Beach
William Rudick

Character Education ~ February 23

Today's Character Education message is:

Trustworthiness
Respect each other
Unchanging is the way you should be
School Spirit
Try to be careful
*Written by L.C. and Gabby Gray (4th grade)

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
None for 2/23

Character Education ~ February 22

Today's Character Education message is:

Trust is important because if you don't tell the truth you will get in more trouble. Being honest is showing respect for you and others.
*Written by Luke Mills and Misael Arzola-Velez (4th grade)

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Dakota Slater
Noah Martin
Ian Kohlkepp
Johnathon Rosa
Dezdun Gunn

Character Education ~ February 19

Today's Character Education message is:

Trustworthiness is important.

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Twilia Snyder
Trista Stone

Character Education ~ February 18

Today's Character Education message is:

Thank others
Responsibility
Unity is the way to go
Share with others
Terrific students are trustworthy
*Acrostic poem by Jared Tyler and Dillon Murphy

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Jacob Birch
Jacob Wertz

Fourth Graders Artwork at the Everhart

Five students from fourth grade recently had artwork accepted into the Everhart Museum. The Students were: Alexa Stanley, Kelsey Gentile, Gwen MacConnell, Charlie Randall, and Devon Colwell. Their art will be on display until May along with Lego brick artist, Nathan Sawaya. On February 4th the students attended a special reception and were able to hear Nathan Sawaya talk about his art.

Mrs. Farrell's 1st graders

Mrs. Farrell's class has been working on the concept of Balance and Motion in Science class. In the picture above they are having fun making Valentine mobiles. The students made hearts and then used paperclips and straws to balance their mobile.

Character Education ~ February 17

Today's Character Education message is:

Truth
Respect
Unworthy of what goes on
Stay in school
Trust in yourself
*Acrostic poem by Shane Neal and HArley Testa

Character Education ~ February 16

Today's Character Education message is:

Truth
Reliable
Understanding
Satisfied with your friends trust
Try your best with trust
*Acrostic poem by Joel Bayle and Cole Auckland

Congratulations to the following students/staff members for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Mike Stewart
Greg Lee
Nathaniel Stewart
Brock Gumaer

2nd Marking Period: Straight "A" Award students

McDonald's (Mrs. Cindy Lattner) sponsors a (Straight "A" Award) program at our elementary School. Each marking period grade 4 and 5 students are recognized for their academic efforts with a certificate, free meal from McDonald's, and their picture in the local newspapers. Below is the a list of 2nd marking straight "A" students:

Victor Armondi
Brockway Blodgett
Emma Clinton
Devon Colwell
Hunter Conklin
Jessica de la Mora
Kelsey Gentile
Emma Glezen
Abigail Hartman
Chelsi Hoffmeier
Gwen MacConnell
Garrett Mansfield
Alexandrea Millard
Charles Randall
Hunter Renwick
Alexa Stanley
Jared Tyler
Luke Updyke
Karolina Berg
Logan Burdick
Isabella Cosmello
Corbin French
James Goff
Mikhala Griemsmann
Allison Hewitt
Megan Houlihan
Paige MacConnell
Marceia Tanzini

Character Education ~ February 9

Today's Character Education message is:

Teamwork
Responsible
Understanding
Supportive
The act of trust
*Acrostic poem by Emalee Carr and Anna Donnelly

Congratulations to the following students/staff members for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Hayleigh Fekette
Brooke Marvin

Character Education ~ February 8

Today's Character Education message is:

Trust is honesty
Reliable
Unbelievable
Strive to be trustworthy
Try to be aware of what can happen
*Acrostic poem by Hunter Renwick and Gavin Stintsmen

Congratulations to the following students/staff members for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Danielle Tierney
Donald Connelly

Mrs. Bleck's 5th graders: Creating Valentine's for parents/guardians

Mrs. Bleck's class has worked really hard on two writing strategies: Word Choice and Good Leads. The students used these two strategies to assist them with writing messages to their parents/guardians. In the pictures above they are having fun as they create heart-shaped boxes that will contain the special message they created for their parents/guardians. I am sure their parents will be very excited when they get them on Valentine's Day!

Character Education ~ February 5

Today's Character Education message is:

Trust one another
Respect
Uplift
Super nice
Together we can help one another
*Acrostic poem by Kristen Henley and Kaeleigh Layton

Congratulations to the following students/staff members for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Mrs. O'Neil
Dylan Gleason
Brandon Gelatt
Noah Benedict
Ciara Hundley
Siena Kowalewski
Tristan Loen
Grant MArtin
Jordyn Mudge
Devin Sherwood
Makayla Shidagis
Nathaniel Stewart
Trista Stone
Ashley Tomassacci
LAuren Whitaker

Reader's Theater with Mrs. Watkins 3rd graders!

On Thursday, February 4 Mrs. Watkins 3rd graders performed two Reader's Theater (plays) to parents/guardians. The focus for the activity was to improve the students reading fluency. The two plays connected to "2" popular February events: Groundhogs Day and Valentine's Day.

Parent Opportunity

On March 23 in the evening the Luzerne Intermediate Unit in Kingston, PA is welcoming Blue Ridge families with an opportunity to hear Susan Winebrenner, the internationally renowned author and educational expert on gifted programming, as she presents “Parenting for Lifetime Achievement”. We would like to extend an invitation to all parents and guardians in Blue Ridge District to have the opportunity to join the parent forum on 23 March at 7:00PM at the Wyoming Valley West Middle School at 201 Chester Street in Kingston. To register please contact Karen Karboski at kkarboski@liu18.org or 570-287-9681, Extension 158.

Character Education ~ February 4

Today's Character Education message is:

Tell the truth
Respect others
Use honesty
Stay with your trustworhty friends
Try your best to trust others
*Acrostic poem by Heidi Lynch and Brandon Kingston

Congratulations to the following students/staff members for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Logan Mann
Bionca Bolles

100th Day of School with Mrs. Whitehead's PreKindergarten students

The students started by working together making groups of 10 with their object and when they had ten groups of ten they made or linked their objects to see what 100 looked like......Mrs. Whitehead

Character Education ~ February 3

Today's Character Education message is:

"It is important to keep our promises"

Congratulations to the following students/staff members for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

• Bionca Bolles

Character Education ~ February 1

Today's Character Education message is:

"Trust is needed in classrooms and schools"

Congratulations to the following students/staff members for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

• Aleks Carr
• Michael Mullenax

"Team Up to Support Haiti Day" At Blue Ridge Elementary

Friday, January 29 the Blue Ridge Elementary School had a "Team Up to Support Haiti Day." Students, faculty, and staff wore jerseys and t-shirts of their favorite team and donated a $1.00 to support the needs in Haiti.

I am proud to share the elementary school raised $401.00. The donation will be forwarded to our local American Red Cross.

Great Job to all involved!

Character Education ~ February 1

Today's Character Education message is:

"Honesty builds trust"

Congratulations to the following students/staff members for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

• Luis Tobon
• Coleman McCain