DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Kindergarten
Ralph Mercedes

The
Student Of The Month for December is a child who has been working so hard to
focus on his tasks. This is a
child who has a bundle of energy, but through inner strength and perseverance,
he has been able to settle down and become a great student. He has excellent behavior, he has a lot
of ideas to share, and he gives every assignment his all. May this childÕs star continue to shine
bright and be an example for his classmates to follow. Congratulations to the Kindergarten Student
Of The Month, Ralph Mercedes.
1st Grade Emily Castro

Tis
the most wonderful time of the year- and first grade is no exception. The child
who has been selected, as DecemberÕs student of the month is a sweet and dear
child. She is new to Holy Name of Jesus School. She was very shy and quite
nervous when she began. Slowly she became more and more comfortable and now
shines brightly within our classroom. She has a number of friends because she
is a friend.
May she and all whom she holds
dear to her heart be blessed with the radiant love that shines forth from the
manger of Bethlehem. It is great joy and pleasure that Class 1-1 announces the
good news É..Emily Castro is our
student of the month.
2-1 Arianna Vazquez

During
the season of Advent we are preparing our minds and hearts for Jesus. This third week we remember the joy of
that waiting. What better way then
to honor the students who bring joy to our school? Our student of the month brings joy to all around her. She genuinely enjoys her classmates and
the work she does in class. She
sometimes struggles, but that struggle has lead to her becoming a better
student. We have been working on
so many little projects during this season and she takes pride in her
work. She is a joy to have as a
student, and I know she is a joy to her friends and family. Congratulations to Arianna Vazquez 2-1Õs December Student of the Month.
2-2
Amber Nunez

As
we wait for the birth of Jesus, this student has slowly been preparing her heart
for his arrival. She is has been treating her classmates extra nice, doing her
work neater and really trying all around to improve her grades. Her classmates
have even suggested that she should be picked to be the SOM and so she is. On
behalf of her classmates and I; we would like to wish Class 2-2Õs SOM a Merry
Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Congratulations to Class 2-2Õs
Amber Nunez.
3rd
Aniya Robinson
Our December SOM, with a
sweet smile and a gentle soul, spreads Christmas cheer wherever she goes. She
does her work quietly, and always tries her best. We wish a special Christmas
blessing on her, just as weÕve been blest. Congratulations,
Aniya Robinson!
4th
- Casey Clark

The days of December may be dark but in Grade 4 there is a student who brings brightness and light to our class each day. This child has great enthusiasm and is equal to any task set before her. She is also quite mature and well able to take on responsibility. I know I can always count on her when there is a job that needs to get done correctly and well.
A third great quality of this
child is the care she gives to her academic work,. She is very talented, particularly in writing. With so much going for her, it is our
hope that she will continue to let her light shine all year long. Congratulations to Casey Clark.
5-1
Taimar Leslie
This
student stands out immediately by her natural ability to explore new paths,
procedures, and approaches toward academics and life skills. This ability is
displayed by a mature capacity to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing
situations. Class 5-1 is proud to have chosen Taimar Leslie as DecemberÕs SOM.
5-2 Elianni Santos.

5-2 Ōs SOM is a delightful
young lady with good work habits and a positive attitude towards school. She is
pleasant, respectful and is always prepared for class. She doesnÕt allow the
distractions around her to stop her from learning. Congratulations! Dec SOM is
Elianni Santos.
6-1
Brandon Diaz
This
student has made great strides in the sixth grade regarding his
perspective. He has learned to
think before he speaks and to reason things out before making quick
judgments. He has proven to be a
loyal friend to many of his classmates and has developed a very honest and
sincere quality that is very nice to see in a student. His desire to do well academically is
admirable. He has realized that
that good study habits and self- confidence can bring success. Congratulations to Brandon Diaz
6-2
Alyssa Romero

This
student is quiet, well mannered, studious and a very kind girl. She genuinely
cares about her schoolwork because she is always very conscious of handing in
the best work she can give me. She
is also very responsible. I know I can always count her when I need things
done. DecemberÕs SOM goes to
Alyssa Romero.
7-1 Serenity Rodriguez

DecemberÕs SOM has the type
of smile that makes most people question, why is she so happy? She is one of
the best helpers in the classroom and building. I am amazed at how she manages
to maintain good behavior and grades while attempting to please all that
crosses her path. She is a very good student that does well in all of her
subjects. She is friendly to all and evens open her heart to those that cause
her strife. I am glad that she is
the recipient of this award and I congratulate her on being DecemberÕs SOM. I
am a bit jealous though because her dimples are much deeper than mine.
Congratulations to Serenity Rodriguez.
7-2 Hiram Nieves

DecemberÕs student of the
month has shown a tremendous amount of improvement, not only academically but
also personally. This student
started off with a nonchalant attitude towards school. However, IÕve always seen the potential
in him. Thankfully, he has
adopted a new attitude towards school.
He has become consistent with his homework, is participating in class,
is passing his exams, and is eager to help others. His transformation comes right in time with the season of
Advent and the birth of Christ.
During the season people to try to change for the better and we in 7-2
see this change in Hiram Nieves.
Keep striving and reaching for the stars!
8-1 Kaitlyn Marchena

The
first thought that comes to mind, upon meeting this student is ŅWow, how quiet
this one is!Ó Most times the first assessment is accurate. However in this
case, my first thought was incorrect. This student is a ball of energy beneath
the surface. However, this individual has morphed from a girl to a young lady.
This change is demonstrated in her report card. Her academic performance has
improved tremendously, indicating her decision to strive to do well in life.
Her maturity, dedication and motivation to her academic career, will carry her
far. Congratulations to Kaitlyn Marchena,
8-1Õs
December Student of the Month!
8-2 Justin Delgado

Wow, to think that 2008
brought about so much change into many peopleÕs lives. December is here and almost gone just
like 2008, and once again we are here gathering for Student of the Month.
Well, if I really think about
it, this time it was easy to pick the SOM because he truly is the spirit of
Christmas. He is bright,
entertaining, polite, and good hearted.
This young man will be a force to reckon with in the future. Who knows,
maybe he will be a future president who follows in the footsteps of our
president elect. Like I said
before, change came in 2008 and just like this young man it will not stop in
2008 but continue to snowball for the better in 2009. Congratulations and Merry Christmas to Justin Delgado, who
truly exemplifies school spirit and positive change to the student body.