For our class, NICHOLAS is the December SOAR recipient, having excelled at Showing respect, Observing safety, Accepting responsibility, and Resolving conflict in December.
Additionally, we honored two good citizens. Here is what I said about them:
Self-control is so difficult, this time of year. With all of the thoughts of presents, lights, sweets and treats, family gatherings, decorations, shopping, wrapping, pageants, carols, holiday concerts, fund raisers for the less fortunate, and special programming on TV, school and learning can become the last things on a person’s mind. People get cranky and grumpy, worrying about how many days are left until the holiday break. They long for a snow day. They fret about who’s going to whose house, what to wear on dress-up days, and how much they are going to eat. And that’s just the teachers. This adult stress can affect students. All of this is to say that I have two students who are still able to maintain their focus, their drive, and their happy expressions. They can still anticipate the festivities without bouncing off the walls. I appreciate their desire to keep doing their best - even as others around them struggle. Thank you, LACOTA and ELLA.