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January 2 No School—Happy New Year!
January 3 School Re-opens
Welcome Back!
January 3 Winter Modified Sports Begin
January 3 BOE Meeting 5:30
January 11 PTO Meeting 5:30 –Elem Sch
January 16 Martin Luther King Day
No School
January 17 Board of Education Workshop
5:45
January 27 End of Marking Period
End of 1st Semester
January 30 No School — Conference Day
January 31 Start of 2nd Semester
February 3 Report Cards Mailed Home
February 6 BOE Meeting 6:30
February 8 PTO Meeting 5:30—Elem Sch
February 14 Happy Valentines Day
February 17 No School—Mid-Winter Recess
February 20 No School—Mid-Winter Recess
February 21 School Re-opens
Watkins Glen
Middle School
Calendar of Events
January-February 2012
Watkins Glen Middle School January February 2012 Newsletter
Worth Quoting
Happy Winter!
Snowflakes are one of nature’s
most fragile things,
But just look what they do when
they stick together!
No winter lasts forever;
no spring skips its turn.”
NOTICE
Change to School Calendar
School will be session April 27
No School March 16
We hope everyone had a happy and healthy holiday season, and we wish a fulfilling 2012 to all our students, staff, and community members!
As we move into a new year, it is a time to reflect on the past, refocus, and plan for the future. Throughout the year, as educators and parents
we contemplate the goals that we would like for our children. With the
holidays past and new resolutions made, let us all recommit ourselves to
excellence in education for the year 2012.
We appreciate the importance our families place on their child’s educa-
tion. While many of our students have achieved a great deal, we realize it is our parents and guardians who instill the value of a strong work
ethic, perseverance and pride in our students! Make education a part of
your child’s quality world!
ARCHITECTURAL AWARENESS
MR. GRODEM
FUTURE VISIONARIES!
Students from 6 area middle schools have been learning about adaptive
reuse through the Architectural Awareness Program, a joint effort
between the schools, the Career Development Council, the American
Institute of Architects and Corning Inc. Not only does it preserve
historic landmarks, but it reduces the need for new buildings, saving
materials and cutting down on urban sprawl.
The students picked old buildings somewhere in their community, visited
the sites, then worked with a teacher and a local architect to come up
with ideas for transforming the buildings to suit a new purpose.
Watkins Glen students selected to redesign Lafayette Park using
models, renderings, and slide shows to share their vision at the Corning
Museum of Glass auditorium (see above picture).
This is the 14th year of this program, which is also supported by Hunt
Engineers, the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger
Lakes. A total of 45 students participated.
Congratulations kids! Great Job!
Jacob Grey
Alex Schimizzi
Julian Thornton
Alexis Weaver
Trevor Thurston
Alexis Chapko
February
Observances
February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification,
via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 (full moon) in the old
lunar Roman calendar. January and February were the last two months to be
added to the Roman calendar, since the Romans originally considered winter a
monthless period. They were added by Numa Pompilius about 713 BC. February
remained the last month of the calendar year until the time of the decemvirs
(c. 450 BC), when it became the second month. At certain intervals February
was truncated to 23 or 24 days; and a 27-day intercalary month, Intercalaris,
was inserted immediately after February to realign the year with the seasons.
Under the reforms that instituted the Julian calendar, Intercalaris was abol-
ished, leap years occurred regularly every fourth year (after a few years of
confusion), and in leap years February gained a 29th day. Thereafter, it re-
mained the second month of the calendar year. The Gregorian calendar re-
forms made slight changes to the system for determining which years were
leap years and thus contained a 29-day February.
In Finnish, February means "month of the pearl"; when snow melts on tree
branches, it forms droplets, and as these freeze again, they are like pearls of
ice. In Ukrainian, February means the month of ice or hard frost.
In the Southern Hemisphere, February is the seasonal equivalent of August in
the Northern Hemisphere. February starts on the same day of the week as
March and November in common years, and on the same day of the week as
August in leap years. February ends on the same day of the week as October
every year and January in common years only.
"Thirty days hath September,
April, June, and November,
February has twenty-eight alone,
All the rest have thirty-one;
Excepting leap year, that's the time
When February's days are twenty-nine."
“February, when the
days of winter seem
endless and no
amount of wistful
recollecting can bring
back any air of
summer."
- Shirley Jackson
Did Ya
Know?
January Monthly Celebrations and Observances:
National Oatmeal Month, Hot Tea Month, Be On-Purpose Month, National Book Blitz
Month, Bread Machine Baking Month, Candy Month, National Clean Up Your Computer
Month, Clinical Trial Awareness Month, Egg Month, Family Fit Lifestyle Month, Glaucoma
Awareness Month, National Gourmet Coffee Month, High-Tech Month, Image Improve-
ment Month, International Creativity Month, International Quality of Life Month, Mail
Order Gardening Month, National Mentoring Month, Personal Self-Defense Awareness
Month, Poverty in America Awareness Month, Random Action Month, Reaching Your Po-
tential Month, Senior Women's Travel Month and Yours, Mine, & Ours Month
January
Observances
January is the first month of the year in the Julian & Gregorian calendars, & one of 7 Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. The first day of the month is known as
New Year's Day. It is, on average, the coldest month of the year within most of the
Northern Hemisphere (where it is the 2nd month of winter) & the warmest month of
the year within most of the Southern Hemisphere (where it is the 2nd month of sum-
mer). In the Southern Hemisphere, January is the seasonal equivalent of July in the
Northern Hemisphere.
January starts on the same day of the week as October in common years, & starts on
the same day of the week as April & July in leap years. In a common year, January ends
on the same day of the week as February & October, & ends on the same day of the
week as July in a leap year. January is named after Janus (Ianuarius), the god of the
doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word
for door (ianua)–January is the door to the year. Traditionally, the original Roman cal-
endar consisted of 10 months, totaling 304 days, winter being considered a monthless
period. Around 713 BC, the semi-mythical successor of Romulus, King Numa Pompilius, is
supposed to have added the months of January & February, allowing the calendar to
equal a standard lunar year (355 days). Although March was originally the first month
in the old Roman Calendar, January became the first month of the calendar year either
under Numa or under the Decemvirs about 450 BC (Roman writers differ). In contrast,
years in dates were identified by naming two consuls, who entered office on May 1 &
March 15 before 153 BC when they began to enter office on January 1.
• January's birthstone is the garnet which represents constancy. • Its birth flower is the Dianthus Caryophyllus or Galanthus.
*Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday ~ observed the 3rd
Monday in January *(Actual DOB 1-15-1929)
Ever Heard Rock Music
Played on the Cello? Hank Roberts—Resident Artist, March 5-22
Don’t miss this opportunity to see
our students and Hank Roberts perform on
March 22nd at 7pm!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR World renowned Cellist, recording artist Hank Roberts is
one of the most accomplished jazz improvisers on his in-
strument. Born in Terra Haute, Indiana he began study-
ing classical cello at age ten also experimenting with the
trombone, guitar, and piano in high school. At 19, Roberts
attended the Berklee School of Music, where he began
to develop an improvisational style that incorporated
jazz, blues, folk, and classical music. He didn't enter
music professionally until the '80s, when he moved to
New York state, eventually settling in Ithaca where he
taught school for a few years to spend more time with
his children.
Roberts is a champion of music education (his mother
was a music teacher) and will be celebrating 20 plus
years of coming to Watkins Glen to work with the 7th
grade technology and music classes.
What’s
going on
in class!
7th Grade Science
Mr. Pettet
7th grade science classes are learning about bacteria and
how it impacts our daily lives. Bacteria are the simplest
of creatures considered alive - small single cells whose
whole purpose in life is to replicate.
They are in the bread you eat, the soil that plants grow
in, and even inside of you. They are used to make food
like cheese, yogurt, & pickles.
Bacteria is the source of about half the oxygen we
breathe. They take nitrogen from the air and convert
it into a different kind of nitrogen . Almost all of our
antibiotics are made from bacteria to cure disease.
They can clean up pollution and they gobble up our waste
by breaking down dead organisms and recycling their mol-
ecules creating new forms of life. Without bacteria, the
world would be choked in waste materials.
Wow!
I did not know that bacteria
was so interesting!
Hey, move over, there are a
million more of us trying to
get on that pinhead.
HONORS
Fifth Grade
Dustin Bellinger, William Cook, Ashley Curren, Sean Ervay, Sean Kelly,
Katrinna LaTorre, Jonathan Lokken, Kishan Patel, Kody Phelps, Karissa
Stutzman, Harmonei Tuttle.
Sixth Grade
Patrick Bannon, Jarrod Beardsley, Steven Bradley, Calvin Buckley, Caitlyn
Butler, Michael Doane, Ray Forker, Jacob Grey, Hailey Hoose, Dayne
Hughey, Thomas Nelson IV, Johnathan Reed, Matthew Riggs, Alex
Schimizzi, Jonathan Seaman, Alexis Shea, , A.J Specchio, JR., Seth
Swinnerton, Reese Tague, Mitchell Terry IV, Gavin VanDerEems, Ethan
Voorheis.
Seventh Grade
Alexis Bingham, Ryan Clark, Dakota Cole, Cameron Connelly, Phillip Craven,
Daryn Cummings, Aidan DeBolt, Casey Falls, William Fitzsimmons, Chad
Hunter, Jacob Kelly, Braden Layton, Elizabeth Mason, Brendan Neira,
Amanda Pike, Christopher Ploucha, Eryka Rodriguez, Dominick Rolston,
Shawn Rutledge, Juliana Schwartz, Alexander Sheesley, Alexis Weaver,
Angel Williams.
Eighth Grade
Brandon Barber, Trentin Barber, Tiazza Bascom, Keith Blodgett, Ian
Chedzoy, Wilson Daigle, Matthew Doppel, Brandon Gould, Amanda Grinolds,
Katlyn Harrop, Justin Kelly, Dakota Landon, Ashley Miller, Cassana Niver,
Dana Paradiso, Sarah Payne, Mikayla Rhoads, Nathan Swarthout, Sarah
Swarthout, Michael Taylor, Jordan Tuttle, Gianna Willsey-Moline.
MERIT Fifth Grade
Jonathon Hatch, Kassidy Samuels, Blake VanDyke.
Sixth Grade
Calvin Buckley, Hannah Hornby, Jakob Johnson.
Seventh Grade
Austin Dalrymple, Jordan Dillenbeck, Emily Franklin, Chase Richtmyer, Kacey Samuels, Tyrone Smith.
Eighth Grade
Bradly Eslick, Skyler Mann, Jordan Rappleye, Jacob Slater, Cassidy
Tesar, Juanita Wright.
Honor
Roll
HIGH HONORS
Fifth Grade
Joseph Arcangeli, Cierra Barber, Kali Bond, Wrett Brower, Wyatt Brower,
Braden Castellaneta, Joseph Chedzoy, Dylan Clarke, Kathleen Clifford, Clint
Craven, Bella DiMeo, Abigail Donelson, Isabella Fazzary, Megan Gallagher,
Allison Gibson, Rachael Greist, Matthew Herold, Nancy Jackson, Elizabeth
Kilcoyne, Jillian Kilcoyne, Danielle Leszyk, Julie Liu, Phoebe Majors, Dylan
Markley, Cameron Mushock, Kelsey Phelps, Hannah Pulis, Nathaniel Rose,
Madison Ryan, Regan Scholtisek, Carter Seeley-Ion, Jena Slater, Ashley
Smith, Emilee Stephani, Kai Sutterby, Nikole VanDyke, Austin Voorheis,
Casen Weeden, Annika Wickham, Grace Wickham, Nathaniel Wickham.
Sixth Grade
Shannon Alger, Elise Allington, Gabriel Amisano, Amber Benjamin, Emilia
Bond, Garrett Bower, Alexis Castellaneta, Clara Chedzoy, Tyler Couch,
Dalton Cummings, Gabriella Decker, Haileigh Delzell, Amber Denmark,
Jackson Dunham, Hanley Elliott, Makenna Fraboni, Mariah Gonzalez, Corey
Hancharik, Meghan Hayes, Megan Hazlitt, Torie Hill, Sean Holland, Ryanna
LaMoreaux, Kendra Larson, Hannah Matusicky, Sara McManus, Wyatt
Mosher, Daniel Paradiso, Aaron Planty, Julia Reilly, Paige Robbins, Tanner
Ryan, Jared Sandritter, Jazmin Shea, Kayla Smith, Hannah St. Julien,
Kiersten Stiles, Kathleen Swinnerton, Julian Thornton, Trevor Thurston,
Kaitlyn Valla, Johanna VanEtten.
Seventh Grade
Alyssa Arcangeli, Jacob Carocci, Liam Fitch, Ruthe Gardner, Sara Gardner,
Alexander Gibson, Elaine Gublo, Samuel Hanley, Patrick Hazlitt, Aran
Holland, Mathew Hulbert, Courtney Irwin, Jacob Lokken, Marah McCauley,
Abby Miller, Sara Morrissette, Maxwell Schimizzi, Connor Seeley-Ion, Jo-
elle Slater, Brienna Solomon, Katherine Taylor, Payton Watson, Cambria
Weeden, Phebe Wickham.
Eighth Grade
Emma Allington, De’naja Blanchard, Margaret Bond, Amanda Cherock, Megan
Chilson, Emma Congdon, Alexis Dolliver, Megan Hoy, Noelle Johnson, Claire
McManus, Katherine Meehan, Brenen Murphy, Bernadette Osborne, Ashley
Palmer, Maya Palumbo, Parker Pangallo, Brandon Pike, Ryan Rhodes, Brooke
Shaffer, Jordan Shea, Cheyenne Stansfield, Allison Teed, Sydney
VanAlstine, Portia Wells, Lucas Wickham.
2nd Marking Period Honor Roll
5
Want to learn a fun way to learn about state trees? Check out Mr. Pettet’s Botony class!
Students have been busy making their own board games focusing on each state’s “state tree”.
Higher Level
Thinking Skills at Work!
Mapping out rules and directions for the game. ⇒ How do you win? ⇒ Minimum and maximum number of players ⇒ Writing out the directions ⇒ Ensure that the game concept is fun and educational
Board design—Create the game pieces. ⇒ Create & decorate board with images focused on individual state trees.
Test and retest. ⇒ Test your game with friends and family in order to iron out
bugs or pitfalls.
Botony Class
Mr. Pettet Students have a
“Monopoly” on State Trees
NY
State Tree
Sugar Maple
2nd Annual
Science Fair!!!
March 17, 2012
Have you ever wished you could learn about some-thing YOU care about and not what your teachers or
parents tell you to? Now’s your chance!!!
The sky’s the limit!!
OPEN TO ANY STUDENT IN THE
WATKINS GLEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
GRADES K-8
8th grade students are beginning a Career Exploration unit. They
will establish a portfolio and learn how to use the Bridges Career
Exploration software provided by the WG School District. Each
student will take several quizzes designed to help individuals
discover their career strengths and interests. Then, students
will explore a rich database of information about thousands of
different career clusters and pathways. While we don't expect
students to settle on a firm career direction at this age, it is
beneficial to begin expanding awareness of opportunities in the
world of work and to discover personal attributes that will help
them discern appropriate direction through high school and
beyond.
What’s
going on
in class!
Grade 8 Home and Careers
Mrs. Bristow
French Café
Home and Careers students in
collaboration with the 8th
grade French class are earning
their way to a field trip to Cornell in April by hosting
a “French Café”. Tickets were sold to purchase Choc-
olate truffles, coconut macaroons, chocolate mousse,
along with other refreshments, plus tea and coffee
all in a French Café style atmosphere.
Students have been learning French, and how to make
delicious, decadent French desserts, plus practicing
customer service skills.
Maggie Bond 8 Nateah Cornish 8
Katherine Meehan 8
Maya Palumbo 8
Brooke Shaffer 8
Allison Teed 8 Mikayla Rhoads 8
Bernadette Osborne 8 Gianna Willsey-Moline 8
Destiny Weber 8
Courtney Mundt 7 Alyssa Pratt 7
Mikenna Ayers 7
Alexandra Coots 7
Makayla Merrill 7
Girls Modified Basketball
Coach Colin Pritchard The team has started off the season with 7 wins and 1 loss
High School Junior Varsity Basketball
Coach Alicia Learn 3 Middle School Girls Play on the squad
Amanda Cherock, Madison Myers, and Amanda Pike
♦ Amanda Cherock is averaging 4 pts a game.
♦ Amanda Pike is averaging 12 pts a game—Team’s best shooter!
♦ Amanda Cherock and Madison Myers are great defenders.
Emma Allington 8
Elexis Ameigh 8
Alicia Butler 8
Alexis Chapko 7
Ruthe Gardner 8
Sara Gardner 8
Liz Mason 7
Andrea McNeil 8
Katherine Meehan 8
Sara Morrissette 7
Dana Paradiso 8
Angel Williams 8
⇒ The 200 yd Medley Relay of Ruthe Gardner, Katherine Meehan, Emma Allington, & Angel Williams took 2nd overall with a 2:38.47
⇒ Emma Allington took 1st in the 50 free with a 29.33
⇒ Emma won 50 butterfly with a 32.49
⇒ Katherine Meehan won 50 breastroke with a 39.08 ⇒ Alicia Butler took 3rd overall in the 200 freestyle with a 2:46.55
Girls Modified Swimming
Coach Kelsey Wood
Sports
Page
8th Grade—Finished 10-2
Maggie Bond
Taryn Buisch
Amanda Grinolds
Megan Hoy Katherine Meehan
Maya Palumbo
Brooke Shaffer
Portia Wells Nateah Cornish
Makayla Rhoads
Allison Teed Bernadette Osborne
7th Grade—Finished 8-4
Emma Allington
Emma Congdon
Gianna Willsey-Moline
Sydney VanAlstine Brionna White
Cheyenne Stansfield
Elaine Gublo
Courtney Irwin Hannah Howard
Girls Modified VolleyBall
Coach Westervelt
Modified Boys Basketball
Coach Ben Connelly
7th Grade—Finished 3—8 8th Grade—Finished 7—4
Justin Kelly 8
Parker Pangallo 8
Jordan Shea 8
Lucas Wickham 8
Michael Taylor 8
Zach Kelly 8
Jake Kelly 8
Jordan Rappleye 8
Jacob Lokken 8
Dom Rolston 8
Jacob Carocci 8
Matt Hulbert 7 Connor Seeley-Ion 7
Chris Ploucha 7
Alex Gibson 7
Max Schimizzi 7
Alex Sheesley 7
Chad Hunter 7
Tyrone Smith 7
Trevor Bardeen 7
Anthony Naylor 7
Dylan Platon 7
Sam Hanley 7
Collette Bradshaw
Katlyn Harrop
Sarah Payne
Desirae Wood
Daryn Cummings
Abigail Miller
Eryka Rodriguez
Samantha Shea
Katherine Taylor
JV Cheerleaders
9 Middle School Girls on the Squad
Grade 5 English Language Arts
Mrs. Conklin & Mrs. Weeden
READING EQUALS PIZZA!
Reading is the Ultimate Super Power!
Mrs. Weeden and Mrs. Conklin has enrolled their classes in
the “Book It!” program sponsored by Pizza Hut to motivate
students to read. The program runs from October through
March, and is really simple and lots of fun! Students can
earn certificates by meeting monthly reading goals that the
teachers set. Certificates can be redeemed at Pizza Hut
for a free Personal Pan Pizza. Please encourage your child to
meet their goals by reading every day.
French 7
Mrs. Searles
During the month of February
Grade 7 French students have
been researching French Holidays and
French-Speaking Countries. They are learning how to
make crepes in class and trying other French foods.
In addition they are learning to play several games
that were originated in French-speaking countries
this month.
Grade 7 ELA - Social Studies
Mrs. Bubb and Mr. Morse
February is
Black History Month 7th grade English Language
Arts (ELA) classes are working
on a Black History unit merging
with 7th grade Social Studies
classes offering students an opportunity
to honor the numerous accom-
plishments of black Americans
in every area of endeavor
throughout our history."
Grade 7 CORE Classes
7th grade students took their mid-terms in January.
Student’s hit the books and showed how much they
have learned in the first semester!
After all of that, during the months of February and
March, students and teachers are gearing up for state
tests in April.
Do Your Best and Good Luck!
Courtney is a member of the National Junior Honor Society
and also a Peer Mediator for 2 years. She is very involved in
the ballet program at Leslie School of Dance. Described as
being conscientious, hardworking, and kind to others, she also
has a positive attitude and puts forth a great effort in everything she does.
These attributes have earned her a spot on the High Honor Roll every marking
period in 5th, 6th, and now 7th grade. She has a brother Matt.
7th Grade—Courtney Irwin
Ryan is described as being conscientious, hardworking, and
kind to others. He has a positive attitude and makes a great
effort to attain Honor Roll grades. He plays hockey, foot-
ball, golf, and belongs to the Horseheads LaCrosse Club. Be-
ing in giving back to the community, he recently volunteered
in a canned food drive, and Skate For Diabetes.
7th Grade—Ryan Clark
Jordan has been described as having a very positive attitude.
He is conscientious, extremely polite, friendly, and is a hard
worker and leader. He says, “I pay attention in my classes and
try to do my best even if it means working harder to get extra
credit”. His grades earn him an Honor Roll position every marking period. Con-
tratulations Jordan! Keep up the good work.
8th Grade—Jordan Tuttle
Sydney is described as being a role model and a leader. She
has a positive attitude, is conscientious, and friendly. Sydney
is on the High Honor Roll every marking period. She says, “I
work on keeping my grades above a 90 and I put as much effort
as I can in everything I do”. In addition to this she has been a
Peer Mediator for 3 years. When not in school, she plays volleyball and soft-
ball. Sydney has an older sister Brooke, and a younger sister Ella.
8th Grade—Sydney VanAlstine
Elizabeth’s teachers say that she comes to
school prepared to learn—a High Honor Roll stu-
dent, she is always attentive, on task, and challenges herself.
She is a quiet student but always willing to help others. “When
she smiles, she lights up the room”. In her spare time she is learning to figure
skate, enjoys drawing and painting, and volunteered for Seneca Santa in 2011.
She has a twin sister, Jillian, and another sister Madeleine.
5th Grade—Elizabeth Kilcoyne February
Student
of the
Month
Kelsey’s teachers describe her as an extraordinary student—
striving to do her very best and takes a true interest in learn-
ing. She is an exceptional writer and goes above and beyond in
this area. She is a great role model, with many good friends,
but is able to balance school and social well. Kelsey belongs to
the after school program, plays basketball, and her hobby is horseback riding.
5th Grade—Kelsey Phelps
Megan’s teachers describe her as a well-rounded young lady who
exels in many areas. She is very conscientious about her stud-
ies and exhibits an excellent work ethic. Her grades consist-
ently earn her a spot on the High Honor Roll. Megan gets along
well with her peers and is a joy to have in class. She belongs to
the After School Program, the Ski Club, and the Leslie School of Dance. Megan
is the youngest in her family. She has 2 older sisters, one in the high school,
one in college, and an older brother in the middle school.
6th Grade—Megan Hazlitt
Trevor is described as being respectful, patient, kind, and dili-
gent. He is very active in the After School Program, Boy
Scouts, and church on Sunday. He strives to attain High Honor
Roll grades. Trevor has a brother Colby, and said that he enjoys
being with his friends and family.
6th Grade—Trevor Thurston
Do more than belong—PARTICIPATE.
Do more than believe—PRACTICE.
Do more than be fair—BE KIND.
Do more than forgive—FORGET.
Do more than dream—WORK.
Do more than care—HELP.
Mrs. Simiele, Student Support Counselor
went into 6th grade science classes to train
students for the Peer Mediation Program.
Six worthy students were selected to be
Peer Mediators from this training:
Kayla Smith
Julian Thornton
Makenna Fraboni
Hannah Matusicky
Garrett Bower
Gabriella Decker
Congratulations!
Counselor’s
Corner
Grade 6 Peer Mediators
Austin was selected because he is bright, hardworking, and
has a great sense of humor. “He always puts forth his best
effort”. He is also a great athlete. Austin belongs to the
After School Program and his favorite activity is kickball
because he can “kick it really far.” His favorite sport is football and describes
himself as “being good at it too!” Austin is proof that you can be cool AND
smart at the same time!
5th Grade—Austin Voorheis
Abi’s teachers chose her because she is
very hard working young lady. She is
also very conscientious and always goes
above and beyond what is expect of her.
Abi is always smiling and has a friendly attitude toward all. She is very willing
to lend a hand to her peers or teachers. Her favorite subjects are Math and
ELA. She loves softball and basketball. When she grows up she thinks she
wants to be a pilot.
5th Grade—Abigail Donelson January
Student
of the
Month
Garrett’s teachers describe him as a kind, polite young man
who works extremely hard in the academic areas. “He al-
ways offers a hand to anyone in need”. Garrett is very
proud of his accomplishments, including winning a JR’s Golf
Game, many soccer games, and helping decorate trees for
Christmas at the hospital. When he is not in school, he likes to play the X-Box
360, ride 4 wheelers and his dirt bike.
6th Grade—Garrett Bower
Johanna was chosen as Student of the Month because she is
kind, compassionate and shows effort in everything she does
according to her 6th grade teachers. She does well in school
and sports, especially softball. Johanna feels that her great-
est accomplishments are having caring friends and family. She
loves her family so much and says that she knows they love her. They include
her “lovely” mom, stepfather Mark, and brother Jeremiah.
6th Grade—Johanna VanEtten Brenen has been selected for the second time as student of
the month. His teachers describe him as responsible with
every assignment, respectful, and is kind to all people all of
the time. Outside of school he likes to play soccer and video
games, and is going to be part of the group called TIES, helping children with
disabilities. His favorite subjects are math, history, PE, and science. His fami-
ly consists of his dad, mom, brother, cat and dog. Last but not least, Brenen
loves the middle school and wish he did not have to leave next year.”
8th Grade—Brenen Murphy
Ashley is described as a mature student exhibited by her
impeccable manners, sense of dedication, and doing all her
work with excellence. She is proud of herself for consist-
ently getting A’s in all her classes and being on the High
Honor roll. She is in Student Council and the National Jr.
Honor society. She lives with her mom, dad, sister, brother, and dog “Doglaus”
and enjoys spending time with them. Ashley loves to sing and will be joining
the track team in the spring.
8th Grade—Ashley Palmer
This is Cambria’s 2nd time as Student of the Month because
of her cooperative, responsible, and respectful behavior
in her classes. She loves to run cross-country track, is on
the Student council, and belongs to the National Jr. Honor
Society. She stays busy after school volunteering at the elementary school
and at the Watkins Glen Presbyterian Church. Cambria has a younger brother
Casen and a dog named Padme. When she is older she thinks she may want to
be a vet.
7th Grade—Cambria Weeden
Payton is described as being a role model. He is coopera-
tive, responsible, and respectful. This is his 2nd time be-
ing chosen as Student of the Month. He holds the posi-
tion of Secretary in Student Council and is a member of
the National Jr. Honor Society maintaining a 97 average.
In his spare time he plays soccer and loves to swim. He has 2 brothers and a
sister. His pets include a turtle named Bently and a dog named Darth.
7th Grade—Payton Watson