Students Receive December Rotary Student of the Month Award

Each month, this recognition is bestowed upon students who exhibit scholastic achievement, leadership, honesty, community service, teamwork, and empathy, among other notable characteristics.
 
Elena has been chosen for this award based on her strong work ethic, her motivation to learn, and her willingness to go above and beyond. Elena has shown growth in all academic areas and has become a very confident student who gives 212 degrees of effort in all she does at PCMS. Her teachers know they can count on Elena to follow directions, work independently, and ALWAYS do her best. She is a positive leader in the classroom and is respected by teachers and peers alike. Elena was nominated by sixth grade teachers Eihab Bahhur and Maureen Prendergast.
 
Jonathan comes to biology class everyday ready and eager to learn. He completes each and every assignment to the best of his ability and always participates in class discussions and labs. He has a pleasant disposition, is polite and very respectful to adults and peers. Jonathan is very deserving of this honor. Jonathan was nominated by his teacher, Christine Wayne.
 
Student who are nominated for this award receive a framed certificate and a Rotary coin which states the Rotary Four-Way Test: “Of the things we think, say or do: 1) Is it the TRUTH?, 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?, 3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?, and 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?” To further commemorate this honor, the Rotary Club has placed a plaque in both schools which displays the name of each recipient of this prestigious award.
 
Picture: (left to right) Jonathan Arnold, Larry Gracie, Rotary Representative, and Elena Vilches.