Friday, January 20, 2012

Perseverance in Action at Stonehedge

Yesterday we had our January Character Education assembly and spoke about Perseverance. We talked about the many things we do each day and how some are more challenging than others. Children learned about the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and letting determination and perseverance guide them during challenging tasks. 
We were fortunate to have 5th grade Stonehedge Jump Rope Team demonstrate what perseverance looks like in action.  They performed a routine set to music that highlighted the many tricks they could do with various jump ropes.  They even did tricks jumping with pogo sticks and moon jumpers! Mr. Shoults talked about the many hours of practice that went into learning some of these moves. Members of the team worked in pairs or small groups to perform some of the most difficult moves. 
Students in grade K-2 were impressed with the performance and many look forward to participating on the Jump Rope Team when they are in 5th grade.  



Watch for a blog from Principal Gerst next week showing the Jump Rope Team's performance for grades 3-5 to be held on Monday!
Congratulations to our Hedge Award recipients for the month of December.  These students were recognized by their teachers for exhibiting acts of Caring and Compassion
 

First Grade: Jared Jaeger, Carly Fura, Tyler Wavercak, Anastasia Chuvik, Ella Thome, Tyler D'Alessandro, Troy Ingerson, Taryn Mann, Liam Burns, Michael Herrington, Mia Pinker, Cameron Noce, Logan Hamilton, Alexis Michaels, William Van Horn, Morgan Priddy, Paul Walintukan, Matthew Rudskiy, Kaitlin Fisher, Tilak Patel, Janiya Daye, Alexis Byrne, Katelyn Hagadorn 


Second Grade: Eizabella Brodbeck, Collin Bittel, Maxwell Smith, Nicholas Dupre, Dylan DeSena, Shannon Vallee, Lacey Buza, Ryan Korzeniewski, Alexyss O'Neil, Chloe Wolfe, I'Luv Williams, Jadien Kline, Emily Lind, Stephen Coulter, Katherine Ford, Kameron Sjuve, Madison Boyles, Delaney Casson, Liam Forshee, David Charleston, Brooke Tanner                                                                                                      

Approximately two hundred 2nd and 3rd grade students and family members tried their luck at BINGO last night. Books, games and craft prizes were given out to game winners. Thank you to Chris Delallo and Mira Corbin for chairing the event. Also thank you to Heather Mauro for organizing the refreshments. The next game night will be for students in grades 4-5. More information to follow.

Have a great weekend!
Lori