"Grace is incredibly kind to her teachers and peers.  I appreciate her love of learning and eagerness to get work done."  - Ms. Greene

"I would like to choose Kleigh Jenkins.  She instills a growth mindset by persevering through obstacles, learns from her mistakes, is responsible, thinks outside of the box, accepts criticism and is excited to learn new things.  She is a good friend to all and is always ready to lend a helping hand and be thoughtful of others."   - Mrs. Sunday

"Carter is a good student. He is very kind to others and works very hard to follow classroom, playground and school rules. He is called Mr. Smiley due to him always having a big smile on his face:)." - Ms. Horne

"I chose Christopher Webster as Student of the Week because he is always polite, kind and helpful.  Christopher uses his manners by saying "Thank you," "Your Welcome."  He helps students by giving them supplies, picking up something they dropped etc.  Christopher has a great sense of humor, and he knows when someone needs cheering up."   - Ms. Potts

"I have selected Kylie Collins as my Student of the Week. Kylie arrives to class with a smile on her face, ready to meet the day, and conquer any challenges that come her way. Kylie is kind to her teachers and her classmates. She is always willing to lend a hand to help our class. It is such a pleasure to have Kylie in my class." - Ms. Blank

"I am choosing Marian Neely because she is an incredibly hard worker with a growth mindset, even when things are academically difficult. She has made so much progress in reading this year and strives to be an excellent role model for her peers. "  - Mrs. Rouchard

"Paxton Thomas is an energetic student who has been working really hard to reach his goals.  He has shown an incredible jump in his class participation recently and is asking for help when he needs it.  In addition to his academic growth, Paxton has been helping out in the classroom and can often be heard saying, "I can help them Ms. Slagle."  Keep up the great work...Paxton!"   - Ms. Slagle

"I would love to nominate Airick Carter as "Student of the Week!" Airick is a very polite and kind young man. He always does his best in art and takes his time to create his masterpieces. He is a good citizen and happy to lend a helping hand. Airick is a great role model for his classmates and I always look forward to seeing his work. Great job Airick! Keep up the amazing work!" - Mrs. Fiolek

"I chose Zayne because he is always respectful, kind, and caring to any individual he interacts with, both peers and adults. He always has a smile on his face and is ready and willing to work and always tries his best. He is a great role model for others here at SJES and he is a pleasure to work with always!" - Ms. Cohen

"Emma is such a kind and compassionate student and is always willing to help whether asked or volunteering. Often, she helps clean others equipment at the end of class and always try's her best. Notice the ALWAYS theme! There is no halfway with Emma and constantly surprises and impresses me with her mature attitude. She is a joy to have in class and serves as an excellent role model for everyone." - Mr. Atkins

 "Parker Jones has been a fantastic student since day one in my classroom. Parker consistently shows what it is like to be a great friend and a model student. Parker is not afraid to help others in need, to ask thought provoking questions, being a friend to those who need it, and is always ready and willing to learn. Parker always has a smile on his face, and it has been such a blessing to watch him grow as a reader, a writer, and as a mathematician. Amazing job, Parker and keep being you!" - Miss Decker

"I have chosen Gunnar for student of the week for his many wonderful character traits. He always has a positive attitude and a warm smile every time I see him. He is very considerate of his classmates and is kind and helpful to everyone. He gives 100% to all of our learning activities." - Mrs. Shearer

"Charlotte is a very hard worker in Reading with me and is always participating in class discussions. Keep up the great work!" - Mrs. Rouchard

"I am picking Ella Labreque. Ella is always working hard to engage in classroom activities and participate in all classroom discussion. She is kind to her friends, shares, and looks out for others. She works hard to follow the rules and is a great asset to our class." - Mrs. Siddoway

"Gio is my student of the week because he is such a great student. He is kind to his classmates, always willing to help, and is very responsible.  Thanks for being an overall great kid, Gio! Keep up the good work!" - Mrs. Cox

"I chose Genesis as student of the week because she has a friendly, uplifting personality and she is kind to others. Genesis is always a joy to have around; she smiles most of the time and sincerely enjoys talking/interacting with others. Every time I see Genesis she says, “hello” and asks me how I’m doing. Since Genesis is considerate and friendly, she’s always surrounded by friends. People, both kids and adults, naturally like her; we all feel fortunate that she came to South Jefferson. We are lucky to have her."- Ms. Cavanaugh

"Hadleigh displays excellent character traits at school each day. She is kind to her peers, respectful to adults, conscientious of her schoolwork, and a pleasure to have in class. Hadleigh can always be counted on to help others, work hard, and do her best. She has been a joy to work with." - Mrs. Dinges

"Aveyah is always so positive! She loves participating in class and is eager to learn. She enjoys helping her peers and is great at making others feel welcome. She is helpful around the class and is always one of the first students to raise her hand."-Ms. Burwell

"Erica is such a kind and friendly student. She goes out of her way to help others and make special things to give to make everyone feel better. Erica works hard during our lessons, and it will show in the future. She is a wonderful student! Great Job!" - Mrs. Vogel