Congratulations to Duarte R., Jack C., Berend V R., Rosie L., Gabriela M. and Ella C. for being named February's students of the month. Students were nominated for their leadership, exemplary character, outstanding attitude, progress in class or personal development.

Here are some thoughts from each of this month’s recipients and a quote they like:

Gabriela:
It means a lot to be recognized. I'm extremely grateful for the acknowledgment and for our teachers. "Life isn't easy, life isn't perfect, life is good" -Life is Good Company.

I would tell my peers to always be you, try to think positively, and that "Kindness is free."

Berend:

It means to me that my hard work has been recognized and I am glad for that. "But in the end, it's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years" -Abraham Lincoln

I would tell them to work towards their goals and not be lazy about starting a new thing.

Jack:

I feel honored to be Student of the Month.  It lets me know that I’m doing a great job in school and my teachers appreciate how I am doing. Also, now my brother, Carter, can’t brag about being student of the month anymore. “Faith, consistency and hard work pay off” - Jaylen Brown

Always focus in class and listen to your teachers.

Ella:

It means alot to me to be student of the month; it means that I worked hard and accomplished something. A quote that inspires me is "Work hard now, relax later."

Advice that I would give my peers is that if you want something, work hard for it and you just might be able to get it.

Rosie:  

To be selected as student of the month is a huge honor. It shows me how much I  have in me, inside and outside of school. It also pushes me to improve and shows why I deserve to be the Student of the Month. One of my favorite quotes is by Malala  Yousafzai, "I say I am stronger than fear."  This quote is what powers me to do something I am nervous or afraid about.  For example, when walking into a test or quiz I always get so stressed out, however, I remind myself that fear is a mind killer. And in doing that  I succeed and get a good grade. One piece of advice I would give to my peers is never doubt yourself. Being confident and strong is always important to do well. If you act this way your mind will catch on and your worries will slowly fade away.

Duarte:

I am very honored and grateful that I was chosen as Student of the month. "What day is it?" asked Pooh.  "It's today," squeaked Piglet. "My favorite day," said Pooh. This quote reminds me that every day is a new day and a new opportunity. 

Ask yourself why, more often.