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TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS AWARDED: 38
TOTAL NUMBER OF TEACHERS AWARDED: 22
Each month’s Student and Teacher of the Month T-shirts are characterized by a unique color. The color for November’s Student and Teacher of the Month T-shirts is green, while December’s color is red.
In the spirit of the holidays, we have decided to make December a “Super Month” for the Student of the Month program and award three students from each school instead of the usual one student.
We awarded three Students of the Month at Eliot Middle School. 7th graders Ariana Artieda, Jose Castillo, and Erick Marroquin were selected as Eliot’s Students of the Month.
Ariana, Jose, and Erick received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Herbert Simmons, Ariana Artieda, Jose Castillo, and Erick Marroquin
On December 18th, 2009, we awarded three Students of the Month at Burbank Elementary. Principal Kelly Lawson selected Cindy Huizar, Juan Rivas, and Kial Schweiter as Burbank’s Students of the Month.
Cindy, Juan, and Kial received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, 2 free passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Burbank’s Teacher of the Month was Linda Chang, who received a certificate provided by FedEx Office as well as decorative paper, a $25 gift certificate to Merit Cleaners, a one month free membership from Curves Altadena, a $10 gift certificate to Big Mama’s Rib Shack, a gift certificate to the Coffee Gallery, a free bowling game and shoe rental at 300 Pasadena, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, and a T-shirt. We also honored Principal Kelly Lawson with a Teacher of the Month sweater.
Herbert Simmons, Kial Schweiter, Juan Rivas, Linda Chang, Cindy Huizar, and Principal Kelly Lawson
Later that day, we awarded three Students of the Month at Franklin Elementary. Principal Caroline Bermudez selected Jose Chigo Mendez, Kelli Johnson, and David Avina as Franklin’s Students of the Month. Each student received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, 2 free passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Principal Bermudez selected Mrs. Luna, also known as “Madame Presidente”, as Franklin’s Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Luna received a certificate provided by FedEx Office as well as decorative paper, a $25 gift certificate to Merit Cleaners, a one month free membership from Curves Altadena, a $15 gift certificate to Big Mama’s Rib Shack, a gift certificate to the Coffee Gallery, a free bowling game and shoe rental at 300 Pasadena, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, and a T-shirt.
David Avina and parents, Mrs. Luna, Principal Caroline Bermudez, Jose Chigo Mendez and mother, Herbert Simmons, Walt Butler, Alden Denila
On December 11th, 2009, we awarded four Students of the Month at Loma Alta Elementary. Principal Eric Sahakian selected Desiree Regalado, Leeona Jones, Antonio Taylor, and Ramon Banuelos as Loma Alta’s Students of the Month.
Desiree, Leeona, Antonio, and Ramon received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, 2 free passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a free tap lesson from Sue B. Dance Company, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Loma Alta’s Teacher of the Month was Christine McQuinn, who received a certificate provided by FedEx Office as well as decorative paper, a $25 gift certificate to Merit Cleaners, a one month free membership from Curves Altadena, a $15 gift certificate to Big Mama’s Rib Shack, a gift certificate to the Coffee Gallery, a free bowling game and shoe rental at 300 Pasadena, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, and a T-shirt.
Desiree Regalado, Leeona Jones, Antonio Taylor, Christine McQuinn, Walt Butler, Herbert Simmons, Principal Eric Sahakian, Ramon Banuelos and sister (clockwise l-r)
On December 4th, 2009, we awarded three Students of the Month at Jackson Elementary. Principal Rose Ingber selected Ajarion Bailey (K) for his greatly improved attendance and strong academic achievement, Omar Reyes (4th) for being an outstanding and responsible student with great leadership skills, and Gustavo Alonso (4th) for also being an outstanding and responsible student with great leadership skills.
Ajaron, Omar, and Gustavo received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, 2 free passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a free tap lesson from Sue B. Dance Company, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Jackson Elementary’s Teacher of the Month was Mrs. Ann Anderson, whom Principal Ingber selected for going above and beyond her call of duty. In addition to Mrs. Anderson’s strong teaching abilities, she has taken on many extra responsibilities at Jackson, such as School Site council, PTA, Student Government and site GATE coordinator.
Mrs. Anderson was awarded with a certificate provided by FedEx Office as well as decorative paper, a $25 gift certificate to Merit Cleaners, a one month free membership from Curves Altadena, a $15 gift certificate to Big Mama’s Rib Shack, a $10 gift certificate to Brio Spas, a gift certificate to the Coffee Gallery, a free bowling game and shoe rental at 300 Pasadena, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, and a T-shirt.
Herbert Simmons, Principal Rose Ingber, Gustavo Alonso, Ajarion Bailey, Ann Anderson, and Omar Reyes (l-r)
At Altadena Elementary the same day, we awarded three Students of the Month, who were Estela Zarate, Kenneth LaBomme, and Benjamin Baron. Each received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, 2 free passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a free tap lesson from Sue B. Dance Company, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Kenneth LaBomme, Principal Gregory White, Estela Zarate, Herbert Simmons, and Benjamin Baron
Principal Gregory White selected Ms. Barela as Altadena’s Teacher of the Month, who received a certificate provided by FedEx Office as well as decorative paper, a $25 gift certificate to Merit Cleaners, a one month free membership from Curves Altadena, a $15 gift certificate to Big Mama’s Rib Shack, a $10 gift certificate to Brio Spas, a gift certificate to the Coffee Gallery, a free bowling game and shoe rental at 300 Pasadena, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, and a T-shirt.
Principal White, Ms. Barela, Herbert Simmons
On December 2nd, 2009, we awarded three Students of the Month from Daniel Webster Elementary. Principal Sharon Lefler selected Eli Cid for trying his hardest every day and being friendly, outgoing, sweet, and kind. Bryan Strehl was selected for being a hard worker with a strong sense of right and wrong who gets along well with everyone. Tanine Griffin was also selected for being exceptionally friendly, kind, compassionate, and helpful.
Eli, Bryan, and Tanine received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, 2 free passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a free tap lesson from Sue B. Dance Company, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Daniel Webster’s Teacher of the Month was Harriet Watts, who Principal Lefler praised for taking on extra responsibilities such as orchestrating monthly awards, being a PTA Board member, a liaison between the PTA Board and the staff, participating in the Good News Club, and much more. For the past couple of years, she has welcomed Special Education Inclusion students into her class, and she is bilingual in Spanish. Mrs. Watts has open communication with students, staff, and parents on an ongoing basis. Principal Lefler also commended Mrs. Watts’s sense of humor and positive attitude.
Mrs. Watts was awarded with a certificate provided by FedEx Office as well as decorative paper, a $25 gift certificate to Merit Cleaners, a one month free membership from Curves Altadena, a $15 gift certificate to Big Mama’s Rib Shack, a $10 gift certificate to Brio Spas, a gift certificate to the Coffee Gallery, a free bowling game and shoe rental at 300 Pasadena, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, and a T-shirt.
Herbert Simmons, Harriet Watts, Tanine Griffin, Principal Sharon Lefler, Bryan Strehl, and Eli Cid (l-r)
We also gave special recognition to Principal Sharon Lefler for being a wonderful supporter of the Student and Teacher of the Month Programs. Lefler’s prompt and thorough communications, as well as her dedication to her staff and students make her a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Mrs. Lefler, for your tireless commitment to education!
Principal Sharon Lefler and Herbert Simmons
On November 30th, 2009, we awarded the Student and Teacher of the Month at Burbank Elementary as well as Students of the Month at Eliot Middle School. At Burbank Elementary, Principal Kelly Lawson selected Andy Arevalo as the Student of the Month for his honest act of returning $400 that was found on the school bus. Though he was not present to receive his award, he was given a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, 2 free passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free movie pass to Pacific Paseo, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a free tap lesson from Sue B. Dance Company, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Burbank Elementary’s Teacher of the Month was Sharon Lundgren, who Dr. Lawson commended for her hard work.
Principal Kelly Lawson, Sharon Lundgren, Herbert Simmons, and Okorie Ezieme (l-r)
Later that day, we awarded the Students of the Month at Eliot Middle School. Karma Carter of the 7th grade and Aumari Sheldon of the 8th grade both received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free movie pass to Pacific Paseo, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a free tap lesson from Sue B. Dance Company, a free bowling game and shoe rental at 300 Pasadena, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Assistant Principal Lisa Branham, Karma Carter, and Herbert Simmons
Assistant Principal Lisa Branham, Aumari Sheldon, and Herbert Simmons
On November 13th, 2009, we awarded the Student and Teacher of the Month at Loma Alta Elementary and Franklin Elementary School. At Loma Alta, Principal Eric Sahakian selected 5th grader Karina Moya as the Student of the Month for being a responsible, cooperative student and outstanding role model who takes the initiative to do her work.
Karina received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, a family 4 pack of passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free movie pass to Pacific Paseo, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a free tap lesson from Sue B. Dance Company, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Herbert Simmons, Student of the Month Karina Moya, and Principal Eric Sahakian
Principal Sahakian selected Lila Schob as Loma Alta’s Teacher of the Month, describing her as “a caring individual who is involved with students and families of Loma Alta. She is never deterred by problems, instead rising to the occasion and working with others to reach a solution. She is a pleasure to collaborate with and makes Loma Alta a nurturing environment.”
Ms. Schob was awarded with a certificate provided by FedEx Office as well as decorative paper, a $25 gift certificate to Merit Cleaners, a one month free membership from Curves Altadena, a $15 gift certificate to Big Mama’s Rib Shack, a $10 gift certificate to Brio Spas, a free movie pass to Laemmle Theatres, a free bowling game and shoe rental at 300 Pasadena, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, and a T-shirt.
Herbert Simmons, Teacher of the Month Lila Schob, and Principal Eric Sahakian
We also visited Franklin Elementary, where Principal Caroline Bermudez selected 1st grader Amarie Strong as Franklin’s Student of the Month. Amarie’s teacher, Ms. Sarinas, commended Amarie for completing her homework every single day this year on her own and for being a wonderful student.
Amarie received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, a family 4 pack of passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free movie pass to Pacific Paseo, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a free tap lesson from Sue B. Dance Company, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Alden Denila, Herbert Simmons, Student of the Month Amarie Strong and family, Principal Bermudez, and Ms. Sarinas
Franklin’s Teacher of the Month was Ms. Garza, who received a certificate provided by FedEx Office as well as decorative paper, a $25 gift certificate to Merit Cleaners, a one month free membership from Curves Altadena, a $15 gift certificate to Big Mama’s Rib Shack, a $10 gift certificate to Brio Spas, a free movie pass to Laemmle Theatres, a free bowling game and shoe rental at 300 Pasadena, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, and a T-shirt.
Herbert Simmons and son, Teacher of the Month Ms. Garza, Principal Bermudez, and Alden Denila
On November 6th, 2009, we visited Jackson Elementary to present their Student and Teacher of the Month for November. Principal Rose Ingber selected Stephanie Herrera (3rd grade) as Jackson’s Student of the Month, stating that Stephanie is a successful student who always does her best as is engaged in her learning. Principal Ingber added that Stephanie is considerate, friendly, helpful, and goes out of her way to assist others.
Stephanie was awarded with a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, a family 4 pack of passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free movie pass to Pacific Paseo, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a free tap lesson from Sue B. Dance Company, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Herbert Simmons, Student of the Month Stephanie Herrera, and Principal Rose Ingber
Jackson’s Teacher of the Month was Jacquelyn Wilson, who Principal Ingber recognized as an outstanding teacher who uses games and strategies to engage all her students in learning. In addition, for the past three years, she has volunteered to be an active participant in Jackson’s PTA and to be responsible for the membership drive. She is respected by her colleagues, students and parents.
Mrs. Wilson was awarded with a certificate provided by FedEx Office as well as decorative paper, a $25 gift certificate to Merit Cleaners, a one month free membership from Curves Altadena, a $15 gift certificate to Big Mama’s Rib Shack, a $10 gift certificate to Brio Spas, a free movie pass to Laemmle Theatres, a free bowling game and shoe rental at 300 Pasadena, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, and a T-shirt.
Herbert Simmons, Teacher of the Month Jacquelyn Wilson, and Principal Rose Ingber
Later that day, we awarded the Students and Teachers of the Month at Altadena Elementary. The Student of the Month was Yvette Gonzalez, who received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, a family 4 pack of passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free movie pass to Pacific Paseo, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a free tap lesson from Sue B. Dance Company, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Herbert Simmons, Principal Gregory White, Shelene Hearring of Two Dragons Martial Arts, and Student of the Month Yvette Gonzalez (clockwise l-r)
Altadena’s Teacher of the Month was Kelly Atkatz, selected by Principal Gregory White for “going over and beyond to make sure students and staff have everything they need to succeed.”
Herbert Simmons, Teacher of the Month Kelly Atkatz, and Principal Gregory White
On October 29th, 2009, we selected a Student and Teacher of the Month from Daniel Webster Elementary. Principal Sharon Lefler selected 3rd grader Bess Brandow as Webster’s Student of the Month and Ms. Ali Schulte as the Teacher of the Month.
Bess received a certificate provided by FedEx Office, a reusable bag from Whole Foods Market Arroyo, a family 4 pack of passes to Kidspace Museum, a free meal ticket at Islands and Souplantation, a free martial arts lesson from Two Dragons Martial Arts , a free visit to Under the Sea Indoor Playground, a free art lesson from KidsArt, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, a free tap lesson from Sue B. Dance Company, a bumper sticker, and a T-shirt.
Ms. Schulte received with a certificate provided by FedEx Office as well as decorative paper, a $25 gift certificate to Merit Cleaners, a free one-month membership from Curves Altadena, a $15 gift certificate to Big Mama’s Rib Shack, a $10 gift certificate to Brio Spas, a free movie pass to Laemmle Theatres, a free bowling game and shoe rental at 300 Pasadena, a free item ticket from McDonald’s, and a T-shirt.
Herbert Simmons, Student of the Month Bess Brandow, and Principal Sharon Lefler
Herbert Simmons, Teacher of the Month Ali Schulte, and Principal Lefler
Congratulations to all Students and Teachers of the Month!
