December 2014 Student of the Month Assemblies

December 2014 Student of the Month Assemblies
                       Friday, December 19th, 2014
                                  Periods 1,2,3,8

Period 1: 7:25-8:15 AM
Water House: Teams 4,6,11
Team 4: Rip Tide
Bietta Laflamme

This young lady is able to balance many things in her life. She is a hard worker both in
academics and in her personal life as indicated by the many things she enjoys and does for
her family and community. When she has free time and that time is limited, she spends it
babysitting, helping her family around the house, horseback riding and just hanging out
with friends. But it's what she does with her other times that makes her stand out. Her
quiet demeanor in school is certainly not reflective of her on stage presence. She brings the
community together with song and dance. She has, "jumped ahead of the breadline",
danced with a bunch of green ogres and sung about hope, that only the sun coming up
tomorrow can bring. She is an inspiration to young girls who see her performances at
Prescott Park and the Palace Theater and imagine themselves in her shoes. Her ability to
balance all the items on her plate while expressing kindness and care in our school
community and the community at large influences others to do the same. She reminds us
that dreams are possible. We are proud to have selected Bietta LaFlamme as Team Four's
Student of the Month.

Michael Provenzano

This young man is known in his social studies class as, “The Mayor”, because of his outgoing
personality and willingness to be friendly with all his peers. He always displays a positive
attitude, is extremely thoughtful and works well with others. He is a mature, level-headed
individual who is eager to extend his help to others. His tireless work ethic is evident in the
classroom where he puts forth outstanding effort and is always enthusiastic to share his
thoughts and ideas. He is a hard working student and also a self-motivator. Outside of the
school, he enjoys playing with his friends and spends a lot of time on the soccer field.
Undoubtedly, the overall Team 4 culture is enhanced by his contributions. As you can see,
we think very highly of this student and it is our privilege to congratulate Mikey
Provensano.

Team 6: Tidal Wave

Hadley Raymond

When this student enters the room she always has a smile on her face and a peaceful
disposition. She consistently demonstrates a positive attitude with her teachers and
friends. Whether it is working diligently during team time on homework, playing lacrosse
with her team mates on the field, or reading her favorite book quietly on her own, this girl
enjoys everything she does. She places great value on the quality of work she submits as
well as the quality of time she shares with friends and family. She knows how to keep a
healthy balance at a young age which will last a lifetime! Part of the reason for this healthy
balance, can probably be attributed to her love of the outdoors. Her involvement in lacrosse
and cross-country provide her the opportunity to enjoy being outdoors with her friends
and develop healthy habits. With a consistent smile on her face, it is obvious that she is a
happy young lady and it is contagious to those around her.For these reasons we are happy
to name Hadley Raymond as our student of the month.

Andrew McElroy

It is with great pleasure and honor that team 6 celebrates the accomplishments of this
student of month.
The two things that stand out regarding this student are his remarkable inquisitive mind
and how well he works in small groups. Showing maturity beyond his years on a daily
basis, this student exhibits the skills and attributes of someone highly deserving of student
of the month honors.
Simply put, he is a multi-talented seventh grader with a wide array of interest. Whether
he’s perfecting his archery or golf skills or honing his strategies at the game of chess, he
shows remarkable determination at whatever hobby or sport he wants to tackle. His most
recent challenge was learning the french horn as member of the middle school band.
It is for these reasons and many more that team 6 teachers are pleased to announce
Andrew McElroy as our student of the month.

Team 11: Tsunami

Emma Atlee

A little known fact about our team is that we have a TV star amongst us. Every month you can
tune into our local tv station and see this student reporting out at the monthly school board
meetings on our school’s and team’s activities, such as field trips, ropes course, and fundraisers.
She even takes the initiative to go around to each team in the building and gather the
information on her own. She truly is an unsung school hero, and the amount that she cares for
our team and school is evident to everyone.

It hasn’t gone unnoticed. In the words of one of her classmates: “Whenever I’m behind in a
class or a subject, she will put herself out there and try to help, and she seems to do that to
whomever she thinks needs that help as well.”

Let’s give it up for our second student of the month, Emma Atlee.

Karly Meyer

This vibrant young lady is an active member of student council, offering up many great ideas
and suggestions. She is excellent at listening to the thoughts of others and building off of them.
Just recently, she spent quite a bit of time editing and formatting our promotional “White Out
Day” video. She also has been selected to be on the student advisory team to represent the
students in a meeting with the principal once a month.

Her citizenship is not only limited to helping out the CMS community, but it also extends
beyond the school walls. Whether babysitting or helping elderly neighbors, she shows caring
and compassion.

Recently, team 11 participated in a coin drive to buy holiday toys for kids in need in
Exeter. Not only was she one of the many students who helped us raise over a $1,100, but she
went above and beyond the call of duty encouraging others to donate. For these reasons and
more, Karly Meyer is our first student of the month.

Period 2: 8:15-9:10 AM
Earth House: Teams 2,8,10
Team 2: Sandstorm

Camilla McAleer

Our female Student of the Month is a young lady who doesn’t shy away from hard work.
Even when the going gets tough, she takes the extra steps necessary to be successful. Part
of her success is due to her insistence on being organized. She is kind, caring, conscientious
and compassionate toward others. She plays field hockey, but also enjoys her quiet time.
One of her classmates said of her that she “is a very sweet girl. She helps her classmates
with their work and is not afraid to ask a question.” Her happy attitude is infectious which
makes her classmates and teachers happy to be around her. We are proud to announce our
female Student of the Month for Pod 2 is Camilla McAleer.

Max Smith

Our male Student of the Month is a gentleman whose consistent focus on learning and
doing well academically make him a well-respected role model for his classmates. Often
quiet, he is always engaged in his work, but he can be called upon at any time, and he is
“right on the mark.” He enjoys spending time outside because he says he needs a lot of
physical activity, but he also enjoys reading. He’s funny, kind and respectful, with a great

sense of humor. Our hard-working, male Student of the Month for December is Maxwell
Smith.

Team 8: Landslide
Payton Tobey

Our December, girl student of the month, is consistently in a good mood. She is the first to
offer to help teachers and students alike. When we go outside for recess, she always
volunteers to pick up the trash on the field. In the classroom, she helps by volunteering to
pass out papers, and assisting other students, etc. Her classmates describe her as “mature,
responsible, caring, prepared, respectful, and someone they look up to”. One teammate
described her as someone who encourages everyone to be themselves no matter
what. Something she does every day. Our December, girl student of the month, is upbeat,
happy, and balances the social, emotional, and academic demands of school with grace and
a smile.
 Congratulations go to Payton Tobey.

Richard Davis

Our boy student of the month is one that consistently shows his readiness for
learning by always arriving to class prepared. On a daily basis his homework is completed
and he is ready to learn. He is a consistently conscientious student who does not attract
attention to himself. He is patient and yet participative. He allows others to have
opportunities and does not try to run the whole show. One classmate described him as
being “very friendly and a great person to be around. He is athletic and a good student
too. He is very funny and makes me laugh (don’t worry not in class). He is a great person
and I’m glad I am friends with him”.
A wonderful student to have in the class . . . congratulations go to Richard Davis.

Team 10: Earthquake
Emily Raynowska

This young lady brings a smile to people's faces just by having her around. Her conscientious
nature is evident every day. Even though this student keeps herself very busy outside of the
classroom, she always puts her academics first. She often participates in class and will work with
other students to help them understand the material that is being presented. She is both well-
connected with her peers and teachers and many of our Team 10 students look up to her as a role
model. It is no wonder why so many of her peers nominated her for student of the month. The
teachers of Team 10 are pleased to recognize EMILY RAYNOWSKA for student of the month.

RJ Sawyer

This young man is a silent leader who is respected by both his peers and teachers. His regular
participation in classroom discussion helps enrich the overall concept being presented. His polite
and caring nature are qualities that are consistently displayed on a daily basis. He regularly holds
the door open for students heading outside for team time. Also, when our newest team teacher, Ms.
Smith, joined our team, this student would regularly help her out with any "technology" issues that
would arise. In English class, he constantly volunteers to stay after class and help reorganize the
laptops and makes sure they are all plugged in for the next group of students. It is for these reasons
that we are happy to nominate RJ SAWYER for student of the month.

Period 3: 9:10-10:00 AM
Fire House: Teams 3,5,9
Team 3: Spark
Annabelle Tan

Our next student of the month is one of our top students. When we think of effort and motivation to
improve, this student is the first that comes to mind. She stands out with her outstanding work
ethic, attention to detail, academic ability, and soft spoken classroom participation. She could
probably teach our classes for us! This student enjoys music and currently plays two instruments,
the flute and piano. She is also an active after school club member. You may have heard her voice
grace the CMS airwaves as she promoted Hope for Humanity or worked with her in the Go Green
Club. Students and teachers alike agree that AT rightly deserves to be Team 3's student of the
month.

Nicholas Denton

   Team 3's first student of the month is a kind hearted student who is inquisitive and helpful in the
classroom. Recently, when a student needed help and the teacher was busy with other students, he
volunteered to help his classmate. He is an active member of the Boy Scouts and where he proudly helps
others in the community. His selfless contributions to our pod do not go unnoticed. In fact, on a recent field
trip, he purchased a gift for a person that couldn't attend. It is difficult to think of one thing that this boy does
not like, however it has been discovered that he hates the smell of McDonald's french fries. His sincere hard
working demeanor is appreciated by all of his teachers.

Team 3 is pleased to award ND student of the month.

Team 5: Wildfire
Jenna Jacques

Jenna makes us smile with her positive energy and great personality. She is always
cooperative, polite, and on task, showing that she values and respects the learning
environment. It was a treat to have her help out at the Festival of Trees. She made
wonderful ornaments for the tree and was delighted to spend time preparing the tree for
viewers. Jenna also was a fantastic help during our hot chocolate and baked goods sale in

downtown Exeter for Kids Who Care. Her enthusiasm and pleasant nature, combined with
her generous spirit, make Jenna a terrific addition to our team. She will certainly become a
wonderful adult with such a winning combination of talents and traits.

Ryan Scherpf

Ryan is the type of student who makes Team 5 outstanding. Not only is he kind, respectful and
polite on a daily basis, he is always looking for a way to help. This is a consistent personality trait of
this young man. Ryan is happy to clean and organize classrooms, showing that he thinks of others
and takes pride in our school environment. He was a helpful and enthusiastic volunteer as he
assisted in decorating our team's tree at the Festival of Trees. He generously devoted time and
energy to making outstanding Christmas ornaments for our Kids Who Care Silent Auction, helping
raise money for those in need. We know that Ryan will always be a conscientious, kind contributor
to whatever environment he is a part of, be it a school community, athletic team, and more. We are
thrilled to have him on team 5.

Team 9: Inferno
Julia Sherwin

This student was nominated by several of her peers, and the following was written by two of
her friends.

She’s an extraordinary paradox. Very studious and quiet, but also very take-charge. She is
willing to do whatever is necessary to achieve anything. She is very sweet and caring, in
and out of class, playing her violin and with her peers, but a winning, shooting athlete on
the basketball court. Her ability to bring out the best in anybody not only makes her a great
person who lives by the words, “If not me, then who?” but also an outstanding friend. She
embodies these wonderful qualities, but she also shows kindness in her own quiet way,
without expecting recognition.

Team Inferno is so fortunate to have this young lady on team, and we are thrilled to
announce Julia Sherwin as December’s Student of the Month.

Ryan Linscott

This young man just makes us happy to be around him. He is unbelievably thoughtful, kind,
and polite. He is one of the hardest-working students we have ever met, and he continually
strives to improve upon his work. He loves to learn and has an insatiable sense of curiosity.
He takes feedback enthusiastically, using it as a way to strengthen his academic growth. He
enjoys playing football and is looking forward to working out with Coach Ball this winter in
preparation for the upcoming fall season for Exeter High School. His smile is infectious and
his personality is magnetic. We are absolutely thrilled to announce the gregarious Ryan
Linscott as December’s Student of the Month.

Shannon Hafey

This student was nominated by her peers and her teachers enthusiastically agreed. Her
friend writes, “She is caring and helpful. If you are confused in class, she is glad to help you
understand. She sets a good example for younger students by being mature. She has a quiet
presence on Team 9.” Her quiet leadership is inspiring to her friends and peers in her
classes, at lunch, and in free time. She participates in dance, helps neighbors by babysitting,
plays the clarinet, is a member of Diversity Club, and is active in her church community. Of
special note, she has tolerated Mr. Garstka’s shenanigans with poise and grace since the
first day of school. We have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this student, as she
continues to come out of her shell. Team Inferno is absolutely thrilled to announce that
Shannon Hafey (a.k.a. “HAFEY!!!!!!!”) is our November Student of the Month.

Period 8: 1:20-2:10 PM

Air House: Teams 1,7,12
Team 1: Windstorm

Nevaeh Petruzzi

This student of the month for Team 1 is an extremely energetic person. She enjoys sports
such as soccer, running and other outdoor activities that allow her to burn off some of this
energy. She does extremely well in running. She participated on the CMS cross country
team this year and also enters various local road races. Even though she likes being active,
she is still able to stay seated and focused in class. She has worked very hard on her studies
this year and has performed very well. She is also very friendly and helpful to her peers
whenever she feels that she can be of assistance to them. In addition, she has made several
cards and goody bags for our troops. We hope that she will continue to prosper and find
success academically and athletically in the future. Team 1 is proud to nominate Neveah
Petruzzi as December’s student of the month.

Jacob Copp

This student of the month for Team 1 is a quiet but inquisitive young man. He possesses a
great worldly knowledge but still asks very pertinent questions in class to gain an even
greater and better understanding of the subject matter. He approaches his work eagerly
and methodically and works diligently to complete it. His work effort is outstanding as he
strives to achieve perfection on his assignments. He has performed very well this year
academically and this is reflected in his high grade point average. He also is extremely
helpful to his peers and teachers if they are in need of assistance. This young man recently
completed 9 hours of community service for the “If not me, then who? Travis Manion
Foundation. For all of these reasons, Team 1 is proud to nominate Jake Copp as December’s
student of the month.

Team 7: Tornado
Alina Castaldy

Soft spoken, well-mannered and considerate are just a few easy adjectives to describe this
young lady. She is also among the leaders of our team in community service hours.
However, she also stands out for having a soft spot in heart for those who need it, being
particularly kind, and compassionate and even standing up for those around her who might
be a little different than typical. As Aesop states in one of his fables, "no kindness is ever
wasted." If that holds true, and her kindness does come full circle, she will have a great
future ahead of her. Team 7 is proud to announce Alina Castaldy as student of the month.

Gavin Markey

Despite this student being so calm and quiet, he has such a strong presence in the
classroom. Other adults in the building have even approached the team to say how
impressed they were with him as he worked with others during class. He may not say a lot,
but when he does speak up there is thought behind his words and those around him are
instantly drawn to what he says. This student is also very compassionate for his peers and
is willing to take extra time to work with those students that are struggling. His calm voice
and demeanor allows others to feel safe and comfortable. Recently, when students were
moved to new seats an adult in the room even mentioned that they would miss this student
because of all that he brought to his table. Team 7 is so pleased to recognize Gavin Markey
as December’s Student of the Month.

Team 12: Hurricane
Kylie Riggles

This student is known for her great attitude, out going personality, and her perseverance to
go above and beyond in almost every activity she’s involved in. Her course work is
meticulous, organized, and often contains both creative and original ideas. She’s known as a
great friend who is incredibly giving; whether it be a pen, lip balm, her time, or a much
needed snack, she’s the first to offer what she has to those in need. Her classmates and
friends report that she’s always willing to lend a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on. In
addition to her great attitude and disciplined work ethic, she’s self-confident, a snappy
dresser with her own style, and well known for her love of and ability to create puns. She’s
an athlete playing soccer and participating in dance; she even messes around with the
piano and the oboe. This month’s student of the month is well-deserved and long overdue,
congratulations Kylie Riggles.

Tom Vanderslice

Not only does this student bring a sense of integrity, honor, and diligence, to Team 12, he
also bring a sense of kindness and sensitivity to both teachers and peers. He is always
pleasant and polite, greeting his teachers with a friendly smile and a warm greeting upon
entering and leaving the classroom. This student is a hard worker who is motivated to be
successful in all that he does. He is unfailing in taking the lead in classroom participation in
his English class and can always be counted on to lead off the discussion with his deeper
insights into plot, character analysis, and the deeper meanings within fictional text. He is
very athletic and is a valuable member of both the CMS soccer and track teams. As an
active member of his church, this young man gave up his time, energy, and even his
insatiable eighth-grade-boy-hunger in order to generate money for his church’s community
service activity, “Thirty Hours of Famine”. It is with great pleasure and pride that Team 12
chooses Tom VanderSlice as this month’s student of the month.