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December Student of the Month
We are lucky to have leaders like Ethan here in Monroe. He is a compassionate and mature young man who leads by example. He has a positive and upbeat attitude. In class I have seen Ethan go out of his way to help other students. In class, he is always on task and in attendance to the learning objectives for the day. Ethan demonstrates a positive attitude within schooling as well as in his interactions with peers and teachers. He is a diligent and hardworking student. He is respectful to others and helps in the classroom. He has excellent grades while being actively involved outside of school. One example was the blood drive here at Monroe Middle School. Ethan went out of his way to help work every shift from unloading the truck to organizing the canteen. His ability to connect with other students and adults was a pleasure to witness. Ethan constantly impresses us at Monroe Middle School whenever he can. He is kind and caring to everyone he meets. He works hard to make those around him feel important. He clearly wants to do his best in all situations. Most significantly, Ethan provides a role model for those around him of the personal responsibility and mutual respect that drive our culture here at Monroe Middle School. He constantly puts other students needs first, and encourages them to do their best. Ethan is an amazing individual who will clearly make a difference in this world. We are so proud to be his teachers and nominate him for this award.
--Jake Whitstone and Barb McArdle
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November - Ethan Hayden
Ethan demonstrates so many great qualities each and every day, and exemplifies the buildings focus areas of mutual respect and personal responsibility. Ethan comes to class each day prepared and eager to learn. He is a student who always thinking in a creative and critical mindset. He asks in depth and thoughtful questions that go beyond the obvious, and well above what is expected at his grade level. With his creative and critical thinking, he has demonstrated great academic excellence in my class. He has also done an unbelievably amazing job at sharing his mindset, knowledge and skills with his peers. He does a great job at explaining information to other students in class. He models great academic behavior, and does the same when it comes to being respectful and courteous. I much look forward to seeing Ethan each morning as he greets me with a smile, hello and contagious positive attitude. He is continually helpful and hardworking and exhibits great teamwork both in class and out. Recently I have heard from substitutes that Ethan is also very helpful in guiding the class on days when I am absent. Ethan is a role model to everyone he meets and is so deserving of this award.
--Meaghan McGuire
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October - Sean Rufenacht
Sean Rufenacht constantly impresses us at Monroe Middle School. In class, he is always on task and in attendance to the learning objectives for the day. Sean demonstates a postive attitude within schooling as well as in his interactions with peers and teachers. He is a dilligent and hardworking student. He is repectful to others and helps in the classroom whenever he can. Sean not only works hard in his academics but also goes out of his way to be a friend to those around him. He is kind and caring to everyone he meets. He works hard to make those around him feel important. He clearly wants to do his best in all situations. Most significantly, Sean provides a role model for those around him of the personal responsibility and mutual respect that drive our culture here at Monroe Middle School. He constantly puts other students needs first, and encourages them to do their best. Sean is an amazing individual who will clearly make a difference in this world. We are so proud to be his teachers. For these reasons, he represents a very fitting nominee for the monthly MMS Lamp of Learning Award.
--Barb McArdle
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September - Chase Segner
Chase has had an amazing start to the year. He is a prime example of mutual respect and personal responsibility, and has a great sense of character. Each day I see him enter class with a positive attitude to learn that is contagious to those around him. He has a knack for asking questions, which has helped him demonstrate success in the classroom. His ability to stay focused and on task during work time exhibts amazing self-regulation skills that have helped him achieve academically. Chase puts forth such great effort and passion to do well in class. If he is struggling with something, or a formative doesn’t go well, he puts in extra time to ask questions and do additional practice to improve his understanding. I have observed Chase go above and beyond in practicing science content, to make sure he feels truly confident in his abilities. All of this work is ungraded, and merely practice; this behavior is not usually observed in the typical middle school student. In and outside of class, I have observed the helpful nature Chase has towards other staff and his peers. He is always willing to lend a helping hand in explaining information to his table mates, helping keep them on task, or cleaning up equipment at lunch. His creativity and passion shine on days such as our Test to Fail Friday activities, where he takes on a great leadership role in sharing his ideas and helping his group reach their goals. It has been a pleasure having such a great role model in class each day.
--Meaghan McGuire
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April - James Wahl
Our recommendation for April’s Lamp of Learning is 6th graders James Wahl. James contacted Ms. Tibodeau and Mrs. Johnson with the desire to raise funds for the water crisis in Cape Town, South Africa. After watching his social studies homework, CNN 10, and reading about leadership in his ELA classes, James took the initiative and decided to be the change. He wrote a letter to Mr. Boehm and Mr. Brown to begin the process of fundraising. In collaboration with Tibodeau and Johnson, James created and helped organize the Tech 4 Water Fundraiser at MMS. This fundraiser allowed students who donated $1 to use their personal technology during lunch and recess the week before spring break. He interviewed with the Monroe Times to spread the word about this fundraiser with the community. And also create posters to advertise this fundraiser in the middle school. Jame’s desire to help citizens of Cape Town raised $1,126.50 over the course of one week. This is just what James accomplished outside of the classroom so far this year. However, James is a responsible and collaborative student in the classroom as well. He not only does what is expected of himself but he challenges himself to do more. He shares his opinions with the class, participates with his partners, and communicates with teachers about absences, homework, etc. These are examples of mutual respect and personal responsibility which we strive for at Monroe Middle School.
--Claire Tibodeau
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March - Lydia Butler
Lydia is an outstanding student in class. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to work with and learn from others. She is a natural group leader, and puts forth great effort to collaborate with her peers in class. On multiple occasions, I have witnessed her assisting those around her in understanding material, getting caught up after missing days, and helping them feel welcome in class. She has great curiosity and participation in class, and works diligently to understand material. Not only does she demonstrate great leadership and academic excellence in the class, but is an outstanding person. In the halls and at lunch shows her kind, compassionate personality and acceptance of those around her. She defines every quality of mutual respect and personal responsibility at MMS. All of this goes without prompting or recognition.
--Meaghan McGuire
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February - Alex Sutter
This is the 5th play and musical that I have worked with Alex on. He is a consumate profressional that always sees the big picture and can help accomplish multiple tech issues during rehearsals and performances. He will think of solutions outside of school and even email me ideas during the summer. Alex, will come 2 hours before the rest of students on performance nights and stay after long rehearsal nights to help paint and put together sets. Alex sets up the reception area for the show, brings flowers for the table and even dresses up the rehearsal rooms for performance days. This year Alex has proved himself so resourceful that he is in the booth during the performances to run the sound effects and music. He also will run and take care of tech issues that pop up during shows. His immense willingness to go above and beyond to help make a show better and run smoother is very inspiring and appreciated. He’s also become a good friend along with the way and made more friends each school year. Alex has also inspired me to form an AV club for the middle school to help facilitate and foster interest in the inner workings of the Middle School auditorium.
--Lance Smith
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January - Lilian Saunders
Lillian is a model student. Every day, Lillian exhibits MMS qualities of respect and responsibility. She is a student that is always willing to step out of the box, and go the extra mile. I have seen her on countless occasions assisting those around her. This may be by helping her table mates get caught up after an absence, being friendly to anyone sitting near her at lunch, or helping explain a concept to a fellow student. She has impeccable manners in every and all situations. She has a strong, positive and hardworking attitude towards everything she does. She succeeds in her course work, and continues to overachieve to better herself every day. She is a leader and is a reliable participant in class. Her actions exhibit the best of academic excellence, creativity, leadership and citizenship. She exemplifies the positive qualities in all of those that meet her. I look forward to having her in class and seeing her in the hallways each day.
--Meaghan McGuire
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December - Anna Garry
Anna Garry is an extraordinary young lady. I have had the pleasure of teaching Anna for the past two years. It was apparent from the first day in my classroom that she is a special individual who strives for excellence in all areas of her life.
Academically, Anna set high goals for herself and continues to produce work at her highest ability. She is humble, focused, a gentle leader among her peers, and responsible. Her work ethic and academic focus continue to impress her teachers.
Even more important than her academic abilities, Anna is kind person person both in and out of the classroom. Anna is a bubbly, positive influence to her peers and is genuine; it is easy to observe Anna in any setting and see that she carries her solid character wherever she goes. I am excited to see all the great achievements that she will surely accomplish in her future!
-- Ashley Thompson
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November - Amelia Suthers
Amelia has shown incredible growth and determination in the short time that I have had the pleasure of working with her. She approaches each task laid before her very seriously and produces quality work on a consistent basis. It is clear to me that she loves learning and that she wants to be an asset to our Monroe Middle School community. In my classroom specifically, her personal responsibility toward each activity and mutual respect toward all members of the class elevate our learning environment. I am very proud of Amelia and would love to see her recognized for all of the reasons above.
--Mike Flanagan
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