West Essex Middle School Announces Students of the Month for October

West Essex Middle School Principal David Montgomery and West Essex Middle School Assistant Principal Lisa Tamburri have announced the four Students of the Month for October, 2012.

The 7^th Grade Students of the Month from team 7A are:

Left:  CAROLYN SCHACHTEL

Carolyn is a mature hard working student who always puts forth her best effort. She is helpful and kind to her peers and teachers. Carolyn is a resident of North Caldwell and plays on the school soccer team.

Right:  Vang Ngo

VANG is a very pleasant and polite student who is extremely dedicated to his studies. He is respectful and kind to all teachers and students. He lives in Roseland and enjoys playing the piano.

The 8^th Grade Students of the Month from Team 8A are:

Left:  LIAM FOST

Liam encompasses all of the attributes of a dedicated student.  Liam is a respectful young man, who will often go above and beyond to help out his peers. He has shown himself to be responsible, courteous and enthusiastic towards learn. Liam plays on the school soccer team and a club ice hockey team. He is a resident of North Caldwell. 

Right: SAMANTHA SCHWARZ

Sam has displayed a tremendous work ethic throughout the first month of the school year.    She maintains a studious and enthusiastic demeanor which not only serves her well but also serves as a role model for her classmates. She is a resident of North Caldwell and a member of the Middle School Library Book Club.

Every month, West Essex Middle School will select four students to be recognized and honored as the Students of the Month. Two students from each grade will be selected and the selection for each month will come from one academic team at each grade level. Cross-teamed students will not be neglected and will also be included in the selection process. 

To be selected as a Student of the Month, the middle school staff has decided to base candidates and selections on a review of the “whole” student not just the student with the best grades. Character traits such as honesty, perseverance, responsibility, integrity and leadership as well as a student’s academic qualities will be included in selecting students to be honored.

Honored students will have their pictures displayed in the middle school display case outside of the main office and on the middle school website. Honorees are also recognized during the morning announcements and receive a certificate recognizing their accomplishment, a “Student of the Month” locker magnet and a $5.00 Student Store Gift Card.