West Essex Middle School Announces Students of the Month

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

The 7^th Grade Students of the Month are:

Jimmy Caprio

Jimmy is a creative individual who is intrinsically motivated. He continuously goes above and beyond what is asked of him and really listens to not only the teacher, but his peers.

Amanda Garofolo

Amanda is a an extremely intelligent young lady who is a critical thinker. She hands every assignment in on time, and asks thoughtful and provoking questions in class.

The 8^th Grade Students of the Month are:

Kyle Ribeiro

Kyle is a warm and welcoming student. He is always seen with a smile on his face and is always helping a friend. Kyle has an excellent attitude in our classrooms. He is always participating and completing assignments to the best of his abilities. Not only does Kyle excel in the classroom, he is involved with Student Council and played for the WEMS Soccer Team.

Nadia Zakkour

Nadia always enters our classrooms with a friendly "hello." She is polite and considerate of her classmates. She constantly strives to do her best and is not afraid to ask or offer help. Nadia is a model student and exhibits the seven pillars of character.

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 Student Store Gift Card.