Washington Elementary students lauded for trustworthiness

Students who exemplify trustworthy behavior were recognized at Washington Elementary School?s third-quarter assembly March 31.

Washington Elementary has been focusing on the character trait of trustworthiness as part of its character education program. Classroom teachers nominated students and shared some of the reasons they are excellent examples of trustworthy behavior.

Students chosen were kindergartners Sara Kretz and Belle Meador, first-graders Hannah Bergren and Anna Dunlap, second-graders Michelle Zhang and Abby Schaefer, third-graders Joseph Strickler and Drew Martin, and fourth-graders Jillian Dunlap and Mia Ellis.

Teacher Julie Gleason said Sara is ?responsible and always will answer a question truthfully. She is dependable, reliable, and I am very glad to have her in class.?

Teacher Nicole Spalla chose Belle because she can ?always count on Belle to do the right thing. She is able to work independently and get her work completed. Belle can be counted on to tell the truth. She is conscientious about her school work and doing the right thing. She is a joy to have in class.?

Teacher Shawna Dickey nominated Hannah, who ?will be honest in any situation. Hannah will tell the truth and can be relied on as a leader because she has character. When she does make a mistake, she owns it and takes responsibility for her actions. Mrs. Dickey knows she can count on Hannah to help the substitute when we have one.?

Teacher Jamie Reifsteck shared that she can always count on Anna to ?run an errand and help out when she needs it. She is kind to her friends and Mrs. Reifsteck does not hear her talking bad about them. Anna can be counted on to always tell the truth and she is self motivated to do what is right.?

Teacher Shelley Carter said Michelle is a ?very dependable second grader. She can be counted on to tell the truth and keep her word. Michelle takes good care of our classroom materials. I know if she borrows something she can be trusted to return it promptly and in good condition. She is respected by her classmates as a reliable and honest member of the class.?

Teacher Brianna Thornton chose Abby because ?she is the perfect example of trustworthiness. I know I can always count on her. She will be honest about anything I ask her. She always does the right thing.?

Teacher Mindy Hoskins nominated Joseph, who is a ?great example of trustworthiness. I can always count on Joseph to do the right thing. He completes classroom assignments without disrupting others and returns homework promptly. I know Joseph will always be honest and can be trusted to run errands in the hall.?

Teacher Lani Smith chose Drew because he is ?very trustworthy. I know I can count on him to help others out and always tell the truth. He is a great helper in the classroom. I know that if I can?t be here for some reason he is someone I can count on to help out the substitute. He is a great example of trustworthiness.?

Teacher Julie Hanshaw selected Jillian, who ?tells the truth in every situation and knows to be honest in everything she does. Sometimes it takes courage to tell the truth, and I know I can depend on Jillian to always be trustworthy.?

Teacher Suzanne Kurth nominated Mia because she can always count on Mia to be trustworthy ?inside and outside the classroom. I know I can trust her to do tasks important in our classroom. She is very dependable and trustworthy.?