OWEN RILEY - I can always count on Owen to try his best and not give up. If something is difficult for him, he will keep persisting to figure it out or ask for help. I am so proud of him! Way to go Owen!

MAYA SMITH - Maya will keep trying until she gets the job done right! Maya chooses her words carefully when communicating with others to get her ideas across and to be a helping friend. She is always up for helping a classmate get done with their assignment and knows just the right words to use! Way to go, Maya!

CHRISTOPHER PLOOSTER - Chris shows persistence by sticking with a task until it is complete. Chris will ask questions or for help so he is able to complete all tasks. Chris also speaks clearly and chooses his words carefully so classmates and teachers can understand. Way to go Chris!

QUENTYN SCHWABE - No matter how difficult the task, I can count on Quentyn to stick with it until the task is complete. He has amazing communication skills. He knows the importance of choosing the right words when speaking and when to listen to others as they speak. Way to go Quentyn!

TESSA ASSMUS - Tessa sticks with a task until it's finished. She is focused on what needs to get done. Tessa also shares her thoughts and ideas clearly so that others can understand. Way to go Tessa!

JERICO PEREZ - Jerico will keep working and trying until he gets things right. Jerico speaks clearly and chooses his words carefully when participating in class discussion. He is a great role model for his classmates to follow. Awesome Job Jerico!

ABBY RICO LULE - Abby never gives up when things get tricky -- she keeps trying and trying until she gets it right. Abby speaks clearly and thinks hard when giving answers to questions. She is a joy to have in class and a tremendous role model for her peers! Way to go, Abby!

WYNN LONG - Wynn is the definition of persisting! She works so hard and loves a challenge. It's fun to watch Wynn persist, especially in math! She is great at communicating with clarity. I can count on Wynn to explain a topic and help her fellow classmates! Keep it up Wynn!!!

MADISON BOEHMER - Madison does an amazing job at explaining how she got an answer. She is always ready to answer questions in class discussions and responds well to others' sharing their thoughts. Madison is such a great leader in our den!

ELLEE BALCOM - Ellee has been persistent all year as she continues to show what she has learned. If Ellee has a question, she is always willing to ask to help her understand. She also does a great job of communicating ideas to her classmates when they work in groups. Wonderful job, Ellee!

HARPER CRAGO - Harper is great at presisting. She doesn't like to give up on anything that she starts! She is able to ask questions clearly and explain her answers with clarity! Keep up the great work Harper!

PAXTEN DAVIS - Paxten has the best attitude of anyone in the class when it comes to persisting! Not only is he great at it, but he is the best cheerleader for his classmates when they get stuck on something difficult! He is good at explaining his thinking when answering questions. We are so proud of you Paxten!

WREN LONG - Wren persists every day by working hard and trying new things. She is always willing to raise her hand and give things a try. If she has a question or a problem, she will talk it out and try to come up with a good way to solve it. And, she does it all with a smile on her face! Way to go, Wren!

KAMBER BUSCHBACH - Kamber is always doing an amazing job about making sure she communicates with clarity so all friends can understand what she is saying. Kamber is also a student that pushes through the hard parts of learning even when it might not be the most fun part! Proud of you, Kamber!

KAT HEIDINGER - This girl is always persisting and trying her best in whatever task is at hand. I can always count on Kat to motivate those around her to do the same. I love the confidence she has in herself. There's never a doubt Kat will be able to problem solve, as she has a can-do attitude 24/7. She also communicates with clarity with her teachers and peers. Way to go, Kat!

MOLLY KIRKPATRICK - Molly has worked really hard on persisting through difficult times both academically and socially. Molly does a great job with communicating her thinking. This is especially true during our flexible math time. She is always willing to help teach and explain math strategies to other students. Way to go, Molly!

BRIELLE ZILLA - Brielle is always persisting and working hard. No matter how difficult something is, she will push and keep going until she gets it correct. She will never give up which makes me so proud! She also communicates clearly with all teachers and classmates. She will let you know if she needs help when something is bothering her or when explaining things to others. Way to go, Brielle!

PAXTON KINER - Paxton is always persisting in his work. He doesn't give up and is always pushing forward. No matter how difficult the work gets, Paxton is always trying his hardest. He is willing to ask questions if he does not understand a concept and always communicates his answers with clarity. Keep up the hard work Paxton!

NOVA LONG - Nova does such a great job of persisting through difficult situations and problems as well as communicating with clarity with her peers, teachers and friends. It isn't always easy to never give up when things get tough but Nova does it with ease! I can always count on Nova to set a good example for the youngers in Den C. She has a heart of gold with goals of making others smile. Nova is involved in Gymnastics and a Library helper at school, so staying organized is a big deal! I am super proud of Nova this year. Her kindness, persistence and communication skills are admirable. Keep up all the great work, Nova!