Pence Newsletter

Parents/Guardians-

Our March 2025 Trojan Superstars are those who exemplify Trojan Traits (Respectful, Responsible & Safe) in and out of the classroom. We are honored to recognize these leaders within each class.

2Bo- This months Trojan Trait Superstar from 2Bo is Khamari McClaran. Khamari has made so much growth. You can always count on Khamari for a good laugh and a helping hand. He is a great leader inside and outside the classroom. During class discussions, Khamari actively participates in whatever we are working on and is willing to share his ideas. He always puts in great effort in what we are working on. I am so proud of all the growth you have made, Khamari. Keep up the great work!

2B- The March Trojan Superstar for 2B is someone who enters the classroom each day with a huge smile on his face and shows excitement about the day ahead. This Superstar is a great friend and everyone can depend on him. He is a hard worker and a positive role model for other students. He sets goals and works hard to achieve them. This Superstar is always willing to participate in classroom discussions and share his ideas. He is always willing to help other students solve problems in a kind and supportive way. He listens to the thoughts and concerns of others and uses kind words to encourage them. I can always count on this Superstar to be a leader and make positive choices. Our March Trojan Superstar is Carson Laux. Thank you, Carson, for being a great leader! Keep up the good work! You are truly a Trojan Superstar!

2Bu- The Trojan Trait superstar for the month of March goes to Kobain McCarty! Kobain is a very funny kid with an extremely big heart. He is always eager to participate in class discussion and activities. I can count on him to do the right thing and always be honest. Kobian definitely keeps our classroom much more exciting. Kobain puts forth great effort on all of his work and makes sure he turns in something he is proud of. Thank you for being a part of our classroom family. You are awesome, Kobain!

2J- Our Trojan Trait Superstar in 2J for March is Cora Houk! Cora is a wonderful part of our classroom family. She is friendly, caring, and so helpful! Cora comes to school each day excited and ready to learn. Cora greets us each day with a smile and is eager to tell us what she has been up to at home. Throughout the day, Cora works hard to learn and meet goals that she has set for herself. She is an amazing example of a leader as she quickly volunteers to help with different jobs that keep our classroom running smoothly. Cora is kind-hearted and shows how much she cares about her classmates each day. She is a great partner and works to include everyone. Thank you for being an awesome leader in our classroom!!

2M- The Trojan Trait Superstar for March is a part of our class family with a big heart. This student cares for each member of our class. She wants to make sure that each student feels important in our class family. Not only does she care for others, she also makes sure to take care of herself. This student is responsible to complete her work on time and always puts forth her best effort. She is also respectful to her classmates and teachers. We love having Yaretzi Quiroz as part of our class family! Thank you for being an amazing leader!

3SM- The Trojan Trait Superstar in 3SM this month is a leader who is so sweet and kind. This student cares about everyone in our classroom and in our school. She is someone who helps lift others up when they are sad. Her smile lights up the room. She doesn’t have to be reminded of the expectations or what she should be doing because she practices whole body listening. Even when things are hard, she tries her best and shows others that hard things can be achieved! This month’s Trojan Trait Superstar is Dailee Yoder! Thank you for being so amazing, Dailee!!

3H- The 3H Trojan Trait Superstar for March is someone who comes in everyday with a smile on their face and a positive attitude. This student is excited to learn new things and works hard to improve. She is proactive by choosing her attitude and taking responsibility for her choices. She is respectful of others’ feelings, and makes sure everyone feels included. She’s a great listener, and can synergize with a partner to accomplish a task. The 3H Superstar is Aria Stagers! Thanks for being a great example of our Trojan Traits. Keep up the great work, Aria!

3S- This Trojan Trait Super Star has grown so much throughout the year. He is proactive, and puts first things. He is a silent leader that sets an example for his peers. This leader does a great job at seeking first to understand then to be understood. A classmate created an acronym for this leader based off of the letters in his name. See if you can guess who our superstar is: K-Kindness, A- Always being proactive, R- Really Smart, T- Terrific Leader, E- Everyone can Win, R- Respectful, Responsible and Safe. Congratulations to Karter LaDouceur, our 3S Superstar!! We are so proud of you and are so lucky to have you in our class!!

3O- This month's Trojan Trait Superstar in 3O is Aysha Byrum. Aysha is my go to person in the classroom to help me with anything. She is reliable, safe, responsible, and respectful. Not only is Aysha helpful, but she is also extremely kind to everyone around her. She shows integrity and self discipline by putting forth her best effort in class. Aysha is always proactive by demonstrating self control and not getting involved if there is conflict around her. We love having Aysha as a part of our class. Congratulations, Aysha!

3M- 3M’s March Trojan Trait Superstar is someone who has shown tremendous growth this year. This classmate is known for being helpful, doing the right thing even when an adult isn’t around, and always listening and following directions. During the last month, this student has been caught helping classmates out of the goodness of his heart and was acknowledged by another teacher for caring about Pence and picking up trash off of the playground. Josiah Dotson-Barton leads by example and wants others to do their best just as much as he wants to. A classmate shared, “Josiah told me great kick, even though I got out at kickball.” Josiah, thank you for being you. The little things don’t go unnoticed. We are proud of you!

4N- We are thrilled to celebrate Kyra Carter as our March 4N Trojan Trait Superstar! Kyra consistently exemplifies our Trojan Trait expectations with her remarkable dedication. She completes her work efficiently and with exceptional attention to detail, showcasing her commitment to excellence. Kyra is always ready to lend a helping hand to her peers, demonstrating her kindness and generosity. Her initiative in embracing her classroom leadership role is truly admirable. With her creative mind, Kyra contributes unique and valuable perspectives to our classroom projects, enriching our learning experience. We are incredibly proud to have Kyra as a part of our 4N community!

4F- March’s Superstar for 4F is Kate Jones! Kate shows her Leadership Skills every day. She’s proactive by choosing positive behaviors for herself. Kate is very good about thinking win-win while working with partners, groups, and with her friends. She stands up for herself and uses her I statements when she disagrees with someone. Kate also works hard, tries her best, and asks questions when needed. I’m very proud of how Kate works so well with partners. She does her own work and helps classmates in a kind and patient way. Others feel comfortable asking Kate for help with their work or guidance with an issue dealing with peers. With Kate’s work ethic and kindness towards others, she makes a perfect Superstar! :)

4R- The Trojan Trait Superstar for 4R is Kelsey Clark! She is a great friend to all her classmates. She has come to class with a smile on her face, happy to see her friends and enjoy her day. She has met many hard milestones this year that she has celebrated with her classmates. She is always willing to help her teachers with the lessons of the day. Kelsey shows her classmates what synergizing is, willing to work with anyone and share ideas. Keep up the great work Kelsey Congrats!!

4T- The Trojan Trait Superstar for 4T is someone who continuously demonstrates leadership skills every day! He enters the classroom eager to learn and is always willing to share his ideas with others. No matter where he is, he works hard to be respectful, responsible, and safe. In class, he enjoys collaborating with his peers and strives to complete his work in a timely manner. Each day, he grows and incorporates the 7 Habits into his daily life. You can always count on him to put first things first! Jett Prater, you are a fantastic role model and leader for your peers! Congratulations, Superstar! You deserve it! 😊

4Ry- The 4Ry Trojan Trait Superstar for March is Aria McElroy! Aria shares her positivity and kindness with everyone. She works hard and is constantly striving to improve and be the best she can be. I appreciate that she is always willing to help others and be a friend to all; this makes her so good at synergizing! Aria, continue to shine and lead with the 7 Habits. Our classroom is a better place with you in it!