Mustang of the Month

Every month we are going to highlight on attribute of the Shelton Vision of the Graduate. These attributes follow Shelton students from Pre-K all the way through their Senior Year of High School. October's attribute was Empany. Teachers nominated who in their class best demonstrated Empathy in their class with examples of why. We are very proud of this month's Mustangs of the Month.

Obed demonstrates empathy by showing care and concern for the feelings of others. He notices when his friends are upset and often tries to comfort them or offer help. Obed shows an awareness of his friends’ emotions and demonstrates a genuine desire to make others feel better.

- Ms. Gustafson

Gabriel shows empathy to his peers when he sees them looking sad. He would ask the teacher what is wrong with the his peer. He would then play with his peer to cheer them up and ask them if they are ok.

- Mrs. Saunders

Lola consistently shows kindness toward her peers and serves as a positive role model in the classroom. She demonstrates empathy by treating others with kindness and helping create a caring and supportive classroom community.

- Ms. Yoshida

Wesley shows empathy by comforting classmates, offering help, and including others in activities. He demonstrates empathy by listening, sharing, and treating his friends with respect and understanding.

- Ms. Anderson

Dimitri is a kind and caring student who consistently shows empathy toward others. He always takes the time to check in on his classmates and even his teacher to make sure everyone is okay and feels cared for. Dimitri is also very polite and thoughtful, and his empathy helps create a warm and welcoming classroom community.

- Mrs. Ricco

Elias is always the first one to go check in on a student who is upset. He will stop what he is doing to check on a classmate.

- Mrs. Turner

Amari cares deeply about his peers. He is very in tune to their feelings and shows a genuine concern for when they appear upset. Amari is always quick to offer suggestions like, "Tell the teacher," or "Go to the nurse."

- Ms. Bagdasarian

Angela exhibits empathy every day here at Mohegan. She is ready to help her classmates find missing supplies, to help them pick things up if they fall, and to offer a hug when they are sad. I have seen Angela ask friends who were feeling left out to play. Angela is what empathy at Mohegan looks like.

- Ms. D'Amato

Eva shows empathy through helping others and understanding their needs whether it's assisting a classmate with following directions or offering help to her teacher. Eva also shows respect and understanding for other's feelings, like sitting quietly while classmates finish their work or checking in on friends who need it.

- Mrs. Zikias

Belen consistently does what is best for the classroom community. She helps peers when they need support and is always a kind friend out at recess. She understands and accepts peers' differences and approaches each interaction with a positive attitude.

- Mrs. Bartl

David has such a kind heart! He is always the first one to notice if someone is having a tough moment. He listens, cares, and tries to make others smile and feel better.

- Ms. Sterback

Lawson shows empathy in our classroom on a daily basis. His classmates say he is a great listener and that he cares about others. Lawson is mindful of how those around him feel and is always there to help a friend in need.

- Ms. Tilow

Abigail is always showing kindness and caring towards students, staff and herself. She offers words of encouragement to others and is very happy to lend a helping hand!

- Mrs. Lucas

Jackson is the first one to help a friend when he notices they are hurt or need help. He always thinks about how others are feeling and listens to others thoughts and opinions!

- Mrs. Isabella

Laura has a big heart and is always quick to comfort any students that might be having an issue, regardless of how close she is with that student. Laura also loves to compliment and check in with her classmates, while also always listening attentively to whatever they have to say during our Morning Meetings and other class time.

- Mr. Williams

Lucy deserves the Empathy Award because she consistently shows kindness and understanding toward others. She takes the time to notice how her classmates are feeling and makes an effort to include others and offer a helping hand. Lucy's caring heart and thoughtful actions help make our classroom a more welcoming and supportive place for everyone!

- Mrs. Durante

Cece is always there to listen to her peers. She also understands and interprets our morning message into her own words. She understands people's emotions and is always patient and kind, and checks on people if they seem sad.

- Mrs. Staron

Shivaay recognizes when someone needs a friend and is quick to offer support. He also shows genuine happiness for others and celebrates their successes.

- Mr. Sullivan