This week, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Addie! She is a true friend to those around her, always ready to offer a helping hand and a kind word. Whether it’s supporting a classmate, staying focused on her schoolwork, or setting a great example, Addie does it all with a calm and grounded presence.
Her dedication to her studies shows in everything she does—her work is consistently thoughtful, detailed, and impressive. Addie’s ability to balance kindness and academic excellence makes her a role model in our community.
This week, we are shining a spotlight on Ari for showing incredible growth! Ari has been more invested in her work—asking great questions, staying focused, and putting their best effort into everything they do. She has worked hard, completing all their work with care and collaborating with teachers to come up with strategies to best support her learning. Keep up the great work!
Kai has shown incredible dedication to their learning, putting in hard work on IXL and crafting a thoughtful CER paragraph on Bronx Masquerade with Ms. Finn. Their effort and perseverance truly stand out.
Beyond academics, Kai is a valued community member and friend during WIN time, always bringing a positive attitude to playing games. In science, he goes above and beyond to help his peers.
Keep up the great work, Kai! Your kindness makes a difference every day.
Congratulations to Julia Harvey for being recognized as this week's Student of the Week! Julia has shown incredible dedication and thoughtfulness in her studies, offering insightful contributions in Bronx Masquerade discussions during ELA and actively engaging in group research on the Revolutionary War in Humanities.
She consistently works hard, both in and out of the classroom. Additionally, Julia is taking her learning beyond the classroom by participating in the Hildene Essay Competition, exploring the important debate on restricting cell phone usage.
Way to go, Julia! Keep up the amazing work!
This week, we are proud to recognize Abdi for his dedication and positive contributions to our school community. Abdi recently demonstrated incredible perseverance by making up his science work and significantly improving his grade. In humanities, his insightful critical thinking has made a meaningful impact on classroom discussions, enriching everyone's learning experience. His hard work and commitment were also evident in math, where he put in great effort to excel on his Khan Academy quizzes. Abdi’s curiosity is one of his most admirable qualities. He is always eager to explore new ideas and ask thought-provoking questions that deepen classroom discussions. Beyond academics, Abdi is a kind, helpful, and valued member of our community!
Aizlyn is a standout student whose vibrant personality and dedication inspire everyone around her. Insightful, bubbly, and outgoing, she brings energy and positivity to every challenge she takes on.
This week, Aizlyn demonstrated her hard work and determination in math by raising her IXL score by over 100 points, a testament to her commitment to academic growth. In addition to excelling in the classroom, she shined in the chorus concert and shared her love for music with the school community. Aizlyn’s talents don’t stop there—her passionate delivery of the Declaration of Independence speech in humanities captivated her audience and showcased her confidence and eloquence.
We are so proud to celebrate Aizlyn's accomplishments and can't wait to see what she achieves next!
This week, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on Isaac, a wonderful student who exemplifies kindness, helpfulness, and curiosity in everything he does!
Isaac’s kindness is felt by everyone around him. Whether it’s offering a smile to a friend in need or lending a hand to someone who’s struggling, Isaac’s genuine care for others makes our school community a better place. His helpfulness doesn’t stop there—he’s always ready to assist his classmates, showing friends helpful tools, reminding friends stay on task, or sharing fun facts about Amsterdam.
Isaac is a positive role model for his peers. His kindness, helpfulness, and curiosity make him a joy to have in class!