Students of the month of April 2013:

Marco Dafjaleen Mark Kassandra Lillybeth Lissa

Students of the month of February:

Aaron Tatyana Destiny Desiree Byron

January 2013:

Iris Ashley Belicia Destiny Avery

What’s most important to me is my family. I’m very appreciative of my family because they don’t judge me and make sure I’m always on the right path. My family members are the only people I can always count on to give me advice or help me in anyway. My mother is my favorite person because I can tell her anything. It’s rare to find a mother who you can really talk to and who won’t get mad at every little thing you do. My family is important and essential to my life and success. –Ashley

My family is important because without them I wouldn’t be alive today. They taught me good from bad and they always got my back when I’m in trouble. They sometimes let me do anything I want. -Avery

I enjoy being in Social Studies class with Mr. Zayas. I actually like social studies - it's my favorite subject in school! But if it wasn't for my mom, I obviously wouldn't be here. I would like to graduate from school so I can get a job and help people who need help. Every year I will certainly play sports and sign my family up with me. –Destiny

December 2012:

Luis Briana David Dylan

The most important thing to me is my family because they are always there for me when I need them. They’re always by my side to help me through tough situations. I can always count on them to guide me in the right path. –Luis

My family is important to me because I wouldn’t be here without them. They give me love and provide me with the things I need and want. They teach me right from wrong and that’s why I’m student of the month. –Briana

My family and my education are the most important to me because they help me with homework, put a roof over my head, clothes on my back and love me unconditionally. Education is the second most important thing to me because without it, I would get a terrible job. Also the things teachers teach are going to help me in life. –David

November 2012:

Ronny Joelyze Sabrina Susana Megan

My education is very important to me because I want to get into college and without a degree or even a diploma, you can’t get a job – even at Burger King. I am a leader and that is also important to me because I want to be a good role model to the younger children. I want them to look up to me and follow positive footsteps. My family is also important to me because without their love, support and care I wouldn’t be the student of the month. I look to push myself to achieve my goals. –Joelyz Reyes

The thing that is most important to me is my family. They support me everyday and help me when I have trouble with a problem. They also care about my education, which is also important to me because without it, I would not have a good future or career. –Susana Castro

The most important thing to me is my family because they stand by my side and they are supportive. My mom is the most important to me – she has always and will always be there for me. –Sabrina Sanchez

I will stay focused on my education. I can also reach my goals later in life. I need to be more responsible, keep up with homework and be respectful. My goal is to get into college and become a police officer. I would also like to be a professional baseball player with a law enforcement as my second goal. –Ronny Marte

My family is important to me because they want me to do better in school so I can get into college and become a doctor. My family won’t let me give up when I have trouble with my homework. They push me to become the best person I could be. –Megan Balbuena

October 2012

Esmeralda Nyasia Sierra Justin Alana

My education is important to me because if I don't get an education, I can't follow my dreams. I want to become something not a drop out like others. Education is important because without it I can't get a job. -Esmeralda

My education is important to me. If I don't get an education, I won't get into a good college. College is necessary for me to get into the career of my choice. -Nyasia

My family is important to me. They care for me, love me, support me and give me adive when times are tough. -Sierra

Things that are important to me are: my family, learning, and creating. -Justin

What's important about my education? Everything! Some people think it's cool to get bad grades - well I don't. Good grades are what will influence my future. They could help me get a good job, make money, buy a house, car, clothes and more. All of this could happen with a good education and good grades. Without it I'd be working at McDonalds - which I WON"T! -Alana

September 2012

Jennifer Alexis Kinayshamar Donavan Kevin

My family encourages me to do great in life. I love my family! I try my hardest to get good grades and they appreciate that. I love my civics class and hope I continue to do well. -Jennifer

My education is important to me. I like learning new things. One thing that's bad is when kids goof off too much. I find it hard to concentrate on my work. -Alexis

Something important about my family is that they care about me. They buy me clothes, feed me, and love me with all their hearts. School is also important to me because I have friends who like me for who I am. Both my family and my school help me in my time of need. -Donavan

My family is important to me because they take care of me. School is important to me because I get an education. -Kevin

September 2010

Emily Jomari Joel Justin

Family and friends are important to me. They're always there when I need them in both good and bad situations. They teach me new things and give advice. There are times when they make me laugh or cheer me up when I'm sad. I enjoy spending time with them. My family and friends are very important to me. I can't imagine my life without them. -Emily

My family means the world to me. They will always have my back. At the end of the day we will always love and support each other. Even through our ups and downs, my family is the most precious thing I have. That is why I love them. -Jomari

My family is really important to me. They're there when times are rough. I love them a lot. -Joel

One thing that is important to me is my education. Without an education it will be difficult getting a job and you can't pursue a career. More importantly, you will not be able to achieve the most of your potential in life. This is why education is important to me. -Justin

October 2010

Naiah Chelsea Aris Lisa Luis

I have younger siblings at home who need assistance with their work so my education is the most important thing for me right now. When i grow up I want to be a judge. I believe the judicial system could be better than it is and I'd like to further my education to work in the judicial branch. -Naiah

My education is important to me because I could have a better life for me and my family. I could have a good job that I'm proud to say I have. I would be able to support my family and my family would have a great future. -Aris

My family means the world to me, Through them I learned right from wrong and everything else from how to eat to how to walk. They take me step by step through everything and I love them. I thank my family for all that they do for me. -Chelsea

My education is important to me because it will give my family a better future. While I further my education, I can help my parents with their business. After I go to college, I can get a good job to help my parents live a more relaxing life. They won't have to work so hard anymore. In conclusion, this is why my education is important to my family, and our future. -Lisa

My education is important to me because without it I would not get far in life. With an education you can get a good job, better pay, and have a better future. That's why education is important to me. -Luis

November 2910

Nathaly John Breean Brandon Amber

(Art work by Karla)

What's important to you?

What’s important to me is my family. They are important to me because they are always there for me and have my back when something is wrong. I don’t know what I would do without them. I think I would go crazy if I didn’t have them. I am glad they are my family. I love them to the moon and back! –Amber

The most important thing to me is my community. I like to volunteer my time as a counselor at Camelot during the summer. I also bowl in a league for Junior Kingpins. I won many trophies and awards. I enjoy helping my neighbors with projects. My community plays an important part in my life. - Brandon

Well . . . to be honest, many things are important to me but family has always been the best thing in life to me. Family means the world to me. Without it, I don’t know where I’d be. Therefore, I think family will always mean everything to me – it’s very important. –Nathaly

My education is very important to me. I am grateful for it because a lot of people don’t have the opportunities I have so I try to take advantage of them. My education will help me succeed in the future. -Karla

My community is important to me because I like to help others and volunteer to do the right thing. I try to do everything I can to be a good person. I try to keep a positive attitude and hope I will continue on the right path. –John

I am very proud of my daughter. -Breann's father

DECEMBER 2010

Brooke Abbey Blanca Tyler Brian

What's important to you?

What's important to me is my family. They mean the world to me. I wish they all live until I die. Also, my education is important to me. I would like to go to college and be what I want to be. -Brooke

My education is important to me because without an education, you can't really get anywhere in the world. Also, I want to be an elementary school teacher when I get older and to do that I need a good education now so I can get into a good college and have a successful future. -Abbey

My family has been by me all the way! Through them I learned right from wrong and everything to get me through the school day. When they found out I was "student of the month," they were so happy. They said this was the first step to becoming a new person. ^_^ It makes me happy that my family supports me this much! I am taking the step to becoming the first one in my family to finish high school and go to college! -Blanca

My education is important to me right now because I want to have a good career. My main goal right now is to graduate high school and get into college. It's very important to me to have an education because almost all good jobs today you need a college degree. Getting good grades is so important to me, I could fly a plane. -Tyler

My education is important to me because I want to have a good future when I grow up. Another reason is I want to be a forensic scientist when I grow up. Also I want to get good grades so I can get into college for free. -Brian