7th Grade House: Rachel Carson

Carson Cluster BERT Awards #1

Alexis K.

Belonging

This person is nominated for Belonging. Sometimes when we are walking in the hallway as a big group, people get cut off and are forced to walk behind everyone else. I appreciate that she sometimes comes to the back to walk with the person who got pushed to the back, even though the main conversation is going on in the front.

Alice G.

Belonging/Trust

This student is nominated for Belonging and Trust. On a group project this person made someone feel like they belonged by including them in the conversation and making them laugh. Another person shares that when they were out of the room, this person grabbed their bag and brought it to the computer lab for them.

Aria A.

Empathy

This person is nominated for Empathy. I was trying really hard to accomplish something, and when I completed it, she was really happy for me because she knew how hard I worked to get it. Then later, when we were talking with other people, she made sure those people figured out that I accomplished my goal so the others could be happy for me too.

Ben K.

Trust

This person is nominated for Trust. Someone shared that when I went to the bathroom at lunch, he made sure that nobody ate my lunch, even though we were sitting at different tables. I appreciated that.

Brayden M.

Respect

This person is nominated for Respect. Someone shared that even though I met him last year, we started to be good friends this year in the homeroom. He is respectful, nice, and brings me up. He is just a cool kid.

Cami O.

Belonging/Empathy

This person is nominated for Belonging and Empathy. On the first day of school, she made sure that I knew where to go. We became friends quickly, and she made sure I was invited to things, as well as that I knew what was going on. She is generally kind and inclusive.

Charlie C.

Belonging

This person is nominated for Belonging. When I was getting on the bus it looked full, which is always awkward. However, he invited me to sit next to him which made me feel better.

Finley D.

Empathy, Respect, Belonging

This student is nominated for Empathy, Respect and Belonging. One student shared that when they didn't have any lunch, this person shared their food. Someone else shares that she always listens to what others say, waiting her turn patiently to talk. Also, in Science, this person helped someone get unstuck after being helped herself.

Henry B.

Respect/Belonging

This person is nominated for Respect and Belonging. When we were working on a group project in Science, he listened to my ideas and was open to allowing others to join. Someone else shares that when they are stuck on an assignment, he offers help in Study and is reliable.

Jack S.

Empathy

This person is nominated for Empathy. When another student was in a wheelchair, he carried the student’s bookbag and brought him to classes. Another student appreciates that this person always shares his food when others forget their lunch at home. He also helps with homework!

Jordan D.

Empathy/Belonging

Many students nominated this person for Empathy and Belonging for always being there for others. She helps classmates understand homework, not just finish it, and truly cares about their well-being. One person shared: When I am hurt or upset, she encourages me to get help and offers comfort. Her kindness makes people feel supported, safe, and valued.

Jose P.

Belonging

This person is nominated for Belonging. In Wellness, he helps me feel like I belong by chatting with me during break about the most random stuff, and for hanging out with me during random other times of day, too.

Lia P.

Belonging

This person is nominated for Belonging. During Science I needed help on a project and this person helped me understand each part of the project --which resulted in me getting a 4. It felt really nice to be able to finish the project with confidence since it was so hard to do.

Lily R.

Empathy/Belonging

Two people nominated this person for Empathy and Belonging. One says, when it was my first day here, she helped me find my class, and then we became friends. Another shares that she always includes me, and when I'm sick, or not in school, she always fills me in on what happened. She also understands and acknowledges how I feel when I'm sad.

Luka A.

Respect

This person is nominated for Respect because he's always there whenever I need help. Also, he's really funny, but he doesn't make jokes that are disrespectful or mean.

Malayeka S.

BERT

This person is nominated for Empathy. She shows empathy towards me almost everyday. Sometimes, when I see her, and if no one is talking to me, she will always start up a conversation. She is friendly to everyone and I think she deserves this award!

Maryam K.

Trait

This person is nominated for Belonging. Whenever I get onto the bus, I am so happy to see her! She makes me feel like I belong by talking with me and cheering me up whenever I am in a bad mood.

Nathaniel W.

Belonging

This student is nominated for Belonging. When another student was injured, and had to be in a wheelchair, this student volunteered to help get him to his classes. I thought that was very kind of him.

Noah P.

Respect

This person is nominated for Respect. He helped me in Science when I couldn't find a Canva template for my project. He could see I was struggling and he offered to share one with me. I appreciated that!

Owen W.

Trust

I nominate him for Trust because he always comes through when I need him to. An example of this is when I needed help on my math homework, he showed me how to do it and I got a good score. He is also a lot of fun to be around!

Penn P.

Belonging/Empathy

This student is nominated for Belonging and Empathy. One student shared: On the first day of school, I had no friends in my homeroom, but this student was nice to me. He was talking with some other kids and he added me to the conversation. This made me feel like I belonged. Another student shares that he helped him when he looped his bike.

Rebecka K.

Empathy

This student is nominated for Empathy. She always has a wonderful smile on her face and shows care for others by helping with homework. I always see her being polite and kind to others, and she is very inclusive, never leaving anyone out. Overall, she is a wonderful person and I think she deserves a BERT nomination.

Sophia P.

Respect

This person is nominated for Respect. When I went over to her house, we did homework together, even though we didn't have to. We did it together because I wouldn't have time to do it after because of sports. While working, we listened to each other with respect to explore different ideas for the homework. Since we listened to each other, it ended up being fun too.

Tommy C.

Belonging

This person is nominated for Belonging. He makes me feel like a real friend of the group by sharing relatable things with me. In one of my classes he is the only one I feel comfortable with, and he makes sure that I'm always included. This person is very kind and he can make anyone feel welcome when they need it.

Wade W.

Respect/Belonging

This student is nominated for Respect and Belonging. One student shares that when he dropped his stuff all over the floor, this student immediately stopped to help him pick it up. Another says, when a student had surgery and needed help getting to classes, this student helped him feel like he belonged by volunteering to help him.

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