Fifth grade student Dayne Pritchett gave a speech during last week's award ceremony on the benefits of reading. He also presented this speech earlier in the week, as part of a public presentation by Laura Davies' class.
Micah Jessop, of Jenn Miller's third grade class, received a certificate for completing an accelerated math library of 59 skills over the course of the school year. Other award winners from Miller's class include Jenna Eastaugh, Amira Brevick, Lucas Stearns, and Tristen Schneider.
During their second-to-last day of school, on May 22, Evergreen Elementary School held an awards ceremony to recognize several of their students. All of the classes, from first to fifth grade, gathered in the school gym for the ceremony. Principal Virginia Tulley gave the first award of the day to student Kasey Whitaker for having perfect attendance all year.
"We only had one student who's attended every single day," she said. "Give him a round of applause, I mean that is something."
After Whitaker's award, the teachers each took turns handing out awards to their students. There were many awards to go around, ranging from awards based on academic achievement to personal growth as students. For example, Madeline Gillen of Laurie Brown's class received a "neighborly" award for being so kind and helpful to fellow students. In Jenn Miller's classroom, Jenna Eastaugh was recognized for her improvements in reading, and Amira Brevick was awarded for being so motivated through the school year and student Micah Jessop received a certificate for his completion of an accelerated math course. Brian Merritt also awarded one of his students, Jackson Carney, for his bird identifying skills. Brody Knecht, of Laura Davies' fifth grade class, received a "grit, effort, and determination" award. Davies took the opportunity to say goodbye to the fifth grade class, who will attend Stikine Middle School next year.
"They came in boisterous and loud and energetic, and that's exactly how they're leaving," she said. "But they have grown, and they have learned a lot, and they're ready for middle school."
Jenifer Gerald, librarian at the elementary school recognized several students who demonstrated exceptional reading comprehension, by getting perfect scores on tests they would take after reading a library book. In the second and third grade category, awards were given to DJ Clark, Jenna Eastaugh, and Chrysalis Balansag. In the fourth and fifth grade category, awards were given to Clara Edens, Jackson Carney, and Andre Siekawitch.
Awards were not the only purpose of the assembly, however. The teachers and students used the ceremony as an opportunity to say goodbye to their principal. Tulley turned in her letter of resignation in late April, for unspecified personal and medical reasons. Miller and several students brought gift bags and cards to say goodbye to Tulley.
"I have enjoyed being here with you this year, and as I think most of you know now that I am not returning, but I thank you for the experience I've had here," she said. "I've absolutely loved it. I'm going back with some great memories. I just want to thank you all for your support and everything that you have offered me."
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