From left, Superintendent Peter Livingston, school board members Tom Courtney and Jessica Risler, Students of the Month Reign Wattimena and McKenzie Dunlap, school board member Chelsea LaGrange, board president Jason Hansen, and board member Jim Harvey. Photo by Marina Savchenko
By Peter Day
LVES NEW MEDIA
Second-grader Reign Wattimena and third-grader McKenzie Dunlap were recognized as Lucerne Valley Elementary School Students of the Month for March by the Lucerne Valley USD’s Board of Education on March 12.
School Principal Joanna Mora presented the awards to Reign and McKenzie followed by a photo of the students with the school board.
Reign Wattimena - Second Grade
“This is what your teacher had to say about you, Reign,” Ms. Mora said. “Reign is an excellent choice for second grade Students of the Month. He has shown incredible growth this year, making two years of progress in reading and over two years in math. Reign is eagerly giving his best effort and takes pride in completing his work well and on time.
“He is also a kind and encouraging friend who celebrates his classmates’ success. Reign truly demonstrates what it means to be a forward superstar, and his perseverance and leadership make him a shiny example in our classroom. He's an Altruismo (House of the RCA House System), and he's doing all the great things.”
Principal Joanna Mora
McKenzie Dunlap - Third Grade
“I look forward to my McKenzie hugs every single morning,” Ms. Mora said. “She's a very loving kid just like her sister. And this is what your teacher has to say about you:
“McKenzie brings a positive, happy attitude to the classroom each day and consistently demonstrates our SOAR values (S - Safety first, O - On time, On task, A - Act responsibly, R - Respect self) and others. She is a hardworking student who stays focused, takes pride in her work, and often reads independently of the course’s assignments.
“McKenzie has shown tremendous growth this year, especially reading and math, and is always willing to ask for help with needed. She is also a kind and caring classmate who includes others and is always ready to help, making her a wonderful role model in our classroom. And McKenzie is another Altruismo!”