At Primavera, we have some of the best, most talented, hard working students there are! That’s why we’ve decided to shine the light on a few of our amazing students.
Each month, our teachers nominate a student they feel has gone above and beyond, and we get the opportunity to get to know them and shine the light on them a bit in this blog!
Check out their stories below:
The Student of the Month Committee Proudly Presents November Student of the Month Recipients:
Elementary School Student of the Month: Cynthia Ballesteros
Cynthia is a 1st-grade student who was nominated for Student of the Month by Roxanne Hudson. “Cynthia is an all-around amazing student! She attends live sessions, is kind to her classmates and always has a smile on her face. She works hard and strives to do her best at all she does. She is such a light in our classroom.”
Let’s get to know Cynthia!
Question: Why did you choose Primavera?
Besides the flexibility and convenience, Primavera has shown us how to manage our time and focus so much better. Cynthia’s teacher is amazing and has made it so easy and fun, plus Cynthia hasn’t gotten sick at all this year!
Question: What would you like your classmates to know about you?
I love school, I love animals, my favorite color is pink and I love going to the park and painting.
Question: What makes you a successful student?
Besides my teachers’ help, I try to focus on and enjoy my lessons.
Question: What advice would you give other students to be successful?
Pay attention and have fun with learning it makes it easier!
Question: What do you want your teachers to know?
I want Mrs. Hudson to know how much fun she is and I want to say thank you for helping me learn.
Elementary School Student of the Month: Lincoln Renico
Lincoln is a 2nd-grade student who was nominated for Student of the Month by Breean Galloway. “Lincoln is a fantastic student! He is always participating in live sessions, he has made great growth in his small group sessions, and he is respectful and kind. He stays on pace and completes all his coursework. He is fun and outgoing in live sessions and a joy to have in class!”
Let’s get to know Lincoln!
Question: Why did you choose Primavera?
I like Primavera because I can play and do my schoolwork at the same time.
Question: What would you like your classmates to know about you?
I love my pet snake, my doggy and my mommy. I like playing ninjas, NERF toys, and I am a very good swimmer.
Question: What makes you a successful student?
My hard work.
Question: What advice would you give other students to be successful?
Always ask for help when you need it.
Question: What do you want your teachers to know?
Mrs. Galloway is my favorite teacher ever because she helps me with my schoolwork.
Middle School Student of the Month: Serenity Renico
Serenity is a 6th-grade student who was nominated for Student of the Month by Roxanne Hudson. “Serenity is an outstanding student. She takes advantage of retakes and aims for 100% on her assignments. She consistently attends Homeroom and character-ed live sessions. She is consistently engaged, actively participates, and keeps her camera on during Homeroom Sessions.”
Let’s get to know Serenity!
Question: Why did you choose Primavera?
I like Primavera because all of the teachers are super nice.
Question: What would you like your classmates to know about you?
I have a dog named Ludo, a snake named Tippy and a little brother named Lincoln. I love to do my own science experiments and I like to build LEGOS.
Question: What makes you a successful student?
I am smart and I work really hard.
Question: What advice would you give other students to be successful?
Work hard and be a unicorn!
Question: What do you want your teachers to know?
I like all of the 6th grade teachers at Primavera a lot and they are a lot better than other teachers I have had in the past.
High School Student of the Month: Kadence Annala
Kadence is a 9th-grade student who was nominated for Student of the Month by Rose Kliban. “Once she realized the significance of them, Kadence started attending all of the Synchronous Sessions. Before she started attending, her grade wasn’t bad, but she knew she could do better than that. She also knows that she needs to do better because she plans to go to college and major in pre-med. She finished the course with a solid grade! While she was attending the Synchronous Session, I had the pleasure of watching her interactions with other students. She is very supportive of everyone who is in the room – no matter what their ability. She will help students figure out how to do the problems in a way that only peers can relate to. She explains how she takes notes so others can learn from her experience. And she’s always quick to support her peers. Kadence is almost always the first one in the room and has become the official greeter of the class. She welcomes everyone in by name, asks how their day has been going, remembers when people are going through something, and checks in with them about that event.”
Let’s get to know Kadence!
Question: Why did you choose Primavera?
I chose Primavera as a way to get away from the distractions of public high school, and to be able to fully focus on my grades and schoolwork.
Question: What would you like your classmates to know about you?
That I read in the majority of my free time. I also like to draw dress designs and try out different hairstyles.
Question: What makes you a successful student?
I place most of the credit of my successfulness on the synchronous sessions and the tutors of pencil spaces. Before I attended the live lessons, my grades were not perfect and were barely even B’s. After the first week of attending the live lessons, my grades started to improve, and I learned about pencil spaces. I now go to every live lesson and sometimes I even go to two of them in a day.
Question: What advice would you give other students to be successful?
I want my fellow students to know that it is okay to ask for help. Demi Lovato once said; “The best advice I can give to anyone going through a rough patch is to never be afraid to ask for help.” In my completed years of schooling, I have known lots of people who would not ask for help because they thought it made them look weak. They ended up not getting the right information and assistance they needed and did not do well in the class.
Question: What do you want your teachers to know?
I want my teachers to know that they are doing a wonderful job of providing the best experience for learning. Shout out to Ms. Kliban for being the most supportive teacher I have ever had, and for always being there to listen to me. Also, for liking my lame jokes.
High School Student of the Month: Brooklyn Harrison
Brooklyn is an 11th-grade student who was nominated for Student of the Month by Jamal Arberry. “Brooklyn frequently attends live sessions, participating during sessions. She also has such a positive attitude, and her natural demeanor would be if a SMILE were personified! Whenever she needed help with her writing projects, she would reach out to me without hesitating. And when I forgot to go over one of her papers for her she was like, “It’s okay, Mr. Arberry! I know you’re busy! SMILEY FACE” She has been a wonderful student, and I admire how she is humble about what she knows she doesn’t know and seeks help when needed. Mr. Cole and Mr. Mentken think she’s awesome, too!”
Let’s get to know Brooklyn!
Question: Why did you choose Primavera?
My mother felt it would be better for me to continue with online schooling that would allow me to have less distraction and better opportunities to achieve my goals if I attended Primavera.
Question: What would you like your classmates to know about you?
I like listening to music, my favorite band or most listened to band is Slipknot. My favorite subject would have to me English. I have 5 sisters and 4 brothers. I have 4 cats, all girls. I’m happily adopted, I love my mom. I like to sing and draw in my free time and I love to hang out with my family. My favorite teachers are Mr. Van Gelder and Mr. Arberry.
Question: What makes you a successful student?
I like to try my best, no matter what. I don’t give up even if I don’t understand things. I take my time and just focus, most of the time. My teachers are always helping me too, they make things a lot easier for me to learn.
Question: What advice would you give other students to be successful?
Never give up on anything, no matter what it is. Just be positive and focus. You got this!!!
Once again, congratulations to all of our Student of the Month recipients. We are proud of you for all you have accomplished!
