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December STAR Student

This student has been described as a student on an upward trend in his teacher's class this school year both academically and behaviorally. He is a role model for his peers as he lives out the Grizzly Pledge of being Responsible, Safe, and Kind. He actively participates in academics. When he uses a strategy to regulate, he initiates asking for work that he has missed. There are times when other students are dysregulated and it can upset others. The way that he handles this demonstrates his integrity of character and emotional growth.

December EOM: Jamal Patterson

Our December Employee of the Month Jamal Patterson has been described by his coworkers as "the kind of person it is an honor to work with. He is hard-working, encouraging, kind, and inspiring for both staff and students. Jamal is so patient with our students and has an amazing ability to stay positive, even when they are at their most negative. He is always ready with a smile and a word of encouragement for fellow staff members. He thoughtfully contributes to team discussions and remains positive, even when the people around him are negative. Jamal builds people up and helps them excel both athletically and in life in general. It is a blessing to work with him."