Each week, students are nominated by our teachers to receive a Friday Firebird Award. This award is given to students who set a wonderful example by demonstrating one of the Habits of Mind!
Conner C, a 10th grader. was recognized as a Firebird Award winner! Ms. Vicini shared, "Connor applied the Language Studying Strategies we've covered in class to look for the best Quizlet to study and interact with his vocabulary lesson outside of class. Furthermore, once he realized that none of the pre-existing sets adequately covered all of the vocabulary, he not only created his own set to cover all 91 terms, but also immediately shared it so that his classmates could benefit as well. ¡Gracias, Connor!"
Nadia M., an 11th grader, was recognized as a Firebird Award winner! Ms. Vicini shared, "Nadia is a superb student who strives to do her best. She is often ready with either an answer or a question, which shows her dedication to learning. She balances tough coursework with being captain of the Speech & Debate team and actively seeks out ways to improve her understanding of the material."
Alice W., a 10th grader, was recognized as a Firebird Award winner! Ms. Vicini shared, "Alice's Charla Reflection demonstrated specific knowledge of Spanish grammar, critical analysis of both her own speaking abilities as well as that of her classmates, thoughtful contemplation of her understanding of spoken Spanish, and a thorough assessment of how she would approach speaking Spanish differently in the future."
Braylon B., a 9th grader, was recognized as a Firebird Award winner! Dr. Innocenti shared, "Braylon’s capably demonstrated the coup d'oeil so critical to successful military commanders during the Battle of Waterloo board game. On two different occasions, he identified the movement of an isolated French corps. Braylon urged his British teammates to fall on and destroy these formations, thus giving the Allies a significant lead in the exercise. Braylon showed a willingness to think deeply about military operations to destroy isolated formations, much like Wellington did at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812. Great work, Braylon."
Sawyer H., a 9th grader, was recognized as a Firebird Award winner! Dr. Innocenti shared, "Sawyer demonstrated excellent leadership of the French Army of the North during the Battle of Waterloo board game. He showed a clear grasp of the rules of the game and consistently encouraged his teammates to work together to achieve victory. The French employed an effective western flanking maneuver, with enough marching and countermarching to make Napoleon himself proud. Great work, Sawyer!"
Reagan S., an 11th grader, was recognized as a Firebird Award winner! Mr. West shared, "At a high school boys' basketball game, an elderly spectator fell in the parking lot, was injured, and unable to get up. Reagan was one of the first people on the scene and responded calmly and efficiently. She promptly notified school officials, obtained additional help, and stayed with the individual until paramedics arrived, providing comfort and support. Her actions epitomize being a defender and exemplify what it means to be a Firebird!"
Gaberial C., a 10th grader, was recognized as a Firebird Award winner! Mr. West shared, "At a high school boys' basketball game, an elderly spectator fell in the parking lot, was injured, and unable to get up. Gaberial was one of the first people on the scene and responded calmly and efficiently. He promptly notified school officials, obtained additional help, and stayed with the individual until paramedics arrived, providing comfort and support. His actions epitomize being a defender and exemplify what it means to be a Firebird!"
Dustin S., a 12th grader, was recognized as a Firebird Award winner! Mr. West shared, "At a recent basketball game, an elderly guest fell in the parking lot and was seriously injured. Dustin was one of the first students to arrive on the scene. He alerted nearby school officials, remained with the woman until emergency services arrived, and provided comfort and care. This is the epitome of being a DEFENDER!"
Zev G., a 12th grader, was recognized as a Firebird Award winner! Mr. West shared, "At a recent basketball game, an elderly guest fell in the parking lot and was seriously injured. Zev was one of the first students to arrive on the scene. He assisted by alerting nearby school officials and remained with the woman until emergency services arrived, providing comfort and care. This is the epitome of being a DEFENDER!"