Carbon School District Press Release
On Thursday, March 17, the faculty and staff at Bruin Point Elementary celebrated their students. Students were given certificates (and the occasional small prize) for excellence in their various subjects along with library and HERO recognitions.
The excitement was palpable as all of the students found a seat on the gymnasium floor. Principal Connie Todachinne started the program off and let the faculty and staff get right down to business.
Physical education teacher Mrs. Trish gave out seven awards recognizing students who showed various characteristics, including determination and perseverance. She also gave a special PE award for “best catch ever” to a student who missed a kickball catch with his hands, only to catch it instead with his feet.
Awards from the librarian included students who learned the Dewey Decimal System for library organization as well as students who had appropriate behavior in the library.
Awards were also given to students who improved in mathematics and reading, including passing off a Z2 RAZ reading level (the highest reading level available in the RAZ leveling), learning math facts and increasing DIEBLS fluency. Students were also recognized for non-academic achievements, such as being a good helper, following directions and having perseverance.
Following these award presentations, Principal Todachinne called forward all students who were being recognized for HERO excellence. HERO is a program used by the district to keep track of student behaviors. To qualify for the HERO celebration, students had to have shown good behavior throughout the entire quarter. These students were treated to ice cream and a movie.
