Meet Annaleise...

Our interview today is with Annaleise, a nine-year-old girl who is in fourth grade. She is an excellent student and we love having her in our student body. Her favorite subject is science since she loves learning about the earth and especially about animals. Annaleise cannot decide if she likes the Christmas activities or the Valentine’s week better. Once the weather gets warmer, Annaleise will be playing soccer outside during lunch break since it is her favorite activity. She loves it when her mom makes her pepperoni and cheese sandwiches for lunch. When Annaleise is outside of school, she loves to draw and read. Her favorite book is Nancy Drew and The Boxcar Children, and since she loves animals so much, she would like to be a veterinarian some day. Annaleise is a very cheerful girl and our school would not be the same without her.

Mrs. Graf says, “Annaleise is one of my fourth grade students and one of the best students I have ever taught! She is an excellent student and a very conscientious worker. Her cheerful, pleasant ways add so much happiness to our class. She is quite the little artist and a cheerful friend to one and all. Another wonderful thing about “Annie” is that she is so enthusiastic about everything we plan in the school! Keep up the great work and the fantastic school spirit!

This interview is with a lovely girl named Bella. Bella is in her last year in elementary school and will move up to Mrs. Androvich’s class next year. One of Bella’s fun memories of her time in elementary school is when she and Brianna would slide on the floor. Bella loves to do math in school since she loves to solve problems. But when Bella is not in school, she loves to do scrapbooking and ride her bike. Bella, just like her sister Annaleise, loves to eat pepperoni and cheese sandwiches for lunch.

Fall is Bella’s favorite season since it’s not too cold or too hot.
From Mrs. Graf: “I have had Bella in our class since 1st grade. For years Bella was the “class-mother,” always looking out for and helping others by her kind ways and helpful spirit. Now I quickly see she is ready to move onto Jr. High School! She has been a good student and a good friend to the entire class. Also, she has faithfully and diligently managed our school snack shop, keeping excellent account books and cheerfully serving all of her customers.
I just know Bella will do well when she leaves our class—but we’ll all miss her pleasant ways, her great sense of humor, and her great class spirit!”

Meet Justin!

Justin, a sixth-grader, loves to do math. One of his fondest school memories is our annual class trip to Bethpage Village. Justin is sometimes referred to as J&R’s Steakhouse, Jaybird, or the Steak by some of his peers. Justin enjoys playing baseball, basketball, and chess with his friends. He is also an aspiring artist who loves to draw in his leisure time. Of all the things he likes to eat, tacos are his favorite! JR, a huge sports fan, loves to watch his favorite players, Mark and Mariano Rivera. Something that Justin admires about our school is opening exercises and the friendly spirit that we all share. Justin also wanted to add that he greatly appreciates our teachers!
Justin’s friends say that he is a good friend, a good listener, a great chess player, athletic, and caring.

Mrs. Graf says, “Justin is a wonderful young man and I’m sorry to see him leave our class. He is respectful, kind, and fun-loving with a terrific sense of humor! He comprises one third of the “River Boys” in my class—all of whom contribute to making our classroom a very exciting and, at times, hilarious place! Justin is so tender-hearted and, as a teacher, I have often been the recipient of his kindness and helpfulness. I’m so glad I’ve had the opportunity to teach him for as long as I have.