The student who we are recognizing has shown that while they strive to get the most that they can out of every learning opportunity, they also think and act beyond their own needs and demonstrate respect, generosity, and kindness towards our school community in myriad ways.
The last time we had a Citizenship Chapel, Mr. Lingenheld described the abundance of stories, anecdotes, and examples of positive citizenship as being “like uncorking a well-shaken bottle of soda… these observations simply erupt in a fizzy, bubbly cloud of goodness”.
However, sometimes this outpouring of feedback does not happen all at once in a bubbly accolade- sometimes a teacher sends an email on any given day or stops one of us on the way to lunch or in the hallway to share something great that a student has done, and it is a perfect example of how the positive actions of one person can motivate someone else to pass the positivity forward…and so it continues, and here we are.
A couple of weeks ago, it was the kindness and generosity of our 6th grade honoree that inspired Ms. Taraz to send out an email after he offered to carry a classmate’s backpack when they arrived to school on crutches. And at the end of this past citizenship period, when we reached out and asked for feedback from the community, anxiously awaiting the “bubbly cloud of goodness,” this same student’s name came up again and again.
Here are just a few of the many things that the adults in our community have to say about this young man… “I am struck by his proactive attitude and ever-increasing sense of agency over his learning. He does not shy away from a good challenge! His success in class has been in large part due to his determination to succeed… Time and time again, he has exemplified a kind and tender heart. He is always cheering on his peers and goes out of his way to encourage and support others. He is a really amazing kid!... He is one of the most fun loving and energetic players we had on the basketball team. He accepted all of the challenges we threw at him… He likes to have fun with his peers and be a kid, but as soon as it is time to get to work, he’s on it… Being around his positive energy and smile always reminds me how grateful I am to be working in a school environment. He is always finding a way to make others laugh… He is a great friend and is always conscious of the feelings of other students… He is truly awesome.”
About Wooster School
Wooster School is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school, serving students from Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Located in Danbury, Connecticut, the School serves students from Pre-K through grade 12. A leader in classroom innovation and teaching, Wooster School is a place where thinking and learning are personal, meaningful, and visible; and where faculty work closely with students in small classes and cohorts to think and communicate critically and creatively. At Wooster, every student participates, every student contributes, and every student learns and develops the necessary skills to be a life-long learner and leader in college and life beyond.
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