Students and Staff Month- Nov.
Congratulations!
Each month, Manville School District staff recognizes outstanding performance by students and staff in each building. Enthusiasm, determination, work ethic and benevolence are taken into consideration. Those who exemplify these qualities are awarded for their efforts with Student or Staff of the Month. Every month, these individuals are recognized at our board meetings. Please join our community in congratulating our wonderful Students & Staff of the Month for the month of November!
Weston
Teagan Rada
Grade: Preschool
Teagan is an amazing helper with her peers. She’s always very polite and kind to her teachers and her classmates. She goes out of her way to make sure her friends are happy. She is a ray of sunshine that brightens our classroom and we are so lucky to have her in our class!
3 Fun Facts about Teagan:
Her nickname is Tinkerbell
She has snakes as pets
Her favorite colors are blue, purple, and red
My Favorite thing about my school is… “playing in centers with my friends!”
John Watkins
Grade: Kindergarten
3 Fun Facts about John:
I like to play RoadBlocks!
I like to play hard games!
I like to come to school!
My Favorite thing about my school is... "doing math and math centers."
Samantha Rubin
Grade: 1
3 Fun Facts about Student: Was a cheerleader for Tiny Mites and played soccer. Has an older and a younger sister. “I am silly” My Favorite thing about my school is…“My teacher”
Nikolas Hernandez
Grade: 2
3 Fun Facts about Nikolas:
Nikolas is a lefty
Nikolas has a twin brother
Nikolas wrestles and plays football and soccer
My Favorite thing about my school is… "math!"
Amy Balinski
Staff of the Month
Notable Accomplishments Amy is prompt to work daily and works hard as an instructional assistant. She supports the Weston School community as a translator for our hispanic students and families. She is a self starter and is able to take the lead in any task assigned.
Position: Instructional Assistant
Years in District: 3
Roosevelt
Miles Seawright
Grade: 3
Miles has consistently shown respect and responsibility in the classroom. He is always on task and follows directions. He is kind and respectful to his teachers, classmates, and to the learning environment. Miles always comes prepared and wears a smile!
3 Fun Facts about Miles:
I love to play games, mainly Fortnite
I love to run a lot
I love to play soccer
My Favorite thing about my school is... "that it is big and has a lot of space to move around. I love that we get to use lockers! "
Benjamin Kreysa-Becerra
Grade: 4
Benjamin has progressed this year following the Roosevelt Road and advocating for himself and his classmates. He is a pleasure to have in class and works hard! He is helpful, respectful, kind, and caring! You can always count on Benji to do the right thing!
3 Fun Facts about Benjamin:
I love to do Math!
I enjoy hanging out with my family!
I love to spend time with my little brother!
My Favorite thing about my school is… "that I get to hang out with all my friends at recess and I love having Ms. Storch as my teacher."
Ms. Gonzalez
Staff of the Month
Notable Accomplishments
Ms. Gonzalez has many accomplishments. She has built out and oversees many programs to support students at Roosevelt School.
Leadership/Peacemaker Program
Holiday Projects for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Our Mental Health Assembly
And so much more!!
Position: School Counselor
Years in District: 4
ABIS
Gabriela Campos
Grade: 5
3 Fun Facts about Gabriela:
I am independent.
I am kind.
I am respectful.
My Favorite thing about my school is... "the work! Even if it challenges me, I am happy to learn new things!"
Anya Habas
Grade: 6
3 Fun Facts about Anya:
I love soccer.
I love basketball.
I love doing tricks on my trampoline.
My Favorite thing about my school is... "learning new things and seeing my friends."
Kamaya Gates
Grade: 7
3 Fun Facts about Kamaya:
I like sports.
I enjoy hanging out with my friends.
I love shopping.
My Favorite thing about my school is... "seeing my teachers."
Ioane Korchilava
Grade: 8
3 Fun Facts about Ioane:
I can play the piano.
I can speak five different languages.
I have been to the United Nations multiple times.
My Favorite thing about my school is... "the wrestling team."
Kristen Lonsdorf
Staff of the Month
Notable Accomplishments B.A. from the University of Mary Washington M.Ed. from Rutgers University
Position: 5th Grade Language Arts
Years in District: 9
MHS
Alanis Alfaro
Student of the Month
3 Fun Facts about Alanis:
I want to be an immigration lawyer one day
I love to exercise (mostly lifting) and cooking.
I love to read ( I have a collection so big that i had to create a pile on the floor)
My Favorite thing about my school is… "It has allowed me to not only get an education but to be involved in so many activities within the school and the community and has allowed me to join clubs such as the International Club, different academic societies such as the Spanish Honor Society and the National Honor Society. Within these classes and these communities, I have been able to create bonds, whether it be with teachers, staff, or my peers. School has also allowed me to be forced to put my full potential in all of my classes and also challenge me by the various AP's that the school offers. I appreciate and thank all the teachers and staff who allowed me to have the opportunity to be November's student of the month!"
Na'quavere "Junior" Thomas
Athlete of the Month
3 Fun Facts about Junior:
I’m the second oldest of 8 siblings.
I paint and love to sing.
I will be the first one out of my older siblings to go to college and make my mom proud.
My Favorite thing about my school is… "how the teachers, staff, coaches and the upper upperclassmen students have your back when you need it."
Kelsey Pycior
Staff of the Month
Kelsey Pycior is in her fifth year at Manville High School, but has been in education for over a decade. Her favorite content she teaches is US History 2. She is grateful that many of her students have found her as a "safe space to land" when they need extra support and kindness. Kelsey graduated from Rider University where she met her husband. Her favorite person in the world is her daughter Holly. She can talk your ear off about Hershey and Disney history, enjoys spending summers in Lake George and Wildwood, and is well known for prematurely decorating for the holidays.
Notable Accomplishments
Accomplishments career wise, not much, but that's because I spent most of my time volunteering for Comfort Zone Camp, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, and Project Common Bond, which are nonprofit programs that support bereaved children and international young adult survivors of terrorism and trauma.Position: History Teacher
Years in District: 5
District
Mark Manderski Jr.
District Staff of the Month
Mark has been an irreplaceable asset to the Manville School District for the past 15 years. He is a Manville graduate and has been a stellar employee! Mark consistently goes above and beyond whenever anyone needs his help, and does it with a smile. It is with great pleasure that I get to nominate him as the District's Staff Member of the month!
Notable Accomplishments:
Mark has earned his New Jersey Certified Facilities Director Certificate. He has also passed his NJ Operation and Maintenance Certificate for Asbestos Handling. Mark started as summer help and has worked his way up to become the District's Day Shift Custodian Forman. He is an OUTSTANDING human being!
Position: Custodial Day Forman
Years in District: 15
2023 NJ Exemplary Educator Recognition Award
We would like to announce that ABIS has TWO winners of the 2023 NJ Exemplary Educator Recognition Award. The program's goal is to identify educators who are valued by their school and community and have exhibited strong knowledge and skills, an inspiring presence, and a clear vision for quality teaching and learning. Only 123 educators in the entire state of NJ are receiving this award.
Congratulations to Ms. Glenna Grey and Mr. Magliacano for this recognition and for positively impacting our school and community with their compassion, empathy, professionalism, and general caring for students and colleagues.