Having an I'MPACT at Rupert Elementary School

For the first time, two siblings, Kayvion and Kyseer Reinert-Cotton, above, were both recognized by Rupert Elementary School's I'MPCAT Team for accomplishments during the second semester. Kayvion is in kindergarten and Kyseer is in first grade.

At right, third grade award winner Peyton Coale looks pretty surprised (and pretty happy) to see Rupert Elementary Principal Matthew Moyer knocking on his door.

Photos Courtesy of the Pottstown School District.

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by Rupert Elementary School.

The Rupert Elementary School I’MPACT team visited the homes of its students on Monday, Jan. 28.

The team went out to visit student from each grade level to congratulate them and their families, and to acknowledge student successes during the second marking period. 

Fourth grade I'PACT winner Trevor Ford is congratulated
by Rupert teacher Allen Ferster.

I’MPACT is an acronym for I’m Pottstown Action Community Team. 

Its mission is to “Celebrate Learning” with positive communication of activities happening at school through the building of relationships with community members. 

The team makes door-to-door visits to surprise students and their families with certificates of achievement, yard signs, balloons, and I’MPACT Winner shirts. 

Students were congratulated for their hard work, citizenship, and positive behavior. 

The I’MPACT Team consists of teachers, support staff, parents, and administrators from Rupert Elementary School.

Second grade I'MPACT Award winner Ryan Stilwell doesn't
seem to know what to make of a visit from the principal.
But dad does, grab the camera!

I'MPACT Winners for the Marking Period are:

• Pre- Kindergarten- Faith Smith
• Kindergarten- Kayvion Reinert-Cotton 
• 1st Grade- Kyseer Reinert-Cotton
• 2nd Grade- Ryan Stilwell
• 3rd Grade- Peyton Coale
• 4th Grade- Trevor Ford

For the first time ever the team recognized siblings. 

Kyseer and Kayvion are brothers and were both individually selected by their respective grade levels!

Members of the Team in attendance for the visits:

Principal: Matthew Moyer and staff: Kerry Kline, Laurie Gresko, Cindy Bartolucci, Stacey Bauman, Kelsey Hultz, Ashley Bellevou, Cheryl Wambold, Lauren Crean, Allen Ferster, Diana Dotterer, Kalena Pippert.

Rupert pre-kindergartner Faith Smith, second from left, enjoys having her I'MPACT Award read to her by Rupert Elementary Principal Matthew Moyer.

Educators of Influence in Pottstown Schools

Today is Father's Day (although you won't read it until Monday )and while there is little argument that our parents have an immeasurable impact on who we become as adults, lets take a moment to recognize those who are probably second in that line of influential people -- Our teachers.

So, before we all head off into the summer haze of camps, beaches and pools, let's take a moment to appreciate our teachers and to offer a little help, here a submission from our friend Joohn Armato that slipped through the cracks until now.

The children who attend Rupert Elementary School are lucky to have a group of teachers who go above, beyond and out the door to support their students.

This is what they did in April.

The Rupert Elementary I’MPACT team went out to visit students from each grade level at their home to congratulate them and their families, and to acknowledge student successes during the Third Marking Period.

I’MPACT is an acronym for I’m Pottstown Action Community Team. Its mission is to “Celebrate Learning” with positive communication of activities happening at school through the building of relationships with community members.

The team makes door-to-door visits to surprise students and their families with certificates of achievement, and I’MPACT Winner shirts.

Students are congratulated for their hard work, citizenship, and positive behavior. The I’MPACT Team consists of teachers, support staff, parents, and administrators from Rupert Elementary School Students

Students visited were: Avon Jones, Eric Silva, Arthur Nihart, John Kabilko, Sarahi Gurdado-Ramos, Logan Pouchan, Owen Thornton

Those who did the visiting were:
Matt Moyer, Stacey Bauman, Laurie Gresko, Cindy Bartolucci, Lauren Crean, Corina Miller, Jayne Burke, Rine Strohecker, Britney Oxenford, Lisa Stephenson, Diana Dotterer, and Christine Fiorillo

Rupert Students Feel the I'MPACT

Photos Courtesy of John Armato

 Fourth grade I'MPACT Award winner Abby Eagle, center, is visited by teachers, front row from left, Laurie Gresko, Amy Sellman, , Stacey Bauman, Athena Procsal, Kalen Pippert, second row from left, Shannon Wagner, Corina Miller, Diana Dotterer, Rine Strohecker, Lauren Crean and Principal Matt Moyer, rear.

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.

Recently several students from Rupert Elementary School were surprised when they answered their doorbell at home and were greeted by a group of teachers and their principal from Rupert Elementary School. 

 The visit was part of the I’MPACT program. 

 I’MPACT is an acronym for I’m Pottstown Action Community Team. Its mission is to “celebrate learning” with positive communication of activities happening at school through the building of relationships with community members. 

Visiting First Grade I'MPACT Award winner Na'sire Parker, center,

were Christine Fiorillo and Rine Strohecker

The team makes personal door-to-door visits to surprise students and their families with certificates of achievement and I’MPACT winner shirts. 

 Students are congratulated on their hard work, citizenship, and positive behavior. The I’MPACT team consists of teachers, support staff, parents, and administrators from Rupert Elementary School

Third grade winner Nek Castillo was so surprised when he opened his front door he said, “I must be dreaming this can’t be for real.”

I’MPACT Award Winners were:

• Pre-K – Isabella Matthews 
• Kindergarten – Jacob Heller 
• First Grade – Na’sir Parker 
• Second Grade – Philip Scambora 
• Third Grade – Nek Castillo 
• Fourth Grade – Abigail Eagle 

Members of the I’MPACT Team accompanying Principal Matt Moyer were: Teachers – Shannon Wagner, Stacey Bauman, Laurie Gresko, Treena Ferguson, Amy Sellman, Kalena Pippert, Lauren Crean, Rine Strohecker, Corina Miller, Christine Fiorillo, Diana Dotterer, and Athena Procsal.

Lincoln Leaders

Photos courtesy of Lincoln Elementary School

From left, Kelly Mooney, Makayla Smith, Devon Smith, Kristin. Lafferty

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.

Recently, the Lincoln Elementary School I'MPACT Team visited the homes of students. 

 I’MPACT is an acronym for “I'm Pottstown Action Community Team.” 

McKenna Brennan, Debra Mann, Calista Boyer,
Karen Seemann, Pat DeWald

Its mission is to “celebrate learning” with positive communication about activities happening in school. The team makes personal door-to-door visits to surprise students and their families.

Principal Calista Boyer, along with teacher representatives from each grade level, recognized students for their hard work, citizenship, and for always following the “Lincoln Merit Rules.” 

In addition to the surprised looks on students’ faces when they saw their principal at their front door they received a certificate from Applebee’s restaurant, a bookmark, and a stuffed animal that came complete with a blanket.

“It is most important for our young people to be recognized for their achievements,” Boyer said. "The award winners for the first marking period serve as role models for their classmates. Selecting one student from each class is an extremely difficult task.”

Award winners and their classroom teachers included:

Denise Schleicher and Maggie DiPietro

Kindergarten

o Imanol Gonzalez: Kari. Kindig
o McKenna Brennan: Robin Andersono Aubrey Thiele: Debra Mann

First Grade:

o Spencer Steed: Stacey VanDruff
o Jayanna Hill: Kelly Mooney
o Anaya Doana: Kristin Lafferty

Second Grade:

o Malachi McClune: Heather Kurtz
o Alexander Jimenz-Rosales: Leslie. Swartz
o JaVonna Mack: Jill Bolonski

Third Grade

o Chloe Weiss: Jenn Groff
o Devon Smith: Diane Hahn
o Makayla Smith: Mike Koman

Fourth Grade

o Johnasia Salata: Joshua Wagner/Matt Cohen
o Maggie DiPietro: Denise Schleicher/Pat DeWald
o William Levey: Mandy Wampole

Maria Jimenez, Ms. Jimenez, Alex Jimenez, and Leslie Swartz

Impactfulness at Rupert

Student Onjelay Nixon and teacher Mandi Langdon

Blogger's Note: Once again, the I'MPACT Team at Rupert Elementary has taken to the streets of Pottstown, rewarded deserving students. Huzzah!

The Rupert Elementary School I'MPACT Team (which stands for I'm Pottstown Action Team) recognizes students’ outstanding efforts and good citizenship by making home visits to students.

Student Sean Rightnour, center,
with teachers Anthony Edwards, left, and
Rebecca Wyatt

 Teachers, along with Principal Matt Moyer, made personal home visits to students who were recognized as the first marking period I’MPACT award winners. 

Students received a certificate describing the characteristics of good citizenship and academic achievement. They are recognized for following the Rupert Rules – Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be a Problem Solver. 

In addition to the certificate, students received balloons and a Rupert I’MPACT polo shirt.

Award winners for the first marking period included:

Student Quyanni Shawell got a visit from
teacher Britney Oxenford

• Aimee White 
• Jade Garber 
• Sean Rightnour 
• Qeyanni Shawell 
• Cole Bechtel 
• Onjelay Nixon 

Teachers taking part in the home visits included: Jenni Kohl, Amanda Langdon, Rebecca Wyatt, Shannon Wagner, Laurie Gresko, Jacinda Bartolucci, Britney Oxenford, Jamie Fazekas, and Allen Ferster.

Moyer said, “it is important for us to recognize the outstanding achievements and good citizenship displayed by our students. In doing so, the award winners serve as role models for the rest of our students. It is exciting to see the look on the faces of the students and the parents as they receive their awards and recognize the value of their behaviors.”

Having an I'MPACT at Lincoln

Second grader Omar Aloui and his mom got a visit  from the
Lincoln I'MPACT Team

Blogger's Note: If some of you think that perhaps Pottstown Schools information guru John Armato is emptying his in-box in preparation for the holiday, I think the swamped staff at The Digital Notebook might have to agree with you...

The Lincoln Elementary School I'MPACT Team recognizes students’ outstanding efforts and good citizenship by making home visits to students.

(I'MPACT stands for I'm Pottstown Action Team)

Teachers, along with Principal Mrs. Treena Ferguson, made personal home visits to students who were recognized as the first marking period I’MPACT award winners. 

Teachers greeted students with noisemakers and celebration. 

From left, Jayniana Williams, Seth Jones,
Kaile Butterfield and Ariana Careme

Students received a certificate with a statement from their teacher why they earned this special award. 

Students received balloons, a certificate, and a bubblegum machine filled with M&M's. 

Attached to the bubble gum machine was as card that said they were a Magnificent and Marvelous student. 

Award winners for the first marking period included:

From left, teachers Deb Mann, Heather Kurtz,
Kayla Sabata, and Jen Groff
visit  Pre-k student Carter Worner

• Carter Worner 
• Kyra Gustaveson 
• JoVanna Mack 
• Brice Gatewood 
• Austin Sundstrom 
• Ariana Careme 
• William Levey 
• Alice Pan
• Omar Alaoui 
• Isabella Floyd 
• Jayniana Williams 
• Samantha Levey 
• Seth Jones 
• Alyssa Rulli 
• Kaile Butterfield

Teachers taking part in the home visits included: Deb Mann, Jennifer Groff, Leslie Swartz, Kayla Sabata, Heather Kurtz, Josh Wagner, Kristin Lafferty, Kacie Grimm, Robin Anderson, and Jill Bolonski.

Lincoln Principal Treena Ferguson explained about the visits: “We wanted to recognize positive achievement by our students both academically and as a role model to others. The students were excited to receive the surprise visits and parents were proud of their child's success at school."

Making an Impact in Pottstown Schools

Edgewood third grader Deoncia Moore, center with her I'MPACT certificate she received from Darla Stout, is surrounded by other members of the Edgewood I'MPACT Team.

Blogger's Note: Too often in this world, winning is recognized as a goal in and of itself, rather than as a reward for doing well or doing right. In fact, "nice guys finish last" is an axiom that ambitious Americans ignore at their peril. Well, at least in Pottstown's elementary schools, kids who have a positive work ethic, behave as good citizens and work hard in school get recognized for having an "impact." 

Enter, the district's I'MPACT teams, (which stands for I’m Pottstown Action Team) and pays personal home visits to students nominated by their teachers for having those all-too-rarely valued attributes. Here are two release from the tireless John Armato about the impact those teams have had at Edgewood and Rupert elementary schools.

Edgewood second grader Felicidad Chimbinja is all bubbly about
the I'MPACT Award he received from Tina Ludy.

The Edgewood Elementary School I’MPACT Team (I’m Pottstown Action Team) recognized outstanding efforts and good citizenship by making home visits to students recently.

Teachers, along with Principal Calista Boyer, made personal home visits to students who were recognized as the marking period I’MPACT award winners.

Students received a certificate describing the characteristics of good citizenship and academic achievement.

In addition to certificates, each student received a goody bag with school supplies, a healthy snack, a yo-yo, and lots of hugs.

Recognized as award winners were:

· Kindergarten – Rosalee Wilson and Antonio Gallardo

Edgewood fourth grader Sophia DiCandilo with her family and
Tracy Pasquale who made sure the dog made the photo shoot.

· Grade 1 – Oralee Wilson and Jared Hewitt

· Grade 2 – Felicidade Chimbinja and Jailyn Hampton

· Grade 3 – Citlalli Reyes and Deoncia Moore

· Grade 4 – Sophia DiCandilo and Madison Friedman

· Grade 5 – Ross Mather and Jaheim Harris

Teachers taking part in the awards program included: Tracy Pasquale, Diana Hofmanner, Corina Miller, Stacy Foster, Ann Hayer, Tina Ludy, Darla Stout, Diane Hahn, Denise Schleicher, Marie Anders, JoAnne Howe, and Kerry Kline, along with Principal Calista Boyer.

 “The excitement level gives you a great feeling knowing that teachers and parents working together can make a difference," Boyer said."This is one way that we show our love and care about students succeeding. They may get an award but we get the reward of a smile from a child that stays in your heart forever.”

Rupert Second grader Courtney Bratten gets a visit from Sue Paravis

Rupert Elementary School had its own I'MPACT Team out in the community.


"The staff of Rupert Elementary School recognizes and celebrates positive achievement of students," the release read..

"Each marking period the I’MPACT Team (which stands for I’m Pottstown Action Team) pays personal home visits to students who have been nominated by their teachers for having exhibited a positive work ethic, good citizenship, and academic achievement. Students receive certificates, balloons, and a specially designed I’MPACT Team tee-shirt."

Award winners for the third marking period included:

· Kindergarten – Grace Adams

· Grade 1 – Karli Adams

· Grade 2 – Courtney Bratten

· Grade 3 – Siraaj Annable

· Grade 4 – Jayden Harrington

· Grade 5 – Austin Tyler Mulligan

Accompanying Mr. Moyer on his home visits were staff members Deb Gratzinger, Laurie Gresko, Cindy Bartolucci, Brenda Thieme, Shannon Wagner, Sue Paravis, Jamie Fazekas, Britney Oxenford, and Allen Ferster.

Shannon Wagner and Rupert First Grader Karli Adams

“This is one of the activities that we do each marking period to not only recognize and celebrate achievement but develop a closer tie with the members of our school community," Moyer explained. "Parents, teachers, and students all get to meet one another outside of the school setting and share a common bond.”

It is often startling for students, particularly young students, to see their teachers out of context, at the grocery store or the movie theater. 

Even better, I suspect, to see them at your front door giving you a reward for doing the right thing.


Isn't that the way the world is supposed to work?

Having an IMPACT at Rupert

Warm weather or cold, nothing stops the Rupert Elementary School I’MPACT Team (which stands for I’m Pottstown Action Team) from taking to the road to recognize outstanding achievement by Rupert students.   

Principal Matt Moyer with student William Migala

The I’MPACT Team, which is headed by Principal Matt Moyer, celebrates and recognizes students’ positive work ethic, good citizenship, and academic achievement.  

 The I’MPACT Team makes home visits to award winners and present them with certificates, balloons, and the newly designed I’MPACT tee-shirt.   

“I am extremely proud of our students who have recognized the road to success is paved by a solid work ethic, academic achievement, and citizenship,” Moyer said.

           

Teacher Cindy Bartolucci & Alonna Lue

Award winners for the second marking period included:

• Kindergarten - Alonna Lue
• Grade 1 - Reilley Ferrier
• Grade 2 - Madeline Bruton
• Grade 3 - Sabrina Janowski
• Grade 4 - Zelias Bray
• Grade 5 - William Migala

  Joining Moyer on his home visits were staff members Shannon Wagner, Jamie Fazekas, Britney Oxenford, Allen Ferster, Laurie Gresko, Cindy Bartolucci, Lisa Meyers, Sarah Noska, and Stacy Mirigliano.  

Moyer thanked his volunteer teachers for participating and pointed out, “The I’MPACT Team visits are an excellent outreach opportunity and a great way to celebrate the successes of our students in our ‘Rupert family.’”