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.”

Feeding Fido

Blogger's Note: This just in from Rupert Elementary Principal Matt Moyer.

Did you know that the first grade at Rupert Elementary School is holding a pet supply drive for the SPCA?

Me neither.

Luckily, Mr. Moyer sends out a-mails and Facebook notifications every day about what's going on in his school and this one caught my notice.

If you have a donation to make, be sure to stop by the office at Rupert before heading from room 102 to drop it off.

Hurry, you've only got until Oct. 25.

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.’”

Rupert Students Take a Stand Against Drugs.

Blogger's Note: Maybe I should just start calling this John Armato's blog ...

Day 4, Rupert students "Teamed Up" against drugs

Recently, the students and staff of Rupert Elementary School participated in the annual Red Ribbon Week, which is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.  

Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of a drug free America.

Red Accessory day was on Day 2

Rupert Principal Matt Moyer along with the teaching staff organized a week long series of events starting with Day 1 Red Ribbon Week Kickoff during which all students received a drug free sticker and were given time to sign the school’s pledge to be drug free.   

On Day 2, students participated in “Red Accessory Day” during which they had opportunity to wear red accessories such as jewelry, hats, scarves, ties, socks, etc. with their regular school uniform.  

On Day 3, students participated in “Scaring Drugs” by wearing their favorite scary costumes.   

Rupert students made anti-drug posters as well.

Day 4 saw the students and teachers “Team Up Against Drugs” by wearing their favorite sports teams’ tee-shirts or jerseys. 

            

The week long activities ended with “Put A Cap on Drugs” where students were allowed to wear their craziest hat along with their school uniforms. 

Mr. Moyer explained, “I am proud of our students and staff for making such a personal commitment to live a drug free life.”