West Essex Middle School Announces October Students of the Month

West Essex Middle School Principal Vee Popat and West Essex Middle School Assistant Principal Lisa Tamburri have announced the four Students of the Month for October, 2014.

Seventh Grade Students of the Month

Ryan Weber
Ryan is an enthusiastic leader who collaborates well with his peers. He is a true gentleman and motivates others. Ryan, a resident of Roseland, said he plays soccer for West Essex Middle School and the SDFC Soccer Club of Montclair. He also plays lacrosse.

Megan Robinson
Megan is a charismatic spirit who lights up the classroom when she walks through the door. She consistently gives 100 percent, going above and beyond classroom expectations. Megan is a resident of Roseland and is a member of the West Essex Middle School Soccer Team. She also enjoys playing basketball and lacrosse.

Eighth Grade Students of the Month

Cameron Marino
Cameron’s smile brings a spark of light to any classroom she enters. She is friendly and cooperative with all of her classmates. We appreciate her enthusiasm for learning, no matter what the topic. She is organized, motivated to do well, and has a positive attitude about her education. Cameron, a resident of North Caldwell, sings in the Middle School Chorus and plays soccer for the West Essex Middle School team and the TSF Academy Soccer Club in Lincoln Park.

Noah Rombough
Noah can always be counted on to raise the level of class discussions. We look forward to his hand raised because we know he will help contribute to the class in a positive and thoughtful way. He is a dynamic young man who is motivated to achieve and works well with all of his peers. He is polite and focuses on the subject matter in class. Noah, a resident of Essex Fells, is an avid golfer and baseball player.

Selecting the Student of the Month
Every month, West Essex Middle School will select four students to be recognized and honored as the Students of the Month. Two students from each grade will be selected and the selection for each month will come from one academic team at each grade level. Cross-teamed students will not be neglected and will also be included in the selection process.

To be selected as a Student of the Month, the middle school staff has decided to base candidates and selections on a review of the “whole” student not just the student with the best grades. Character traits such as honesty, perseverance, responsibility, integrity and leadership as well as a student’s academic qualities will be included in selecting students to be honored.

Honored students will have their pictures displayed in the middle school display case outside of the main office and on the middle school website. Honorees are also recognized during the morning announcements and receive a certificate recognizing their accomplishment, a “Student of the Month” locker magnet and a $5.00 Student Store Gift Card.

For more information, please contact Allison Freeman, Manager of Communications and Community Outreach, at (973) 228-1200 ext. 101 or by email at afreeman@westex.org.

Information and photo courtesy of Allison Freeman