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Student of the Month Cardinal Competency Skills Link
Students of the Month are recognized by grade level teams for displaying Cardinal Competency Skills that occur consistently during the regular school day.
When nominating a student, staff chooses from the criteria below (for that month):
September
October
November
January
February
March
April
Effective Communicator
Adaptable and Resilient
Empathetic and Collaborative
Independent Learner
Leader
Academically Prepared
Entrepreneurial
*Two students per grade level will be chosen at the end of each month (September - April). Students will:
- receive recognition during their lunch
- be provided a goodie bag
- have their picture taken with their certificate (displayed on the SOTM bulletin board and T.V. monitors in the EMS cafeteria)
- receive recognition in the District Good News Bulletin
- be provided a breakfast celebration (occurring in May to recognize all students chosen)
Cardinal Competency
Effective Communicator - September
Skills
Respect
Listening
Nonverbal communication
Self-advocacy
Electronic communication
Kindness
Cardinal Competency
Adaptable and Resilient - October
Skills
Flexibility
Resiliency
Perseverance
Growth mindset
Meeting deadlines
Cardinal Competency
Empathetic and Collaborative - November
Skills
Kindness
Gratitude
Understanding
Teamwork
Innovation
Cardinal Competency
Independent Learner - January
Skills
Intrinsic motivation
Critical thinking
Reflection
Curiosity
Exploring passions
Accountability
Persistence
Self-advocacy
Checking grades
Cardinal Competency
Leader - February
Skills
Integrity
Positive communication
Self-awareness
Influence
Empathy
Courage
Respect
Cardinal Competency
Academically Prepared - March
Skills
Meeting deadlines
Self-advocacy
Utilizing resources
Explore passions
Checking grades
Independence
Organization
Cardinal Competency
Entrepreneurial - April
Skills
Ingenuity
Innovation
Creativity
Financial literacy