Maple Grove Charter School names third quarter CRISP winners
On April 4, Maple Grove Charter School within the Athens School District celebrated their third quarter CRISP award winners. Like many schools, Maple Grove has key character traits that their students and staff live and breathe everyday. Those five character traits follow the CRISP acronym. “C” represents craftsmanship. “R” means respect. The letter “I” symbolizes integrity. “S” stands for stewardship and “P” is for perseverance. Each grade-level teacher selected the following students for very specific reasons: In Ms. Riehle’s kindergarten class, Oliver Mootz was selected primarily for his respect and perseverance throughout the school year. He is known for respectfully listening and responding to his classmate’s ideas. He has also grown tremendously in all subject areas because of his willingness to keep trying when things become difficult. Logan Christians was also chosen for this CRISP award because of her integrity, craftsmanship and strong work ethic. She is extremely dependable, pays close attention to detail and truly believes in herself.
From Ms. Etten’s first grade class, Ryker was selected for his respect, care, strength and determination. These skills have helped him grow to be the leader he was meant to be. Sadie Stieber was also chosen for her craftsmanship and productivity. She is always doing the right thing and cares so much about her classroom environment, the outdoors and other peers.
Within Ms. Narloch’s second grade, Cassidy Beaty was selected because she displays very careful craftsmanship, especially in her recent research report on plants and pollinators. She also works really hard and doesn’t rush through her work because she really cares about the quality versus the quantity. Justin Servi is the second nominee because he also shows immense growth in his craftsmanship. His work is now used as the exemplars for his classmates because they have lots of details and required lots of personal craftsmanship and perseverance.
In Ms. Barrick’s third grade, Autumn Neske because she is never satisfied with doing the bare minimum. She perseveres through her work and is constantly asking to do more which is so thoughtful and respectful. Benjamin Grueneberg was also selected for his great problem solving abilities that help him and other classmates overcome and persevere through challenges. He also is a great advocate for himself and for others because he knows how to respectfully and effectively communicate the necessities so that positive results can occur.
From Ms. Zondlo’s fourth grade, Olive Primm was nominated because she lives and breathes the CRISP traits. She is always making the classroom a better place, is always looking out for others and displays inclusive actions. She isn’t afraid to be her true self and encourages others to do the same. Adalyn Graap was the other candidate because of her leadership in the area of perseverance. She continues to work hard until she can show what she’s truly capable of. She also has shown leadership by using her voice and opinions to come up with solutions that make opportunities for the whole school.
Finally, within Ms. Szutkowski’s fifth grade room, Wyatt Bergman has shown great academic growth this year and it is due to his perseverance and steadfast work ethic. He is always willing to try something on his own before asking for help. He demonstrates stewardship through his work outdoors and his helpfulness in the classroom. Wyatt keeps people laughing and is a great friend to all. Corbin Hanson was also chosen because he tackles every challenge and keeps pushing through to the end. He strives to meet his fullest potential which is evident in the craftsmanship of his classroom work. Corbin shows initiative and looks for ways to get involved or lend a helping hand. He possesses strength of character and the courage to do what is right.
