Siletz Valley School names students of the month

Each month at Siletz Valley School, the K-8 charter school sponsored by the Lincoln County School District, teachers nominate two students from each classroom for students of the month. Staff members rate the nominees on character, leadership, citizenship, academics, responsibility and respect.

Each month, students are honored in an assembly where they receive a certificate, a handshake from the principal and a gift certificate for free ice cream at Little Chief Restaurant in Siletz. The finale in the assembly is a Native American Friendship Circle Dance - or round dance. Two circles of individuals stand facing each other, each stepping to the left. With every step, students shake the hand of the person across from them and say “good morning.” Students also drum and sing during the dance.

“We wanted to recognize the hard work and respectful behavior that we have the privilege to see everyday,” said seventh grade teacher Emily McMillin. “It is a positive reinforcement and a reminder to other students that making the right choices everyday pays off.”



September students of the month were:

Kindergarten: Allivea Hernandes and Elliot Venning

1st grade: Miles Case and Grace Foultner

2nd grade: Chesney Huerta and Tyee Scott

3rd grade: Gracie Palmer and Fisher Koehler

4th grade: Macey Goodell and Caleb Williams

5th grade: Jordy Red-Tomahawk and Harmony George

6th grade: Micayla Stam and Joseph Brandt

7th grade: Quinton Metcalf and Charlie Helms

8th grade: Joanna Lindstrom and Levi Lancaster



October students of the month were:

Kindergarten: Tamiya Yanez and Eric Hume

1st grade: Amanda Aubert and Brian OneFeather

2nd grade: Nakiah Napoleon and Lynea Thompson

3rd grade: Hayden Worman and Kamryn Wiedeman

4th grade: Carson Bushnell and Jocelyn Hernandez

5th grade: Ryan Rilatos and TJ Roberts

6th grade: Legacy Mason and Joseph Wiedeman

7th grade: Danica Lundy and Mason Forty

8th grade: Harlee Harwood and Anthony Butler



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