Terrific Kid of the YEAR

Congratulations to OWEN JACKSON! Oakland Elementary's Terrific Kid of the YEAR!

Here is the write up about Owen that I wrote to enter him in the contest~ I am so proud of you Owen!
 

Mrs. Gault’s Terrific Kid Nomination

       In my class when I think of “Terrific Kid” Owen Jackson is the first name that comes to mind. Owen deserves the Terrific Kid award because he is an exceptional student. Owen always has a cheerful attitude when working with his classmates and he knows how to look on the “bright side” of things! Owen is also very involved in church and school. Every day he comes to class with a positive outlook and shares what he has learned during church, First Tee (golf), or soccer.

       Owen has made all A/B’s all five years at Oakland Elementary and it is because he comes to class ready to learn each day, he works hard and doesn’t give up even when assignments are challenging!  In addition, he is an excellent problem solver. Before coming to me, he tries to figure out problems on his own. When he does come to me, he explains all the things he tried first. Then sometimes he says, “Well, I could try this…” And in most cases he comes up with a brilliant solution to his problem!

       Owen is the most caring, compassionate child that I have ever met, he never meets a stranger and when someone is left out in the classroom he always partners up with them and makes them feel important. Making someone feel important comes natural to him, he always gives his classmates compliments and tells them what a good job they do even when he isn’t told to, and this is what true character is all about.

Owen Jackson should receive this award most importantly because he demonstrates the life skill-PERSEVERANCE! Owen never gives up no matter what situation he faces in or out of the classroom. He is a GREAT student who ALWAYS gives 100%.