Coach Donovan announced to the staff in August that she and Ms. Goldstein have received approval to bring back the Teacher/Staff/Student of the Month awards.

The winners for August have been announced:

 In order for a support staff member, who isn’t a teacher, to receive an award she said they have to meet the following criteria:

“Job Excellence/Professionalism – Aspires to provide professionalism and a positive attitude. Is flexible, willing to accept new tasks and help in any way possible!

“Teamwork – Always interacts with co-workers and other departments in a respectful manner and values their contributions. Cooperate with co-workers and assist them when help is needed. Is complimentary of other departments and a job well done. Arrives on time for scheduled meetings, events or activities.

“Dedication – Showing excellent attendance, punctuality, and a desire to see the school advance.”

Ms. Goldstein, who is an English and Reading instructor as well as the Senior class co-sponsor, said students are eligible for the awards based on their “grades and the commentary provided in the nomination from the teachers/staff.”

“Every month,” Coach said, “we will send out an email at the end of the month which includes an anonymous Google form in which you will nominate 1 Teacher, 1 Staff Member and 1 Male/1 Female student (a total of 4 awards each month).”

She added that nominators “must include detailed information as to why you are nominating them.” 

Goldstein said the winners will be  given a certificate, recognized schoolwide on the bulletin board near the main office, and mentioned on GroveWatch.com.

“We started this because it is so important to show appreciation for the good things that our students, staff, and teachers do to make our campus what it is!” Goldstein said.

“Oftentimes in life, we focus on the failures and shortcomings, instead of recognizing and celebrating our successes.”