CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE
This special section is filled with back to school advice, but more importantly The Daily Item asked 13 school districts to share the answers to two questions. The first question posed to the outgoing 2025 kindergarten classes was “Who is your hero?”, and the second question was “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. You will not be disappointed in the heartfelt answers they shared.
Early childhood is a critical time for personal development. During this period, many intellectual, physical and emotional changes are taking place in a child’s body at a rapid pace. Parents want to give their children the best opportunities for success in life, and encouraging children to read is one of the ways they can help youngsters develop intellectual and emotional maturity.
Help a child grow as a person
Parents want their children to be successful, healthy and happy. That often means providing the best education they can, encouraging quality friendships and being supportive when a child may need some extra guidance. Although there is no magic formula to guide children toward becoming the best versions of themselves, here are steps that parents and other caregivers can take to promote youngsters’ personal growth.
Help kids find their lanes. Parents may only know what they experienced and the paths they took. It is reasonable for
mothers and fathers to want their children to follow in their footsteps, and sometimes parents push their kids into paths that do not fit. Helping kids find their niche requires trial and error, patience, and even creativity. Eventually children will discover their passions, particularly when encouraged by their parents.
Provide love and support, not criticism. Parents can be their kids’ biggest fans, but not at the cost of doing everything for them or shielding children from disappointment. They also should not be harsh critics. To
help shape strong children who can grow and mature, parents have to find a balance between being supportive and watching every move and preventing any obstacle. Adversity can help kids grow.
Share your own stories. Children may be embarrassed by struggles or failures and want to give up. One of the best ways parents can be supportive is by sharing stories of one’s own struggles and how they overcame them. Perhaps a parent can help a kid who is finding material in school challenging by telling a story about a poor
test grade and how he or she needed tutoring but was able to improve performance later on.
Talk about mistakes that ultimately proved learning opportunities. Children may believe they have to be perfect at everything, and that can set them up for failure when they don’t accomplish every goal. Adults can offer an example of a mistake they made that helped them grow, such as getting stuck in foul weather on a hike because they didn’t check the weather, and having to travel miles in wet shoes. That learning experience may have helped the adults be
more mindful of being prepared for outdoor events.
Make time for fun. Success doesn’t always come just from hard work. It also involves knowing when it is time to let loose and unwind with enjoyable activities. Then again, learning opportunities don’t always need to be chores. Learning through play and exploration also is possible.
Children can grow and develop positive traits with support from their parents.
Mrs. Snyder’s Class of 2025
Attelita Byers
My hero is Bat Girl.
I want to be Bat Girl because she rides a motorcycle and saves the day.
Bailey Good
My hero is my mom.
I want to be a dentist on the weekdays and a babysitter on the weekends.
Blakley Lash
My hero is my dad.
I want to be a baker because my Gigi helps me cook food every day.
Calliope Basher
My hero is my mommy.
I want to be a doctor to help people.
Caroline Kramer
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a babysitter so I can play with kids.
Della Knouse
My hero is Mrs. Snyder. I want to be a waitress, I love passing out food.
Harlee Kratzer
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a cheerleader because my sister is a cheerleader.
Harper Romig
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a racecar driver because I can win a trophy.
Jameson Walton
My hero is my dad. I want to buy a big mansion and drive a lamborghini.
Joseph Hollenbach
My hero is Spiderman. I want to be Spiderman because I would shoot webs at houses.
Maggie Herbster
My hero is my dad. I want to be a singer because I like Taylor Swift.
Noah Adams
My hero is Spiderman. I want to be a farmer because my pap is a farmer.
Phoenix Kelly
My hero is Spiderman. I want to be Spiderman because I want to catch bad guys.
Spencer Keister
Kai’ Loni Ross
My hero is my mom. I want to be a cop because they “under arrest” people. I want to be a dentist so I can check everyone’s teeth.
Mrs. Boyer’s Class of 2025
Violet Ackley
My hero is Jesus. I want to be a 7th grade reading teacher at Midd-West.
Evangeline Banks
My hero is my brother, Adrien. I want to be a dentist.
Steven Beaver
My hero is Spiderman. I want to be a police officer.
Jenirose Cope
My hero is Supergirl. I want to be a nurse.
Abihail Deavor
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a Supergirl.
Victoria Etzler
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer.
Malik Kelly
My hero is Iron Man. I want to be a police officer.
Andrea Lewis-Purnell
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a nurse.
Greyson Lyman
My hero is my brother, Jackson. I want to be a super hero.
Ryder Scholl
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a vet.
Camreigh Stilson
My hero is God. I want to be a kindergarten teacher.
Cayzlee Walter
My hero is my dad. I want to be a hair stylist.
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a mommy because I am a hard worker.
Hazel Weiser
My hero is God. I want to be a kindergarten teacher.
Trapper Wright
My hero is my mom. I want to be a school principal.
DANVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL, DANVILLE
Miss McCabe’s Class of 2025
Levi Biddinger
My hero is my dad. I want to be a police officer.
Kamryn Pealer
My hero is my dad. I want to be a nurse.
Jackson Carl
My hero is my daddy. I want to sell car insurance.
Penelope Downs
My hero is Mrs. Earp I want to be a teacher.
Aarush Bhavsar
My hero is Miss McCabe. I want to be a teacher.
Colton Dyer
My hero is Miss McCabe. I want to be a teacher.
Autumn Kelley
My hero is my dad. I want to be a nurse.
Nasir Gonzalez
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Zara Cheema
My hero is my grandma. I want to be a teacher.
Abby Titman
My hero is Miss Wanda. I want to be a principal.
Noor Winnick
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Brandon Gillespie
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Joel Layser
My hero is my dad. I want to be an astronaut.
Delilah Shappell
My hero is Miss McCabe. I want to be a teacher.
Arli Heaps
My hero is Miss McCabe. I want to be a firefighter.
Wren Szwast
My hero is my mom. I want to be a dentist.
Henry Lewis
My hero is my mom. I want to be a nurse.
River Crowley
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer.
Liliana Gonzalez
My hero is my mom. I want to be a doctor.
Turner Onisick
My hero is my dad. I want to be a firefighter.
DANVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL, DANVILLE
Miss Beiter’s Class of 2025
Ellie Betz
My hero is my mom.
I want to be a teacher.
Darcey Bruner
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a mom.
Nash Butler
My hero is my dog, Boone. I want to be a basketball player.
Connor Chervanik
My hero is my brother, Brayden I want to be a dad.
Jackson Dunleavy
My hero is my dad.
I want to be a fisherman.
Grace Gerst
My hero is my family.
I want to be a doctor.
Aiden Hall
My hero is me. I want to work at Walmart.
Tori Hoehn
My hero is my mom. I want to be a ninja.
Kindra Light
My hero is my friend, Mia. I want to be a teacher.
Charlotte Lindgren
My hero is my mom. I want to be an astronaut.
Ashlyn Matthews
My hero is Corey and Nisa Lehman. I want to be a nurse.
Mia Pierce
My hero is my family. I want to be a helper for my mom at the hair salon.
Lyla Rhodes
My hero is my mom. I want to work at Applebees.
Oliver Rickabaugh
My hero is my family. I want to work at Eagle’s Wind for the donuts.
Jameson Scheeler
My hero is my mom. I want to be a dentist.
Carl Weaver
My hero is my mom. I want to be a soccer player.
Finn Weeks
My hero is the police. I want to be a police officer.
Jhett Beach
My hero is my friend, Jameson. I want to work at Hunter’s Ice Cream.
Miss Smith’s Class of 2025
Lucas Dixon
My hero is Flash. I want to be a firefighter.
Bess Golden
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Olivia Hauer
My hero is Super Woman. I want to be an art teacher.
Emma Hill
My hero is doctors. I want to be a doctor.
June Husted
My hero is my father. I want to be a doctor.
Glenn Kosmer
My heroes are the police officers. I want to be a park ranger.
Adalynn Lebo
My hero is God. I want to be a mermaid.
Paisley Zigarski
My hero is Jesus. I want to be a ballet teacher.
Tatum Lesko
My hero is my dad. I want to be a construction worker.
Sienna Matos
My hero is my sister. I want to be a teacher.
Emma Rumberger
My hero is my mom. I want to be a dentist.
Koal Shinskie
My hero is God. I want to be a singer.
Lucas Snyder
My hero is my dad. I want to be a firefighter.
Ridge Stankiewicz
My hero is my dad. I want to be a cop.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES, COAL TOWNSHIP
Mrs. Sitlinger’s Class of 2025
Jackson Ambrose
My hero is police officers. I want to be a police officer.
Anicia Auman
My hero is fire fighters. I want to be a police officer.
Ada Bolinsky
My hero is my dad because he is a fire fighter. I want to be a firefighter.
Grayson Chesney
My hero is a doctor. I want to be a police officer.
Maurizio DeRita
My hero is my stepdad because he helps with electrical wires. I want to be an electrician.
Evelyn Grobol
My hero is my teacher. I want to be a teacher.
Gabriellia Jeffrey
My hero is Jesus. I want to be a door dasher.
Jameson Jurevicz
My hero is my mom who is a nurse. I want to be a police officer.
Riley McPeak
My hero is a fire fighter. I want to be a vet.
Hunter Neumeister
My hero is a police officer. I want to be a police officer.
Owen Rumfelt
My hero is a doctor. I want to be a scientist.
Francesca Salome
My hero is my dad because he is a plumber.
I want to own an Italian restaurant.
Piper Shaffer
My hero is a doctor. I want to be a teacher.
Ajahlyn Simmons
My hero is a police officer. I want to be a firefighter.
Teo Temple
My hero is a police officer. I want to be a police officer.
My hero is a police officer. I want to be a teacher.
Tips for choosing the right lunchbox for your kid
Choosing the right lunchbox for your child ensures their meals stay fresh, safe and enjoyable throughout the school day. Here are four important things to consider when selecting a lunchbox:
1. Material. Look for BPA-free, foodgrade plastic or stainless-steel containers. These materials are easy to clean and maintain, reducing the risk of food contamination. Additionally, stainless steel is durable, making it a great option if your child is prone to dropping or tossing their lunchbox around.
2. Capacity. Choosing a lunchbox that fits your child’s appetite is essential. For instance, if your child is a big eater, you may want to consider a larger box. Remember that a lunchbox that’s too big or too small can result in food waste or hunger.
3. Compartments. Look for a lunchbox with multiple compartments for better organization and portion control. Compartments can also prevent various food items from getting squished or mixed together. Some lunchboxes come with removable dividers so that you can adjust the size of the compartments based on your child’s needs.
4. Insulation. Prioritize insulating and leakproof features. This helps keep food fresh and prevent spills, especially perishable items and liquids. Look for lunchboxes with insulated compartments or include an ice pack to maintain the desired temperature.
Lastly, let your child help choose their lunchbox so they’ll be more excited about using it. Choose designs, like cartoon characters or animals, that reflect their personality and interests, making lunchtime an enjoyable experience.
Mrs. Keifaber’s Class of 2025
Ciara P.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a hair dresser.
Silas V.
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a teacher.
Carmella D.
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a pilot.
Aslan F.
My heroes are my mom, dad and brother.
I want to be a heart doctor.
Hunter S.
My hero is Ironman. I want to be a police officer.
Adelyn K.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a vet and a chef.
Grayson A.
My heroes are my family. I want to be an EMT.
Liliana S.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Theo A.
My hero is Batman. I want to be a WWE wrestler.
Carson O.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a WWE wrestler.
Gabriel L.
My heroes are Jesus and Spiderman. I want to be a soldier.
LaFarrah M.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a senator.
Eliel M.
My hero is the Hulk. I want to be a police officer.
Nevaeh T.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
My heroes are my mommy and daddy. I want to be an artist.
Miss Vellner’s Class of 2025
Isabella
My hero is my mom. I want to be a hair stylist.
Larry
My hero is my friend, Kirrik. I want to be a teacher.
Christian
My hero is my daddy. I want to be an engineer.
Kirrik
My hero is my dog. I want to be a firefighter.
Addalynn
My hero is my friend, Avery. I want to be like my mommy.
Ellie
My hero is my mammam and dad. I want to be an art stand creator.
Remington
My hero is my friend, Alec. I want to be a police officer.
Reagan
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a teacher.
McKenzie
My hero is my mom. I want to be a doctor.
Nadine
My hero is my dad. I want to be a veternarian.
Ryker
My hero is Superman. I want to be a teacher.
Jazmine
My hero is my friend, Saneralyn. I want to be a veternarian.
Jayden
My hero is Batman. I want to be a mechanic.
Alec
My hero is my mammam. I want to be a police officer. motorcycles.
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a teacher.
DANVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL,
Mr. Walter’s Class of 2025
Isaiah
My hero is my parents.
I want to be a construction worker.
Aubrie
My hero is my mommy and daddy.
I want to be a cop.
Graham
My hero is my dad. I want to be a doctor.
Noah
My hero is Mr. Walter. I want to be a shopper.
Clara
My hero is God. I want to be a doctor.
Addy
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a real estate agent.
Luna
My hero is my mom. I want to be a judge.
Erin
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Coraline
My hero is my dad. I want to be a firefighter.
April
My hero is my dad. I want to be a mom.
Norman My hero is my mom. I want to work at home with a computer.
April
My hero is my dad. I want to be a mom.
Faithlynn
My hero is April. I want to be a mom.
Jaxxon
I want to be a gamer.
Cole
My hero is my dad. I want to be a police officer.
Carson My hero is my dad. I want to be a builder.
Benji
My hero is Mr. Walter. I want to be a firefighter.
Chris
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a scientist.
Landon
My hero is my dad. I want to be a Boyd Station Worker.
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL, DANVILLE
Mrs. Dembeck’s Class of 2025
Jeremiah
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a teacher.
Daniel
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to build dinosaur bones.
Reese
My hero is Superman. I want to be a firefighter.
Charlie
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a firefighter.
Elise
My hero is Owen. I want to be a teacher.
Hannah
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a doctor.
Patton
My hero is my dad. I want to be a policeman.
Daisy
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a ballerina.
Maria
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a veterinarian.
London
My hero is my family. I want to be a veterinarian.
Noah
My hero is my sister. I want to be a doctor.
Riyan
My hero is my grandma. I want to be a scientist.
Rex
My hero is my mommy and daddy. I want to be a teacher.
Antonio
My hero is my dad. I want to be a dentist.
Brian
My hero is my cousins. I want to be a policeman.
Lily
My hero is my sister. I want to be a singer.
Kyla
My hero is my mom. I want to be a nurse practitioner
Nate
My hero is God. I want to be an astronaut.
Mrs. Herman’s Class of 2025
Ryan Shirk
My hero is my dad. I want to mow people’s lawns.
Amelia Bastian
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a teacher.
Dylan Robleski
I want to be a scientist.
Niyyah Pollard-Wright
My hero is my sister. I want to be a scientist.
Nailah Pollard-Wright
My hero is Gianni. I want to be a ballerina.
Oliver Horst
My hero is Jesus. I want to be a police officer.
Braelin Houston
My hero is my sister. I want to be a dad.
Ryan Romano
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a daddy.
Lainee Rearick
My hero is Invisible Super Hero. I want to be a doctor.
Reagan Young
My hero is my daddy and mommy. I want to be a cop.
Fynn Mazzeo
My hero is Superman. I want to be a police officer.
Braxton Galbraith
My hero is Titus. I want to be the President.
Cooper Walters
My hero is President Lincoln. I want to be a scientist.
Georgia Chappell
My hero is Carly I want to be a scientist.
Titus Erb
My hero is President Trump. I want to be an archeologist.
Bentley Porter
My hero is my dad. I want to be a police officer.
Gianni Perrin
My hero is policemen. I want to be a police officer.
Johnathan Ryan
My hero is God and Jesus. I want to be someone that breaks world records.
Mrs. Romania’s Class of 2025
Jeremiah B.
My hero is my grandma. I want to be a football coach.
Ross H.
My hero is my mommy & daddy. I want to be a teacher.
Everlee M.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Marcus P.
My hero is my mom.
I want to be an astronaut.
Chase P.
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a mechanic.
Arlo K.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a vet.
Bayleigh M.
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a photographer.
Zalyna G.
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a vet.
Timothy S.
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a cop.
Maisen D.
My hero is my mom and my uncle. I want to be a football player.
Adrienne S.
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a park ranger.
Scarlett B.
My hero is my Pop Pop. I want to be a snocone maker.
Jada A.
My hero is my friends and family. I want to be a vet.
Michael A.
My hero is my whole family. I want to be a game designer.
Piersen S.
My hero is my whole family. I want to be a welder.
Khaleesi R.
My hero is my sister. I want to be a vet.
Cresne F.
My hero is my mom and dad and my Kelly. I want to be a vet.
JAMES F. BAUGHER ELEMENTARY,
JAMES F. BAUGHER ELEMENTARY, MILTON
Miss Hager’s Class of 2025
Bentley A.
My hero is Optimus Prime. I want to be a hunter.
Logan A.
My hero is Spiderman. I want to be an ice cream man.
Madelyn A.
My hero is my cousin, Brady. I want to be a teacher.
Hazel B.
My hero is my mimi. I want to be a basketball player.
Tessa B.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Roman G.
My hero is Spiderman. I want to be a YouTuber.
Xavian H.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a YouTuber.
Landon K.
My hero is my mom. I want to be an artist.
Alani M.
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a teacher.
Delaney M.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a nurse.
Natalie M.
My hero is my mommy. I want to be an artist.
Stone P.
My hero is my brother. I want to be an MLB player.
Jaxson S.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a YouTuber.
Xaviera S.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a cowgirl.
Luna V.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a doctor.
Kade V.
My hero is Mr. Paulson. I want to be an astronaut.
Raelyn W.
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a teacher.
Remington W.
My hero is Miss Hager. I want to be a police officer.
Sadie K.
My hero is my brother. I want to be an ice cream shop worker.
Morgan S.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a daycare teacher.
MT. CARMEL AREA ELEMENTARY, MT. CARMEL
Miss Kiley’s Class of 2025
Nolan B.
My hero is my daddy. I want to be an Army man.
Beau B.
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a teacher.
Naomi C-M.
My hero is my brother. I want to be a doctor.
Ricardo C-E.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Teddy C.
My hero is my dad. I want t be a veterinarian.
Adriel D.
My hero is Jehovah and Jesus. I want to be a police officer.
Alexis D.
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a lifeguard.
Hadley F.
My hero is my brother, Osker. I want to be a veterinarian.
Jada H.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Jocelyn J.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Nyco K.
My hero is Biscuit. I want to be a dad and an anstronaut.
Aaron L.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Luna O.
My hero is Supergirl. I want to be a ballerina.
Briana R-F.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Tanysha G.
My hero is my dad and mom. I want to be an illustrator, author, and a teacher.
Savannah S.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a veterinarian.
Gabriella S.
My hero is my big brother, Rodney. I want to be a teacher.
Oisin W.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Cole W.
My hero is my gram. I want to be a videographer.
Mrs. Rogowsky’s Class of 2025
Ayden W.
My hero is police officers. I want to be a firefighter.
Camden J.
My hero is firefighters. I want to be a firefighter.
Daliah C.
My hero is Mrs. Rogowsky. I want to be a dancer and singer.
Everleigh R.
My hero is Mrs. Rogowsky. I want to be a teacher.
Gavin F.
My hero is my family. I want to be a teacher.
Julianna H.
My hero is my Aunt Sophia. I want to be a kindergarten teacher.
Keanu A.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a doctor.
Macy M.
My hero is Mrs. Rogowsky. I want to be a kindergarten teacher.
Nova G.
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a firefighter and a mom.
Paetonn M.
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a dancer.
Preston P.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a code enforcement officer.
Raiden Y.
My hero is my Uncle Robby. I want to be a painter.
Robert G.
My hero is my daddy. I want to be an astronaut.
Scarlette J.
My hero is my sister. I want to be a principal.
Shiloh L.
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a doctor.
Vivienne S.
My hero is my nanna. I want to be a nurse.
Wyatt W.
My hero is astronauts and my mom. I want to be an astronaut.
Mrs. Berger’s & Mrs. Steinbauer’s Class of 2025
Leo L.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a lunch server.
Lissa L.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Alexander A.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a banker.
Ryan D.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a nurse.
Evalynn P.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Carson G.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a dentist.
Willow H.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Cayden P.
My hero is my dad.
I want to be a bus driver.
Hannah W.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a nurse.
Luna G.
My hero is Miss Bender. I want to be a teacher.
Levi F.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a wrestler.
Arianna A.
My hero is my sister. I want to be a Dollar Tree worker.
Hayden R.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a cop.
Nathaniel J.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a Walmart cashier.
I want to be a cop.
Gracie L.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Kensley M.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a baker.
Mrs. Haile’s Class of 2025
Adelyn
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Payton
My hero is my best friend. I want to be Wonder Woman.
Olivia
My hero is my mom. I want to be a singer.
Bennett
My hero is my dad. I want to be a firefighter.
Sophie
My hero is Mrs. Haile. I want to be an artist.
Yorkis
My hero is Superman. I want to be a mechanic.
Christopher My hero is my mom. I want to be a mailman.
Emma
My hero is Supergirl. I want to be a mom.
Emmett
My hero is my mom. I want to be a dirt bike racer.
Gavin
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer.
Isaac
My hero is my dad. I want to be a scientist.
Karson
My hero is my dad. I want to be a dirt bike racer.
Kayla
My hero is Mrs. Haile. I want to be a teacher.
Landon
My hero is my mom. I want to be a cop.
I want to be a designer.
Prestyn My hero is Spiderman. I want to be a skateboarder.
Miss Spokane’s Class of 2025
Tyler Badman
My hero is my mommy and Tyler. I want to be a smartphone designer.
Braxton Bardo
My hero is Miss S. I want to be a car salesman at Zimmerman Motors.
Eden Miller
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a doctor.
Kiovanier Perez-Hernandez
My hero is my mom. I want to be a comedian.
Zahil Perez-Hernandez
My hero is my dad. I want to be a dentist.
Charlie Simon
My hero is my mom. I want to be an astronaut.
Raimi Thompson
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a fashion designer.
Alice Ward
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a doctor.
Mrs. Case & Ms. Sigvaldason’s Class of 2025
Emmett Schroyer
My hero is Captain America. I want to be a robot maker, policeman and entomologist.
Romeo Custodio
My hero is Iron Man. I want to be an astronaut.
Abby Dunning
My hero is my pastor. I want to be a waitress.
Eden Brosious
My hero is God. I want to be a doctor.
Weston Guffey
My hero is Optimus Prime. I want to be a robot maker.
Clayton Heebner
My hero is Batman. I want to be a scientist.
Lucia Miele
My hero is God. I want to be a caterer.
Hope Oyster
My hero is Wonder Woman. I want to be a policewoman.
Slayden Heiligman
My hero is my family. I want to be a police officer.
Azzy Crowley
My hero is Flash. I want to be a firefighter.
Emily Weber
My hero is my teacher Mrs. Case. I want to be a scientist.
Brinkley Mestach
My hero is God. I want to be a policeman.
Stephen Deitrick
My hero is God. I want to be a construction worker.
Clayton Kehoe
My hero is God. I want to be a dad.
Alice Ritchie
My hero is my mama and God. I want to be a teacher at Meadowbrook.
Eli Ireland
My hero is Jesus. I want to work at Reptiland (so I can hold snakes and scorpions).
When it’s time to call in a tutor
Busy schedules, hybrid learning and demanding coursework have affected students’ academic performance over the last years.
A recent report from the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Research and Strategic Improvement in Virginia found the number of middle and high school students with two or more failing marks increased by 83 percent in the first quarter of the 20202021 school year compared to the year prior. But students’ grades may slide or they may find certain school work overly challenging even in normal years. Since many parents have not seen a periodic table or had to solve high school math problems in decades, tutors may be just what students need to regain their academic footing.
Failing grades are not necessarily the most notable indicator that students can benefit from the services of a tutor. The Princeton Review says 25 percent of high school students say homework is their biggest source of stress, and homework progress can help parents determine if it’s time to call in a tutor. Students who find their homework is taking too long, particularly double or triple the amount of time it once required, may need some extra help. Here are some additional indicators that a tutor may be needed.
• Declining test scores: Some students are simply poor test takers, but a gradual or sudden decline in test scores may indicate students are having trouble mastering material. Teachers can pinpoint if certain concepts are overly challenging to students and notify parents if there are any problem areas.
• Poor time management or focus: Students who are struggling may have
their attention drift or they put off doing tasks because they don’t grasp the assignments.
• Lack of homework help at home: Parents may have prior commitments during the times of day when their children are doing homework. Even when parents are home, they may discover that the concepts covered in school are not being taught in the ways parents learned them and they may have difficulty assisting their children. Tutors can step in and help students when parents cannot.
• Learning disorder: Certain students learn differently from others due to a diagnosed or undiagnosed learning disorder. A child who is struggling with reading, phonics, spelling, and writing may have dyslexia, according to the tutoring experts at Dyslexia Practitioner NJ. Tutors who specialize in learning disorders can assess and address learning conflicts and tailor instructions in ways that can help students overcome those challenges.
• Students “shut down” or say they “hate” school: Disinterest in school or expressions of hating going to school may be indicative of academic struggles in the classroom, says the Princeton Review. Some students get so frustrated they simply give up. Tutors can solve learning puzzles and help get students back on track and reignite their interest in school.
Tutors can be valuable resources for students who need some one-on-one attention to master general learning concepts or reinforce skills for key tests or projects.
Mrs. Swank’s Class of 2025
Carson Kresch
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a professional baseball player.
Landen Killian
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a scientist.
Hana Sasaki
My hero is my sister, baby Ann. I want to be a fashion designer.
Maci Wertman
My hero is Camden (my big brother). I want to be a teacher like mine now (Mrs. Swank).
Keelan Jenks
My hero is Mrs. Swank (my kindergarten teacher). I want to be a teacher like Mrs. Swank.
Lev Lesser
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a chef.
Madelyn Andress
My hero is Mrs. Swank (my kindergarten teacher). I want to be a kindergarten teacher.
Sarah Schmidt
My hero is my mom. I also want to be mom.
Aryel O’Brien
My hero is my Nanna. I want to be a doctor.
Sadie Anderson
My hero is Mason (a friend in kindergarten) I want to be a super hero.
Mason Carpenter
My hero is a firefighter I want to be a truck driver.
Emmitt Blue
My hero is my mommy I want to work in cyber security
R.J. Cherwinski
My hero is Addelyn - my sister. I want to be a police officer.
Jace Pealer
My hero is my daddy. I want to be strong and tough like my daddy. I just love my daddy.
Charlie Bowersox
My hero is my friend Emmitt. I want to be a doctor.
Steven McDonald
My hero is my baby brother, Hudson. I want to be a cop.
Rhett Squier
My hero is my dad. I want to sell stuff from Target.
Gabe Cooper
My hero is my momma. I want to save animals.
Mrs. Latorre’s Class of 2025
Aziz A.
My hero is my little brother.
I want to be a teacher.
Kinsley B.
My hero is police officers
I want to be someone who sells food, toys, and lots of stuff.
Levi B.
My hero is my dad.
I want to be a pizza man.
Brantley B.
My hero is a policeman. I want to be a cop.
Joshua D.
My hero is the Earth (because it gives us food).
I want to be a deep sea marine biologist.
Ray G.
My hero is firefighters. I want to be a policeman.
Patrick Wertman
My hero is my mom. I want to be a doctor like my mom.
Scarlett H.
My hero is my mom and dad.
I want to be a teacher.
Bentley K.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a firefighter.
Isla K.
My hero is the president. I want to be a baker.
Paisley M.
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a teacher.
Briana N.
My hero is God. I want to be a veterinarian because I love animals.
Xavier O.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a police officer.
Lincoln P.
My hero is Army guys. I want to be a construction worker.
Luna R.
My hero is firefighters. I want to be a police woman.
Freddy S.
My hero is Mr. Andrew because he helps clean our school. I want to be a worker that works on houses.
Cobey S.
My hero is firefighters. I want to be a firefighter.
Wyatt S.
My hero is Mrs. Latorre. I want to be a clown.
Ellie Y.
My hero is my dad and Army guys. I want to be a cowgirl.
Josh W.
My hero is my dad because he’s a firefighter. I want to be a construction worker.
Ms. Vovakes’ Class of 2025
Emmitt Fox-Sortman
My hero is my dad. I want to be a police officer.
Amora Alequin
My hero is my mom. I want to be a school nurse, just like my mommy.
Khloe-Jo Scheller
My hero is my sister, Lillian. I want to be a nurse.
Miah Jarrell
My hero is my pappy. I want to be a teacher.
Kade Edwards
My hero is my mom. I want to be a cop.
Ayva Jensen
My hero is my dad. I want to be a babysitter.
Suleymi Nunez-Hernandez
My hero is my sister. I want to be a teacher.
Oliver Bergenstock
My hero is my mom. I want to be a McDonald’s worker.
Lilly Wojciechowski
My hero is my sister, Kayley. I want to be a teacher, just like my sister.
Kasey Toman
My hero is my sister. I want to be a nurse.
Zander Godfrey-Jones
My hero is my dad. I want to be a firefighter.
Malikai Burns
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer.
Ienzo Malasquez-Torres
My hero is my dad. I want to be a doctor.
Samantha Pineda-Suriel
My hero is my mom. I want to work at McDonald’s.
Maivery Kauffman
My hero is my sister. I want to be a police officer.
Kvon Marshall
My hero is God. I want to be a firefighter.
Milena Mills
My hero is my dad.
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Mrs. W’s Class of 2025
Rosco
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer.
Parker
My hero is Timothy. I want to be a ninja teacher.
Asher
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a hockey player.
McKenna
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a nurse.
Efran
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Dameon
My hero is my mom. I want to be a doctor.
Madilynn
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a Target worker.
Ezra
My hero is Arius. I want to be a ninja.
Danny
My hero is my mom. I want to be SWAT.
Jainelys
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a teacher.
Josiyah
My hero is my mom. I want to be a nurse.
Hadley
My hero is Lilly. I want to be a doctor.
Aaliyah
My hero is my meme. I want to be a police officer.
Rylynn
My hero is my mom. I want to be a firefighter.
Lincoln
My hero is God. I want to be a fisherman.
Zoey
My hero is Mrs. W. I want to be a nurse.
Addison
My hero is my dog. I want to be a vet.
Ismael
My hero is my mom. I want to be a doctor.
Quentin My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a police officer.
Helpyourkidsputtheirbest footforwardthisschoolyear
Kidsneedatonofnewthingsforthe beginningoftheschoolyear,including clothes.Andparentsknowjusthow importantitisformostkidstobeupon thelatestfashions.Usuallyparentsfindit easierforeveryoneinvolvediftheylet theirchildrenpickouttheirownclothes. Still,asaparent,youareentitledtoset somegroundrules.Takefootwear,for example.Youhaveeveryrighttoinsist thatdespitewhateverkindofwackystyles yourkidspickout,theshoesshouldstill becomfortableandsafetowear.
Aboveall,shoesshouldbedesignedtoprotectthefeet.Todothisproperly,theyneed tofitwellinlength,width andheight.Theonlywayto ensureshoesfitproperlyis tohaveyourkidstrythem on.Whenwalking,theheel ofthefootshouldnotslide upanddown,andthere shouldbeenoughroomin thefrontoftheshoeto allowthetoestomove freely.Aboveall,shoes shouldnotpinchor squeezethefeet.
Youandyourkidsmight notalwaysagreeonstyle, butaslongastheshoesare
comfortableandsafetowear,there’sno harminlettingyourkidsdecideonthe appearance.Thankfully,thereisawide selectionofattractivefootwearforboysand girlsthisseason.Thehottrendingirl’s footwearthisyearisclassicmodelswith eitheraloopclosureoranelasticclosure hiddenunderabutton.Beige,redandnavy bluearethemostpopularcoloursthisyear. Otherpopularstylesincludetennisshoes withpinkmeshsidesandwhiteleather strips,andsandal-styleshoesinshadesof khaki,brownandyellow.Theseshoessport paddedanklesandaVelcroclosure.Boys alsohaveasandal-styleshoeinshadesof navyblue,beigeandbrown.
Youdon’talwayshavetosacrificecomfortforstyle.
Sheddingsomelightonlighting
It’simportanttopreventglareoncomputermonitors.
Giventheamountoftimekidsspendin theirbedrooms,lightingisveryimportant.Toproperlyadjustthelightingthat yourkidswillneedintheirroom,it’s importanttoconsiderthethreemain typesoflighting:overheadlighting, ambientlightinganddirectlighting.
Goodoverheadlightingcanbeachieved byinstallingaceilinglightorsuspended lights.Alightswitchthatallowsyouto adjustthebrightnessoftheceilinglight willallowyourchildtoadjustthelightfor studying,relaxingorplaying.
Thebacktoschoolrushison!
Each year, parents find themselves rushing around trying to find all the school materials their kids will need for the upcoming year. While your kids probably already have some of the requireditems such as pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, scissors and geometry sets, there are many other items thatyouwillundoubtedlyhavetobuy.If youwanttosaveyourselftime,moneyand afewheadaches,makeathoroughlist beforeheadingouttothestores.
Beforespendingafortuneonschoolsuppliesthisyear, checktoseeifanyitemsfromlastyearcanbereused.
outontheirown(justmakesuretheyget everythingtheyneed).Allowingthemto choosecertainitemswillmakeiteasier foryoutoputyourfootdownonothers.
Ambientlightingisgenerally achievedwithanight-lightora dimfloorlamp.Thistypeoflightingisreassuringtoyoungerchildrenwhowakeupinthemiddle ofthenight,anditprovides themwithenoughlightingto findtheirwaytothebathroom andbackintotheirbed.
Directlightingisthemost importantwhenitcomesto readingandstudying.Alamp installedonadeskwillallow childrentostudywithouthavingtostraintheireyes.Youcan alsoaddatablelamponabedsidetable oroverthebed,butit’simportanttodiscouragechildrenfromreadinginbed.
Ifyourchildrenwillbeworkingwithacomputer,thedesklampshouldbeplacedover thedocumentsthatwillbeconsulted.To preventglareonthecomputermonitor, avoidplacingtheworkstationdirectly underalightsourceorfacingawindow. Lightsequippedwithdiffuserswillfurtherhelpreduceglare.Asalastresort, youcaninstallanantireflectivefilteron yourmonitor.
Thankstothegeniusofmarketingand packaging,companiesthatmanufacture schoolsuppliesoftenencouragekidsto chooseitemsthataren’talwaysappropriate.Ironically,itseemsliketheseare oftentheitemsthatalsocostthemost! Youcanavoidtheseunwantedin-store “disagreements”withyourkidsbymakingaseparatelistthatincludesallthose itemsthatyouwillallowyourkidstopick
Ifyouhavethetime,checkyourflyersor shoparoundtofindthebestpriceson schoolsupplies.Oftenlargerstorescarry theexactsameitemsassmallerboutiques,butatamuchlowerprice.Finally, remembertomarkyourchildren’sname onalltheirschoolsupplies.Thiswaythese itemswillbeeasiertoreclaimiftheyare lost,andtheywillalsobelesslikelytobe takenthrough“taxing.”
Choosingacomputerdesk
Acomputerdeskisnotjustapieceoffurnituretostickyourcomputeron;itmust becomfortableandpracticalforthepersonwhowillbeusingit.Italsoneedsto workwiththetotalspaceavailable.That’s whyyoushoulddevoteasmuchtimeto choosingtherightcomputerdeskasyou didwhenyouboughtyourcomputer.
Firstofall,thinkaboutallthevarious itemsthatwillbeplacedonthedesk.In additiontothecomputertower,monitor, speakersandotherperipherals,youwill alsowanttohavebooks,pencils,files, disks,CDsandotherobjectswithinhand’s reachtomakestudyingmorepractical.
Computerdeskscomeinallshapesand sizes,fromthesimplesttabletothemost elaborateworkstation.Therearealso modularunitsthatallowyoutosetup yourworkstationexactlyhowyouwantit. Amodularworkstationcanbeacorner unitwithorwithoutdrawersorashelving unitthattransformsintoadeskviaa retractabletabletop.Someunitshavea builtinfilingcabinet,andothersare designedinaDorUshape.Inshort,modularunitsaremadetoorder.
Themajorityofcomputerdeskstodayare angularinshape,butyoucanalsooptfor aroundedmodel;it’sjustaquestionof styleandavailable space.Aboveall, yourcomputerdesk shouldbepractical andsolid.Ifyoucan’t fiteverythingon yourcomputerdesk, youcanalsoadda bookshelftoyour workspace. Aroundedcomputer deskoffersan interestingdesign elementtoyour workspace.
Miss Baker’s Class of 2025
Alivia Faison
My hero is teachers. I want to be an artist.
Braelynn Fetzer
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a teacher.
Hunter Purcell
My hero is police officers. I want to be a store guy.
Lydia Aikey
My hero is my pappy. I want to be a grown-up.
Paisley Garman
My hero is my mom. I want to be a doctor.
Sawyer Biddinger
My hero is me. I want to be a doctor.
Malakai Hall
My hero is firefighters. I want to be a firefighter.
Gracie Conrad
My hero is me. I want to be a baker.
Jack Shuman
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a doctor.
Ella Baldwin-Yost
My hero is my mommy and daddy. I want to be a Sweet Frog worker.
Carson Sones
My hero is police officers. I want to be a farmer.
John Gardner
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a teacher.
Mia Doherty
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Calvin Aikey
My hero is Lydia. I want to be a race car driver.
Abigail Apet
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Jaylee Shemory
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a teacher.
Jace Knarr
My hero is my dad. I want to be a police officer.
Omari Anspach
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a police officer.
JAMES F. BAUGHER ELEMENTARY, MILTON
Miss
Sapphira
Tripoli’s Class of 2025
My hero is everyone I know. I want to be a nurse.
Atticus
My hero is my dad. I want to be a welder.
Dax
My hero is Miss Tripoli and Tyson I want to be a musician.
Brann
My hero is my mom-mom. I want to be a police officer.
Natalie
My hero is Miss Tripoli. I want to be a teacher.
Gracelynn
My hero is my Aunt Tay. I want to be a teacher.
Zander
My hero is my whole family. I want to be a teacher like Miss Tripoli.
Dominic
My hero is Captain America. I want to be a farmer.
Hailey
My hero is my mom. I want to be a veterinarian.
Emberly
My hero is Miss Tripoli. I want to be a doctor.
Carter
My hero is my dad. I want to be a police officer.
Dasha
My hero is Miss Tripoli. I want to be a teacher.
Rylie
My hero is Gracelynn. I want to be a preschool teacher.
Moises
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer.
Tihana
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Angelo
My hero is God and my teacher. I want to be Jesus.
Noelle
My hero is Tessa and Ivy. I want to be a caseworker.
Weston
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer.
John
My hero is Darth Maul. I want to be Darth Maul.
JAMES F. BAUGHER ELEMENTARY, MILTON
How to help students improve their focus on their studies
Teachers strive to create supportive and challenging classroom environments for their students. Such settings can bring out the best in students and help them overcome obstacles, including an inability to focus.
The struggles students can have with focusing on their studies was apparent during the pandemic. A 2020 survey of more than 400 college students found that 64 percent were concerned about their ability to maintain their focus and discipline in remote instructional environments. Students may need help focusing on their studies.
• Emphasize one activity at a time. Various studies have shown that multitasking adversely affects performance and makes it hard to concentrate. A recent study from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that performing two or three activities simultaneously puts significantly more demand on the brain than simply doing those tasks one after another. All students, and especially those who are struggling with focus, should be encouraged to take on one task at a time.
• Take breaks. The Cleveland Clinic notes that various studies have found that periodic breaks improve mood, boost performance and increase a person’s ability to concentrate and pay attention. Many students are well acquainted with lengthy cramming sessions on the eve of a big exam, which can feel like a rite of passage for high schoolers and college students. Parents and educators can emphasize
the importance of taking breaks during such sessions and how periodic rest can help improve performance.
• Take a piecemeal approach to big tasks. The Child Mind Institute notes that breaking big tasks down into smaller, more manageable pieces can help kids effectively tackle more challenging tasks. The piecemeal
approach can make big tasks seem less daunting, and the success kids have at each smaller task can provide some needed momentum as they draw closer to solving the problem.
Many students struggle to focus on their studies. Some simple strategies can help students overcome such challenges and fulfill their academic potential.
Mrs. Stover’s Class of 2025
Helyne Doucoure
My hero is my dad, because I’m his favorite.
I want to be an artist because I’m good at drawing.
Colton Hunt
My hero is Triston, my brother. I want to be a mechanic.
Triston Hunt
My hero is my mom, she’s kind to me.
I want to be a nurse because my mom is a nurse.
Bailey Brady
My hero is Jesus, because he died for our sins.
I want to be a teacher like Mrs. Stover.
LaVante Byers
My hero is Sonic, because he is fast & brave.
I want to be a McDonald’s helper, so they have more help.
Brynlee Paynter
My hero is Mrs. Stover, because she’s my favorite teacher. I want to be a doctor, because they help people.
Tanner Bolig
My hero is my mom, because she cleans my bedroom for me. I want to be a construction worker, because I like to build.
Phoenix Ehman
My hero is Superman, because he can shoot lasers out his eyes. I want to be a police officer, because they have cars and money.
Hannah Judy
My hero is God, because I love him. I want to be a cheerleader, because I really like it.
Marcus Santiago
My hero is Batman, because he flies. I want to be a doctor, so I can save everybody.
Lexi Leaks
My hero is my dad, because he’s a police officer.
I want to be a nurse, because they help people.
Shay Walter
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer because I want to get someone if they are bad.
Amayah Mercado
My hero is God, because he helps people.
I want to be a teacher, because I want to teach students.
Kaisair Gilliam
My hero is God, because he’s an angel.
I want to be Ironman, because he flies.
Jermiah Barann
My hero is Jesus, because he helps me. I want to be a doctor, because I can help people.
Ca’Miyah Cuevas
My hero is my mom, because she’s nice to me.
I want to be a doctor because I can help people.
Paisley Reich
My hero is my mom, she helps me. I want to be a teacher, because I love Mrs. Stover.
Miss Hower’s Class of 2025
Remington
My hero is Batman. I want to be a chef.
Carson
My hero is Spiderman. I want to be a policeman.
Diana
My hero is my mom. I want to be a singer.
Brooke
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Keila
My hero is Aunt Vanessa. I want to be a singer.
Sharon
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer.
Si’Yere
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Ashtyn
My hero is Superman. I want to be a video game player.
Adrianna
My hero is my mom. I want to be a veterinarian.
Sawyer
My hero is my mom. I want to be a singer.
Emmett
My hero is Spiderman. I want to be a policeman.
Jace
My hero is Asher, my cousin. I want to be a pilot.
Isiah
My hero is police officers. I want to be Spiderman.
Royal
My hero is police officers. I want to be a police officer.
Iris
My hero is my mom. I want to be a ballerina.
Liam
My hero is Superman. I want to be a chef.
JAMES F. BAUGHER ELEMENTARY,
Mrs. Trate’s Class of 2025
Rowan
My hero is my mom. I want to be an ice cream man.
Brinley
My hero is my mom. I want to be a firefighter.
Mila
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Calvin
My hero is my dad and mom. I want to work from home.
Logan
My hero is Saquan Barkley. I want to be a dad.
Zoey
My hero is my dad, mom and brothers. I want to be a doctor.
Carson
I don’t have a hero. I want to be a tree chopper.
Stella
My hero is my mom. I want to be a singer.
Alec
My hero is me. I want to be a constructin worker.
Cassidy
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Liam
My hero is the Black Panther. I want to be a Super Hero.
Paislee
My hero is my daddy and mommy. I want to be an actor.
Memphis
My hero is Spiderman. I want to be Spiderman.
Kai
My hero is Livie. I want to be a wrestler.
Camden
My hero is my mom and dad. I want to be a teacher.
Alannah
My hero is Mrs. Trate. I want to be a teacher.
Noah
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a cook.
Marilyn
My hero is my dog. I want to work at Wal-Mart.
JAMES F. BAUGHER ELEMENTARY, MILTON
Mrs. Swineford’s Class of 2025
Vanessa Baker
My hero is my mom.
I want to work in the shop with my mom and dad.
Tiago Batista
My hero is a cop.
I want to be a football player.
Landon Beardsley
My hero is Mrs. Swineford. I want to be a dad.
Kyle Chilton
My hero is a cop. I want to be a cop.
Aubrey Ellingworth
My hero is my mom.
I want to be an artist.
Gianna Gressner
My hero is my mom.
I want to be a vet.
Melody Hafer
My hero is a cop. I want to be a ballerina.
Harper Hassinger
My hero is my mom. I want to be a firefighter.
Javia Lewis
My hero is my parents. I want to be a teacher.
Liam Mahoney
My hero is my mom. I want to be a Super Hero.
Kingston Medley
My hero is Jesus. I want to be a firefighter.
Lincoln Pardoe
My hero is my Uncle Ry. I want to be a landscaper.
Cooper Pauling
My hero is my dad. I want to be a firefighter.
Kaden Shellenberger
My hero is my mom. I want to be a cowboy.
Morgen Edison
My hero is my brother. I want to be a police officer.
Hope Nsabimana
My hero is my parents and sister. I want to be a chef and a mom.
Adleigh Gundrum
My hero is my parents. I want to be a puppy trainer.
Jessica Middleswarth
My hero is my mom. I want to be a vet.
JAMES
Mrs. Steiner’s Class of 2025
Jahlil A.
My hero is firemen. I want to be a policeman.
Kyrah B.
My hero is God. I want to be a firefighter.
Matrey B.
My hero is Ironman. I want to be a teacher.
Addyson C.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Kevin C.
My hero is Batman.
Asher D.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a person who mows grass.
Livia G.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a swim teacher.
Jayvon H.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a store worker.
Lilly K.
My hero is policemen. I want to be a teacher.
Cali L.
My hero is my grandma. I want to be a mower.
Benjamin M.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a monster truck driver.
Grace M.
My hero is lifeguards. I want to be a baby nurse.
Jaxen R.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a policeman.
Hendrix S.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a firefighter.
Rick W.
My hero is Jesus. I want to help old people.
Rori W.
My hero is God. I want to work at Auto Zone.
Lincoln Y.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a policeman.
Mr. Persing’s Class of 2025
J’vani Aviles Robles
My hero is my teacher. I want to be a police officer.
Aveegail Babakova
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Elveera Babkova
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Amelia Bennett
My hero is my mom. I want to be a teacher.
Theodore Cubiz
My hero is my dad. I want to be a painter.
Rocky Daub
My hero is my mom. I want to be a cowboy.
Ariyah Dauberman
My hero is my brother. I want to be a hair stylist.
Natalia Decker
My hero is an angel. I want to be a doctor.
Paige Edmunds
My hero is my mom. I want to be in a band.
Willow Haines
My hero is my dad. I want to be a veterinarian.
Philip Lawless
My hero is my grandma. I want to be a Monster Truck driver.
Justin Leon
My hero is my dad. I want to be a zookeeper.
Carson Pietron
My hero is firemen. I want to be a soccer player.
Max Reich
My hero is my dad. I want to be a undercover police officer.
Annika Stanton
My hero is my dog. I want to be a veterinarian.
Avery Wolfe
My hero is my dad. I want to be a soccer coach.
Brasen Zerby
My hero is nurses. I want to be a zookeeper.
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JAMES F. BAUGHER ELEMENTARY, MILTON
Mrs. VanKirk’s Class of 2025
Aireona Grow
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a doctor to make people well.
Aubree Black
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a veterinarian to help dogs.
Bodhi Stevens
My hero is my daddy.
I want to be a cop because it’s fun.
Carter Dreese
My hero is my mom.
I want to be a teacher to teach students to count.
Christian Vayda
My hero is my mom.
I want to be a chef so people eat good food.
CoraLynn Jacobsen
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a karate instructor so I can fight bad guys.
Luke Mutschler
My hero is Spiderman. I want to be a fireman to ride the truck.
Maxtin Dunbar
My hero is my mom. I want to be a builder to ride the machines.
Porter Dodge
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a teacher to teach kids to read.
Samuel Benitez Orellana
My hero is my brother, Gael. I want to be a fireman to save people.
Scarlett Gobora
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a teacher so I can help kids do math, read and write.
Sophia Manta
My hero is Mrs. VanKirk. I want to be a veterinarian to help all the animals.
Vega Wolever
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a cop to run the siren.
Cynder Felmy
Grayson McCreary
My hero is my dad. I want to be a police officer like my dad.
My hero is Mr. Baney, the gym teacher. I want to be a chef because I like to cook.
Daxton Gallo
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a pilot to take people to other countries.
Deklan Fisher
My hero is my grammy. I want to be a police officer to arrest bad buys.
Harper Morgan
My hero is Superman. I want to be a police officer to catch bad guys.
Ivy Long
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a firefighter to put out fires.
Jolie Brown
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a teacher so kids can learn.
PRIESTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
Mrs. Sempko’s Class of 2025
Hartlynn
My hero is Mrs. Sempko and mommy. I want to be a vet.
Giuliano
My hero is my mom. I want to be a firefighter.
Alex
My hero is my dad. I want to be a rockstar.
Riley
My hero is my brother. I want to be a firefighter.
Percy
My hero is God. I want to be a cop.
Ira
My hero is my dad. I want to be a firefighter.
Javier
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer.
Maddyx
My hero is my Uncle Jo I want to be a beach guard.
Daniel
My hero is my daddy. I want to be a firefighter.
McKenzie
My hero is Mrs. Sempko. I want to be a music teacher.
Chris
My hero is my brother. I want to be a SWAT officer.
Cash
My hero is my mom. I want to be an Army man.
Ellianna
My hero is Mrs. Sempko. I want to be a nurse.
Vittoria
My hero is my mommy. I want to be a doctor.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a cop.
Jayson
My hero is Jesus. I want to be a farmer.
I want to be a police officer and Ninja.
Avian
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer.
PRIESTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SHIKELLAMY
Mrs. Allar’s Class of 2025
Carter A.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a mailman.
Isabella R.
My hero is my big brother. I want to be an artist.
Kyrii F.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a teacher.
Luca F.
My hero is my dad. I want to be an art teacher.
Cole B.
My hero is my dad. I want to be an art teacher.
Alexandra U.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a singer.
Dawson M.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a police officer.
Emma S.
My hero is my mom.
I want to be a veterinarian.
Kaylee E.
My hero is my sister. I want to be a firefighter.
Gotham F.
My hero is my dad. I want to be a zookeeper.
Lilianna K.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a ballerina.
Dominic C.
My hero is my mom. I want to be a police officer.
I want to be a firefighter.
Jesializ C. My hero is my mom. I want to be a doctor.
Kaison W.
My hero is my mom. I want to be an architect.
