The Miamisburg City School District December Student of the Month is Exon Vasquez-Serrano. Exon is an eighth grade student at Miamisburg Middle School and was nominated by his counselor Bonita Belton. Mrs. Belton said "Our focus Asset for December was Asset #24 Bonding to School - Young person cares about his or her school. Our focus character word for the month was Caring - Student shows concern and consideration for others. Exon is a delightful young man to be around and thoroughly enjoys the time he spends at MMS each day.

Exon's family moved to Miamisburg from Honduras during his 4th grade year. He spoke only Spanish when he came our school district. Ms. Deck, his ESL Tutor, had wonderful things to say about him, "Exon has always been a friend to everyone he has met. He has been especially helpful with students who speak Spanish as a home language. He has been willing to befriend them immediately and help translate important information to them. I believe Exon remembers being a new student to Miamisburg the last week of his 4th grade year and the challenges of not knowing anyone. He wants to make the transition as easy as possible for other kids who find themselves in his situation. "
Exon has a positive attitude in all aspects of his life. He has commented, "we all have things that go wrong in life but if we have a positive attitude it will work out". He carries that attitude with him throughout his school day by helping others. If he sees that someone is sad or lonely he wants to make them feel better so he talks to them or tells them a joke to help cheer them up. At school and in his neighborhood he enjoys looking for ways he can help others by carrying things if they have a heavy load, helping with directions if they are lost or do not know what to do, and he willingly shares if he knows there is someone else that needs something.

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Jennifer Damon is the October Teacher of the Month for the Ohio Lottery. She teaches fourth grade at Mark Twain Elementary School.

“Humble. Compassionate. Giving. Inspiring. These are the qualities that immediately come to mind when you think of Mrs. Jennifer Damon. She consistently works hard to increase her student’s confidence, and models professionalism and respect on a daily basis. She is a tireless advocate for her students and is relentless in her pursuit for professional development.” says Misty Tinney, Mark Twain Elementary School Parent Teacher Association President. She is able to “embrace” the diversity around her and always looks beyond her own needs to her students, coworkers and the families of the school.

For being recognized as a Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Damon will receive an assortment of Partners in Education merchandise from the Ohio Lottery along with a gift card.

The Miamisburg City School District November Student of the Month is Casey Weeks. Casey is a fifth grade student at Mound Elementary School and was nominated by his teacher Jenna Hayes. Mrs. Hayes said "I have nominated Casey Weeks for Student of the Month because he shows school engagement and bonding to school. Casey is a very sweet and polite boy who strives to do well in school. He is always prepared for class and is always facing the teacher, listening and ready to learn. He takes pride in his school work and wants to make sure his assignment is correct and looks perfect. You can also tell that Casey cares about his school because he is always willing to help out in any way possible by doing odd jobs around the school. He will sometimes help during morning announcements in the gym and will also help in the office with any tasks that are needed. If there is a task or job that needs done, Casey will gladly do it with a big grin on his face. Casey also cares about the people at our school, including staff and students. He is always saying 'hi', or 'have a great night/weekend/lunch' and is kind to everyone he comes in contact with. Casey definitely deserves this nomination because of the pride he has for Mound Elementary and Miamisburg City Schools."

Other Miamisburg Schools' Student of the Month representatives can be viewed at the right side of this page. Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month!

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