The following students were the High Point Earners in their classroom for the month of October: Brendan Ferrari, Camryn Beveridge, Cynthia Hayhurst, Sarah Pavlick, Laun Thar Eh, Kaleigh Wisniewski, Jonathan Otto, Emilee Spozarski, Kelsie Muha, Rachael Zamulevic, Kirsten Gingell, Gary Paul, Allison Stinelli, James Stumpf, Haley Kerr, Christopher Karpuszka, Marki Long, Madison Becker, Paul Kurlfink, Morgan Geyer, Zachary Hernishin, Ryan Elias For their efforts, they each received a free book and bookmark courtesy of the Paynter PTA Accelerated Reader program. Remember, if your child brings a book home from our school library that has a bright pink sticker on the spine, he or she can take a short 5 or 10 question multiple choice quiz on the book’s content. It only takes a couple of minutes and can earn the student points.

The first monthly character education theme of this school year was Responsibility. Vice principal, Mrs. Fusco, read a responsibility story to classes. Teachers discussed in their classroom what it means to be responsible and then they submitted names of some students who’ve shown that attribute. Next month’s character trait will be Honesty.

Ian Fedunok, Jacqueline Wilkinson, Olivia Lucas, Julia Komoroski, Elizabeth Pro, Vincent Episcopo, Westley Jennis, R.J. Abbiatici, Maria Schrecengast, Una Banovic, Avery Greenaway, Alexis Primrose, Jason Depretis, Sydney Milan, Carly Utzig, Randy Terleski, Samantha Zeleznik, Timmy Stinelli, Samantha Jurczyk, Jamil Khalil, Brianna Phillips, Emily Yosi, Antoine Mosley, Laun Thar Eh, Ian Zandier, Umit Zaynullayev, Devin Duffy, Susan Habboushi, Jordan Riskus, Marisa Manning, Ryan Hudson, Cameron King, Kalie Jones, Megan Costantino, Allison Stinelli, Dan Sobieralski, Olivia Altavilla, Cody Lemp, Cassidy Behr, Madison Ernst, Jacob Reiss, Nicholas Altavilla, Chris Karpuszka, Max Milan, Lauren Schugg, Marki Long, Allison Perston, Bailey Travers, Shelby Donahue, Zachary Jaczesko, Keenan Colbert, Janaya Crawford, Tori Dedig, Sarah Welsh, Cameron Zandier, Mark Demore, Laura Stumpf, Nick Yanchik, Julia Amato, Elma Letic, Rebecca Terleski, Douglas Altavailla, Angelina Buechler, Jessica Miele

CONGRATULATIONS! THESE STUDENTS HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR DISTRICT BAND!

This year’s Elementary Band Festival, Allegheny West region, will be held at Thomas Jefferson High School on April 4th and 5th, 2008.  This Band Festival is made up of select musicians in elementary grades (5-6) representing numerous school districts in Allegheny County. The following students have been selected as candidates for participation in this event. The students will be required to attend an all day rehearsal (from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) on Friday, April 4th.  They will also be expected to attend all of the events on Saturday April 5th, 2008. This will include, a rehearsal starting at 9:00 a.m., the banquet around 12:00 noon, and the concert at 2:00 p.m. Congratulations to:

Jessica Miele and Victoria Dedig, two Paynter 5th grade students, were recognized by their music teachers for their dedication to music, outstanding attitudes, and their efforts in the elementary program.  They are exceptional players.  They are the Progressive Music Student of the Month for October. Jessica plays the violin and Victoria plays the clarinet. Each will each receive a $10 gift certificate to Progressive Music Store. Congratulations!

Jelena Winowich traveled to the state capital in Harrisburg, PA on October 17, 2007 to receive special recognition for her entry in the Alcohol Awareness Poster Program. More than 1500 posters from all over the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania were submitted for this year’s contest and Jelena’s poster was chosen as the overall Kindergarten grade winner. A ceremony honoring the students was held at the state capital in the Capitol Rotunda. Jelena’s poster will also be on display in the Capitol Building for one week. Congratulations Jelena!

The following students are Paynter Partners for the month of October. These students were nominated by a staff member for setting a positive example for other children to follow. Congratulations to:

Mitch Davis, Noah Fischer, Olivia Lucas, Elizabeth Pro, Travis Frye, Emma Kraus, Alexis Primrose, Connor Sidoruk, Alexis Shandor, Jelena Winowich, Julie Mainarich, Mackenzie Sendro, Flynn Travers, Camryn Beveridge, Nicholas Pouch, Vanessa Taylor, Randy Terleski, Samantha Zeleznik, Ryan Butler, Carson Thieret, Jessica Rowlands, Logan Vetere, Austin Zirngibl, Zachary Dzura, Jamie DiLeonardo, Brad Friedman, Jessica Murray, Emily Yosi, Corrine Dutkiewicz, Emily Spozarski, Ian Zandier, Umit Zaynullayev, Kamren Constant, Cameron Denson, Ariana Dooper, Devin Duffy, Ariana Peiritch, Thomas Metz, Jaycee Revo, Dan Sobieralski, Allison Stinelli, Edisa Music, Belma Pracic, Cheyenne Toth, Chris Delbianco, Madison Holzer, Said Seyfatov, Tyler Spezzano, Nicholas Altavilla, Roseanna Booth, Senad Hasanovic, Isabel Havey, Max Kraus, James Stumpf, Josh Murray, Elma Pracic, Cameron Mowers, Nicholas Leute, Isabella Bosco, Shiann Kunesky, Jacob Reiss, Maddie Pacella, Skyler Connor, Garrett Harsh,