I am happy to announce Emanuel Sanchez Medina as Pirate Captain of the month. He does excellent work and works very well independently. He is very well mannered and just a pleasure to have in class. He finished all of his assignments for the first semester. He sets a great example for all of the other students in my classroom.

Mr. Boor

Yahaira has worked really hard the last few weeks to bring her grade up. She has requested countless tutorial times to ensure that she didn't fall further behind. Her hard work and dedication is refreshing to see. Yahaira is also one who is willing to help her fellow students and teachers when called upon. With her work ethics the sky is the limit for her future. I'm so proud of all her hard work and effort she has put in especially since math is not her favorite subject, but she doesn't let that stop her.

Mrs. Boor

Maylany is always herself. She is always positive and upbeat. She does her best and helps others when she can. Maylany continuously participates and encourages others to do so as well. She sets a positive example for her peers

-Ms. Vanderpas

Maddie is a new student to Riverside who has brought with her an incredible work ethic and kind personality. I truly enjoyed having her in my advisory class and look forward to getting to know her better this next semester.

-Ms. Mangione

Miss Lomas is a dedicated student. She is quiet, works hard and always makes sure to do her very best every time. Genesis applies her work ethic to the sports arena as well as the classroom. She is a quiet storm. Way to go Genesis!!

-Ms. Fox-Brennan

Michael is a rock solid student. He is quick to understand material and even better at being independent and answering his own questions. Michael knows the answers to any question I could ask, even though he might not say it. He always gives others the opportunity to answer instead of being in the spotlight. When he is asked to do something outside of his comfort zone, he will pause and then consistently blows me away with the results. Whether that is speaking up in class or taking a leadership role in a group project, Michael is up for the challenge, even when he doubts himself. Michael is an awesome person and student. I am proud to have had him in my classes for the past two years.

-Ms. Hynes

Sofia is a hard worker and does a great job in social studies.

-Mr. Pullen

Bryan is usually first to log-in with a cheerful hello. I always enjoy how much he welcomes his classmates. Based on my impressions of Bryan, I believe he will go far if he keeps up his exceptional work.

-Mr. Dunlap

Natalia did an outstanding job in math during semester one. She worked extremely hard to keep her grade up, turn assignments in on time, and regularly check to make sure she had completed all work. Natalia also has done an excellent job of communicating with me about her work in class and through email. She regularly emails me to let me know that she has submitted work or to get clarification on assignments when she has questions. Keep up the good work Natalia!

-Ms. Simpson

Wyatt shows up to my class on time and prepared. He gets his work in on time and has been an exceptional student. He works hard every day to get better and stronger.

-Mr. Ashby

Tomas tries to do his best and is keeping up in all of his classes. He attends all of the virtual classes and is taking responsibility for his education.

-Mrs. Baker

Axel is an exceptional student. He always goes above and beyond what is asked of him as a student and as a person. He is also a great friend to his peers and an all around great kid to teach.

-Mr. Dunlap

I am very pleased to announce KaAlieena Bien as Pirate Captain of the month. She really struggled with online school the first quarter. As we started 2nd quarter she dug deep and found a tremendous work ethic. She chipped away at all of her first quarter work and completed 2nd quarter work as well. She completed all of her work for the first semester by the end of the semester. Not only was the work done but it was done with great pride and correctly. I appreciate her great work ethic and the way she battled back. Many of our students can learned from her!

-Mr. Boor

Rodrigo worked really hard the last few weeks to get his grades up to passing in spite of many challenges he has faced this last month. He practiced professionalism and responsibility by meeting with his teachers to make a plan that would meet his needs. I was very proud of the initiative he demonstrated and am happy to recommend him as class captain this month.

Ms. Mangione

I've had the privilege to teach Daisy not only in middle school but now also in high school Social Studies. Being in this situation where I teach both middle and high school allows me the unique privilege to see the growth of my students between these grade levels. Daisy has shown responsibility, determination, and perseverance in her World History class this year. She positively contributes to the class and advocates for herself. It is a joy to have Daisy in my classes. Keep up the good work. I am proud of you Daisy!

-Ms. Beard

Roselyn is a wonderful student. I still haven't had her physically in my classroom yet because of COVID, but she's still able to make an impression on me. I can see Roselyn as a hardworking, talented and reliable student. She's one of my top performers in Honors Algebra 2, way to go! Roselyn, thank you for being an impactful student and person in our school!

-Mr. Davis

Dayana always has a positive attitude, is willing to try anything, is helpful, and is always in class. She is applying her skills in the classroom and receiving very good grades. She is doing well in the hybrid learning environment.

-Mrs. King

Jose Napoles is an outstanding example of what it means to be a Riverside Pirate! Jose works hard during class time, pays attention, asks questions, and tries to do his best on every assignment. I enjoy his enthusiasm for all sports and competition, but especially soccer. He is a key part of our boy's soccer team because of his hard work and enthusiasm, and Jose is well-liked by his teammates and coaches. I look forward to teaching Jose the rest of this year and watching him continue to represent the Riverside Pirates throughout his high school career.

-Mr. Cornelius

Raelyn was chosen as a Pirate Captain primarily for her friendliness. She always greets me when she logs into a Meet, and says goodbye and wishes me a good day when she logs off. Since we have such limited interactions with our students now, it always makes my day when a student makes the effort to reach out to me just to be friendly. Raelyn does this every time I meet with her and I wanted her to know how much I appreciate it. She also is an excellent student; she turns in her work on time and it is done thoroughly and accurately. I've never met Raelyn face to face, and I'm looking forward to when I can do that!

-Ms. Callow

Mr. Murguia is a confident young man who carries a load at school and works a full time job as well. Edgar has had a rough start to the year but was able to buckle down and complete the first semester with passing grades. He stayed focused on getting work done and accomplished his goals. Intestinal Fortitude award to you Edgar.

-Ms. Fox-Brennan