The Malcolm X Quarterly Scholar
The Quarterly Scholar highlights the academic achievements of El-Shabazz Public School Academy students. The students, based on their academic excellence, are identified by their classroom teachers and receive quarterly recognition in this publication. These students, in our opinion, best exemplify the dedication, discipline, and determination, that the school's namesake, Malcolm X, believed to be the key ingredients to individual and community success.
First Card Marking | Second Card Marking
Second Card Marking 2007/2008
Mrs. Dornbush's Kindergarten
Assata is such a hard worker! She comes to school prepared to learn and she completes her work accurately. Assata has received As on all of her math tests. She enjoys participating in all classroom activities and contributes to discussions. She is an excellent listener and she consistently makes quality choices in the classroom. Assata is a kindergarten scholar! Nia is a Malcolm X Scholar. She has received A's on her math and literacy assessments. She is an excellent kindergarten writer, and does a great job of contributing to class discussions.
Nia is an independent learner and a critical thinker. Nia is a kindergarten scholar!
Taijion is a talented student. He excels in all subject areas. Taijion is especially gifted at math. He has received A's on all of the assessments so far this year. Taijion enjoys participating in classroom activities and discussions . Keep up the great work Taijion!
Ms. Hersey-Phillips's Kindergarten
Kayla is a very dedicated student. She always strives to do her best and consistently makes good choices. Kayla excels in both math and reading. She is reading in a beginning first grade reader as well as doing first grade addition problems. Kayla never gives up and will stay with her assignment until she gets it right. Kayla exceeds kindergarten expectations not only in academics, but also in her behavior in class. She gets along very well with all her classmates, always has a positive attitude and is a great role model. This is Kayla's second marking period in academic excellence. Kayla is a Malcolm X Scholar.
Sammie excels in math, reading and spelling. He is reading in a first grade reading book, doing first grade addition problems without manipulatives and is one of the perfect spellers. Sammie has worked very hard with his spelling and is one of only two in the class who have spelled every word correct on all the spelling tests. Sammie always pushes himself towards academic excellence. Sammie gets along with his classmates and they often look to him for help with their assignments. This is Sammie's second marking period in academic excellence. Sammie is a Malcolm X Scholar.
Ameer is very hard working and strives to do his best in class. He excels in math and reading. He is reading in a first grade reader and is doing first grade math addition. He loves to read and enjoys reading to others. Ameer is very helpful to his classmates and is always willing to be a peer tutor in class. This is Ameer's second marking period in academic excellence. Ameer is a Malcolm X Scholar. Andrea excels in reading, writing and math. She is reading in a first grade reading book, and doing first grade math without manipulatives. She loves to write and does very well at expressing herself. Andrea loves to help others and consistently is a peer tutor in class. Andrea is a Malcolm X Scholar.
Jaonna is very hard working and always does her best job on her assignments in class. She continuously pushes herself towards excellence and never stops trying to do better. She excels in math, reading and writing. Jaonna is reading in a first grade reading book, and doing first grade addition without manipulatives. She loves to write in her free time. Jaonna is a Malcolm X Scholar.
Mrs. Kuchnicki's Kindergarten
Tajanae Burtley is a committed and dedicated student who is on task and able to perform at a consistent high level of performance. Tajanae comes to school ready to learn and participates in classroom activities that further her understanding of the academic content. Tajanae also shows great citizenship by helping other students when she has complete her assignments with both accuracy and efficiency. It is my pleasure to teach a student like Tajanae, she is a wonderful addition to our classroom.
Kamaria Foster performs at a very high academic level consistently in our kindergarten classroom. She has a very focus on daily work, assessments, and classroom activities that show her understanding and ability to master the curriculum content. Kamaria arrives with a positive attitude and a willingness to help others. She stays on task and is always going one step further to show her work and abilities. Congratulations Kamaria!
Da'Vieon Jackson is a hard working student who shows a high academic performance in all areas of study. Da'Vieon is willing to work hard to achieve the high level of grades he receives. I have appreciated the effort Da'Veion has shown to improve in our classroom; I can always count on him to be paying attention in group and offering answers to our discussions. Great work Da'vieon, you deserve this award!
Mrs. Craven's First Grade
Mrs. Craven's class has three Malcolm X Scholars this marking period. My first scholar is Alorie. Alorie does an amazing job in first grade. She is sweet, kind and honest. Alorie's scores are always top notch and she gives 110% effort at all times. Alorie can read just about anything handed to her and is an amazing writer. If she has any free time you will find her reading or writing. Alorie has also excelled just as much in math and science, as she is at the top of her math class. It has been very exciting to watch Alorie grow in her academics. I am very proud of her success!
My next Malcolm X scholar is Haywood. Haywood is not only incredibly intelligent, but extremely focused. Haywood has mastered the art of not allowing outside disturbances distract him from his learning. No matter what is going on inside or outside of the classroom, Haywood remains focused on the task at hand. It is Haywood's focus, determination, and hard work that has pushed him to the top of his class academically. He literally excels in every subject. I believe he will also excel in every aspect of his life. Haywood has been a joy to have in first grade.
DeyeaBreon is, once again, a first grade Malcolm X Scholar. DeyeaBreon stepped into this class very high academically in September, and is now even higher. She is currently reading at a third grade level and easily masters every task she is given. DeyeaBreon excels in every academic subject in her first grade class. She consistently completes her work very quickly and loves to "help" her classmates complete and understand their assignments. I am certain that with DeyeaBreon accelerating in her academics at this pace, we will see her on the news one day for some kind of fantastic achievement!
Mrs. Marciniak's First Grade
Anissa is such a dedicated student! She works hard everyday and comes to school prepared to learn. Anissa loves to read and she takes pride in her education. She consistently participates in all classroom activities and contributes to discussions. She is an excellent listener and an awesome classroom citizen. Anissa is a 1st grade scholar!
Sarah is so smart! She always tries hard. Sarah is an excellent student; she is incredibly trust-worthy. I can always count on her to produce high-quality work and make good choices in the classroom. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it. Sarah takes pride in her education and understands the importance of achieving high-quality grades. Sarah excels in all academic areas, especially reading and math. She loves to read and enjoys contributing to class discussions. You're doing an awesome job, Sarah! Keep up the great work!
Zecheriah is such a hard worker! He always tries hard and is dedicated to his education. He takes pride in his achievements and continues to strive for excellence. Zech is working hard to become an efficient reader, as he continues to show growth daily. I am so proud of his continued academic development! Also, he has scored very high on every spelling test! Zech enjoys school and he cares about achieving high scores on tests and homework assignments. Keep up the excellent work, Zech! You are a 1st grade scholar!
Caliyah is a model student! She is kind ,considerate, and is highly dedicated to her schoolwork. Caliyah excels in reading and all other academic areas. She sets high standards for herself and is an excellent example for her classmates. She does not rush through assignments, but rather, takes her time and consistently produces high-quality work. Caliyah is a 1st grade scholar! I am proud of you, Caliyah!
Ms. Bullock's Second Grade
Jordyn has done an amazing job academically this year. He turns in his homework every week. It is always neat, on time, and 100% correct. Jordyn's spelling list every week consists of fourth and fifth grade words and he still was able to achieve a perfect score on every spelling test this quarter. He is an excellent reader and writer as well. He has received A's on all of his reading and writing tests for this quarter. Keep up the great work Jordyn! You are a second grade scholar!
MyCaesha, Yasmeen, and Javon continued their great work during the second quarter. All three students make sure to turn in their homework every week. They also have a fourth/fifth grade spelling list and they consistently receive A's on all of their tests. All three are reading above grade level and their A's on their reading tests show that. They are also consistently receiving A's on their writing tests. Javon was also the only student in the class to have a perfect score on his last social studies test. All three students work very hard in class every day and are always willing to help others. I am so proud of all three of them. Keep working hard! You are all second grade scholars!
Ms. Callahan's Second Grade
Anthony, Jamari , Nahson , Jose, Shiya Lamara, and Lazarya are all excelling in the second grade. These students are dedicated to their work and often go above and beyond the assigned task. They all take pride in their work completing assignments neatly and accurately. Their efforts are reflected in their grades for all subjects. These students are reading and taking spelling test above grade level. They all have high B's or A's in math and science. I am truly proud of my Second Grade Malcolm X Scholars.
Mrs. Burton's Third Grade
Ebony has done it again! She continues to work hard in class on her own and with other classmates. Although the class work gets harder as the year goes on, she continues to push her way through and keep a B+ or better average in every subject. Way to go Ebony!
Cadiefeye is another returning scholar! He continued to work hard and kept a B+ or better average in every subject. He has continued to do a great job completing and turning in all his assignments on time. He also continues to keep his A+ average in spelling this marking period. Great work Cadiefeye!
Dajeha has soared to the top! She has worked hard at improving her academic skills and holds an A average in every subject! She received 100% on her spelling test for four consecutive weeks. She does an excellent job of turning in her class work on time and making sure it is completed accurately. Terrific job Dajeha!
Diamond has made great improvements and earned her way to become a scholar this marking period! She made improvements academically and socially as well. She has maintained an A+ average in spelling by scoring 100% three weeks in a row. She also turned in her homework on time everyday. She has become a great example of a scholar. Excellent work Diamond!
Michelle has buckled down and made it! She has made great gains in each subject this semester. She has a great positive attitude about learning and is eager to try to learn anything new. She did a great job at it this semester and has a B+ or better average in every subject. Marvelous work Michelle! Ny-Qula is working hard and improving everyday! She has done an excellent job turning in all class and homework assignments on time everyday. She goes out of her way to get extra work to help keep her grades at a B+ average in every subject. She really put forth lots of effort this marking period and it paid off. Job well done Ny-Qula!
Sha-Kira has made her way to scholarly honors this marking period! She is trying hard everyday to complete homework and class work assignments on time and accurately. She has gained a positive attitude about learning, and this has helped her become and excellent scholar. Super job Sha-Kira!
Ms. Chege's Third Grade
Alma: Alma is a phenomenal student! Academically, she has portrayed great grades in Math, Spelling, Science and Social Studies. Alma ensures that all her assignments are completed accurately and on time. Her inquisitiveness has made her the great student that she is today. Great work Alma!
Suzie: Suzie has worked very hard, and all her efforts have paid off. She has excelled in Math, Spelling, Reading, Social Studies and Language Arts. Suzie is very keen when doing her assignments. She is an active participant in the classroom and a great role model. Keep it up Suzie!
Nyreel: Nyreel has maintained A's and B's in Math, Language Arts and Social Studies. Not only has he excelled academically; he has also thrived in keeping the class rules. Nyreel takes initiative when working in small group activities. He is an excellent student and such a great helper too. Good job!
Carlton: Carlton has been an extraordinary student. He has managed, against all odds, to maintain outstanding grades in Math, Reading, Social Studies, and Science. Carlton is able to do advanced Math problems and I am very proud of him. Bravo Carlton, the sky is the limit!
Ty-kira: Ty-kira has put tremendous effort in pulling up her grades and it shows! Ty-Kira achieved excellent grades in Math, Science and Language Arts. She is an excellent reader and author! I am very proud of her efforts, good work Ty-Kira!
Michael: Michael has done a great job in the areas of Reading, Spelling, and Language Arts. He is an active participant in class and is able to do so with a great sense of humor. I am very proud of his efforts, good work!
BaySean: Last but not least, BaySean has also attained remarkable grades for this quarter, just like the previous one. He has excelled in Science, spelling, writing and grammar. BaySean is an excellent author; his writing skills are remarkable! Keep up the good work BaySean!
The students above have put a tremendous amount of effort in all they do. They exhibit superb characteristics that emulate those of the great leader Malcolm X and therefore deserve to be honored. I am very proud to be their teacher.
Mrs. Underhill's Fourth Grade
I am very proud of this quarter Malcolm X Scholars. Once, again, Jonee, Lajazinea, and Nia have proven themselves worthy of being Malcolm X Scholars. They continue to master all assignments academically. They are truly enjoyable students to have in class. Keep up the good work Scholars!!
I also have Isaiah & Ja'Nee to add to this quarter list of scholars. Isaiah & Ja'Nee have worked very hard to maintain an A/B average throughout this quarter. I have watched them strive for perfection in every subject. They have worked consistently at doing their best, therefore I am proud to add them to the list of Malcolm X Scholars.
Mr. Collier's Fourth/Fifth Grade
Brittany James and Vashune Potts continue to excel in their academic and leadership roles in Mr. Collier's classroom. This marking period, we have two additional students who have earned the distinction of Malcolm X scholars. We have been taking timed multiplication test in order to master multiplication facts. Brandy James and Anthony Jackson have consistently improved their scores and are among the class leaders. It is our goal to score 100% on 100 multiplication problems in 2 minutes. We are also working on factors, common factors and greatest common factors.
Ms. Waddles Fifth Grade
Ariel is a joy to have in our class! She has near-perfect attendance, comes to school prepared to learn and she completes her work accurately. This young lady takes pride in her education and understands the importance of achieving high-quality grades. She is an excellent reader and consistently scores A on tests. Ariel is a stabilizing influence on Team Lion! She is an excellent listener and she consistently makes quality choices in the classroom. I have NEVER had to correct Ariel's behavior in class! Ariel is a true V.I.P. Scholar!
Jeronte is such an enthusiastic student! He always tries hard and consistently produces quality work. Jeronte excels in all academic areas, especially math. He has already attained our Holey Cards goal of under two minutes for multiplication! Jeronte is a young man who takes pleasure in helping his classmates and is always ready to help out with classroom chores. He enjoys reading and is a major contributor to class discussions. Jeronte takes a leadership role on Team Dolphin. You're doing an awesome job, Jeronte!
Jazmyne is a valuable asset to the V.I.P. Scholars! She comes to school prepared to learn and consistently produces quality work. Jazmyne is an excellent reader and she is becoming a wonderful writer, too! She is always willing to help her teammates on Team Black Leopard. Jazmyne is also learning to speak up so we can all hear her great ideas! She is an excellent listener and makes quality choices in the school environment. Kudos to you, Jazmyne!
Mr. Mahan's Fifth/Sixth Grade
This quarter's Malcolm X Scholars in Mr. Mahan's class are Essence and Rhett. They are making great progress academically and are showing improvement on a daily basis. They demonstrate a conscientious and eager attitude toward learning by consistently turning in work which is complete, neat and on time. Essence and Rhett readily participate in class activities and make positive contributions to class discussions; showing good insight and understanding of complex concepts. When a concept is not understood, they do not hesitate to ask for clarification. They both scored above grade level in reading and math in recent Scantron diagnostic testing. They do an outstanding job of meeting the high academic expectations I have in my classroom.
Mrs. Cloy's Resource Room
Antwon continues to do a great job in reading and math class.He likes to read and often borrows classroom books to take home. Antwon has a excellent attitude toward school and work. Everyday he comes ready to learn and work. Keep up the good work Antwon.
James is another one of our improved students. James works hard on all his assignments especially math. His math skills are improving by leaps and bounds. Often he is a reading and math buddy for the younger students in the classroom. He is also very responsible in the classroom too. His favorite job is being the class librarian. Keep up the good progress James!!
Mrs. Major's Reading Support
Zechariah is this month's reading scholar. He consistently reads the books at home that we have read at school. Zechariah also checks books out of Mrs. Major's library and reads those too. All of this at-home reading practice, along with our reading class, is making a big difference for Zech. For him, reading is a priority and his progress is exciting to watch!
Ms. Tarpeh's Math Support
1st Grade
Emily is working hard and becoming an excellent math student. She is in first grade. Her math skills are soaring and she has a great attitude. Keep up the good work Emily.
Kabbash is first grade. He really works hard in small group math class. He always like to help the other students understand what he knows and he is a good teacher. Way to go Kabbash!
2nd Grade
Brianna is a math super star. She completed her math packet and received 100%. She is currently working on her subtraction packet. She exhibits great math confidence and her math skills are growing. She is doing very well on the assessments in class. Job well done Brianna!
3rd Grade
Sha-Kira confidence is rising slowly but surely. She speaks more frequently in math class and she knows her math. She is doing well on the third grade benchmark and assessment tests.
Ny'Qula is a math superstar. She is completing all her supplemental math at home. She is diligent about completing all her work and strives to do well. She has gone from an average math student to an above average math student. Good jobNy'Qula.
Michelle is doing very well in math. In class she communicates math concepts very clearly, which proves her understanding of math. She exhibits a love of math and she is doing quite well, performing above grade level.
Suzie has made me very proud to call myself a teacher. She struggled in the beginning of the school year. She has made a 180 degree turnaround. Her math skills have soared. Keep up the great work!
Devonna really gives a strong effort. She is progressing slowly but surely. Keep up the good work.
4th Grade
Ashanti is growing slowly but surely. She works hard and gives a strong effort. She has a great work ethic in class. She has a great attitude. Keep up the good work Ashanti!
Marquan has come a long way with his work ethic and attitude. He works hard in math class and it is paying off. He is doing well on his benchmarks and assessments. Great job!