Tag Archives: Students in the Spotlight

‘Best buds’ look out for each other: Hoglan fourth graders have bond

Posted on May 19, 2014 by marshalltownschools

When Pedro Torres and Manuel Morales met two years ago they became fast friends. Now, the fourth graders at Hoglan Elementary School have a strong bond. Their teacher, Gena Graglia, said the two represent what friendship means. Read their full … Continue reading →

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Seventh grader projects positivity

Posted on May 12, 2014 by marshalltownschools

No matter what day it is, Miller Middle School seventh grade student Vanessa Magana has a smile on her face. “She brightens the day of everybody in class and she’s a good role model,” said her math teacher Deb Johnson. … Continue reading →

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Quiet leader speaks up to learn

Posted on April 21, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Being a quiet leader is just fine with Stephanie Sanchez, an eighth grader at Miller Middle School. “It helps me pay attention,” the 14-year-old said. Read Stephanie’s spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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‘A leader by example’ in Hoglan Elementary: Fourth grader shows strong work ethic

Posted on April 14, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Hoglan Elementary School fourth grade teacher Ryan Burke said Daniel Morales is a student that comes from a family that values education and it shows on a daily basis in the classroom. Read Daniel’s Spotlight in the Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Third grader works extremely hard: Woodbury student wants to teach others

Posted on April 7, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Of all the students Karen Roessler has taught in her 30-year career, current Woodbury Elementary School third grader Jessica Buenrostro stands out. “Jessica works harder than any student I’ve ever had,” said Roessler, who is her reading teacher. Read Jessica’s … Continue reading →

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Student gets hooked on reading

Posted on March 31, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Lauren Wall has become a success story by her ability to read more stories. Wall, 9, a third grader at Fisher Elementary School, has increased her ability to read this past school year by leaps and bounds. Read Lauren’s spotlight … Continue reading →

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Working hard and helping others: Lenihan student a role model

Posted on March 24, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Fifth grader Mariana Ramirez said she looks forward to school each day. Her teacher at Lenihan Intermediate School, Shanna Goos, said she appreciates how Ramirez not only works hard but helps others and is a kind person. Read Mariana’s Spotlight … Continue reading →

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Reading vastly improved for Lenihan sixth grader

Posted on March 17, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Teacher Deb Martin said Lenihan Intermediate School sixth grader Alejandra Andrade Murillo has shown a great interest in books – and it is paying off. Martin said Alejandra has vastly improved her reading ability in the past year. Read Alejandra’s … Continue reading →

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Seventh grader yearns for knowledge

Posted on March 3, 2014 by marshalltownschools

When it comes to work in his seventh grade science class, Miller Middle School student Dameon Schumacher wants to learn right away. “He wants to know things right then and there,” said Miller teacher Kaitlyn Fish. “He is constantly working … Continue reading →

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Student boosts work, spirits

Posted on February 24, 2014 by marshalltownschools

Eric Martinez Padilla has made great strides this school year in the second grade at Hoglan Elementary School, according to his reading teacher Anna Wolvers. Read Eric’s full Spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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