Students of the Month
September	INQUIRERS: They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
	6th grade	7th grade	8th grade
	Megan Swanson Rayla Freeman Jasmeet Rataul Trevor Kuenzi	Torah Kaas Susan Dokko Johan Tarver Aurash Arvani	Sarah Kirkpatrick Elsha Eggink Keith van der Meulen Abraham Kim
October	KNOWLEDGEABLE: They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
	6th grade	7th grade	8th grade
	Riley Brigg-Thomas Kevin Kim Neeloo Soleimanpour Joylyn Yang	Sarah Byquist Juliana Jorgensen Ted Kramer Sung Yu	Kyle Barnett Homma Khosroyani Kevin McGowan McKenzie Strickland
November	THINKERS: They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
	6th grade	7th grade	8th grade
	Jessie Adelstein Amy Foster Cameron Meier Sally Park	Michael McDonnell Madeline Menard Nick Reynolds Victoria Sonnenburg	Kara Callahan Jasen Chow Kristyn Lue Nick Wiggins
December	Communicators: They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and/or in a variety of modes of communication.  They work effectively and willingly in collaborations with others.
	6th grade	7th grade	8th grade
	Nara Aboulhosn Kevin Amador Ah Ryeong (Irene) Jeon Eddy Yoo	Kady Davidson Chi (Catherine) Huang JeHong (John) Kim Simran Sandhu	Yoojeong Cho Chase Kusilek Alex Nesbitt Carly Rohrenbach
January	Principled: They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups, and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
	6th grade	7th grade	8th grade
	Jaimee Alonso Adam Ayers Jinny Hyung Zach Yu	Elizabeth Caughell Mason Chalfant Jadon Pena Courtney Strehlow	Jean-Luc Baker Sharmeelee Bijlani Molly Doner Ben Holman
February	Open-minded:an attribute from the International Baccalaureate Profile. Open-minded learners understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values, and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
	6th grade	7th grade	8th grade
	Gillian Gamoke Brian Moon Deepkiran Singh Evan VanCotthem	Paul Barton Amelia Kraft Kevin Lim Ankita Sharma	Alyssa Gilbert Dennis Mojica Sydni Rhoads Ryan Spencer
March	CARING:  show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feeling of others. They have a personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
	6th grade	7th grade	8th grade
	Matt Kornegay Nathan McCarty Morgan Stanley Jessica Tran	Joel Bervell Parker Hansen Trinity Hepper Camille Nguyen	Emily Benz Sam Holeman Brynn Kaas Alex Okemah

April	RISK-TAKER: approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage, forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
	6th grade	7th grade	8th grade
	Jake Cornelson Jenna Gilbert Dominic Lee Jasmine Morrell-Losey	Jacob Bettencourt Zach Houghtaling Meagan Kelly Gillian Werenka	Sidney Drury Ryan O'Connor Haley Peterson Matt Petrik