DATE: June 9, 2009
Bentley School Announces Whammy Jammy Award Winner:
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Bentley School is pleased to announce the Whammy Jammy Award winner for the 2008-2009 school year….. Jade Rector. Jade displays all of the characteristics that Mrs. Osuch tried to instill in her students. She has a positive outlook on life. She comes to school every day with a smile on her face. She is willing to include all students in her groups and treats others with kindness and respect.Jade is insightful and good humored. She gives everything her best effort. She values learning and values kindness and consideration for others. Jade truly exemplifies what is good about kids in today’s society!
The Whammy Jammy Award is given to one student in 6th grade in honor of Mrs. Martha Osuch, a dedicated Bentley teacher that lost her battle with cancer in December of 2007. The nominees were Jade Rector, Jacob Fazzini, Nina Iraci, Katie Hoppa and Elizabeth Venezio. All nominees will receive a $50 savings bond. The winner receives a $250 bond.
Selection Criteria
The 6th grade student should have consistently displayed all of the following characteristics at school and in the community during their years in the intermediate building. The student chosen need not have attended Bentley all three years.
s Exceptional character as outlined by the pillars taught in New Lenox.
s Service to the Community
s Positive Outlook on Life
s Dedication to Bentley School
Why Whammy Jammy? The Whammy Jammy stick was one of Mrs. Osuch’s trademarks! It was a stick with a rubber apple at the end that she would tap students with before a test or quiz and chant a little chant about making every student successful on the task at hand. The students found it to be motivational and everyone felt a little more successful after being tapped with it!
Mrs. Osuch was a role model for so many students. Her qualities in life are the driving force behind how the award recipient will be chosen.