Kiwanis Terrific Kids from Tommie Barfield

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island just held its breakfast meeting at Ori's Bakery, where they honored Terrific Kids from the fourth grade at Tommie Barfield Elementary School. 

TERRIFIC stands for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive, and Capable. The teacher from each fourth-grade class nominated the onestudent who best represents these qualities.   

Mrs. Jewett states that her student, Isabella Shaughnessy, is a hard-working and reliable student whose scholastic ability is amazing. She has earned this through hard work and the conscious effort to do well. She is a member of the Student Light House, master of assemblies, WIG Leader, and Lesson Lane Leader. Isabella volunteers for almost every opportunity that becomes available. She is a great friend to all students and the first to reach out to help fellow students. Isabella states that her family loves to go on trips. She has one sister. Outside of school, she likes to dance, go on their boat, and spend time with family and friends. If she could have one superpower, it would be flying. She would love to go to Italy because her parents went there and said it was beautiful. When she grows up, she wants to be a professional dancer.   

Melinda Miranda Padilla was chosen by her teacher, Mrs. Castello, as a Terrific Kid who shows incredible resilience every single day, facing challenges with determination and a positive outlook that inspires those around her. She brings kindness, responsibility, and encouragement to the classroom, always willing to lift others up and help without being asked. Melinda truly embodies what it means to be a Terrific Kid. Melinda states that she has many aunts and cousins. She has two dogs, one guinea pig, and one cat. Outside of school, Melinda likes to sketch.  Her superpower of choice would be to goback in time. If she could travel anywhere in the world, she would like to go to Puerto Rico because she wants to see where her Grandma was buried. When she grows up, she wants to be an artist.  

Mrs. Lowrie is honored to recognize and celebrate her student, Singto Selarat, as her Terrific Kid. Singto is incredibly respectful and responsible. He is thoughtful and extremely capable in all academic areas. He is a reliable friend to all and truly inclusive with his peers. Singto said that he loves his family because they provide food, water, and work. He loves his dogs because they are silly and fun. Outside of school, Singto likes playing soccer and hanging out with his friends. His superpower of choice would be telekinesis. If he could travel anywhere, he would love to go to Thailand because there are lots of fun things to do there. When he grows up, he wants tobe a pilot or a soccer player.   

Mrs. Shadrick nominated Lola Magdalener as her Terrific Kid. Lola is truly terrific! Her dedication shines through in everything she does, from being an academic rock star to being a role model reader to the kindergartners. She always gives her all, and her positive attitude and strong work ethic make her not only a stand-out student but a joy to teach! Lola has a 12-year-old brother named Johnny, a dog named Leroy, and awesome parents. Outside of school, Lola likes to play soccer. If she could have any superpower, she would like to be able to talk to animals. She would love to go to Costa Rica because of the awesome wildlife. When she grows up she wants to be a soccer player.