Nelson Elementary

Student of the Month

Monthly, one student (primary/sp.ed.) and two students (upper grade) are selected by each classroom teacher as Student of the Month. These are students who have demonstrated good behavior, worked hard, and have been a good example for others to follow. Presented at Quarterly Awards Assembly.

Character Award

This award is presented at the Quarterly Awards Assembly to the student who exemplifies the Character Pillar of the Month from the Character Counts Program.

Reader of the Month

Selected by the classroom teacher and awarded in the Quarterly Awards Assembly to the student in their classroom who has shown the greatest progress in reading.

Writer of the Month

Selected by the classroom teacher and awarded in the Quarterly Awards Assembly to the student in their classroom who has shown the greatest progress in Writing.

Big Four Math Award

Students who master the 100 addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division fact sheets in three-three minute timed tests are awarded the Big Four Award certificate. These are given at the Quarterly Awards Assembly.

Site Word Mastery

Students in first, second, and third are given a certificate after completing their grade level’s site word list. These are given at the Quarterly Awards Assembly.

Vocabulary Mastery

Students are given a certificate after student has shown understanding of their grade level’s list. These are given at the Quarterly Awards Assembly.

Computer Lab Award

All first, second, third and fourth grade students who complete their grade level standard for typing will be given the computer lab typing award at the Quarterly Awards Assembly.

All fifth and sixth graders who meet a standard score on the computer vocabulary test will be given a certificate at the Quarterly Awards Assembly.

Special Awards

Occasionally, local businesses donate certificates for our awards assemblies and incentive programs. Some examples are: Baskin-Robbins, Me-N-Eds, McDonald’s, MiMi’s Café, Wahoo’s, Cold Stone, Elephant Bar, Red Robbin, John’s Incredible Pizza  and In-and-Out.

President’s Education Award Program

This award is given to any exiting elementary school 6th grade student who meets the criteria set for by the U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the National Association of Elementary School Principals. These students will receive a framed certificate signed by the President and the secretary of Education and a Presidential Seal Pin. Student must have a GPA of 3.5 and score proficient or higher on state tests since 4thgrade.