More than just faith, hope and love

Like many area schools, St. Mary Nativity in Joliet honors its students each month for their accomplishments – their heavenly accomplishments.

That’s because this school recognizes students who display certain virtues, like courage.

Meet the students who have exemplified them.

September Students of the Month

The following students showed courage: Michael L. (kindergarten), Crystal S. (first grade), Adam H. (second grade), Domenic C. (third grade), Francesca G. (fourth grade), Annabelle G. (fifth grade), Damian P. (sixth grade), Jenaseth I. (seventh grade) and Patrick K. (eighth grade).

October Students of the Month

The following students worked hard: Ayva M. (kindergarten), Nicolas C. (first grade, not pictured), Anaia D. (second grade) and Melanie L. (third grade).

These students also worked hard: Lisette Catalina P. (fourth grade), Elizabeth F. (fifth grade), Mia R. (sixth grade), Adan M. (seventh grade) and Abigail P. (eighth grade).

November Students of the Month

The following students showed appreciation: Leonel G (kindergarten), Eva P. (first grade), Mattigan M. (second grade) and Leonardo C. (third grade, not pictured).

These students also showed appreciation: Austin M. (fourth grade), Aaliyah G. (fifth grade), Nina A. (sixth grade), Mia N. (seventh grade) and Laysha G. (eighth grade).

December Students of the Month

The following students showed respect: Kris R. (kindergarten), Annalise T. (first grade), Mia C. (second grade), Julian S., (third grade, not pictured).

These students also showed respect: Maximiliano M. (fourth grade), Eliana R. (fifth grade), Johnny P. (sixth grade), Antonio P. (seventh grade) and Abigail T. (eighth grade, not pictured).

January Students of the Month

The following students showed a positive attitude: Oliver P. (kindergarten), Santiago L. (first grade), Sophia I. (second grade) and Brady B. (third grade).

These students also showed a positive attitude: Julio R. (fourth grade), Eileen M. (fifth grade), Nelson D. (sixth grade, not pictured), Mario V. (seventh grade) and Isabella P. (eighth grade).