A.C. Whelan School celebrates 31 students for Mindfulness

By Melissa Moore-Randall

The A.C. Whelan School recently honored and celebrated 31 outstanding students from Kindergarten through Grade 5 who were nominated by staff for demonstrating Mindfulness throughout the school community. These students showed the ability to pause and think before acting, stay calm in challenging moments, focus on the present and make thoughtful choices that support their learning and relationships with others.

To honor their efforts, students participated in our Glowga Mindfulness Celebration in the gym, where they engaged in calming stretches, breathing exercises and mindfulness activities together. This fun and relaxing experience reinforced the importance of slowing down, being aware of our thoughts and feelings and taking care of both our minds and bodies.

“Our Mindfulness Celebration highlighted what makes AC Whelan so special: students who take time to reflect, stay focused, and support a calm and positive learning environment for everyone. We are so proud of our students for modeling mindfulness and for showing how thoughtful actions and calm choices help our school community thrive as Whelan Whales!” added Assistant Principal Danny Gallucci.

Students celebrated were:

Kindergarten: Autumn King, Gervens Maxine, Dylan Scibilia, Julia Packer, Gael Interiano Reyes, Julia Hornberg.

First grade: Evalise Watson, Carter Rose, Rian Santiago, Skender Castillo, Luna Reyes Vigil, Charlotte Loaiza Londono.

Second grade: Jad Rabib, Aiza Villanueva Landaverde, Elizabeth Roque Aleman, Nezar Etouil, Calina Granados.

Third grade: Sophia Orondo Agudelo, Samuel Correa Muriel, Ismael Lopez, Alesssio De Gruttola, Keily Tejada Mancia, Eva Darasz.

Fourth grade: Maya Attardo, Taryn Curry, Manuel Garcia, Andrew Chavez Urizar.

Fifth grade: Emmanuel Landaverde, Anna Barbosa Santos, Valentina Loncarevic, Juan Mosquera Hernandez.