Student of the Month Spotlight, Alex Avis – 5th Grade
by Cindy Lance
Heritage Elementary 5th grade student Alex Avis is the March Student of the Month. His teacher, Mrs. Amber Robidou had this to say: “Respectful, considerate, and hardworking are just a few words to describe what a great student Alex is. He is always actively engaged in his learning and completes high quality work. Alex is consistently willing to offer a helping hand to both his teachers and peers. When another student needs help on a math problem, Alex is the first one to go over and offer help. He is an all-around outstanding student and person. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for Alex!”
Alex loves to be at school and not learning virtually because it is much simpler to learn in person. Also playing with his friends outside in the snow at recess and during gym are the most memorable parts of his experience in Stockbridge Community Schools. While he hasn’t been anywhere else, he said that he has great friends and teachers here.
Excelling at math may come easily for this young man as his mother Lissa Avis is a math teacher at the Jr/Sr High of Stockbridge (and has even been touted as the best math teacher at any academic level by Stockbridge Alumni). Alex says that his “mom has really influenced him by always encouraging and trying to do nice things for me.” Dad Andy and younger sister Rachel complete their family unit, with Grandparents Larry and Holly Steffey also living close by in Stockbridge. He loves to spend time with his Grandma Avis playing ping pong, having picnics, and sledding.
Reading is another favorite subject of Alex. He just finished the Shannon Messenger series, and his favorite books so far have been Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson Series. Alex likes action and adventure, which also may be evident as he was one of the managers for the 2020 Girl’s Varsity Cross Country season. He ran 5 miles in one practice and has a goal to run 8 miles without stopping.
Short term goal is to “reach the end of the year with the most Dojo Points ever in Mrs. Robidou’s class. You receive these points for participation, answering questions and helping out.” Alex’s long term goal is to be a professional masseur and operate his own business.
