University Elementary School Student Spotlight - January 13, 2022

Elemntary School Honoree – Israel Hildenbrand

Israel loves school. During the warmer months, he gets up early two days per week to come and participate in Morning Mile. He loves earning his miles but what makes him special is that while he is competing to get better, he is also cheering on and encouraging the other walkers and runners as they work toward their own Morning Mile goals and victories. Israel loves to help in class. He likes to arrive first in the morning and help his teachers get the room ready for the day. At clean up time, Israel quickly cleans up his own area and always helps others who are taking a little longer. His kindness is appreciated by his classmates and his teachers.

Getting to know Israel Hildenbrand:

• What is your favorite hobby (what do you like to do for fun outside of school)?

“I like playing on the playground!  Climbing up the slides and playing with friends!”

• What is the best gift (birthday, Christmas) you've ever received?  What made it so special?

“When my basketball team got 12 points and the other team got zero. I like to win!”

• If you got to change roles with your mom/dad for a day, what would you do?

“Everything! Play outside all day until morning.  And eat lots of BBQ chips!”

"Israel always goes the extra mile to help his classmates,” said Israel’s kindergarten teacher, Ms. Noel Howe.  “When someone in class is hurting or struggling, it hurts Israel’s kind heart and he tries to help anyway he can.”