Entering Barth Elementary School you will find a peaceful friendly environment. Two of the students that help keep it that way are Yaileen Irizarry & Ezai Jones. Every year, two students are chosen by their peers who have the qualities of a Peacemaker; respectful, courageous, and willingness to solve problems in a peaceful way.
This award was created in partnership with the First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown and presented by Pastor Kerry Pidcock-Lester.
The students received a plaque with their name and a $100 check. This is how a student described Ezai, I nominate this boy for the Barth’s Peacemaker Award because he is
nice, kind, and respectful. One day we were playing basketball and two
others began to fight over one calling a foul. This boy came over and said,
“You don’t have to be mad, it’s just a game. Take a couple of deep breaths,
and get back to playing.” This boy is also helpful. When he saw a girl trip
outside he went over to her and helped her up and asked if she was okay. A classmate gave these remarks in nominating Yaileen, I nominate this girl for the Barth Peacemaker Award because she is caring. One time I fell and scraped my knee. Then she walked me to the nurse’s office and got me a band-aid. She is very happy too. She always has a positive attitude toward teachers and students. She is very helpful. One time my friend and I got in a fight. This girl helped us solve the problem, and made things all better.