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Whiz Kid: Jack Botke

Luce School third grader excels.

Name:  Jack Botke

School: Dean S. Luce

Key to Awesomeness:  Determination and perseverance

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Accomplishments: 

Jack moved to Canton from California 2 ½ years ago. A delightful first grader with special needs, he became part of a sub-separate classroom at the that focused on teaching him and other children strategies for overcoming challenges.

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Jack’s goal in this work was to become ready-for-learning in general education classes. He worked with his teachers, classmates and with the strategies he was taught. It took time, and Jack persevered. By sticking with it, he met his goal.

Jack is now a delightful third grade student in a general education class. He is confident, popular with his peers and thrives every day.

This Whiz Kid is thought highly of by his teacher, Janis Chapman.

 Keep up the great work Jack!

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