• Virtual Hawkeye

    Hawkeye

    Each day at school, Hawkeyes are given to ten different students when recognized for meeting expectations for being Safe, Responsible or Kind.  Students can also be recognized by an adult at home or by a staff member through their distance learning activities. 

    An adult can give a child a Virtual Hawkeye by completing the form found at the following LINK.  Students who are recognized with a Hawkeye will have their name posted on this page of our website.

     

    Student Name                                Recognized Behavior

    Kunaal Shukla                                        RESPONSIBLE: Kunaal goes the extra mile on his distance learning work.

    Simran Shukla                                        RESPONSIBLE: Simran is working hard every day to focus and complete her distance learning work.

    Kellen Greenberg                                   RESPONSIBLE: Kellen has stayed engaged with his schoolwork & completed his work in a timely manner.

    Hailey Greenberg                                   RESPONSIBLE: Hailey has stayed engaged with her schoolwork & completed her work in a timely manner.

    Third Graders                                         RESPONSIBLE: The Wax Museum presentations are AWESOME! Thank you for all the hard work & effort!

    Sofia Pretkel                                           RESPONSIBLE: Sofia is doing a great job completing her reading assignments.

    Dominic McCrane                                 RESPONSIBLE: Dominic is doing a great job working in his reading clubhouse!

    John Fullenkamp                                   RESPONSIBLE: John is doing a great job working in his reading clubhouse!

    2020 CR Seniors                                    RESPONSIBLE: CONGRATULATIONS to all former HES Hawks who are graduating! We wish you the BEST!

    Chloe Cross                                            RESPOSIBLE: Chloe did a great job logging into her Clever account!

    Xzavier Diaz                                            RESPONSIBLE: Xzavier chose to work on an activity while he waited for his teacher to join a Google Meet.

    Peyton Sagata                                        KIND: The girls started GIVING GIRLS.  They do nice things for their neighbors and community.

    Morgan Sagata                                       KIND: The girls started GIVING GIRLS. They do nice things for their neighbors and community.

    Attalie Smith                                           KIND: The girls started GIVING GIRLS. They do nice things for their neighbors and community.

    Sunday Smith                                          KIND: The girls started GIVING GIRLS. They do nice things for their neighbors and community.

    Jack Reynolds                                          RESPONSIBLE: Jack has been a huge help around the house cooking, mowing, dog care, & cleaning dishes.

    Kellen Greenberg                                   RESPONSIBLE: Kellen adds extra details, including photos, on open-ended slides/tasks

    Layla Dickerson                                      KIND: Layla is always 1st in Ms. Hackett's Zoom waiting room & helps try out tasks before the class does.

    Delilah Kennedy                                     RESPONSIBLE: Delilah has done an amazing job on her work, especially her very detailed reading work.

    Aubrey Bogarde                                     RESPONSIBLE: Aubrey has been helping around the house, and also completing all of her school work.

    Julian Plantarich                                      KIND: Julian has been very kind to his brother and helped him with his school work.

    Caleb Bellman                                         RESPONSIBLE: Caleb helped around the house, cleaned the pool, did laundry, vacuumed, emptied trash.

    Sebastian Soares                                    RESPONSIBLE: Sebastian has been doing well in completing his math assignments.

    Rowan Cole                                             RESPONSIBLE: Rowan has done a nice job completing her assignments.

    Reading Club Kiddos                             RESPONSIBLE: 1st-4th graders in Mrs. Gittelman's reading club have read over 300 books on Epic Books!

    PM K Reading Buddies                          RESPONSIBLE: PM Kindergarten Reading Buddies have read more than 20 books on Epic Books!

    Joseph Mendola                                     RESPONSIBLE: Joseph is doing a great job working on his Lalilo reading assignments.

    Evan Perreault                                        RESPONSIBLE: Evan is doing a great job working on his Lalilo reading assignments.

    Collin Hannigan                                      RESPONSIBLE: Collin was a superstar working with Mrs. Gittelman on his reading activities.

    Abigail Hannigan                                    KIND: Abigail was helpful to her brother when he was doing a Zoom lesson.

    Aiden McGee                                           RESPONSIBLE: Aiden emailed Mrs. Gittelmaan to let her know he had trouble with her online lesson.

    Dan Kulak                                                KIND: Dan finds ways to help his classmates laugh with a kind message or video in our Google classroom.

    Callista Kurian                                         KIND: Callista finds ways to help her classmates feel happy with a kind message or video.

    Abralyn Kelly                                            KIND: Abralyn finds ways to help classmates feel happy with a kind message or video.

    Elle Morgan                                              KIND: Elle always finds a way to help her classmates on the Google Classroom when they need it. 

    Braxton Oczkowski                                 KIND: Braxton always finds a way to help his classmates on the Google Classroom when they need it.

    Ben Eisele                                                 KIND: Ben always finds ways to help his classmates on the Google Classroom when they need it.

    Kris Ortman                                             RESPONSIBLE: Kris consistently completes his online assignments and does them well.

    Kai Klocek                                                 RESPONSIBLE: Kai consistently completes his online assignments and does them well.

    Noah Smith                                              KIND: Noah is kind to his 3-year old sister, playing with her and taking her outside when Mom is busy.

    Sandro Uturgaidze                                  RESPONSIBLE: Sandro goes above and beyond each day to do ALL of his distance learning work.

    Kristopher Lehmann                              RESPONSIBLE: Kristopher is showing improvement and getting his work done without being told.

    Charleigh Lohin                                       KIND: Charliegh has been a great big sister, helping her little sister with many things.

    Bryan Lavin                                              RESPONSIBLE: Bryan wakes up early, starts the day with a positive attitude, & gets his work done.

    Brody Lavin                                              KIND: Brody offered to teach his little sister sight words so she will know them next year in kindergarten.

    Landon Akva                                            RESPONSIBLE: Landon does his work independently and makes his bed each day.

    Anna Haggerty                                         KIND: Anna is sending notes, letters, and small gifts to friends to let them know she is thinking of them.

    Aidan Haggerty                                        RESPONSIBLE: Aidan is giving his best effort to do his work and is turning it in on time.

    Delilah Kennedy                                      RESPONSIBLE: Delilah is going above & beyond to write great responses to books she reads on EPIC.

    Aiden McGee                                           RESPONSIBLE: Aiden has been doing a great job completing his reading assignments.

    Hannabelle Thompson                           KIND: Hannabelle is always so kind and respectful during virtual lessons.

    Summer Scarborough                            RESPONSIBLE: Summer is doing a great job working on her Read Theory assignments.

    Josh Lapides                                             KIND: Josh is always so kind and respectful during virtual lessons.

    Sandro Uturgaidze                                  RESPONSIBLE: Sandro is making so much progress in the Lalilo reading program.

    Vlad Parkhimovich                                  RESPONSIBLE: Vlad has been completing all of his reading assignments in Lalilo.

    Alex Kubala                                              RESPONSIBLE: Alex has worked hard to complete all of his school work.

    Ellie Sedam                                              RESPONSIBLE: Ellie has been completing all of her school work, even while being out of town.

    Gabby Sosna                                           RESPONSIBLE: Gabby has shown responsibility in completing her daily distance learning work.

    Diana Kravets                                          RESPONSIBLE: Diana always does her best and turns in high quality 3rd grade work!

    Patrick Sweeney                                     RESPONSIBLE: Patrick cleaned up garbage along the paths at Churchville Nature Center.

    Stella Schondelmeyer                            RESPONSIBLE: Stella cleaned up garbage along the paths at Churchville Nature Center.

    MJ Thompson                                          RESPONSIBLE: MJ has shown such effort and responsibility with his distance learning.  

    James Cauley                                           KIND: James helped his little brother with words and letter sounds.

    Dylan Jacobson                                       RESPONSIBLE: Dylan has been helping out with yardwork and caring for his sister.

    Alex Bisignano                                        RESPONSIBLE: Ale is working so hard to get his work done.

    Ryan Segata                                            RESPONSIBLE: Ryan is doing all of his work and trying his best.

    Mrs. Post's 1st Grade Class                  RESPONSIBLE & KIND: They are working hard, and are so happy to see each other on their zoom calls.

    Jack Best                                                  RESPONSIBLE: Jack has been doing all of his distance learning work and helping out around the house.

    Colin Serfass                                           RESPONSIBLE: Colin has been helping around the house and helping to care for his little sister.

    Bella Kosman                                          RESPONSIBLE: Bella helped care for her little brother when her parents were busy with work.

    Sophia Roberts                                       RESPONSIBLE: Sophia works hard and perseveres when she is challenged.

    Gregory Rudat                                        KIND: Gregory asked if he could text a friend and remind him about a Zoom Morning Meeting.

    Ryan Lake                                                KIND: Ryan helped his classmates when they were having trouble logging on to a task.

    Rayne Langley                                        SAFE: Rayne always buckles his seat belt and wears a bike helmet without having to be reminded.

    Blake Jordan                                           KIND: Blake made cards for people living in nursing homes that can no longer receive visitors. 

    Brydon Jordan                                        RESPONSIBLE: Brydon is getting his work done each day and submitting his own attendance.

    Scott McCabe                                          RESPONSIBLE: Scott is helping his dad with home improvement projects & his sister with lawn care.

    Richard Matthews                                  RESPONSIBLE: Richard is completing all of his schoolwork with great enthusiasm.

    Allison Kurian                                          KIND: Allison is always helping her brother and taking good care of him.

    Taylin Schiavone                                    KIND & RESPONSIBLE: Taylin is doing all of her school work, AND is making masks for healthcare workers.

    John Segata                                             RESPONSIBLE: John is doing all of his work with such quality and care.  He is great student leader.

    Brandon Ela                                            RESPONSIBLE: Brandon is working so hard and doing well in his distance learning.

    Dennis Sparks                                         KIND: Dennis is kind & encouraging to his classmates. He is responsible for his learning in science.

    Eva Camel                                                RESPONSIBLE: Eva takes such care to complete her science assignments well.

    Ben Eisele                                                RESPONSIBLE: Ben works hard to complete his work & is encouraging to classmates in the Google Stream.

    Ismail Chaudhry                                     RESPONSIBLE: Ismail problem solved using Kami when he was trying to get help on his school work. 

    Jon Cannella                                            RESPONSIBLE: Jon reached out to his teacher when he was uncertain about some of his school work.  

    Delilah Kennedy                                     RESPONSIBLE: Delilah reminded her mom to check her work, & she wanted to do more work!

    Jenna Samuel                                          RESPONSIBLE: Jenna is getting her school work done at top-notch quality & helping her family every day!

    Amandine Olart                                      RESPONSIBLE: Amandine took the initiative to unload the dishwasher TWO times in one day!

    Reid Heicklen                                          RESPONSIBLE: Reid is a great big brother, helping his little brother..

    Hailey Greenberg                                   RESPONSIBLE: Hailey makes her bed each morning and perseveres to get her work done each day.

    Brayden Kerrigan                                   RESPONSIBLE: Brayden is working hard to complete all of his school work, and he is helping do chores.

    Francesca Ciocca                                    RESPONSIBLE: Francesca helps watch her little brother, and she is doing her school work.

    Kellen Greenberg                                   RESPONSIBLE: Kellen is putting in amazing effort and is excited to learn each day.

    Abigail Hannigan                                    RESPONSIBLE: Abigail does her school work with a smile and a SONG.  She is helpful at home, too!

    Ari Arbitman                                            RESPONSIBLE: Ari made a salad, set the table, and cleaned up the dinner dishes!

    Alex Winderman                                     RESPONSIBLE: Alex helped care for her little brother when her parents were busy.

    Isabella Goldengerg                               RESPONSIBLE: Izzy is setting the table for each meal and helping to fold laundry.

    Ajay Kaji                                                    RESPONSIBLE: Ajay is completing all of his distance learning work with high quality.

    Ava Arbitman                                          KIND: Ava is so kind to her younger brother, even during her class Google Meetings.

    Dan Kulak                                                RESPONSIBLE: Dan figured out how to complete all of his work and turn it all in!  

    Mia Levi                                                   RESPONSIBLE: Mia is working hard to complete her work each week.

    Mikaela Michael                                     RESPONSIBLE: Mikaela worked hard to get all of her word done and turned in this week.

    Easton Bayer                                          RESPONSIBLE: Easton is trying new things with his distance learning and getting his work done each day.

    Neil Philip                                                RESPONSIBLE: Neil is getting all of his work done. He is working hard and learning new things. 

    Max Fidowicz                                          KIND: Max was kind during a class lunch bunch. He welcomed each student as they joined the call.

    Ola Fidowicz                                           RESPONSIBLE: Ola works hard to accomplish her distance learning work and attend all class meetings.

    Vivienne Forbes                                     KIND: Vivienne greeted each of her classmates when they joined their class Lunch Bunch.

    Zoe Gillard                                              KIND: Zoe helped her little sister with a complicated craft project.

    Blake Jordan                                           RESPONSIBLE: Blake continues to be so polite and take care of his learning and work!   

    Evan Perreault                                       RESPONSIBLE: Evan is completing all his distance learning work!

    Collin Hannigan                                     RESPONSIBLE: Collin is completing all of his work each day.

    Josh Lapides                                           RESPONSIBLE: Josh is a super-duper hard worker and is responsible completing his work.

    Nathan Reifsneider                               RESPONSIBLE: Nathan is working very hard on all of his distance learning work.

    Vlad Parkhimovich                                RESPONSIBLE: Vlad has done a terrific job completing his distance learning work.

    Sandro Uturgaidze                                RESPONSIBLE: Sandro helped a teacher problem solve AND he is completing all of his school work.

    Kara Slutsky                                            RESPONSIBLE: Kara completes her work on time and is helping around the house.

    Jonathan Harding                                   KIND: Jonathan shows kindness when he greets his teachers & classmates in their Goolge Meetings.

    Zoe Henry                                                KIND: Zoe baked a cake for friends who had to postpone their wedding due to COVID-19

    Ella Henry                                                RESPONSIBLE: Ella, unsolicited, cleaned the bathrooms in the house just to help out.

    Sophia & Emma Salamon                     RESPONSIBLE: Soph & Emma are getting up, taking charge of their learning, & helping around the house.

    Luke Mathew                                          RESPONSIBLE: Luke goes the extra mile on all of his work.

    Rebekah Mathew                                   RESPONSIBLE: Becky thoroughly checks her work to make sure it is done correctly before turning it in.

    Kaitlyn Mathew                                       RESPONSIBLE: Kaitlyn has been diligent in doing her work & emailing teachers when she has questions.

    Simran Chaudhary                                 RESPONSIBLE: Simran consistently completes her work on time and at a high quality!

    Karden Beauparlant                              RESPONSIBLE & KIND: Karden is continues to be successful and to learn and grow as a student.

    Adam Pitula                                             RESPONSIBLE: Adam is doing his work, and is doing an outstanding job demonstrating leadership.

    Brayden Wengert                                   RESPONSIBLE: Brayden works so hard all week and never gives up, even when the work is challenging.

    Brody Lavin                                             RESPONSIBLE: Brody helped his mom set the table AND he clearned the table after dinner!

    Grace Acerba                                          RESPONSIBLE & KIND: Grace has been completing all of her work & helping her brother when he needs it.

    Joey Acerba                                             RESPONSIBLE & KIND: Joey is doing his work with a smile and helping around the house.

    Emily Rhodes                                          RESPONSIBLE: Emily continues to work so hard on her distance learning work.  

    Ari Golubstov                                          RESPONSIBLE: Ari is asking for help when he needs it, taking responsiblity for his work.

    Miss Hackett's 2nd grade class            RESPONSIBLE: The entire class is doing ALL of their work!! WOW!

    Isla Oczkowski                                         RESPONSIBLE: Isla did not feel well, but she still challenged herself to get ALL of her work done!

    Andrew Kearney                                     RESPONSIBLE: Andrew is so attentive in Google Meetings and is working so hard on his school work.

    Shane Thomas                                        SAFE: Shane always remembers to wear a helmet when biking or roller blading.

    Dean Thomas                                          SAFE: Dean always remembers to wear a helmet when biking or roller blading.

    Taylor Drummond                                  RESPONSIBLE: Taylor is so responsible, completing her work and asking for support when she needs it.

    Gillian Martin                                           RESPONSIBLE: Gillian's dedication to her learning & kindness to others is so impressive!

    Layla Dickerson                                       RESPONSIBLE: Layla is going above & beyond to complete her work and show up for all class meetings.

    Kira Scott                                                  KIND: Kira did a great job reading to her teacher and was kind to her cat who joined their lesson.

    Nina Scott                                                 RESPONSIBLE: Nina did a great job reading a story to her teacher during a Zoom lesson.

    Khloe Barclay                                           RESPONSIBLE: Khloe has been working so hard on all of her distance learning work.

    Brennan Bledsoe                                     RESPONSIBLE: Brennan is completing his work and trying new technology tools.

    Daniella Pukhkiy                                      RESPONSIBLE: Daniella is doing a good job completing her work.

    Summer Scarborough                            RESPONSIBLE: Summer is going above and beyond to do her best work every day!

    Joey Flaville                                               RESPONSIBLE: Joey is doing a great job staying on track and putting forth effort to get his work done.

    Daniella Pukhkiy                                      RESPONSIBLE: Daniella is completing all of her school work and asking for help when she needs it.

    Jackson Kley                                             RESPONSIBLE: Jackson is working hard on his school work, asking questions, and checking for completion.

    Maddie Kerrigan                                      RESPONSIBLE: Maddie is working hard on her school work AND helping out with her younger siblings.

    Brandon Ela                                              KIND: Brandon immediately got an ice pack for a family member when they fell and got hurt.

    Lily Vassello                                              KIND: Lily schedules reading time on Zoom with her Grandmom.  Her Grandmom loves this special time.

    ALL HES HAWKS                                       RESPONSIBLE: HES students have read over 100 books this week on EPIC books!

    Antonio Sesto                                           KIND: Antonio helped his siter build a fort for her Friday distance learning work.

    Jon Cannella                                             RESPONSIBLE: Jon has been focused on completing ALL of his fourth grade distance learning work.

    AJ Entenmann                                          RESPONSIBLE: AJ works hard to complete all of his work, and he helped a teacher with a technology issue.

    Michael Cannella                                     RESPONSIBLE: Michael has been working like a rock star completing his 1st grade distance learning work. 

    Ryan Ela                                                    RESPONSIBLE: Ryan has been doing a great job doing his best work & completing all of his school work.

    Benjamin Pressman                               KIND: Benjamin is very kind to his sister.  He helps his parents with chores around the house.

    Ava Pressman                                          RESPONSIBLE: Ava is helpful at home, keeping her room clean and doing chores around the house.

    Konnor Burns                                          RESPONSIBLE: Konnor practiced his cello after lessons without having to be reminded.

    Antonio Sesto                                          RESPONSIBLE: Antonio has been doing his best work, plus helps around the house, all with a smile.

    Aidan Sparks                                            RESPONSIBLE: Aidan has been doing his school work, making his bed, and helping his parents every day.

    Katy Hause                                               KIND: Katy has helped clean around the house each day and gets all of her distance learning work done.

    Liam Hause                                              RESPONSIBLE: Liam wakes up ready to begin school and completes all of his work with a smile.

    Evelyn O'Brien                                         RESPONSIBLE: Evelyn has been doing a great job with her distance learning & helping at home.

    Ari Arbitman                                            KIND: Ari took the initiative to make his bed and his sister's bed.

    Ava Arbitman                                          RESPONSIBLE: Ava made breakfast for herself & her brother while her parents were on conference calls.

    Amelia Pitula                                            SAFE: Amelia always wears her helmet when she rides her bicycle, even on short rides.

    Grayson Somogyi                                    KIND: Grayson tried to cheer up his little brother when he hurt his hand.  

    Maxwell Somogyi                                    RESPONSIBLE: Max played games with his youngest brother while his mom was helping his other brother.

    Eva Camel:                                                RESPONSIBLE: Eva is doing her daily work AND going the extra mile to do extra work that is provided.

    Dennis Sparks                                          RESPONSIBLE: Dennis is working hard & asking good questions when something is not clear.

    Aubrey Bogarde                                      RESPONSIBLE: Aubrey is doing her work and putting forth ABOVE AND BEYOND effort!

    Summer Scarborough                            RESPONSIBLE: Summer goes the extra mile on all of her distance learning work!

    Ryan Lake                                                 RESPONSIBLE: Ryan is completing his distance learning work and doing it so well!

    Ryan Leyman                                           RESPONSIBLE: Ryan is getting work done and doing high quality work!

    Elle Morgan                                              RESPONSIBLE: Elle gets her work done early and checks into the Class Stream every day.

    Katherine Isaev                                        RESPONSIBLE: Katherine has contacted her teacher with questions and concerns about her school work.

    James Cauley                                            KIND: James is collecting non-perishable food items to donate.  Donations are welcome!

    Abralyn Kelly                                             RESPONSIBLE: Abralyn is completing her work and joining Google Meets to ask questions that she has.

    Hailey Greenberg                                     RESPONSIBLE: Hailey is completing her work, and even finishing some tasks before they are due.

    Callista Kurian                                          KIND: Callista is responsible with her work, and she kindly offers helpful reminders to her classmates.

    Joey Flaville                                               RESPONSIBLE: Joey completed all of his work, and even finished some tasks before they are due.

    Jon Cannella                                             RESPONSIBLE: Jon completed all of his work last week and turned it in through Google Classroom.

    Braxton Oczkowski                                 RESPONSIBLE: Braxton is up early completing his work.  He greets everyone in their Google Classroom.

    Ava Gutman                                             RESPONSIBLE: Ava has been courteous, helpful, and kind at home.

    Cyrus Smith                                              RESPONSIBLE: Cyrus folded all of his clothes using the military-style fold that Mr. MacClay taught us. 

    Paige Lyall                                                 RESPONSIBLE: Paige helped her dad make gumbo. She did cutting and cleaning up!  Yum!

    Sunday Smith                                           RESPONSIBLE: Sunday is helping around the house with chores, including folding clothes.

    Sunday Smith                                           RESPONSIBLE: Sunday completed all of her work with grit and a positive attitude.

    Dylan Jacobson                                        RESPONSIBLE: Dylan changed the sheets on his bed without being asked to do so.

    Michael Dodszuweit                                RESPONSIBLE: Michael has been completing his daily tasks with determination and a positive attitude.

    Emma Serfass                                          RESPONSIBLE: Emma watched Mr. MacClay's video and is now helping fold clothes for the family.

    Giuliana Wengert                                    RESPONSIBLE: Giuliana shows dedication, growth mindset, and grit when she does her work!

    Charlotte Johnson                                   RESPONSIBLE: Charlotte has had a positive attitude about distance learning, and helping around home.

    Kira Scott                                                  KIND: Kira wrote many kind comments to her classmates about the books that they are reading.

    Sarina Gandhi                                          RESPONSIBLE: Sarina has read all of the assigned books in her Epic Book account!

    Aiden McGee                                           RESPONSIBLE: Aiden has been working hard to compelte all of his distance learning tasks.

    Jenna Samuel                                          RESPONSIBLE: Jenna has been dedicated to giving her personal best each day day and on each task.

    Izzy Goldenberg                                      RESPONSIBLE: Izzy folded her shirt just like Mr. MacClay taught us in his video!

    Jordyn Pliner                                            RESPONSIBLE: Jordyn woke up early Saturday morning ready to finish her schoolwork from the week.

    Bryan Lavin                                              KIND: Bryan finished his work, but stayed in the room to help his little brother with his school work.  

    AJ Devine                                                  RESPONSIBLe: AJ is completing his work and making great choices during Morning Meeting.

    Cameron Hendricks                                RESPONSIBLE: Cami is getting all of her work done, and doing it with a smile!!

    Scott McCabe                                           RESPONSIBLE: Scott is getting his schoolwork all done first thing in the morning. Way to be organized!

    Katelyn Bayer                                           RESPONSIBLE: Katelyn is completing all of her ditance learning work AND caring for 6 new baby chickens.

    Chase Gould                                             RESPONSIBLE: Chase is finding ways to get work done, even when links/attachments aren't working right.

    Delilah Kennedy                                      RESPONSIBLE: Delilah has been getting all of her work done and giving such high quality effort!

    Connor Rosenthal                                   RESPONSIBLE: Connor has been getting his work done, staying positive, and encouraging his classmates.

    Matthew Orsini                                        RESPONSIBLE: Matthew has been getting his work done early in the day.

    Kaya Haverkamp                                     RESPONSIBLE: Kaya has been taking care of her puppy and helping her sister with her school work.

    Madison Schlemmer                               RESPONSIBLE: Madison has shown perseverance and determination to complete all of her tasks.

    Attalie Smith                                            RESPONSIBLE: Attalie helped her Grandmother clean out kitchen cabinets and made a salad for dinner.

    Amandine Olart                                       RESPONSIBLE: Amandine made her bed, following the instructions from Mr. MacClay.

    Shane Thomas                                         KIND: Shane was kind to his mom and helped her feel better when she got a splinter in her arm.