Lucas Gomes is known around Aquidneck School for his energy, smarts and desire to help everyone around him. For those qualities and so much more, the second grader is "Student of the Week."
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
AQUIDNECK SCHOOL SECOND GRADER LUCAS GOMES
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (MARCH 10, 2023) – In each of the schools across Middletown, there are students doing excellent, noteworthy things. As part of a feature from the town, a different student will be spotlighted for their efforts to make Middletown a special place to live, work and play.
Name: Lucas Gomes
School: Aquidneck School
Grade: Second
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Paula Almeida & Romulo Gomes
Accomplishment(s): “Lucas is kind to everyone and is always willing to lend a helping hand or words of encouragement to his friends. He always tries his best and puts excellent effort and attention into anything that he works on,” second grader teacher Melissa Bolton said.
Quotable: “Believe in yourself always!”
Dream Job: A housepainter because “I think it will be fun.”
Favorite Meal: Rice with eggs
Go To Snack: Hello Panda chocolate
Person/People I Look Up To: “My mom and dad because they take care of me.”
Person I’d Like To Meet: Ashton Myler on YouTube because “He does cool moves like backflips.”
Top Show Or Movie: “Sonic The Hedgehog 2”
Best Local Hangout: “Second Beach…or any beach because I like to swim and touch the sand.”
Music With The Most: “Never Say Never” by Justin Bieber
Recommended Reading: “Elephant & Piggie” by Mo Willems
Best Subject In School: “Math because it is fun and I am good at it.”
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “Mrs. (Melissa) Bolton and Miss (Principal Erica) Bulk because they protect our school and make our world a better place to live in.”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Lucas is truly a role model and is consistently respectful, responsible and safe. He has such a kind demeanor and truly cares about others,” Bolton said.
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/7787/SOW-Lucas-Gomes