This is Lilith Torres' first year in #MiddletownRI. But everyone says you'd never know it. As "Student of the Week," the fourth grader at the Gaudet Learning Academy is known for her positive energy, drive and willingness to see the best in others.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
GAUDET LEARNING ACADEMY FOURTH GRADER LILITH TORRES

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (APRIL 14, 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: Lilith Torres
School: Gaudet Learning Academy
Grade: Fourth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Mami & Nicholas Torres
Accomplishment(s): “Lilith is a wonderful student and a pleasure to have at the Gaudet Learning Academy,” fourth grade teacher Joanne Reilly-Chaves said.
Dream Job: To become an elementary school teacher because she loves school.
Favorite Meal: Curry, which her mother makes for her
Go To Snack: Cheez-Its
Person/People I Look Up To: Lilith looks up to her mom because she is a good person, she is kind and Lilith wants to be like her mom when she gets older.
Person I’d Like To Meet: Barack Obama because she thinks he is a good person.
Top Show Or Movie: The Amazing World of Gumball
Best Local Hangout: The park near her house to play on the playground. She usually goes with her mom.
Music With The Most: Pop music
Recommended Reading: “Positively Izzy” by Terri Libenson
Best Subject In School: Lilith’s favorite subject is math, which she likes because she learns new techniques. Her favorite part of math is all of it.
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “She would like to thank Mrs. Reilly-Chaves because she is really nice. She makes learning fun for Lilith and makes her want to come to school every day.”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Lilith was new to the Town of Middletown and to the GLA at the start of the school year. It is very difficult to be a military child. Lilith comes to school every day with a positive attitude. She is prepared to learn and always gives her best effort. She was able to make friends quickly due to her kind nature. The GLA is so very lucky to have Lilith Torres!"
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/8334/SOW-Torres