Lily Ringdahl is the #MiddletownRI "Student of the Week." The first grader at Aquidneck School loves to help her friends and anyone in need of a hand. She also works hard and believes in gymnast Simone Biles, both for her skills and honesty.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
AQUIDNECK SCHOOL FIRST GRADER LILY RINGDAHL
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (JULY 7, 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: Lily Ringdahl
School: Aquidneck School
Grade: First
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Chris & Kat Ringdahl
Accomplishment(s): “Lily is a role model in class,” first grade teacher Anne Coogan said. “She helps all her friends during the day. She works very hard all day long."
Quotable: “Hard work pays off.”
Dream Job: “I want to be President of the United States because I like to make rules and be the boss. I can do it in a kind way.”
Favorite Meal: Tacos
Go To Snack: Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
Person/People I Look Up To: “My mom and dad work hard at their jobs and work hard at home.”
Person I’d Like To Meet: “Simone Biles: She is a great gymnast and she is very honest.”
Top Show Or Movie: “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids”
Best Local Hangout: “At the YMCA because there is a gym and a pool. I love swimming!”
Music With The Most: Taylor Swift
Recommended Reading: A biography about Simone Biles
Best Subject In School: “Math because I’m good at it. It makes me turn my brain on and I like turning my brain on."
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “Mrs. Coogan because she’s a great teacher and (teacher assistant) Mrs. (Tracey) Rutledge because she’s funny and nice.”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Lily is kind and thoughtful with her peers,” Coogan said. “She works hard throughout the day and does her best work consistently. Lily loves a challenge! She is a quiet leader in our classroom. She is great at sharing her thinking within all areas of our day.”
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/9034/SOW-Ringdahl