Ayden Gilchrest is "Student Of The Week" for #MiddletownRI. The second grader is known across Aquidneck School for his willingness to help other students and brightening everyone's day. Thanks to Ayden for making us smile a little more today.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
AQUIDNECK SCHOOL SECOND GRADER AYDEN GILCHREST
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (JANUARY 24, 2025) – 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: Ayden Gilchrest
School: Aquidneck School
Grade: Second
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Lisa Lipman & Kyle Gilchrest
Accomplishment(s): “Ayden is a role model of kindness,” Aquidneck School Nurse Teacher Cheryl L. Rosa said.
Quotable: Ayden’s known for saying “How can I help you?” anytime, anywhere to assist others.
Dream Job: “To be an ice cream man or a zookeeper."
Favorite Meal: McDonald’s French fries and chicken nuggets
Free Time: “I love to spend time with my brother and family.”
Person I Look Up To: “My mom and dad because they help me.”
Best Part Of Middletown: “My neighborhood."
Top Hangout: “My house with my family.”
Recommended Reading: The Pigeon series by Mo Willems
Best Subject In School: “Music because I like singing and I even made up a song."
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: Ayden said he loves all his teachers.
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Ayden is kind and thoughtful to everyone at school,” Rosa said. “He will try to cheer up someone who is sad. He worries about others if they get hurt or don't feel well.”
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Ayden-Gilchrest
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