Arya Tavares is "Student Of The Week" for #MiddletownRI. The Gaudet Learning Academy fourth grader is a leader in her class and always sets a great example for her peers. Here's to Arya and all the students who make their school's special.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
GAUDET LEARNING ACADEMY FOURTH GRADER ARYA TAVARES
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (FEBRUARY 7, 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: Arya Tavares
School: Gaudet Learning Academy
Grade: Fourth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Kelli & Dylan Tavares
Accomplishment(s): “Arya was nominated for Student of the Week because she is the definition of a dedicated student with strong integrity. She was one of our first Principal Award recipients in fourth grade this year at GLA and deserves to be celebrated for her hard work,” Grade 4 Teachers Jessica Tucker and Abby Williamson said.
Dream Job: “Teacher or actress so that I can be around people and be social.”
Favorite Meal: Grilled cheese with pickles
Free Time: “Playing soccer with my dad.”
Who I Look Up To: “My mom because she comforts and supports me.”
Best Part Of Middletown: The Middletown Public Library
Inspirations: Books and reading
Top Hangout: “Soccer practice because I love hanging out with my friends.”
Recommended Reading: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Best Subject In School: “Math because we learn new things every day and it is so much fun to have new experiences.”
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “Mrs. (Jennifer) Holubesko, my third grade teacher at Forest Avenue School, because she always pushed us to do hard things!
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Arya is a stand-out role model to her peers and always willing to help her teachers and friends, especially when no one is looking,” Tucker and Williamson said. “She motivates everyone around her to be their very best and is very supportive in helping her peers overcome obstacles. Arya is an absolute integral member of our classroom and has made an amazing impact on the GLA community. We are so excited to see what the future holds for her! 😀”
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Arya-Tavares
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