Eleanor Shilley was new this year at Gaudet Learning Academy, but she brought enthusiasm, energy and a constant smile as a fifth grader. Take a moment to congratulate this week's "Student of the Week," who loves horseback riding, music and her family.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
GAUDET LEARNING ACADEMY FIFTH GRADER ELEANOR SHILLEY
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (JULY 8, 2022) – In each of the schools across Middletown, there are students doing excellent, noteworthy things. As part of a new feature from the Town, a different student will be spotlighted for their efforts to make Middletown a more special place to live, work and play.
Name: Eleanor Shilley
Age: 11
School: Gaudet Learning Academy
Grade: Fifth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Kevin and Alexis Shilley
Accomplishment(s): Eleanor is an avid horseback rider. One of her goals is to do a horse show where she jumps horses. Eleanor has also been playing piano for six years and has been in many piano recitals. Another one of her future goals is to run a half marathon.
Loves: Eleanor really enjoys school, she likes learning new things. She’s always excited that she learns something new almost every single day.
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Music: Although Eleanor listens to all types of music, her favorite song is “Champion” by Carrie Underwood.
Best TV Show: “Free Rein”
Person/People I Look Up To: Eleanor looks up to her mom because she is really kind and she wants to be like her when she is older. Her mom cares for her and she rides horses with her mom.
Go To Meal: Spaghetti
What I’d Like To Do When I’m Older: Eleanor loves animals and would like to be a veterinarian for big and small animals.
Favorite Middletown Hangout: Eleanor loves going to the beach. Second Beach is her favorite and when she’s there, she loves to boogie board in the waves.
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Eleanor is an exceptional student. She values her education and comes to school each day with an eagerness to learn and a smile that brightens up the classroom. She is always willing to help her classmates and her teachers in any way that she can. Eleanor is a joy to teach!” fifth grade teacher Donna Murphy said.
Who I’d Like To Thank: Eleanor would like to thank her teachers for teaching her new things and helping her when she has questions. Eleanor was a new student at Gaudet Learning Academy this year and has really loved her time here.
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/4974/SOW--Eleanor-Shilley