August "Gus" Kilbride is the "Student of the Week" for #MiddletownRI. Here's applause for the Forest Avenue School third grader and his effort, energy and willingness to work with others, no matter what.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL THIRD GRADER AUGUST “GUS” KILBRIDE
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (FEBRUARY 2, 2024) – 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: August “Gus” Kilbride
School: Forest Avenue School
Grade: Third
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Kasey and Shaun Kilbride
Accomplishment(s): “Gus is a kind student,” Third Grade Teacher Jennifer Holubesko said. “He is a positive role model. He is an excellent problem solver and a patient person.”
Quotable: “Never give up!”
Dream Job: “Engineer or scientist because my favorite YouTuber is a super cool engineer and my mom is an Earth scientist.”
Favorite Meal: Ramen noodles
Go To Snack: Small white powdered donuts
Person/People I Look Up To: “Albert Einstein because he is a famous scientist.”
Person I’d Like To Meet: “Imagine Dragons, the band, because it’s my favorite playlist.”
Top Show Or Movie: Fantasia
Best Local Hangout: Second Beach
Music With The Most: Imagine Dragons
Recommended Reading: The Wings Of Fire graphic novel series by Tui T. Sutherland
Best Subject In School: “STEAM because I work well in a team. I work well together with anyone.”
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “I work with Mrs. (Ruthlynn) Butler almost every day and she has helped me a lot in school.”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Gus is focused throughout the entire school day,” Holubesko said. “He always puts in 100 percent. He is an excellent student.”
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/10815/SOW-Gus-Kilbride