Zavion Butler is the "Student of the Week" for #MiddletownRI. The Aquidneck School first grader is known for brining joy and cheer wherever he goes and being a role model for other students at the Reservoir Road elementary school.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
AQUIDNECK SCHOOL FIRST GRADER ZAVION BUTLER
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (APRIL 12, 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: Zavion Butler
School: Aquidneck School
Grade: First
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Willie Butler & Yhonna Jones
Accomplishment(s): “Zavion always works incredibly hard to be the best that he can be. He is a fantastic student and friend,” teacher Sarah Elie said.
Quotable: “Be yourself.”
Dream Job: “I want to be a boss because I want to be like (video game character) Mario."
Favorite Meal: “I like McDonald’s. I eat chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers.”
Go To Snack: Oreos
Person I Look Up To: “My friend Ayden because he’s a good friend."
Person I’d Like To Meet: “I want to meet Mommy on a date.”
Top Show Or Movie: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Best Local Hangout: “At the pool because I like to swim. And Christmas parties.”
Music With The Most: “The Minions Freedom song."
Recommended Reading: Pete The Cat and Paw Patrol
Best Subject In School: “How to share and play with people’s toys.”
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “Ms. Elie and I bought her a present. She makes my heart feel like it’s happy."
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Zavion is such a great kid! He is very kind and funny and a wonderful role model to his peers. He cares so much about others and is always trying to make sure that the people around him are happy,” Elie said.
Document Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/12103/SOW-Zavion-Butler