Forest St. John is "Student Of The Week" for #MiddletownRI. The Gaudet Learning Academy fourth grader is known for her enthusiasm, willingness to help others and sunny outlook. Congrats to Forest and all our students who are positive, no matter what.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
GAUDET LEARNING ACADEMY FOURTH GRADER FOREST ST. JOHN
MIDDLETOWN, RI (APRIL 11, 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: Forest St. John
School: Gaudet Learning Academy
Grade: Fourth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Sarah Amoros and Miles St. John
Accomplishment(s): “Forest is hardworking, always pleasant and treats everyone with respect,” Fourth Grade Teacher Holly Cousens said.
Quotable: “Do your best and show what you know.”
Dream Job: “My dream job would be to become a teacher because I enjoy helping others learn and I’d love to have my own classroom.”
Favorite Meal: Beef tacos
Free Time: Playing with my baby sister Athena
Who I Look Up To: “My dad, Miles St. John, because he's really brave and kind.”
Best Part Of Middletown: Second Beach because of the waves
Inspirations: Writing
Top Hangout: Ryan’s Family Amusements in downtown Newport to play games
Recommended Reading: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Best Subject In School: Mathematics because it’s easy to understand and she does well with her grades
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: Forest thanks her student teacher, Delaney Marek, for teaching her lots of things and for being kind to her.
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Forest deserves this recognition because she consistently works hard, she is always cheerful, and she treats everyone with respect,” Cousens said.
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Forest-St-John
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