"Kind," "caring" and "always smiling" are some of the words used to describe Eliza Thayer. The six-year-old is this week's "Student of the Week" for Aquidneck School, someone who wants to help others and for everyone to be happy.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
AQUIDNECK SCHOOL FIRST GRADER ELIZA THAYER
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (JUNE 24, 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: Eliza Thayer
Age: 6
School: Aquidneck School
Grade: First
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Kendall and Caleb Thayer
Accomplishment(s): Eliza is a kind friend who always comes to school with a smile and positive attitude. She consistently tries her best and is a very creative writer.
Favorite Color: “Violet red because it reminds me of roses.”
Favorite Tunes: Quiet music from “The Nutcracker”
Best Show: “Paw Patrol: The Movie”
Person/People I Look Up To: “My cousin, Wells, because he is really kind to me and loves nature.”
Go To Meal: Chicken nuggets and French fries
I’d Rather Not: “Be mean to caterpillars”
What I’d Like To Do When I’m Older: “A detective because when I was little, my mom would write clues to send me on a hunt to find brownies. I’m really good at figuring out clues.”
Favorite Middletown Hangout: My house with my cousins
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Eliza is a quiet role model and a kind friend. She compliments other students when they succeed and is the first one to help a student who is struggling. Eliza is an enthusiastic learner who writes creative stories and poems which she loves to share with us,” first grade teacher Dena Silvia said.
Who I’d Like To Thank: My dad
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/4771/SOW-Eliza-Thayer