STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
AQUIDNECK SCHOOL SECOND GRADER CODY VELASCO
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (DECEMBER 15, 2023) – 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: Cody Velasco
School: Aquidneck School
Grade: Second
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Bethanie & Taylor Velasco
Accomplishment(s): “Cody is a student who comes into class ready to work. She is helpful on a daily basis to all teachers and students. She is a quiet leader working with all kids throughout the day. She also loves to share her work and her thinking to her peers. She always has a smile on her face,” second grade teacher Shannon Dugan said.
Quotable: “Be kind and help out!”
Dream Job: Art teacher — “I want to teach kids how to draw well and I love helping kids out.”
Favorite Meal: “Breakfast — cereal and a chocolate chip scone”
Go To Snack: Buttered popcorn
Person/People I Look Up To: “My parents. I look up to my mom because she is a hair stylist and she does my hair very well. I look up to my dad because he works for the military and he works very hard.”
Person I’d Like To Meet: “I would like to meet a famous artist. I would have loved to meet Bob Ross because I love the way he painted mountains, trees and streams.”
Top Show Or Movie: “Home Alone 2”
Best Local Hangout: “I love to hang out in Newport because there are so many great shops and great places to walk around and see.”
Music With The Most: Christmas music
Recommended Reading: “Pizza and Taco” by Stephen Shaskan
Best Subject In School: “Art class is my favorite because I love drawing."
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “I would like to thank Ms. Dugan because I like the way she teaches kids. Mrs. Rutledge because she is funny all the time. Mrs. Woodward and Ms. Holmes for making kids smarter. Mrs. Bollard for giving me a great first year at Aquidenck School. Ms. Mellow because I like the way she sings during the day. Mrs. Groff for all of her hard work. Mrs. Bulk for being a great principal. Mr. Sullivan, Mrs. Ramsey, Mrs. Bullard, and Mrs. Grant for being awesome.”
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/D...