Riley Peckham is "Student of the Week" for #MiddletownRI. Teachers complimented Riley's work, responsibility and effort stood out and were reason to celebrate the sixth grader's success at Gaudet Middle School.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
GAUDET MIDDLE SCHOOL SIXTH GRADER RILEY PECKHAM
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (MARCH 29, 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: Riley Peckham
School: Gaudet Middle School
Grade: Sixth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Christopher & Erica Peckham
Accomplishment(s): “Riley has been a rockstar this year. All of her teachers agree that she has been working hard and shows a great deal of responsibility,” Sixth Grade Teacher Heidi Gauch said.
Quotable: “Never back down, never give up.”
Dream Job: “Police officer because if I become a police officer then I can help people and punish bad people.”
Favorite Meal: Chicken pot pie
Go To Snack: Mangos
Person I Look Up To: “Katelyn M., Lumen S. and my brother because they are smart and nice.”
Person I’d Like To Meet: “Morgen Wallen because I love his music and I just want to meet him.”
Top Show Or Movie: Rick and Morty
Best Local Hangout: “The park or my friend's house because the park is quiet and my friend's house is fun.”
Music With The Most: Country and hip hop
Recommended Reading: Any book in the Baby-Sitters Club series
Best Subject In School: “ELA/Math because I used to be bad at ELA and now I am good at it. Math because I like it.”
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “Mrs. (Lorraine) Buffman, Mrs. (Robyn) Borges, and Mrs. (Cynthia) Burns”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Riley has amazed me with how responsible she has been this year. It is refreshing when a student shows responsibility and puts forth her best effort even when the work is challenging. She truly deserves to be recognized as Student of the Week,” Gauch said.
Document Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/11900/SOW-Riley-Peckham