Ben McLeish dreams one day of being a professional baseball player. As this week's "Student of the Week," Ben is known for his positive spirit, willingness to help and include everyone. #StudentOfTheWeek #MiddletownRI
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL THIRD GRADER BEN McLEISH
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (SEPTEMBER 23, 2022) – In each of the schools across Middletown, there are students doing excellent, noteworthy things. As part of an ongoing 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: Ben McLeish
School: Forest Avenue School
Grade: Third
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Jill & Scott McLeish
Accomplishment(s): Ben is described by teachers and staff as hardworking, inclusive, kind and helpful
Quotable: “Let’s go!”
Dream Job: Major League Baseball player
Favorite Meal: Chicken parmesan
Go To Snack: Goldfish
Person I Look Up To: Ben said his cousin Jake really stands out because he’s a good baseball player
Person I’d Like To Meet: Xander Bogarts, who plays shortstop for the Boston Red Sox
Top TV Show: “Henry Danger”
Best Local Hangout: Frosty Freez
Music With The Most: Rap music
Recommended Reading: “The Bad Guys” book series
Best Subject: Physical education because I have a fun nickname and we get to do sports like baseball and soccer
Teacher/School Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “Mrs. Brittany Burgess because she was a really fun teacher.”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Ben is a positive person and classmate who always includes others. He leads quietly by his excellent examples. He is focused during the day on his school work and he also models how to listen to others when having a conversation. Classmates love to be around Ben.” — Third grade teacher Jenn Holubesko
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/5700/SOW-Ben-McLeish