Zakari Butler is Student of the Week for #MiddletownRI. Described as the heart of his Forest Avenue School kindergarten classroom, Zakari is a friend to everyone and always looking to make everyone happy. Here's to Zakari and all our game changers.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL KINDERGARTENER ZAKARI BUTLER
MIDDLETOWN, RI (OCTOBER 3, 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: Zakari Butler
School: Forest Avenue School
Grade: Kindergarten
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Willie Butler & Yhonna Jones
Accomplishment(s): “Zakari exemplifies kindness and empathy,” Kindergarten Teacher Catherine Breen and Special Education Teacher Tara Donaldson said. “He is the heart of our Kindergarten classroom, always ready with a smile, encouraging word or hug.”
Dream Job: Becoming a doctor who works in a hospital.
Favorite Meal: A chicken sandwich with sauce
Free Time: “Playing with Play Doh and on his tablet.”
Who I Look Up To: “My favorite person, my brother Zavion.”
Best Part Of Middletown: My neighbor playground
Inspirations: My teachers
Recommended Reading: Books on various subjects
Best Subject In School: Recess on the playground!
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “I love my teachers Mrs. Breen.”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Zakari has the kindest heart and is a friend to all,” Breen and Donaldson said. "He looks out for his classmates and checks in with anyone having a tough moment, encouraging those around him to be their best. Zakari is an exceptional reader and he has the best laugh.”
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Zakari-Butler
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