Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Stephanie Wells are pleased to share that Old Hammondtown School fourth-grader Ayda Medeiros was recently selected as a Feinstein Foundation Golden Ticket winner.
The ticket earned Old Hammondtown School a $2,000 grant and an additional $500 for Ayda to donate to a charity of her choice.
Ayda, a student in Beth Valliere’s class, chose to donate her prize to Globe Santa, a nonprofit program run by The Boston Globe that provides toys and books to children in need during the holiday season.
“I sincerely thank the Feinstein Foundation for their commitment to teaching the younger generation the importance of kindness and compassion,” said Principal Wells. “Their generous donations enable students to give back to the community through a charity that reflects their own values, and I’m proud that Ayda has decided to spread holiday cheer to children in need.”
Superintendent Nelson congratulated Ayda on being selected and thanked the Feinstein Foundation for its continued partnership with schools.
“This program gives students a real opportunity to connect kindness with action,” said Superintendent Nelson. “Ayda’s decision to support Globe Santa shows compassion and generosity, and we are grateful to the Feinstein Foundation for making experiences like this possible for our students.”