Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Kai Harvey is a 5th grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by his teacher, Mrs. Kimak, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Kai and to the Harvey family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?

My textbook and notebook

What do you like to do when not in school or studying?

I would be playing basketball outside

What is your dream job?

My dream job is to be a famous movie director

What are some of your most played songs on your iPod?

I put on my songs for basketball that get me ready to play and the ones that are my favorite songs right now.

What is one thing people don’t know about you?

I sometimes stay up until 7:00 in the morning

Whom do you look up to and why?

I look up to my dad because he taught me how to play basketball, takes me on trips, and teaches me everything about life.

What do you keep under your bed?

I don’t keep anything under my bed

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

Mrs. Hurt, Mrs. Dreyer, and Mrs. Kimak because they are amazing and were always fun. They were fun teachers to learn with.

What is your favorite class and why?

My favorite class is Social Studies because I love learning about the past and our nation, also how it was built.

What’s one thing that stands out about your school?

That the school has a good education for me.

What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?

I wish they would have a soccer team

What’s your morning routine?

My routine is when I wake up I go and brush my teeth, put my clothes on for school, eat breakfast, and mom drops us off.

If you could change one thing about school what would it be?

If you could go outside after every subject in school, because I love going outside and having a break without my mask.

What’s your favorite thing to eat in the cafeteria?

My favorite is the taco salad

What’s your best memory from school?

It was playing basketball on the 4th grade basketball team and my dad was my coach.

Noonan Elementary Academy is an independent Catholic school in Mokena serving preschool through 8th grade. Noonan provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program that is academically challenging and personally supportive. Noonan is committed to developing the full potential of each student by fostering intellectual development, strong character formation, and spiritual growth. Scholarships are available; please contact Mr. Dunn, Principal of Noonan Elementary Academy, for more information or visit their website at www.noonanacademy.org