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Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week
Amelia Dodge has been selected as Noonan Academy's Standout Student of the Week
Amelia Dodge is a Third Grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Mrs. Gualandri, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Amelia and to the Dodge family.
What is one essential you must have when studying?
My mind
What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
I like to play in the treehouse with my friends and I love reading
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What is your dream job?
I would love to be an art teacher
What are some of your favorite songs?
The songs from the movie “Encanto”
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What is one thing people don’t know about you?
That I am good at drawing
Who do you look up to and why?
Vivien Reeves because she is nice, and she has good ideas
What do you keep under your bed?
Toys and toys, and more toys
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
I have a lot of favorites and I can’t decide. I really like my music teacher, Mrs. Marta because she is full of fun, and she helps me do betting at singing
What is your favorite class and why?
I like Spanish because it’s fun to learn words in a different language
What is one thing that stands out about your school?
One thing that stands out about my school is that we get to go to Mass
What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
I wish my school had a drawing club
What is your morning routine?
I wake up, get dressed, eat, brush my teeth, go to school, and we say prayers on the way to school
If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
I would have all Fridays as half days
What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
Meatballs and Mac-n-Cheese
What is your best memory from school?
One of my best memories was the ABC countdown we did at the end of school last year and also my 2nd grade fieldtrip to the zoo
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
