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Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Eliza Rodriguez has been selected as Noonan Academy's Standout Student of the Week

Eliza Rodriguez
Eliza Rodriguez (Noonan Academy)

Eliza Rodriguez is a 3rd grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Miss Tadros, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Eliza and to the Rodriguez family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
Snacks!

What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
I like to jump rope a lot and take naps

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What is your dream job?
My dream job is a celebrity back up dancer

What are some of your favorite songs?
“Taste” by Sabrina Carpenter and “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish

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What is one thing people don’t know about you?
One thing people don’t know about me is that I love snacks

Who do you look up to and why?
My sister because she has good taste in music and skincare

What do you keep under your bed?
Stuff I don’t want my parents to see

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
I love Mrs. Dreyer, Miss T., Mrs. Ragen, Miss Maria, Miss Marta, and Mrs. Weldon. I love because they are so nice

What is your favorite class and why?
Science class because Mrs. Ragen is there

What is one thing that stands out about your school?
Noonan’s teachers make my school stand out

What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
Nature Club or STEAM Club

What is your morning routine?
I wake up, put on my clothes, brush my teeth and hair, I eat, then head to school

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
That we had buses

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
My favorite thing to eat are the new chicken nuggets

What is your best memory from school?
In kindergarten when it was crazy hair day and I had flowers in my hair

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

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