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Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week
Nathan Hamisu has been selected as Noonan Academy's Standout Student of the Week

Nathan Hamisu is in Kindergarten at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by his teacher, Miss Pratt, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Nathan and to the Hamisu family.
What is one essential you must have when studying?
Books
What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
Play outside on the trampoline
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What is your dream job?
Spiderman, saving the world
What are some of your favorite songs?
Songs from the Octonauts show
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What is one thing people don’t know about you?
I have two older sisters
Who do you look up to and why?
I look up to my sisters because they help me
What do you keep under your bed?
My toys
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Miss Mary Beth, because she is my teacher
What is your favorite class and why?
Miss Mary Beth’s class, because it’s cool
What is one thing that stands out about your school?
Our nice uniforms
What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
Learn to go on roller blades
What is your morning routine?
I wake up at 6:30am, brush my teeth, clean up, and put on my school uniform before going downstairs for breakfast. After breakfast, my parents drop me off at school
If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
So far, I like everything at my school
What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
Yummy beef tacos
What is your best memory from school?
Time at gym is a lot of fun
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