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Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Ava Chen has been selected as Noonan Academy's Standout Student of the Week

Ava Chen
Ava Chen (Cherry Hill Studio (Joliet))

Ava Chen is a 4th Grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Ms. Malin, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations, Ava, and to the Chen family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
My library and a study guide

What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
I like to play on my iPad when I’m not in school or studying

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What is your dream job?
I don’t know yet

What are some of your favorite songs?
I like “Apt”, “Not Cute Anymore”, and “Pretty Little Baby”

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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?
There are so many people that I look up to, I cannot choose just one

What do you keep under your bed?
I don’t keep anything under my bed

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Ms. Mary Beth, because she was so nice and funny. It was sad when she passed away

What is your favorite class and why?
Music and art because both are interesting

What is one thing that stands out about your school?
That the teachers are there for you

What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
It would be fun to have a video game class

What is your morning routine?
I wake up, change my clothes, brush my teeth, eat, and go to school

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
It would be to have no homework

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
Pizza

What is your best memory from school?
When we made clay frogs in art

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. Please contact Mr. Dunn, Principal of Noonan Elementary Academy, for more information or visit their website at noonanacademy.org

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