Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Lily Burke is a Kindergartner at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Ms. Pratt, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Lily and to the Burke family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
My pencil to draw with

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

What is your dream job?
Teacher

What are some of your most played songs on your iPod?
“Carrie” and “Crazy Monkey” song

What is one thing people don't know about you?
What my favorite color is

Whom do you look up to and why?
Mommy because she loves me so much

What do you keep under your bed?
Drawings

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Ms. Mary Beth. She is a good teacher.

What is your favorite class and why?
Religion. Because I get to learn about God.

What's one thing that stands out about your school?
A lot of learning stuff

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

What's your morning routine?
Get dressed, brush hair, brush teeth, go to school with my backpack

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

What's your favorite thing to eat in the cafeteria?
Pizza

What's your best memory from school?
The first time that I taught Mayra to swing by herself

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