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Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week
Sophia Valentini has been selected as Noonan Academy's Standout Student of the Week
Sophia Valentini is a 7th grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Mrs. Antoniolli, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Sophia and to the Valentini family.
What is one essential you must have when studying?
A quiet place which is hard to find with four brothers
What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
I like to dance or play with my family and friends
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What is your dream job?
I want to be a pediatrician because I want to help kids
What are some of your most played songs on your iPod?
Count on Me, Break Free, Good for You
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What is one thing people don't know about you?
When I was younger my favorite sport was softball
Whom do you look up to and why?
I look up to both of my grandmas because they are both the strongest people I know
What do you keep under your bed?
Games
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. Kimak because she lets us act crazy in gym and she makes us laugh when she says “on the line” at practice
What is your favorite class and why?
I love religion class because we get to learn about God and all the saints
What's one thing that stands out about your school?
We focus on God
What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
I wish we had a dance team and classroom pets
What's your morning routine?
I wake up, shower, change, brush teeth, brush hair, make my lunch and leave for school
If you could change one thing about school what would it be?
Three days a week of school instead of five days a week
What's your favorite thing to eat in the cafeteria?
We don’t have one
What's your best memory from school?
When Mrs. Noonan used to come around to all of the classrooms, bless us with Holy Water, and give us Holy Cards
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
