Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Sophia Sikora is a 1st grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Mrs. Galloway, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Sophia and to the Sikora family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?

My pencil

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

Play soccer

What is your dream job?

An art teacher

What are some of your most played songs on your iPod?

Circles and Sunflower

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

That I used to have 2 dogs

Whom do you look up to and why?

My Mom and Dad because I love them and God because he made me

What do you keep under your bed?

Socks

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

Mrs. Galloway because she is a great 1st grade teacher

What is your favorite class and why?

Spanish and Music because I love learning a new language and I love singing

What's one thing that stands out about your school?

That the teachers care about me

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

Soccer and dance

What's your morning routine?

I eat breakfast, get dressed, brush my teeth, and get my backpack ready

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

That there would be no homework

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

Pizza

What's your best memory from school?

Playing with my friends

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