Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Isabelle Dodge is in 3rd grade at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Mrs. Gualandri, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Isabelle and to the Dodge family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
A pencil

What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
Play outside, swimming, zipline

What is your dream job?
I want to be a ballerina and a teacher

What are some of your favorite songs?
“Rewrite the Stars” from the movie The Greatest Showman

What is one thing people don’t know about you?
Everyone usually likes Glinda from Wicked, but I like Elphaba

Who do you look up to and why?
God and Mary because they show us how to live

What do you keep under your bed?
Toys

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. Gualandri because she is funny and Ms. Marta because I love music, and Mrs. Mueller

What is your favorite class and why?
Music and art

What is one thing that stands out about your school?
We get to go to Mass, and our school is holy, and we do fundraisers for the poor

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

What is your morning routine?
I just wake up and eat breakfast

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
No homework

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
Buttered noodles

What is your best memory from school?
My Last Day of School song that I made up 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. Please contact Mr. Dunn, Principal of Noonan Elementary Academy, for more information or visit their website at www.noonanacademy.org