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12 | September 15, 2016 | The Mokena Messenger Mokena mokenamessenger.com Serving joyfully and compassionately as one. Franciscan St. James Health is now Franciscan Health. Across communities and generations, we care for those in need with compassionate concern, joyful service and a deep respect for life. These are the values you’ve come to expect from the 14 hospitals of Franciscan Alliance, and they’re the same values you can expect from us under our new name, Franciscan Health. Because even though our name is changing, our mission and commitment to quality healthcare are not. Carmel • Chicago Heights • Crawfordsville • Crown Point • Dyer • Hammond • Indianapolis Lafayette East • Lafayette Central • Michigan City • Mooresville • Munster • Olympia Fields • Rensselaer FranciscanHealth.org Inspiring Health
mokenamessenger.com School the Mokena Messenger | September 15, 2016 | 13 The mokena messenger’s Standout Student Sponsored by Marquette Bank Brighde Littleton, Noonan Elementary Academy sixth-grader Brighde Littleton was chosen as this week’s Standout Student because of her academic excellence. She owns a dog and hopes to one day own a pet shop to be around animals. What is one essential you must have when studying and why? One essential I must have when studying is snacks, because it takes my mind off my work. What do you like to do when not in school or studying? When not in school or studying, I like to spend time with my big family and my dog, Collette. What is your dream job and why? My dream job is to open up a pet shop because I love animals. What is one thing people don’t know about you? One thing that people don’t know about me is that I have 11 sisters, two brothers and one dog. Whom do you look up to and why? I look up to my family members because they are fun and nice. Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is either Mr. Evers or Mrs. Eminger. Mr. Evers because he Photo submitted makes learning fun and he is very nice; Mrs Eminger because she is fun to talk to and is very nice as well. What is your favorite class and why? My favorite class is Social Studies because we act out scenes in history and it is very fun and interesting. What is one thing that stands out about your school? One thing that stands out about my school is that it is a Catholic School and we have Mass every Friday. If you could change one thing about school, what would it be? If I could change one thing about school, it would be adding a cafeteria. What is your favorite thing to eat if the cafeteria (or bring for lunch)? My favorite thing to bring for lunch is pizza, fruit snacks, a juice box and Sun Chips. What is your best memory from school? My best memory from school is having snow ball fights in the winter with my friends. Standout Students are selected by Mokena area schools. Noonan families connect at annual Mentor Dinner Submitted by Noonan Elementary Academy Noonan Elementary Academy, an independent Catholic school in Mokena, hosted its annual Mentor Dinner, Aug. 30, to connect new families with established families within their school. The event, hosted by the Holy Family Association (Noonan’s version of a Parent Teacher Association), marks the beginning of the 21st year of the Academy. “We strongly believe in Mrs. Noonan’s vision to create a family not just a school,” said Janet Le Grand Rice, HFA Vice-President and the event co-chair. This sentiment was repeated over and over again by not only the new families attending the event, but also their mentor families as well. The sense of community and togetherness was strong as new families were paired up with their mentor families to sit together, share a meal and talk about Noonan. Mokena student attends Honor Flight welcome home celebration Submitted by Arbury Hills School Alyssa Werner, a Mokena resident and third grader at Arbury Hills School, attended a Welcome Home Celebration for Honor Flight at Chicago’s Midway International Airport. Werner shook hands with many of the 106 WWII and Korean War Veterans that flew to Washington, D.C. in August for a day of honor. The veterans came home with Showing their patriotism Hilda Walker students, staff dress in American colors for Patriot Day Submitted by Hilda Walker Intermediate School The students from Team ISU at Walker Intermediate School participated in a Patriot Day activity on Friday, Sept. 9. The students and teachers many wonderful memories of their Honor Flight day. However, one of their best highlights was the surprise Welcome Home Parade at the end of the day. The veterans adored the younger generations and were appreciative of their patriotic support. One of the veterans stopped to shake hands with Werner and tell her that her “Thank you for serving our country!”sign was impressive. flooded the halls by wearing red, white and blue in order to show their patriotism on this special day. The students also colored patriotic ribbons to hang above the doors as they enter hallways. Classes discussed how proud Families gather for the Mentor Dinner Aug. 30 at Noonan Elementary Academy. Photo submitted Alyssa Werner (left) shakes hands with a veteran who just returned home from his Honor Flight at Midway International Airport. Photo submitted Red, white and blue decorations were crafted by Hilda Walker Intermediate School students in honor of Patriot Day on Friday, Sept. 9. Photo submitted people are to be Americans and how much everyone loves to show support to the USA. The teachers of Team ISU are very proud of their students’ dedication to their school, their fellow classmates and their country.
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