Ms. Nyder challenged the 4th graders to keep their recorder skills strong over spring break and they practiced in some wacky places! The sweet sounds of songs like Hot Cross Buns could be heard locally in Mokena (Ethan), but also places like Florida (Adela), Tennessee (Emma), Wisconsin (Marlowe), Colorado (Matthew) and even Mexico (Edith)! Our Rockets have shown dedication in their practice to prepare for the Masterpieces and Melodies event, keep up the awesome work!
Young Athletes is back this May! Students from our preschool programs, MES and MIS specialized instruction classes, and their peer partners will showcase their skills on May 13 or 14! Parents of participating athletes are invited to attend. Please call the MES office to RSVP.
Follow the QR code if you’d like to purchase a t-shirt to support the event!
Follow the QR code if you’d like to purchase a t-shirt to support the event!
Good luck to Joey R. as he competes today in the IESA State Bowling Tournament! He is the first player to make it this far since our bowling club turned into a bowling team!
🌷 We loved watching our Kinderbuddies blossom together during their April time together! 🪻
3rd and 4th graders are invited to the Rising Rockets Party which is an MIS Step-Up Night event hosted by the PTA on May 8th! It will be a fun night with games, concessions, and a bounce obstacle course! Register now at https://bit.ly/MIS-Stepup26 !
We appreciate the time on our Early Release Day afternoons to work towards our school improvement goals. MES teachers met together to articulate around reading fluency and share instructional ideas with teachers in other grade levels. Thank you to our instructional coaches for facilitating a meaninigful afternoon!
7th grade scientists are using their new knowledge about weather and climate to create collaborative group concept maps representing the relationship between concepts and ideas learned!
Last night's Board of Education Student Spotlight highlighted the language learning in Mrs. Espinosa's 8th Grade Spanish class. Great job to Kaylan, Peyton, and Payton as they shared their learning from the course and aspirations to use the Spanish language in their futures!
🏃🏻♀️➡️ Our MIS Rocket Runners were out enjoying a run with friends yesterday afternoon! 🏃🏽♂️
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Tech and Design students are busy designing and creating their latest projects. 6th graders are working on their ankle/foot orthosis and 8th graders are working on their model sheds. It is impressive to see the creativity and collaboration in this classroom!
Calling all 5th, 6th, and 7th graders! Join the Mokena PTA as they host the MJHS Step-Up Party on Friday, May 15th! Registration for the event can be found at https://bit.ly/MJHS-Stepup26 !
Mokena School District is hosting a Special Education Family Night on Thursday, April 23 at MES! There will be a variety of trucks to experience, as well as food trucks with food for purchase. Optional T-shirt orders are due today!
Mokena School District supports local community groups by posting select flyers sharing information on events, services, and programs that may be of interest to our students and families. These flyers can be found on the district's website on the virtual backpack page at: https://www.mokena159.org/page/virtualbackpack .
*Distribution of these materials is not an endorsement of such services and activities by the school district. *
*Distribution of these materials is not an endorsement of such services and activities by the school district. *
Thank you to the Mokena Educational Foundation for the generous donation of a new multi-color 3D printer! Our junior high students in Tech and Design class will now have expanded 3D printing capabilities for more advanced prototypes and real-world product design and engineering applications!
Save the date for the MIS Masterpieces and Melodies event! You are invited to spend the evening listening to student musical groups, looking at art exhibits and participating in hands-on art activities for all ages!
Real world meets the literary world! While studying the text "The Call of the Wild", Advanced 8th Grade ELA students played their own version of Survivor. After learning that a local restaurant owner had competed on Season 14 of the show, students took the initiative to write letters inviting him to speak to the class and he graciously accepted.
On Wednesday, the class had the unique opportunity to welcome Mookie Lee, who shared insights from his experience on Survivor and reflected on the life lessons he has carried forward, including those that guided him in opening his restaurant, Senso. Students engaged in a thoughtful Q&A session, asking questions about his entrepreneurial journey, career path, and time on the show, making for an authentic and memorable learning experience!
🎳 Congratulations to Joey R. for placing 13th this week at the Troy Bowling Tournament! Help us wish the bowling team good luck as they compete in the IESA Sectionals Meet tomorrow! 🎳
The Mokena School District 159 Galaxy Award nomination window is closing on Wednesday, April 15th. Celebrate and recognize the exceptional accomplishments and/or impactful contributions of a district staff member, student, parent, or community member using the official online form sent via email and in the district newsletter!
🐣 Right before Spring Break, some of our first graders hatched eggs with good behavior! Students then read "The Best Nest" and created nests for their new chicks! 🐣
