Our amazing MES teachers were hard at work during yesterday's Early Release professional development as they collaborated across grade levels as part of their School Improvement Goal!
Their focus this month was cross grade articulation about math fluency making sure they all had a shared understanding of the fluency standards at every grade level. Teachers dug into instruction, strategies, and fun, meaningful games students can use to build strong math foundations.
We’re so proud of our team for coming together to ensure consistent, high-quality math learning for all students!
Their focus this month was cross grade articulation about math fluency making sure they all had a shared understanding of the fluency standards at every grade level. Teachers dug into instruction, strategies, and fun, meaningful games students can use to build strong math foundations.
We’re so proud of our team for coming together to ensure consistent, high-quality math learning for all students!
Who stole Christmas? Definitely not our Athletic Boosters! Thank you for organizing an awesome Grinch Basketball Games even for our athletes, students, and families. Everyone had a great time, even the ones whose hearts were two sizes too small!
Kinderbuddies got into the festive spirit today as they completed fun holiday activities together!
MIS continued to honor our Veterans throughout the month of November with a school-wide fundraiser benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. Students and families supported the effort through online donations as well as the purchase of pencils, stickers, and wristbands.
Today, Wednesday, December 3, we had the privilege of hosting a representative from the Wounded Warrior Project. She shared her personal journey and spoke about the impact the organization has had on her family and on thousands of others across the country. Our students gained valuable insight into how their contributions will help support and uplift Veterans in need.
We were proud to present her with a donation check in the amount of $721.00. We are grateful to our MIS community for their generosity and commitment in honoring those who have served.
Today, Wednesday, December 3, we had the privilege of hosting a representative from the Wounded Warrior Project. She shared her personal journey and spoke about the impact the organization has had on her family and on thousands of others across the country. Our students gained valuable insight into how their contributions will help support and uplift Veterans in need.
We were proud to present her with a donation check in the amount of $721.00. We are grateful to our MIS community for their generosity and commitment in honoring those who have served.
🎵 Two Mokena musicians, Sydney (clarinet in Symphonic Band) and Chloe (bass in Orchestra), represented the Mokena Music Department at The Illinois Music Education Association's Junior District Festival! They both took part in a full day of music making with students from the southwestern metropolitan Chicago area. We are so proud of their hard work and incredible performances! 🎵
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Our 4th graders are continuing their study of U.S. regions! This week, they teamed up to explore the Midwest including its states, key landmarks, and what makes the region unique!
December 2nd is National Special Education Day as it commemorates the anniversary of the nation’s first federal special education law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)! Today we honor and celebrate the incredible teachers, service providers, paraprofessionals, administrators, parents, and community partners who empower our students each and every day!
The MJHS Athletic Booster's 3rd Annual Grinch Game is 2 days away! Let’s pack the stands for our boys basketball games and prove that no one , not even the Grinch, can steal our game day spirit!
MIS Movie Night is December 5th! Students have chosen "Home Alone" as the feature film! Sign up your MIS student at https://bit.ly/MISMovieNight25 today!
To practice oral language expression and vocabulary, Mrs. Grzybowski’s students described an image to her and she drew a picture using only their descriptions. What a great way to practice descriptive details!
We look forward to seeing our students and staff back at school tomorrow! Don't forget tomorrow starts the communicated bus changes posted in Skyward!
The PTA has two upcoming holiday events you don't want to miss:
🍕 Grinch Pizza Delivery sign-up can be found at https://bit.ly/GrinchPizza25 .
🎅 Breakfast with Santa sign-up can be found at https://bit.ly/SantaBreakfast1205 .
🍕 Grinch Pizza Delivery sign-up can be found at https://bit.ly/GrinchPizza25 .
🎅 Breakfast with Santa sign-up can be found at https://bit.ly/SantaBreakfast1205 .
❄️🧥 Mokena School District is partnering with Midland State Bank and the Mokena Lions Club for a Winter Coat Drive. Boxes are located in each school to collect new and gently used coats! 🧥❄️
We’re especially thankful for our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive families who make our schools such special places to learn and grow. Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!
6th grade students enjoyed their field trip to iFLY last week as an extension to their Energy, Forces, and Motion science unit. The experience included hands-on activities, including "skydiving", that allowed students to see their learning come to life and applied in this unique setting!
🌟 Congratulations to the MES November Stars! Keep shining bright in all you do! 🌟
Last week, our 8th graders had a truly rare and meaningful experience in ELA class that they will remember for the rest of their lives. They heard a firsthand account from a Holocaust survivor, Steen Metz. Mr. Metz shared his powerful story and his experiences in a concentration camp, giving students a real and human connection to the history we’ve been studying through the novel Refugee and, later this year, The Diary of Anne Frank.
Today is Parent-Teacher Conferences. We look forward to meeting with you at your scheduled conference time!
MIS Movie Night is December 5th! Students have chosen "Home Alone" as the feature film! Sign up your MIS student at https://bit.ly/MISMovieNight25 today!
