Second graders in Mrs. Street's class performed readers theaters for their buddies in Mrs . Kadan's kindergarten class. Our youngest readers were able to hear what fluent reading sounds like as well as learn schools from around the world! Way to be great role models, second grade!
🪚 8th grade students have been busy working collaboratively to design and build their model sheds as part of their Architecture Unit in Tech and Design Class! 🪚
It was a great day for our Meteor Runners at the IESA State Cross Country Meet! We are very proud to share the race results:
🥇Stella C.- State Champion with a time of 11:22.3 (personal best)
🏅 Owen M- 4th Place with a time of 10:41.6 (personal best)
🏅 Cole N.- 44th place with a time of 12:45.6 (personal best)
Congratulations to our runners and coaches for these amazing accomplishments!
🥇Stella C.- State Champion with a time of 11:22.3 (personal best)
🏅 Owen M- 4th Place with a time of 10:41.6 (personal best)
🏅 Cole N.- 44th place with a time of 12:45.6 (personal best)
Congratulations to our runners and coaches for these amazing accomplishments!
🚀 Congratulations to the MIS September Big Deal Award Winners! We are very proud of each of you! 🚀
October Kinderbuddies was spooky fun today as buddies created a witch craft together!
🏀 Tryouts for MJHS boys basketball start next week! As a reminder, the registration link can be found at https://mjhs.mokena159.org/o/mjhs/page/mokena-athletics . 🏀
Please note that your child MUST be registered and have an updated sports physical on file in order to participate. No exceptions will be made. (If your child is an incoming 6th grader, their school physical will suffice as their sports physical. )
GO METEORS! ☄️
Please note that your child MUST be registered and have an updated sports physical on file in order to participate. No exceptions will be made. (If your child is an incoming 6th grader, their school physical will suffice as their sports physical. )
GO METEORS! ☄️
🎥 Our junior high is fortunate to have its very own Meteors Broadcasting Club in which students get the experience of putting together the school announcements through writing, producing, anchoring, recording, and production! Thank you to Dr. Albon and Ms. Horsch for sponsoring this awesome club for our students! 🎥
7th grade scientists are learning about cell organelles by investigating live Paramecium!
Our first graders enjoyed their field trip this week to the Homewood Science Center!
Our district-wide Teachers Institute Day took place last Friday. We appreciate the time to learn and grow together as a district staff!
Last week, our 8th grade students had the opportunity to hear from Kylie Goodman and Mandy Chaviers who work at Xylem, a company that focuses on water sustainability and technology. This virtual presentation and Q&A provided real world application of their Weather Unit in science as well as concepts within their Industrial Revolution unit in history! In addition, students also learned about careers in this industry.
📖 A day off school is the perfect time to register for the Mokena PTA's Read-a-Thon which officially kicks off on October 19th! Sign your preschool through 8th grade Mokena student up for the Read-a-Thon by visiting https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/tHCBTa/1?utm=email and choosing their homeroom or advisory teacher. Students can win prizes from the PTA and earn Read-a-Thon bucks to be used in the online prize store.
Help the PTA reach their goal of 500 readers, 150,000 minutes read, and $25,000 raised to support PTA activities including field trips, assemblies, ELA projects for each grade, teacher grants, dances, Color Run & MORE! 📖
Don't forget about these important October district dates!
Our Cross Country Team participated in the IESA Sectional Tournament this morning and three runners will be heading to the State Meet next weekend! Congratulations to:
👟Stella C.- 1st place with a time of 11:32.5 (season best)
👟Cole N. - 11th place with a time of 12:59.6 (personal best)
👟Owen M.- 4th place with a time of 10:53.9 (personal best)
👟Stella C.- 1st place with a time of 11:32.5 (season best)
👟Cole N. - 11th place with a time of 12:59.6 (personal best)
👟Owen M.- 4th place with a time of 10:53.9 (personal best)
7th grade scientists are learning about the skeletal system through self-guided, collaborative stations. Perfect topic for October!
MES students are observing Fire Prevention Month with visits from the Mokena Fire Protection District. 1st and 2nd grade students attended the Fire House presentation to learn more about fire safey in the home. Thank you to the firefighters who came out to help our students learn this very important safety information!
🎃 The MJHS Halloween Night Party is on October 30th from 5:30-7:00pm! Sign-up to attend at https://bit.ly/4z8fxlo ! 🎃
Thank you to the PTA for organzing this fun event for our students!
Thank you to the PTA for organzing this fun event for our students!
This is a reminder that there is no school on Friday, October 9th due to Teachers Institute and Monday, October 12th due to a school holiday. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, October 13th!
The MES Walking Club has been enjoying their beautiful fall mornings! 🍂
MIS Band and Orchestra Students are enjoying their small group time in sectionals! Sectionals allow for our musicians who play the same or similiar instruments to practice more targeted, instrument specific techniques, break down tricky rhythms, and work on blending together as a section.
