The Meteor Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble held a concert on January 24th. The students played several fun songs while parents enjoyed light refreshments. We want to thank all of the students who worked so hard to put on this fun performance.
Mokena School District will be hosting a blood drive on February 5th. You can make a donation appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org.
Two of our 4th grade classrooms are piloting new social studies materials over the next 6 weeks. Pictured here are students practicing their map reading skills as part of a lesson about the regions of the United States.
Thank you to the Mokena Athletic Boosters for a fun "Winter White Out" game event last night! We loved seeing the school spirit and of course some awesome volleyball!
7th grade scientists are investigating how matter and energy move through photosynthesis by creating a control and two experiments!
Hello Meteor Families!
This week's edition of the MJHS Friday Update is now available.
Be sure to check your email for the script and additional links.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ZHYUC1pWXXw
We hope to see you at the "Winter White Out" volleyball games tonight at the junior high! Wear white and cheer on our girls volleyball teams!
Future Knights!
Please see your email for information about last minute orders of LWC Knights Class of 2029 Spirit Wear.
Order Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-fhzGOihgCFiPX1WzSZJXoP5S5YOcsNi/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations to MIS English Language Learner (ELL) Specialist, Ms. Al-Takriti, who recently had an article published on how she uses one of the district's 4th/5th grade digital subscriptions to support and further the learning of our ELL students.
We thank her for sharing with other educators one of the many ways our teaachers go above and beyond to support our students!
7th grade history classes are studying the first five presidents. After doing research, students interviewed them in a talk show format!
We love having the Lincoln Way High School student interns in our district! These seniors are taking a Teaching Intership course that introduces potentional future teachers to the profession.
Today, Miss Caruso (an intern in Mrs. Horsch's class) did a mini lesson with fractions greater than one on a number line. The class assembled a number line ranging from 0 to 4 and then students were invited one at a time to place a fraction on the number line and justify its placement. The fractions were listed as improper fractions, so they had to think carefully about where the fraction would fall between whole numbers.
Save the Date for the MES Family Night!
Hello Meteor Families!
I realized this morning that I failed to attach the Friday Update Script last Friday. I know some of you would rather read it than watch or listen to it.
Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r73wKP1xMNxXLWCTpN7PRy_tYWh-Qn_ceHvq_Iowvsw/edit?usp=sharing
7th grade scientists are learning about photosynthesis. Do plants really need carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make food? They are using experimental evidence to find out!
Schools are open tomorrow, January 21st, for in-person learning!
What do you get when you combine 267 students, 22 parents, and one principal?
AN AWESOME MOVIE MIS MOVIE NIGHT!
Thank you to all of our parent volunteers, it was a wonderful night.
8th grade artists worked hard to complete these shaded silverware drawings. They arranged the silverware themselves, and took their own photos. Students then used Google Slides to create a grid over their photo to help them enlarge and draw the silverware on paper. They shaded their silverware drawings using graphite pencils.
These drawings will all be displayed at the 28th annual Lincoln-Way ArtWorks Festival. ArtWorks 2025 will be held on March 15th at Lincoln-Way East.
At the January Board of Education meeting, our prinicpals presented a mid-year update on each school's progress towards their 2024-2025 goals. Our school improvement planning process reflects a district-wide commitment to continual growth in what we do for our students. We are very proud of the students and teachers for their hard work and progress made so far this year! ⭐🚀 ☄️
We did it! Finally back outside and we were able to use our new play surface!The area received 2 thumbs up from our students. When the weather permits, more will be added for our students: a pavilion, benches, a basketball hoop, soccer goals, and Gaga Ball are all in the works.
Yesterday we debuted this year's Mud Turtle T-shirts. The design is by Emma J. (pictured, middle, with friends). Today we asked the 8th grade to show their school pride by wearing their shirts (group picture).
Thank you to the Mokena PTA who makes sure that every single 8th grader gets one at no cost to the students. Their generosity and support makes this annual tradition possible!
