The MJHS Halloween Dance is quickly approaching! Student sign up for this spooktacular event can be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez8QO_VsxcUS_esvgVu4eDV199YCTXjUOwI5kzOKs6vKt3KQ/viewform !
Our 8th grade ELA students are currently reading the book "Refugee" by Alan Gratz, a best-selling author of middle school books. On Wednesday night, Gratz was in Naperville for an author talk. Our very own ELA teacher Mr. Martinus was able to attend the event, learn more about the author for class, receive an autographed copy of his book, and meet the author!
3rd grade class buddies were in for a real treat this week as they listened to their 1st grade buddies present their "Magnificent Things" project! This performance task wrapped up their first ELA module with speaking skills and we are so proud of all they achieved!
👏 MJHS students cheered on our four cross country runners who are heading to the State Meet tomorrow! You got this Stella, Cole, Owen, and Carson! 👏
6th grade Advanced ELA students presented their TED Talks which were the culmination of their first unit of study. Students synthesized what they have learned about theme, purpose, and communication to connect their novels' ideas to a broader issue or message relevant to our world today. Their talks were inspring and equally as impressive was how classmates cheered each other on during each presentation!
At last night's Board of Education meeting, two artists from each of our schools showcased a piece from art class as part of our "Student Spotlight"! Violet, Victoria, Fiona, Fiona, Lila, and Andrew impressed everyone with their talents and efforts! Thank you to our art teachers for inspring our students' creative abilities!
Support MES tonight through their "Dine and Donate" fundraiser at Chipotle!
Kindergarten students have been reading and writing all about toys and play in their ELA module! Students used their learning to imagine, draw, and build a new toy using recycled and scrap materials! We are so proud of their imaginations and creativity and can't wait to see the finished products!
The Mokena Cross Country Team had a great Sectionals Meet on Saturday! Four runners qualified for the IESA State Meet next weekend:
🥇Stella Ciccarelli- 1st place, 11:30 run time (next runner was one minute behind!), personal record
🏅Cole Nappo- 13th place, 13:22 run time, personal record
🏅Carson McGrath- 14th place, 11:48 run time
🏅Owen Mulcahy, 15th place, 11:49 run time, personal record
In addition, the following runners had a personal record at the meet: Kaitlyn Tidball, Helena Calvillo, Audrey Larson, Issac Oost, and Greysen Dorr.
🥇Stella Ciccarelli- 1st place, 11:30 run time (next runner was one minute behind!), personal record
🏅Cole Nappo- 13th place, 13:22 run time, personal record
🏅Carson McGrath- 14th place, 11:48 run time
🏅Owen Mulcahy, 15th place, 11:49 run time, personal record
In addition, the following runners had a personal record at the meet: Kaitlyn Tidball, Helena Calvillo, Audrey Larson, Issac Oost, and Greysen Dorr.
Save the date for a spooktacular event! The PTA's Pumpkin Decorating Contest will be held on Friday, October 24th from 6-7.30pm at MES. MES and MIS families can register their pumpkins at https://bit.ly/PTAPumpkins1025 .
While students are off today, our teachers and paraprofessionals have their own day for learning. We appreciate the time together to grow our craft for our students through a variety professional development sessions!
Don't forget there is no school on Friday (Teacher Institute) or Monday (School Holiday)!
It is amazing what we can do when we come together as a community! Last night's "Volley for the Cure" event was a huge success as we raised funds for Mokena's Cancer Support Center! Thank you to our students and families that came out and cheered us on, our staff members who played and helped run the event, our local first responders who gave us some tough competition, and the athletic boosters that ran concessions! A special shoutout of gratitude to Mrs. Michelle Matt who coordinated and organized the event!
We are so excited about the new Journalism Club at MIS! You can read all about it on our website at: https://www.mokena159.org/article/2472605 .
We hope to see you at tonight's "Volley for the Cure" event! Doors open at 6:00pm.
7th grade artists are working on creating succulent chalk drawings in art class! How impressive!
Connect and share your input with Superintendent Gurney at one of the upcoming Community Listening Sessions. We hope to see you there!
Today is National Coaches Day! Thank you to our coaches who inspire our athletes to build character, leadership, and teamwork!
MES Families, save the date for Family STEAM Night on October 22nd! Thank you to the Mokena Educational Foundation for sponsoring this great event!
Connect and share your input with Superintendent Gurney at one of this week's Community Listening Sessions. Sign-up for the session you will be attending at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_htYsGYXiiNI2KaaoLfjQ7Q7ppEy6Z04BaKh75iWSEgHviw/viewform?usp=dialog .
