Congratulations to two students in Mrs. Kosina’s class, Parker and Paisley, who took 1st and 2nd place runner up in the Mokena Fire Department’s coloring contest! Way to go, Stars!
The Friday before spring break, MJHS volleyball teams played the staff in a few friendly games! So fun!
Last week, MIS students participated in a variety of Minute to Win It games to celebrate spring break!
On National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we want to thank our paraprofessionals for all that they do for our faculty, staff, and, most importantly, our students. We are so grateful to have some of the most amazing paraprofessionals in our schools!
2nd grader Luke Kenny had the opportunity to be Principal for the day at MES last week! Great job, Luke!
The Mokena Educational Foundation presented the winners of the Springfield and Washington, DC scholarships with their awards this week. Congratulations!! 🎉
Happy Music in Our Schools Month! 🎶🎵
Join us to say THANK YOU to the dedicated music educators who help our students express their creativity in school!
Field trip alert!
At the Shedd Aquarium, 4th graders dissected Atlantic Longfin Squid to learn about body structures that squid have to help them move, eat & survive in the ocean. They also explored various exhibits at the aquarium. Dolphins, belugas & Lake Sturgeon, oh my!
Don't forget! The deadline to nominate a teacher, staff member, or community member for the Galaxy Award is Friday, April 28!
Nominate someone here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEXW2EPDxNtr-Suoqf6AJxy-RS6w_VMf2W968ibfHBydvicQ/viewform
Ms. Hentsch's homeroom learned about the Think, Plan, Write, Revise writing process by showing off their creative Play-Doh creations. Way to go, Rockets!
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MES Stars can wear your green & gold on Friday!
NJHS members stuffed thousands of eggs for the Mokena Lions Club Easter egg hunt next weekend! Thank you for your help!
MES students share why they're lucky to have music! 🎶
Mrs. Dare's class completed lessons that were out of this world! 🌎 Ms. Marr, GSU field student, presented lessons on constellations & lunar phases. Students incorporated informative writing skills to write about the moon & did a craft about themselves as an astronaut.
The MIS Student Council sold Valentine grams during their lunches from February 7 - February 13 as a fundraiser for NAWS. During last week's student council meeting at MIS, they presented NAWS a check for $300. Way to go, Rockets!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day from the 1st grade teachers!
1st Grade students in Ms. Carroll's class presented their "Magnificent Things" today as part of the performance task for their ELA pilot unit, Tools at Work. Students utilized their reading, writing, language, and speaking skills from the unit to research and design an object for their classroom, write an informational paragraph about it, and create and share a presentation as a group. We are so proud of you!
Kinderbuddy fun this morning at MES!
Friendly reminder: tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
