
🌟 Today, our preschoolers brought The Mitten by Jan Brett to life! 🧤🎭
Using their imaginations and some playful acting skills, students took turns retelling the story by acting as the characters who find a cozy spot inside the mitten. From the curious mouse to the big bear, each student embodied the roles with enthusiasm and creativity! 🐭🐻


🌟 Today, our preschoolers brought *The Mitten* by Jan Brett to life! 🧤🎭
Using their imaginations and some playful acting skills, students took turns retelling the story by acting as the characters who find a cozy spot inside the mitten. From the curious mouse to the big bear, each student embodied the roles with enthusiasm and creativity! 🐭🐻


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.


Save the date for the second annual Grinch game, hosted by the Athletic Boosters!


Today's the day!
Join the Mokena Miracles for the Santa’s Secret Workshop Crafter and Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at MES!
*Cash only*


The Mokena PTA 's Grinch Pizza Delivery is back! Use the link below to reserve your time slot!
https://bit.ly/Grinch24


December Kinderbuddies was full of holiday magic today!







Today is National Special Education Day! We honor and thank all of our Special Education teachers and staff who guide, support and provide necessary services to our students. We celebrate today as December 2 is the anniversary of the nation’s first federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).


One week away!
Join the Mokena Miracles for the Santa’s Secret Workshop Crafter and Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at MES!
*Cash only*


Two weeks away from the Mokena PTA Santa Breakfast!


Deb, the Frog Lady, visited third graders last week to teach students all about frogs, metamorphosis, and the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals. She specializes in hepatology and used to work as a naturalist for the forest preserve. Thank you, Deb, and thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this experience!



Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁


Penny Wars for Mokena Miracles are over at MIS and MES! Thank you so much to all who participated! Mokena Miracles volunteers spent the morning at the bank emptying the buckets, and through all your generosity, $2,369.87 was raised!



Kindergarteners disguised their own turkey after reading the book "Turkey Trouble"! Great creativity, Stars!


Congratulations to two of our instructional coaches, Mrs. Fiene and Mrs. Youngblood, for becoming published authors! They recently had a five page article featured in the Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development quarterly journal. We are so proud of them for sharing the impactful work they do with our teachers, adminstrators, and students!


Congratulations to two of our instructional coaches, Mrs. Fiene and Mrs. Youngblood, for becoming published authors! They recently had a five page article featured in the Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development quarterly journal. We are so proud of them for sharing the impactful work they do with our teachers, adminstrators, and students!


What's your favorite Thanksgiving food? 1st graders recently worked on a writing project, sharing their favorite food at Thanksgiving!







Our students may have the day off, but our teachers are here learning. We appreciate the day to grow our craft together as a district team!








Heading to Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow? Don't forget to check out the lost and found at each school!











Job well done to our Board of Education members and staff members who presented at this weekend's IASB•IASA•IASBO Joint Annual Conference. Thank you for shining a light on the great work we do for our students in Mokena with collegues from across the state! #mokenaproud #d159inspires #ILjac24

