Mokena Elementary School

Tonight's the night! We're excited to meet our incoming kindergarteners and their families! 🙂🥳

At last night's Board meeting, a few second grade students presented their research on pollinators! We are so proud of all of our second graders!

Kinderbuddy fun today! 8th graders were shown around the kindergarten rooms and they worked together on a flower craft!

It's time to nominate incredible students, staff and community members for The Galaxy Award! This District 159 program is a partnership with the MEF and the PTA. Nominate here ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEXW2EPDxNtr-Suoqf6AJxy-RS6w_VMf2W968ibfHBydvicQ/viewform

Friendly reminder: tomorrow is an early dismissal day!

Join us for Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday!

Our first grade students are so excited to add bird feeders to their classroom windows! The feeders provide an extension to the learning taking place in their ELA modules about birds. Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this experience for our students.

3rd grade students ventured out to the Beverly Arts Center to watch a "Beauty and the Beast" play! This field trip was an extension to their ELA module on classic literary tales.

We enjoyed viewing the solar eclipse together this afternoon! 🌕🌗🌒🌓🌕

Happy paraprofessional appreciation day! Paraprofessionals are the unsung heroes who tirelessly support our students, staff, and families. You make an impact each and every day!

It's time to nominate incredible students, staff and community members for The Galaxy Award! This District 159 program is a partnership with the MEF and the PTA. Nominate here ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEXW2EPDxNtr-Suoqf6AJxy-RS6w_VMf2W968ibfHBydvicQ/viewform

Last Friday, the kindergartners participated in the annual egg hunt on the playground! 🥚

Parents of 3rd-8th Grade Students, please ask your child for the solar eclipse informational letter that was sent home today. The permission form needs to be returned to school in order for your child to participate in the viewing of this celestial event.

We're SO proud of all of our artists who had their art showcased at the annual a Artworks Fine Art Festival this past weekend at Lincoln-Way East!

Future author alert! Elliana Gorski from Mrs. Dare's class decided to dive deeper into her classroom research about Bald Eagles and created her own informational text. Her book includes facts and diagrams about Bald Eagle features and behaviors.

MES student Anthony Garcia was the top fundraiser for KHC for 2024 raising $1,195.92! Each year, we name the central gym after the top fundraiser. Also, thank you to all of our families- we raised $39,496.83 this year! Thank you for helping kids live heart healthy lives!

Don't feel like cooking tonight? Support the Mokena Music Boosters by dining at Joey's!

Our Kindergarteners had a visit today from the Morton Arboretum! This visit extended student learning from their ELA modules about trees. Thank you to the Mokena Educational Foundation for sponsoring this experience for our students.

What an AMAZING turnout at our annual Volley for the Cure game last night!! Thank you to everyone who came out to support such a great cause. We're happy to fundraise for the Cancer Support Center each year. Stay tuned for total donations!

The Annual Volley for a Cure Game is TOMORROW at MJHS! The doors will open at 5:30. Game time is 6! 🏐 Temporary tattoos for $1.00, sign making station, 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets, and concessions! Money raised will benefit the Cancer Support Center.