We're less than ONE WEEK out from our annual pink out basketball games on Tuesday, October 22 at MJHS! We hope to see you there! Games start at 4:00 and 5:00 pm.
1st grade students presented their "Magnificent Things" to their 3rd grade buddies today! Each group of 1st graders created something that fulfilled a need or solved a problem in their classroom then wrote about the steps to create it. The creations and writing were orally presented to their visitors as a way to celebrate the learning of the ELA module!
Check out 👀 these AMAZING projects!
Kindergarteners recently became play experts! They ended their unit by sketching their own toy- and then created it using materials found at home!
Happy Principals Month, Mrs. Pierik! We thank you for supporting our staff in growing their craft and supporting us with expertise on reading and writing instruction and data based decision making at MES.
Let’s learn more about Mrs. Pierik in today’s principal spotlight:
- Mrs. Pierik is in her third year as Assistant Principal at MES. Mrs. Pierik is proud of many things at MES! She is proud of the sense of community where everyone is welcome and respected. She is proud of the staff who always do everything they can to ensure that our students learn and grow. And Mrs. Pierik is very proud of our students for their positive character, academic excellence, and perseverance.
- She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from San Diego State University. Mrs. Pierik has three Master’s Degrees: 1)Teaching from Chicago State University, 2) Reading from Olivet University, and 3) School Leadership from Concordia University.
- Prior to coming to MES, Mrs. Pierik was a reading specialist for 8 years, a MTSS coach for 1 year, and taught 5th grade for 5 years. Her varied experiences have greatly benefited our school and district.
- Mrs. Pierik loves to spend time with her family which includes her husband and two kids, Ethan (12) and Eva (9), and their dog, Willow. She loves to read, garden, and watch her kids play sports.
Friendly reminder, Mokena families: no school on Monday! Enjoy the long weekend!
Happy Principals Month, Mrs. Chorley! We thank you for nurturing a school community at MES that allows our littlest learners to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Let’s learn more about Mrs. Chorley in today’s principal spotlight:
-Mrs. Chorley is in her 7th year as Principal of Mokena Elementary School. When asked about her experience in Mokena, she stated, “I love the Mokena community. Families are incredibly supportive and the students are wonderful, thoughtful, and kind. They come to school eager to learn! The staff is outstanding, a true community of professionals always doing what's best for kids.”
-Mrs. Chorley attended Eastern Illinois University for her undergraduate and graduate degrees in special education. She also earned a graduate degree in school leadership from Concordia University.
-Mrs. Chorley has always known she wanted to be an educator. Prior to becoming the principal at MES, Mrs. Chorley started her teaching career in Hanover Park where she spent several years before teaching in Chicago Public Schools for seven years. She stayed home for a few years with her young family and then returned to teaching in Hinsdale where she eventually became an administrator for four years.
-Mrs. Chorley has been happily married to her husband, Bill, for 22 years. She has three children, Kevin (21), Allison (19), and Megan (17). She has lived locally for over 20 years and grew up in the southwestern suburbs.
Were you impacted by the storms that hit our community in mid-July? The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open to assist with the disaster assistance application process, answer questions, and help submit information online. See the flyer for more details.
Support the Mokena Educational Foundation with a fall family photo session! MEF has partnered with Lindsay Helene Images for this unique fundraising event that will help fund academic initiatves for our students and staff. Visit: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/36686ec4-1904-4ffe-a761-a91b474d8e75 to book your family's session which will include at least 5 edited digital downloads!
Friendly reminder! The Board of Education would like your input through a community survey that is open until today at noon. Please go to: https://bit.ly/mokena159suptsurvey .
More information about the search can be found at: https://www.mokena159.org/article/1775521 .
October is National Princpals Month! Join us in saying "thank you" to our incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire our school communities every day.
As a way to celebrate, we will spotlight each principal throughout the month...stay tuned!
Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! Let's give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible building and grounds staff! 👏👏
Fire safety week! Thank you, Mokena Fire Department!
Mokena School District 159 has begun searching for a new Superintendent to start July 1, 2025. The Board of Education would like your input through a community survey that is open until October 4th at Noon. Please go to: https://bit.ly/mokena159suptsurvey .
More information about the search can be found at: https://www.mokena159.org/article/1775521 .
Dine and Donate tonight at Aurelio's to support MES Student Council!
Thank you to everyone who attended the bench dedication at MES for Addy. 🦋🦋
The first day of MES Walking Club was a huge success last week!
That first day of Kinderbuddies feeling 😍
Friendly reminder: tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
MES students and teachers began their first Second Step lesson of the school year this week. Unit 1 is all about growth mindset and goal setting! Kindergarten and 1st graders learned about behaviors that help them pay attention. 2nd graders learned about ways to get better at a skill. 3rd graders learned about what happens to their brain when they learn something new. Great work, Stars! ⭐
Pac Man tag in PE at MES!
