
The "Painted Essay" is an organizational structure to support informational writing in our new ELA program. This patterned structure is tied to certain colors so that students are able to use and internalize a template for thinking – and therefore, writing.




The MES library is the perfect place to watch the playground construction in action. Mrs. Andresen has curated a collection of books for students to read to learn more about the equipment they might see.


Kindergarteners used their imaginations to design and create a toy from objects found in the classroom and at home just like the character in the book they are reading. Then, they asked each other questions about the toys to practice speaking and listening standards. Great work!






Kindergarteners used their imaginations to design and create a toy from objects found in the classroom and at home just like the character in the book they are reading. They then asked each other questions about their toys to practice speaking and listening standards. Great work!





MES students wore orange on Friday for childhood cancer awareness!





Our PreK friends are having a blast!





Teachers do WAY more than just teach. 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Meehan has mastered the art of getting knots out of shoelaces! 😂


We’d like to thank our IT professionals for all they do for our students and staff! Their role is incredibly important to our District! You are appreciated! #ITProfessionalsDay


2nd graders came up with a "minion" ways to Be The Yellow this school year!







2nd graders came up with a "minion" ways to Be The Yellow this school year!







More Kinderbuddy photos! Our kindergarteners had a great time meeting their 8th grade buddies!











That feeling when you see your Kinderbuddy for the first time 🥰


Fall swing is almost here! We hope you can join us!


Fall Swing is almost here!

Friendly reminder: tomorrow is our first early dismissal day of the school year!


Ms. Knezz’s class at MES shared their writing with each other using the Back-to-Back and Face-to-Face strategy.


Assistant Principal at MES, Mrs. Pierik, was the mystery reader for Mrs. Wardell's kindergarten class this week!


Spanish Club registration has been extended through tomorrow! Join today by visiting www.languageinactioninc.com !


Students in Mrs. Dare's class start the day with a journal response question. Last week, their answers did not disappoint. First graders are honest!



We're hiring! Mokena 159 is looking for an amazing STEM teacher. Apply here: https://mokena159.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

