We had a great time last night at our district ELL Family Festival! Thank you to all of our families that attended and to our ELL team that planned and put on the event!
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*
Parent/Teacher Conferences are happening Tuesday, November 26!
MIS Rocket Runners, lead by Ms. Horsch, completed a practice 5K on Thursday in preparation for running in the Gobbler Gauntlet on November 16. We are proud of our Rocket Runners for their hard work and look forward to watching them run on Saturday!
All three schools held assemblies yesterday to honor our veterans!
This week is School Psychologist Week! Thank you for all you do for our students!
Thank you to the amazing veterans we have on staff here at Mokena 159! 🇺🇸
Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
SAVE THE DATE! 📅
The book fair at MIS is next week: November 11th to November 15th.
Friendly reminder: no school tomorrow!
Mr. McAtee joined the 5th grade girls
Volleyball Intramurals for some fun!
4th grade students enjoyed a field trip to Big Run Wolf Ranch to kick-off their upcoming ELA module about animals and their defense mechanisms. Thank you to the Mokena PTA for their support in funding this experience for our students!
Happy Halloween from Mokena 159 teachers and staff!
Students at MIS had a blast today- and we loved all of their costumes!
5th grade students concluded their ELA Module 1 with a group performance of the narrative monolgues each student wrote based on a character and events in the novel Esperanza Rising.
MIS recently hosted a door decorating contest! Congratulations to the top three doors (but we think they're all amazing)!
We are hiring! If you would be an awesome food service coordinator, apply here ➡️ https://mokena159.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=514
4th graders have been presenting their original poems to their classmates this week! Not only did they each write a poem about something that inspires them, they also wrote an informational essay about the inspiration and poetic elements used. Way to go, Rockets!
Happy Principals Month, Mr. McAtee! We thank you for your student centered focus and you continual efforts to ensure our students have the best learning experience while at MIS.
Let’s learn more about Mr. McAtee in today’s principal spotlight:
-Mr. McAtee is in his 9th year as principal of Mokena Intermediate School and in his 33rd year as an educator! When asked about being a principal at MIS, Mr. McAtee stated, “I have a sign in my office that says "This is my Happy Place" and it couldn't be more accurate. I love my job and can't see myself doing anything else. Being able to work with the students and staff of Mokena is a dream job!”
-Prior to MIS, he was a Dean of Students and Principal other districts. He was also a teacher in 4th grade, 5th grade, and in a multi-age 5th/6th grade classroom.
-Mr. McAtee received his Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Governors State University and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership from Lewis University. His Bachelor’s Degree is from St. Louis University.
-He is the father of 3 sons and 2 daughter-in-laws, and has 2 grandchildren. He and his wife of 36 years have one main focus, family. They get together with their kids as frequently as possible, including flying to Florida 4-5 times a year to visit their grandkids. He also has 2 furry children (his dogs) and their names are Jackie and Jessie.
Join the PTA at the Mokena Park District trunk or treat! The annual pumpkin decorating contest will be held here so more people can see the fabulous creations! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNYl8rH6lW1Eixy3cKig5uuUyPbsgw9vg5SH_E1cBkNl3iig/viewform
