Joseph Charter School

Custodian Joseph School District is seeking a full time permanent year round custodian for the rest of this year and beyond. Position will be 32-40 hours a week, located at Joseph Charter School. The position includes health insurance, retirement, and paid days off. For a job description, requirements, and application contact the Joseph School District, 400 E. William E. Williams Ave., Joseph, Oregon (541-432-7311). Position open until filled

Help plan the new Joseph City Library!

The Junior High track meet, scheduled for Saturday, April 9th has been cancelled. There are no plans to reschedule at this time.

“Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.” -Buddha A day of our service trip to Los Barriles, Mexico was spent traveling to El Coro, a remote mountain village, to deliver food and supplies. We were also shown by local Rotarian Josefina, how villagers gather and store clean drinking water from their mountain streams.

“Time spent preserving nature is never time wasted.” -Anonymous One of the days spent in Los Barilles was dedicated to enjoying and learning about their fragile, yet diverse ecosystem. Students were able to learn from local students and instructors dedicated to preserving their natural resources. Paulina and her students shared their outdoor school program along with projects built by students after a morning spent snorkeling in the reefs.

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill. Our JCS and WHS interact students spent time on our service trip to Los Barriles, Mexico to work with local clinics to provide schools with health screenings for many that do not have regular access to healthcare.

“There’s only thing more precious than our time, and it’s who we spend it with.” -Leo Christopher The Los Barriles service trip was a great opportunity for JCS and WHS interact members to spend time working, playing and experiencing new cultures.

The city library is moving to 100 N East Street! (the previous medical building at the bottom of the school hill) The library would love your input! Please click on the link to take a quick survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JosephLibrary

Joseph Rotary Interact club is on a service trip in Mexico! Today they screened over 300 kids at local schools for diabetes, blood pressure and vision. Thanks Maria Weer for sharing !!

Spring Conferences will be Thursday March 31st and Friday April 1st: K-6: Appointments are being made. NO SCHOOL for K-6 on Thursday 3/31. 7-12: Grades 8, 10, and 11 are the grades we do in the Spring (Grades 7, 9 and 12 are in the Fall) and will be on Thursday March 31st from 4:00-8:00 pm and Friday, April 1st from 8:00am - noon. Appointments are being made with families now . Email or call the office at (541) 432-7311 for 7-12 appointments. Thursday 3/31 is a regular school day for 7-12.

The JCS track team had a very successful first meet of the season. For meet results check out athletic.net.

We will be attempting to live stream Joseph's portion of the Parli Pro contest from State Convention. They draw to see what time they will be competing - competitions begin at noon. There are 8 teams and each chapter competes for around 15 minutes. We will keep you posted when we know which place we draw.

Joseph FFA has made it to state!!

More pics of sourdough making in Junior high science.

Junior high students have been learning about fungi, and made their own sourdough starter. Today, they made bread using their own wild yeast! It was a successful day, with several students taking starter to make more at home.

Basketball pictures for 5th & 6th grade basketball will be tomorrow, Wednesday 3/16 after school (before their game). Packets have been sent home with your player, but additional packets can be picked up in the front office.

Joseph Charter Theater Arts Presents… “Murder at Matthews Manor!” Please join us for an evening of murder, mystery, and dinner! Reserve your tickets today by emailing Dani Weaver: Danielle.weaver@staff.josephcharter.org

Just a reminder! JCS ski day tomorrow (March 15th)!

Jacob Micka has resumed morning study table at 7:00 AM and is looking for eager students who want or need some extra help. This is available as well with Grace in the afternoons on Tuesday and Wednesday.

As a result of the State of Oregon’s decision to make masking a local decision in K-12 schools beginning March 12th, the Joseph School District Board has voted to make mask wearing optional for staff and students. Joseph School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all students and staff, regardless of whether they choose to wear a mask or not to wear a mask.