Joseph Education Foundation

JEF will meet tomorrow night, April 18th, at 5:30. Excited to talk about supporting our staff & students a they wrap-up the year. Everyone is welcome!

Our April meeting will be April 18th at 5:30 at JCS. We welcome anyone who wants to learn about Spring Projects and supporting JCS students and staff. Hope to see you there!

Reminder-Short Parent Meeting TONIGHT for anyone interested in learning more about the Joseph Education Foundation!

Looking forward to growing our group and supporting our amazing students and staff in 2022!

We had a great time this afternoon baking 35 pies!! Thank you for all the support and don't forget to pick up your pies between 4 and 6 tomorrow. Drive up outside the cafeteria door and we can bring your order right to your car.

Orders are rolling in and we are over half way to our goal of 50 pies! We have decided to extend our order deadline until next Monday, November 15th. Spread the word and get your order in!

What a fun project to be a part of!!! JEF was thrilled to support Mrs. Lyman's 2nd grade class as they worked together to improve their playground. From designing a survey, to collecting data....they even helped build the new equipment! Their dedication to civic engagement and making Joseph Charter a better place was inspirational. Awesome work kids!!!!! Have fun playing!

Joseph Education Foundation is looking to build a team of volunteers for the 2021-2022 school year! Volunteers help with fundraising events, staff appreciation and supporting all of JCS's amazing kids. Check your child's backpack for the flyer below or send us an email at [email protected].

Ask almost anyone whose child has spent hours practicing the recorder at home what they think about Michelle Homan and you’ll hear things like, “Wonder Woman” and “patience of a saint”. We wholeheartedly agree! This Wonder Woman is the music teacher for grades K-12 and typically organizes several amazing school concerts each year. As if that isn’t enough (and trust us, it is!), this year she filled in as the Spanish I & II teacher and was the “on-campus” teacher for a group of students attending school online and is also a track coach. With band classes starting as early as 7 a.m. and track practice running into the evening hours, it is obvious that Mrs. Homan not only has a ton of energy, but she is also very committed to JCS students. Her favorite part of teaching is “seeing how much they grow musically throughout the school year”. For fun, we asked Mrs. Homan what she would choose to eat if she were stranded on a deserted island and could only have one food, and she chose Lucky Charms with milk. That seemed fitting since we feel so “lucky” to have her. Our hats go off to you, Mrs. Homan!

So happy we could help support another great Battle of the Books!!! We love growing great readers!

CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Kilgore! JEF appreciates all of the amazing things you have done for our school and students. Your creativity, dedication and love will be missed!! Good luck in your new adventure.

Please follow the link for a letter from our principal, Mrs. Kilgore:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sfmfu58fAJMSrnJdCELRRdyNlEOUNgT1CZ_fqGQ3q_0/edit?usp=sharing

This month we wanted to spotlight a seasoned veteran of Joseph Charter School. Many of you know Kendall Hayes, but did you know this is her 21st year at JCS? With two decades of teaching behind her, Ms. Hayes’s enthusiasm and dedication have not diminished. She has a big job and wears many hats at JCS, working as the High School Science Department, 7th-12th Health, Career Guidance Counselor, District Testing Coordinator, Tech Team Co-Lead, Data Management, and more!
Her favorite part of working with kids is “seeing them proud of something they accomplished and watching their growth from 7th to 12th grade. It really is like having a LOT of kids, and I can’t help but join in their triumphs and try to help them pull up from their defeats”.
Those of us who know her, know just how lucky we are that Ms. Hayes is a part of our JCS education team! Ms. Hayes, thank you for your ongoing commitment to our students and for helping shape their future in such a positive way.

Our JCS kids are amazing!!! Helping the city, raising money to support a family, and working together to get the job done!!!

JEF would love to start getting to know some of our school's amazing staff starting with Brandi Schultz! Brandi joined the JCS Team in October of 2020 as a daytime custodian. Her favorite part about working with kids is "hearing them laugh!" When asked what she would bring if shipwrecked and stranded on a deserted island, she thoughtfully replied "A pan. That way, I could boil water to drink!" Brandi- we are thrilled to have such a savvy, thoughtful addition to our JCS staff!

While we know that ALL Joseph Charter staff are amazing, JEF wanted to give a special shout-out to Mrs. Koehn and Mrs. Fough! These two amazing women have been leading the charge for all JCS students participating in virtual learning. For the past 5 months, they have been teaching kids, connecting with families and making each virtual student feel like they are still a part of the JCS family! Thank YOU Mrs. Koehn and Mrs. Fough! You truly are Super Stars!

A big shout out to Phate Clark for letting us use his amazing artwork. Phate's illustration helped create holiday thank yous for every member of the Joseph staff! We love our teachers...and our creative kiddos!

Happy New Year and welcome back to all JCS students and staff! We look forward to great things in 2021!

With so much going on over the past year, we have yet to introduce the new JEF officers. While it takes a team to make all things JEF happen, these five (Marsha Moore, Jessie Michaelson, Maria Weer, Jen Hellinger and Lindsay Miller) have taken to lead and are excited to head into a new year of supporting Joseph teachers and kids! If you are interested in joining our efforts, reach out on Facebook, via email or just talk to one of these five!

Thank you to everyone who supported our small, but mighty, Gratitude Box fundraiser. We hope all of the recipients felt loved & appreciated!

Let's all work together to reduce the spread and keep our kids in Face to Face learning! It takes a village!!

This is the FINAL CALL! Want to send a Gratitude Box to someone special, while also supporting Joseph's amazing students and teachers?!?!!? Complete your order from before THIS Friday 11/13. Have questions, comment below.

Order forms for our Gratitude Box fundraiser are now available. Check your student's folder, pick-up at the office or click on the link below to print from home. Orders are accepted through November 9th. Support your JCS students and teachers today.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eyNpwRdtTpJkJxw4efSmi0VKaJOPnIx0?usp=sharing

Have a teacher or co-worker that you appreciate? Want to make a friend smile, while supporting our amazing students? JEF is excited to begin our "Gratitude Box" fall fundraiser! Each $25 box includes beautiful goodies from our local merchants and the option to add a gift card to a favorite business for an additional $25. Look for order forms later this week in your student's folder, or check back for an online version here in the next few days. Happy ordering!

Joseph Staff is AWESOME and JEF was happy to celebrate all their hard work with a lunch earlier this year to kick off in-person learning! Thank you Chuck Wagon Sisters for the amazing meal! Thank you teachers and admin for being AMAZING!!!!

You may not be able to see the excitement on their faces, but these kids are thrilled to have new Joseph Eagles masks! JEF was happy to help staff and students get ready for a safe return to school by purchasing masks, mask lanyards and laundry bags for each Joseph Class! We are excited to keep helping our kids stay at school and learn in the classroom.

Fall is in the air, making it the perfect time to support JEF with the purchase a fleece vest! We have limited stock with the following women's and men's sizes and styles available. $15 for Microfleece Vests, $12 for regular fleece.

Women’s fleece vest - navy
Sm: 2

Women’s thick fleece vest - navy
Med: 1
XL: 1

Women’s microfleece vest - light blue
Sm: 3
Lg: 2
XL: 2

Men’s fleece vest - navy
Lg: 2
XL: 2
2 XL: 2

Men’s microfleece vest - navy
Med: 2
XL: 1
2XL: 2

JEF is starting the new school year by cleaning out the closets....and we uncovered some extra Eagles gear. Check out our Facebook this week for deals on shirts, hats, vests and more!

We were lucky enough to find a few items for our youngest Eagles.

We have 1 youth t-shirt (1 medium) and 3 hooded sweatshirts (2 medium). T-shirts are $8 and sweatshirts are $15. Reply in the comments if you are interested and we will find a way to connect for delivery/payment this week!

Keep checking our page for more deals on men and women's sizes later this week!

Congratulations to Mary Hellinger for winning the 6th-8th grade writing category in the JEF Art and Writing Contest. Thank you for sharing your story, Mary! We enjoyed hearing how a "Typical Tuesday" looked for you during distance learning. We hope you enjoy your gift card.

Cassi Harris won the JEF Writing and Art contest in the 3rd-5th grade art category! We really enjoyed this depiction of the virtual classroom experience. Congratulations, Cassi!

Kallie Michaelson is our winner from the 3rd-5th grade writing contest category. We know that distance learning was a challenging adjustment and that you miss your "school family", but we appreciate your positive attitude. Congratulations, Kallie!

JEF Art & Writing Contest Flyer.pdf

JCS Students K-11, don't forget to enter the JEF Writing and Art Contest for your chance to win one of eight $20 gift certificates (to a local business of your choice)! Entries are due by June 5th!

For more information, please see below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A6OzByyfpd_s8x-q3qHDAXB19BdySPJz/view?usp=sharing

JEF Art & Writing Contest Flyer.pdf

Every little bit helps!!!

This weekend!!! JEF Winter Classic Basketball Tournament!!!

Friday, starting tip off at 3pm: Imbler, Pilot Rock, Prairie City,and the JOSEPH EAGLES!!

The action starts again Saturday with tip off at 12pm.

Soups, Chili, and stews will also be served in the concession area!! Come hungry!!! Come support the JOSEPH EDUCATION FOUNDATION!!!

FYI-
11th Annual Eagle 4 Person Scramble!
Saturday, August 17th, 2019

Entry Fee $300 Per Team/$75 Per Player

8AM Registration

9AM Shotgun Start

Great Prizes Net & Gross

Great Silent Auction

All proceeds go to JAIP-Joseph Athletics

For more information, Lance Homan @ [email protected]

Photos from Joseph FCCLA Nationals-Online Silent Auction's post

Joseph FFA will NOT be going to Imbler today! This contest is rescheduled for Monday. Thanks to JCS for keeping our kids safe. Have a great day!

Winter classic December of 2019!!!!

We would like to announce our new leadership of JEF!
President: Michael Moore
Vice President: Billie Suto
Secretary: Lisa Collier
Treasurer: Carolyn Doherty
New Members at Large: Maria Weer, Jeff Moore and Tiana Fough

We are excited about the future of JEF and appreciate your ongoing love and support!

Joseph Education Foundation updated their website address.

Joseph Education Foundation updated their website address.

THANK YOU, to everyone that made it out tonight! And Thank you to all that donated!

Just a small preview of some of the items we have for you to bid on at tomorrow nights JEF Dinner... Tickes are $25.00 each and yes you can pay at the door. We will also be able to take credit card for auction items!! And dont forget the cash bar!!!

How would you like to own a little piece of Joseph Charter School. Made from the old gym bleachers. Be sure to come Friday night to the JEF dinner!!! Made by the one and only, Dustin Larison!

Our Prime Rib Dinner and Auction are less than a week away!! Join us at the Joseph Community Center Friday November 16 at 5:30. Buy ticket at the school office or at the door.

This Saturday April 29th we will be holding our annual dinner auction. All the fun starts at 5pm. We are super excited by all of the amazing donations we received. Here is a sample of the donations that we will be auctioning off: Seattle Seahawks tickets, a gun, picnic tables made by the FFA, toys, $500 Les Schwab gift card, handmade items from the students of Joseph Charter School, along with many more incredible items.

Its that time of year again for this year's annual dinner auction. We will be having it on April 29th, 2017. We have some amazing items to auction off. You can start purchasing tickets on Tuesday April 4th at the school office. We hope to see everyone there.

Save the date for this year's annual dinner auction. We will be having it on April 29th, 2017.

Thank you to everyone that came out to support our auction Saturday night. Also a big shout out to ALL of our volunteers, and all the local and non local businesses that donated. We could not of had such a huge success without each and everyone of you.

It's here... today is the Joseph Education Foundation's auction. We have over 50 silent auction items, lots of live auction and some fun raffles going on. Please come and support the kids at the community center.