The St. Joseph Middle School seventh-grade boys’ basketball team started the season off with five consecutive wins.

Three different squad members have led the team in scoring during the early-season contests.

Tanner Siems scored eight points in a 35-22 win over Oakwood.

Against Tuscola, in a 31-26 victory, Collin Thomey scored 12 points.

Thomey and Kendrick Johnson shared the team-lead in scoring in a narrow 24-23 triumph over Monticello, collecting 11 points apiece.

Johnson hit 11 points again in a 26-14 verdict over Tolono Unity.

In a 48-8 win over Salt Fork, Johnson tallied 13 points.

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St. Joseph CCSD #169 School District received a “Commendable” designation on the Illinois Report Card, which was released on Oct. 30.

Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education gives schools summative designations based on data provided.

Schools receive Exemplary School, Commendable School, Underperforming School, and Lowest-Performing School designations.

St. Joseph Elementary and St. Joseph Junior High School received “Commendable” designations.

With 822 students district-wide, enrollment in the St. Joseph School District has declined by about 70 students over the last five years.

The district has 15-percent low-income students, which is near typical.

The report shows that chronic absenteeism, meaning students who miss 10-percent or more of school with or without a valid excuse, remained the same over the last two years at 8-percent.

Chronic truism rates, 5-percent or more of school days per year without a valid excuse, is also steady at 0-2-percent over 5 years.

The district spends roughly $8,700 per student enrolled. According to ISBE’s report, the district spends $9,237 per student at St. Joseph Jr. High School, $8,348 per student at St. Joseph Elementary.

The St. Joseph School District was designated at a Tier 2 school for Evidence-Based Funding in 2019. At $6,249,542 Evidence-Based Funding Resources, they are at 72-percent capacity to meet the $8,713,911 Adequacy Target.

The St. Joseph School District obtained class sizes below the state average of 22 students per class in 2019 after four years of being above the state average.

The St. Joseph School District, which has a total of 55 teachers has a student to teacher ratio of 18.1, which is right at the state average.

The teacher retention rate, the 3-year average percentage of teachers returning to work at St. Joseph hit an all-time high of 93-percent in 2019.

On average, teachers within the St. Joseph School District receive a lower salary than their state-wide counterparts. This has held true at least since 2015.

Currently, on average, St. Joseph teachers are paid $54,402 per year. The state average is $67,049.

The percentage of teachers who are absent more than 10 days per year rose in 2019. In 2018, 80-percent of teachers had fewer than 10 absences within the school year, but in 2019, 73-percent of teachers missed fewer than 10 days.

In 2018 and 2019, 97-percent of St. Joseph teachers have received Excellent or Proficient designations on their evaluations.

The St. Joseph School District ranks below the state average of administration to student ratio. The state average of admins to students was 173:1 in 2019, but St. Joseph’s ratio was 228:1.

Average administrator pay was above the state average. In 2019, PV-O administrators made an average of $112,244 whereas the state administrators made an average of $109,592.

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Prairieview-Ogden Junior High

St. Joseph-Ogden alum Jeff Mathis will speak to Prairieview-Ogden Junior High School students at 2 p.m. on Nov. 11. 

Mathis attended PV-O after moving from Tolono in the sixth grade.

Mathis will share his story enlistment in the Army, completed basic and advanced training at Fort Jackson and how he stationed at Fort Riley in Kansas with a 13-month deployment in Iraq. 

After finishing his time in the Army, Mathis returned to Central Illinois to finish his education.  In 2011, he received my bachelor’s degree from ISU in Exercise Science followed by my Master’s degree in 2013.

Mathis is now a husband and father and a member of the Local 149 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.

St. Joseph Middle School

Paul Lewis was one of 52 Americans held captive in Iran for 444 days when a group of Iranian college students who took control of the U.S. Embassy on Nov. 4, 1979. 

He will speak to St. Joseph Middle School students during their Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. on Nov. 11. 

Lewis’ talk will take place after the St. Joseph student council performs a skit about the Pledge of Allegiance. The band will also play the National Anthem and the medley of Armed Forces. 

All Veterans are invited to attend the ceremony.

St. Joseph-Ogden High School

Veterans will be honored beginning at 10:40 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at St. Joseph-Ogden’s High School Park.

The guest speaker has not been finalized yet. 

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Returning to school can be an exciting time for many children and parents.

But with extra vehicles on the roads, including school buses, it is important to remember Illinois State Law when approaching school zones and buses.

In a school zone:

• When approaching a school zone between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on days when school is in session, drivers must reduce their speed to 20 mph through the school zone.

• Drivers must also yield to any children or adults in the crosswalk and obey the signals of any marked crossing guard or school official.

• Drivers must stop and wait while a school bus loads or unloads.

• Using a cell phone while in a school zone is illegal for drivers of any age. Exceptions include calls made in emergency situations while using GPS or a hands-free device. Drivers under 19 are not allowed to use cell phones while driving unless calling in an emergency situation.

When passing a school bus:

• Drivers must come to a complete stop when a school bus operator extends the stop sign arm or when bus lights are flashing. The vehicle must stop at least 20 feet from the bus. Motorists can move again when the stop arm is retracted.

• Buses are required to stop at railroad crossings. When the bus operator extends the bus stop sign for a railroad, drivers traveling in the opposite direction are not required to stop. Drivers behind the bus are required to stop and may not pass the bus within 100 meters of the crossing.

Students loading and unloading:

• Known as the “danger zone” getting on and off the bus is where most bus-riding student injuries happen.  The “danger zone” is the 10-feet around the bus where a child is difficult to see. Students should stay 10 “giant” steps away from the bus until they are ready to load. While waiting for the bus, take five “giant” steps away from the road.

• Students should never cross the road behind the bus.

• Once the bus has come to a complete stop, the student should wait for the okay to cross from the bus driver, and use the handrail as they climb the stairs.

• While riding the bus, students should sit facing forward while being respectful to all passengers, not causing distractions.

Pedestrians:

• Children under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult or responsible student on their way to and from school.

• Pause before crossing the street: look left and right and make sure cars are not turning onto the street and/or have come to a complete stop. Pedestrians should use marked crosswalks and designated intersections.

• Walk on the sidewalk if one is available. If not, walk in the direction of traffic.

Bike Riders:

• Plan a route so that an adult knows which way the child will travel to school.

• Go with the flow of traffic, ride on the same side of the road as other vehicles.

• A bicycle is a vehicle, and all rules that apply to cars, also apply to bicycles.

• Children should learn to be seen. It is important to children to be paying attention while they are on their bikes. Never assume a car driver knows what you are going to do. Be vigilant and signal, just as a car should.

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Registration for students registering for the St. Joseph #169 School District is August 7.

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from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• School District Enrollment Form
• Kindergarten Pre-registration Form
• Former School Records Release Form
• Proof of Residency-purchased a home
• Proof of Residency-renting a home
• Proof of Residency-living with friend or relative

• District Health Information Form
• State of Illinois Health Form
• State of Illinois Eye Exam Form
• Proof of Dental Exam Form
• District Prescription Authorization Form
• District Short-term/Over the Counter Medication Authorization Form
• Illinois Food & Allergy Action Plan
• PE Physical Activity Restriction Form
• Smile Healthy Dental Clinic Form

2019-2020 Information from the School Nurse

Fall 2019 Kindergarten Students

Fall 2019 6th grade students

Fall 2019 High School Freshman

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FIFTH GRADE SUPPLY LIST Please label all supplies with child’s first and last name, including all writing utensils. Additional supplies may be requested by individual teachers.**NO TRAPPER KEEPERS** 

24–Pencils 1– Highlighter 4–Red Pens 1–12 Pack of Colored Pencils 1–1 1/2” Binder 1–Roll Scotch Tape 4–Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers (Black) 1–Dry Erase Eraser Post It Notes (50 count) 1–Package Index Cards 8–Glue Sticks 1–Roll of Paper Towels or Box of Ziploc Bags 

1–8 Pack of Washable Markers 9–Pocket Folders (in a variety of solid colors) 5–Single Subject Composition Notebook 2–Extra-Fine Tip Black Sharpies 2–Pink Erasers 1–Scissors (sharp, pointed, adult size w/ 

plastic handle) 1–Ruler–(Standard and Metric) (not flexible) 1–Pencil Bag Headphones or earbuds 

Non-marking Tennis shoes only to be worn inside and everyday tennis shoes for outside for P.E. PE Uniform (purchased at registration) 

**ALL MATERIALS USED IN OR ON LOCKERS MUST BE MAGNETIC OR USED WITH A SUCTION CUP….TAPE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON LOCKERS** 

St. Joseph Middle School 

SIXTH GRADE SUPPLY LIST 

2 black or blue pens 1 large pencil bag with binder holes 1 set of colored pencils (more than 8 colors) 1 eraser 2 black Sharpies (fine tip) 1 highlighter 2 black Sharpies (extra fine tip) 1 pack of 100 ct (3×5” lined) index cards 12 – #2 pencils 

1 spiral 3 

notebook (at least 120 pages) spiral 

notebooks (70 pages) 1 – 12” ruler (inch & metric) 2 bottles (preferably plastic) rubber cement 2 red pens 1 handheld pencil sharpener 

7 folders with 3-ring holes 2 large 

boxes of tissues 1 pair sharp, pointed scissors 

Large zippered binder large enough so that ALL folders and spiral notebooks will fit inside. (durable brands include: Case-It, Mead, 5-Star). Headphones or earbuds 

PLEASE LABEL ALL SUPPLIES WITH CHILD’S NAME 

**Tennis shoes (non-marking 

) for inside P.E. & everyday tennis shoes for outside P.E.** 

PE Uniform (purchased at registration) **ALL MATERIALS USED IN OR ON LOCKERS MUST BE MAGNETIC OR USED WITH A SUCTION CUP….TAPE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON LOCKERS* 

7th Grade Supply List 

Math (CC2 Math) 

• Two dark colored dry erase markers 
• One 1” three ring binder 
• One package of 5-tab dividers for the binder 
• One package of loose-leaf paper 
• Red pens 
• Pocket folder 
• Two (2) three-hole punched spiral GRAPH RULED notebooks. (Staples, Office Depot or Walmart) 

Science 

• Notebook 
• One pocket Folder (can be a section from an accordion folder) 

Literature & Language Arts 

• One 1” Three ring binder with clear overlay 
• One package of 5-tab dividers for the binder 
• One package of loose leaf paper 
• One pocket Folder (can be a section from an accordion folder) 
• One notebook (spiral) 
• One composition notebook with hardcover and cloth binding (not plastic) 

Social Studies 

• One pocket folder (can be section from an accordion folder) 
• One spiral notebook OR package of loose leaf paper 

Computers / Art 

• One pocket folder (can be section from an accordion folder) 
• One sketch book 9×12 

PE 

• Indoor Tennis shoes – Non-marking soles 
• Outdoor Tennis shoes – can be shoes worn to school 
• Uniform – can be purchased during registration 
• One pocket Folder (can be a section from an accordion folder) during Health 

General Materials Needed 

• Colored Ink Pens – Red, Blue, Black, 
• Headphones or earbuds (Left in locker year round to be used in multiple classes) 
• 2 – yellow highlighters 
• Scissors 
• 2 – large glue sticks 
• 1 – 16 count box colored pencils 
• 1 – set of 8 markers 
• 1 – pencil bag 
• 24 – #2 pencils with erasers 
• 5 – jumbo stretchy book covers (NO adhesive covers; NO plastic covers) 
• 1 – package of 3×5 index cards – lined 
• 2 boxes of Kleenex 
• 1 container of Wet Ones brand wipes…due to allergies/food safety please NO Clorox wipes. 

**NO Large zipper binders or trapper keepers allowed. They do not fit into the lockers well and have caused problems. Recommend using accordion file folders instead** 

**ALL MATERIALS USED IN OR ON LOCKERS MUST BE MAGNETIC OR USED WITH A SUCTION CUP….TAPE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE LOCKERS** 

8th Grade St. Joseph Middle School 

Math (CC3 Math OR Algebra) 

• ALGEBRA STUDENTS NEED, scientific function graphing calculator (Texas Instruments TI-83 or 84) 
• Two dark colored dry erase markers 
• One 1” binder 
• One package of tab dividers for the binder 
• Two (2) three-hole punched spiral GRAPH RULED notebooks. (Staples, Office Depot or Walmart) 

Science ● One 3 subject spiral notebook (preferably without the perforated edges) 

• One pocket Folder (can be a section from an accordion folder or in a binder) 
• One black Sharpie pen 
• Large adult sized scissors – will be used daily 
• One composition notebook with hardcover and cloth binding (not plastic) -will stay in classroom 
• 4-6 handheld tape dispensers with tape (will stay in classroom) -will be used daily 

Literature & Language Arts- Steele 

• One 1 subject spiral notebook 
• One pocket Folder (can be a section from an accordion folder) 
• One composition notebook with hardcover and cloth binding (not plastic) 
• Two black Sharpie pens 
• One red, blue, and black pen 

Literature & Language Arts – Garrison 

• One 1” Three ring binder with clear overlay 
• One package of 5-tab dividers for the binder 
• One package of loose leaf paper 
• One pocket Folder (can be a section from an accordion folder) 

Social Studies 

• One pocket Folder (can be a section from an accordion folder) 
• One Spiral Notebook OR package of loose leaf paper 

Computers / Art 

• One pocket Folder (can be a section from an accordion folder) 
• One Sketch book 9×12 

PE 

• Indoor Tennis shoes – Non-marking soles 
• Outdoor Tennis shoes – can be shoes worn to school 
• Uniform – can be purchased during registration 
• One pocket Folder (can be a section from an accordion folder) During Health 

General Materials Needed 

• Several colored Ink Pens – Red, Blue, Black, etc. 
• Headphones or earbuds (Left in lockers year round for multiple classes) 
• Several different colored Highlighters – yellow, pink, blue, green, orange, etc. 
• Clear plastic ruler; metric and inches 
• 2 – large glue sticks 
• 1 – 16 count box colored pencils 
• 1 – set of 8 coloring markers 
• 1 – pencil bag 
• 24 – #2 pencils with erasers 
• 5 – jumbo stretchy book covers (NO adhesive covers; NO plastic covers) 
• 1 – package of post-it note tabs 
• Bring 1 box of Kleenex 
• Bring 1 container of Clorox wipes. 
• Bring 1 container of Wet Ones brand wipes… NOT Clorox wipes. 

**NO Large zipper binders or trapper keepers allowed. They do not fit into the lockers well and have caused problems. Recommend using accordion file folders instead** **ALL MATERIALS USED IN OR ON LOCKERS MUST BE MAGNETIC OR USED WITH A SUCTION CUP….TAPE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON LOCKERS** 

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