St. John School District #3

Red Ribbon Week is next week!

Please join us for story time at St. John school in the preschool room on Friday Oct. 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Children from birth to 4 are invited, and must be accompanied by an adult. We are generally done around 10:30 a.m.

There is NO Volleyball practice today. We will have practice Sunday at 4pm. Monday's A/B game against North Border : first game starts at 5:15pm. It is also parents night.

Cupcake Wars! Check out the Freshmem cupcake skills!

FFA are selling wreaths. Orders and money are due Oct. 30. The company says the wreaths should be delivered to the school between November 18-22.

Just a reminder there is NO volleyball practice this evening. (October 23)

NO 5th and 6th grade boys basketball practice today. (10/23/2024) There will be basketball pictures tomorrow prior to the games.

Interested in competitive gaming? Students in grades 7-12 are invited to an Esports interest meeting in Mr. Pedersen's room tomorrow, Thursday, October 24th, at 3:15 PM. Learn about how you can get involved!

Parents & Guardians: With the colder weather starting, please be sure your child comes to school with appropriate clothing. Students in PreK-5th grade go outside for recess daily. Warmer coats, hats, and gloves are a must. Thank you!

Tomorrow, October 23, The Sophomores will attend the Northern Valley Career Expo in Grand Forks. The bus will leave from the school at 8:00 am. They will return home at approximately 5:30.

Home Volleyball Game Today!

Today's, Oct 22 BBB game in Rolette will be the 6th grade team only. They will play 6 total quarters and start at 3:30. 5th grade will have practice after school.

Home Volleyball Tonight!

This Week's Events!

REMINDER: School will be dismissed at 1:00 pm today, October 16th, 2024. There will be no school October 17th & 18th.

Volleyball Game today Oct 15 in St. John

October 14, 2024 HOME OF THE WOODCHUCKS Annual Title 1 Parent Night Agenda ST. JOHN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 This evening, we will be reviewing and discussing our schoolwide program. The agenda items will be as follows: What is Title 1 Schoolwide? Based on one year of planning and built on schoolwide reform strategies rather than on separate add-on services. Provides flexibility in spending federal, state, and local funds as long as the school engages in strategies that increase the amount and quality of learning time and help provide a high-quality curriculum for all children, according to a comprehensive school improvement plan or a schoolwide plan to help children meet North Dakota’s standards and graduate Choice Ready. Focuses on results. The flexibility in the use of funds must result in increased achievement by student populations (economically disadvantaged, racial and ethnic groups, students with disabilities, and students with limited English proficiency). Meets at least one of the following qualifications: A Title I school with 40% or more of its students living in poverty, regardless of the grades it serves A Title I school under 40% poverty that receives a state waiver (see note below) or was served the previous school year as a schoolwide program, and the district wishes to continue services for a school that dipped below 40% poverty using the grandfather clause. St. John Public School’s Schoolwide Program Goals (View ND Insights) Initiatives Reading • 9th grade tiered reading class (HS) • 7th grade Reading intervention Class (MS) • 6th grade Reader’s theater/win class (MS) • 5th-8th grade is tiered for reading (MS) • Prek-4- Fidelity to the Success for All reading curriculum (researched-based, tiered reading instruction) • Introducing Story Hour to ages birth-3. • Implementation of Book Buddies to encourage reading at home with bookstore incentives • Reading tutoring (e.g., Breakfast Club, reading tutoring) • Waterford, Lalilo, and Freckle (online intervention programs) • Prek-12 Reading Coaches Math • Leveled math classes for 9th grade (general, pre-algebra, algebra I) (HS) Parental Involvement • 5th-8th grade tiered for Math instruction (MS) • 5th- 8th grade -Woodchuck Hour- Math Invention - Aleks/Reflex (MS) • Prek-4- Fidelity MyMath and Connecting Math • Freckle Math (online intervention) • Prek-12 Math Coaches Instructional Methods and Curriculum Use of standards to drive instruction (HS) • 9th grade paras (HS) • SEL programming using RoboKind (robot curriculum) reinforcing positive behavior practices BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) program for team building, SEL, and progress monitoring for all students. House Mentoring System (Team building and mentorship for Prek-8) Instructional Methods and Curriculum (MS) o Alignment and Curriculum Mapping o Literacy Connections Across the Curriculum o Professional Development on Tiered Instruction Student Support- (MS) o 8th hour-Woodchuck hour o Woodchuck bucks- behavior/academics (MS) o BARR- Building Assets, Reducing Risks- SEL curriculum o House system- Peer mentoring and Teacher support Achievement/Student/School Data 2023-24 HS Graduation Rate - 100% (82% state), Completer rate 100% (91% state) ACT- 15.04% (19.28 state) ELA- 13.21% (17.92% state) Math- 15.5% (19.34%) Reading- 14.96% (19.61%) Science -15.79% (19.74%) Choice Ready- Steadily improving in all areas (essential skills, post-secondary ready, workforce ready, military, choice ready) ES/MS- 311 enrollment Attendance 93.4% Low income 61%, IEP 16% ELA Proficiency- 50-54% (state 46%) Math Proficiency- 30-34 (state 40%) 98% or < ELA and Math Participation HS School goals - Career Counseling Plan, BARR Implementation Plan, Data Collection Process and Adjustment Plan Follow North Dakota Safety Council Evaluation Recommendations • Utilize CPI training strategies ES/MS School Goals- Continue Evaluation of Current Programs and Services, House System and SEL Program, and PD Plan ST. JOHN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 HOME OF THE WOODCHUCKS Culture and Climate Survey Define individual students' data tiers. • Develop depth of knowledge (DOKS) and "I Can" statements. K-5 • Formalize MTSS, Literacy, Grade Level, and Cognia meeting schedule to review current data. • Use data to individualize instruction and follow the reading, math, and behavioral pathways for curriculum usage. We greatly appreciate your input and participation

St. John JOM Committee 2024 Election Notice: On Wednesday, October 30th from 4-8pm during the St. John School Parent/Teacher Conferences the St. John JOM Committee election will be held. There are two seats up for election, serving each a 3-year term. Any Parent with a child that is a eligible for the JOM Program and attends the St. John School may request to be placed on the ballot. The school must have verification on file that the child is eligible for JOM. You may sign-up to place your name on the ballot tonight during our Title I Fall Parent Night. Also, you may contact Susan Cain, SJS JOM Secretary, at the school or by email at susan.cain@k12.nd.us by 3pm on October 28th to place your name on the ballot.

Don't forget! Title I Fall Family Night is today from 4-7pm! We have activities planned and lots of great prizes! Some Woodchuck gear and apparel will also be sold. Supper will be provided!

St.John FCCLA members at The Ralph.