Chief Joseph School of the Arts

Come meet your child's teacher and drop off school supplies!
Where? Chief Jo
When? Tuesday August 12th
What time? 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm

Join the team at Chief Joseph and make a positive impact! In this position, you will work collaboratively with a team of people who care about the success of our students!

Hourly Rate: $16/hr

Purpose
Provides disciplinary supervision to elementary school students; performs related work as required.

Performance Responsibilities
The primary function of an employee in this class is to assist teachers and administrators by providing disciplinary supervision and supervising a disciplinary program for designated elementary school students. The position may also provide tutoring and supplemental instruction for students. The position is supervised by the building Principal or a Vice-Principal. The primary duties of the position are performed in a classroom and playground environment, including exposure to inclement weather conditions and the physical hazards of disruptive and aggressive students.

Some of our wonderful set design team that helped make our Frozen musical possible!

Meridian Police Officer Barone is an awesome School Resource Officer-so happy to have him at CJ, supporting students and staff.

Chief Joseph PTO's Fun Run is Friday April 4th!

Talented Chief Jo writers at work! Chief Jo's Creative Writing Club meets weekly with Mrs. McLean and Mrs. Christopher to exercise their creative brains!

Painting penguins! Thanks to Boise Artist Dan Looney for leading Chief Jo's 'Paint with a Partner' event last Friday! Mr. Looney is a highly accomplished artist whose work is showcased at Art in the Park, in local galleries, and in Governor Little's residence! How lucky we were to have him join us!

The kindergarten parent event was a big hit! We are appreciative of all these parents who are so willing and able to come learn with their kids.

Enjoying good books on a chilly afternoon! Big thanks to all Gr 3 parents who attended Chief Jo's recent Gr 3 Read-In!

If you are interested in checking out our program at Chief Joseph, please attend one of our tour dates. Here is the link to more information on schools of choice. Schools of Choice- https://www.westada.org/o/wasd/page/enrollment-schools-of-choice

The teachers are excited to meet with all families during our parent teacher conference days. Please check the e-mail from your child's teacher for sign up information.

All grade level classes at Chief Joseph will be working on a square one art project this month. Please be on the lookout for your child's art order form to come home the beginning of November!

The annual Chief Joseph School Art Walk was out of this world! Thanks to Mrs. Antilla and all the staff, volunteers, and students who worked so hard to put on this wonderful event!

Congratulations to Ms. Gates and Ms. Berther for being CJE's employees of the year! You can catch Ms. Gates welcoming you to school in the front office and Ms. Berther rockin' with her firsties! We are so lucky to have these two on staff at Chief Jo!

Congratulations to our CJE 2024 District Art Contest Winner! We are proud of you, Eleonora!

Yearbook orders are due by Friday! Be sure to order yours here: https://web.treering.com/create-account/1016073484354550?PassCode=1016073484354550&fbclid=IwAR09w9iUBwR47eQMyTzl3ZARGTP2zFNaaxT9Y5FsQL9uKl3xmEzLx27lFS8

Thanks to members of the Meridian HS band our students “marched” into ISATs today filled with music, cheer, and well-wishes! Over the next month our 3rd-5th grade students will show what they know on these state tests.

Have a safe and fun spring break everyone! School resumes Monday, March 25th.

Have you ever thought about joining the Chief Joseph team? Our school will soon be hiring additional helpers, for midday recess (as Noon Duty, M-F, approx 12:00-1:00, $12.14/hr) and in classrooms (as Special Education Paraprofessional, M-F, 8:15-4:15, $15.45/hr)! More info, including the quick-to-complete job application, can be found on the West Ada site (West Ada School District - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com) or by phoning our office (#350-4200).

Tickets are on sale now for our Spring Musical, Wonka! Come and experience the magic at Meridian Middle School on April 4th and 5th at 6:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased at our school office. See you there!