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St. Joseph Elementary School
By Anne Porto, Janet Folkerts, Joyce Park, Emily Haberkorn
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About the town-Population: 4,008
-Estimated Median House Income: $58,607
-Race: 98% WhiteRetrieved from: http://www.city-data.com/city/St.-Joseph-Illinois.html
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About the school population3 schools in the town (elementary, middle, and high school): 1,365 students total
Retrieved from: http://www.localschooldirectory.com/city-schools/St.-Joseph/IL
Needs within school community: In both the elementary and the middle school, 160 students qualify for free and reduced lunch.
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Blessings in a BackpackAssets of the community: Desire to give back and take care of one another
-Blessings in a Backpack-Provides food to students on weekends
-First Year-Started by Dana Rowland (PTC) and Amber Hughes
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About the program-Was 157 students, now 77 students-Students’ identity is kept hidden-$80 feeds one student for 38 weekends-Paired with PTC and St. Joseph Women’s Club
Tuesday: Place food orderWednesday: Pack backpacksFriday: Food goes home
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What’s in the backpack?-Can of soup-Fruit-Pasta-Granola bar-Oatmeal
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Other perspectives/conflicts-Embarrassed
-Don’t need the help
-Some issues with teachers forgetting
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How does the program benefit
the St. Joseph community?Blessings in a Backpack vision:Better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance have all been attributed to the success of this program.
Retrieved from http://www.blessingsinabackpack.org/
-Churches and community members involved
-Recognize that there are those in need
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How will this help us as teachers?-Be aware that not all students have the same resources
-Effect of nourishment on academic achievement
-Take action
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References-Interview with Dana Rowland-http://www.blessingsinabackpack.org/-http://www.leaderlandnews.com/news/education/2013-08-29/group-raising-funds-feed-children.html
-http://www.city-data.com/city/St.-Joseph-Illinois.html
-http://www.localschooldirectory.com/city-schools/St.-Joseph/IL