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Good afternoon! My name is April and I greet you with a warm and hearty handshake. I work with our Lakota families at St. Joseph’s, along with many other roles. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you about why I am at St. Joseph’s Indian School. I guess I can start … Continue reading “April’s journey to St. Joseph’s Indian School”
Summer break at St. Joseph’s Indian School is half over, which means St. Joseph’s Facilities Crew is full speed ahead! The facilities crew schedules most of their larger projects during the summer months, when most of the Lakota children are home with their families. Here are a few of the projects we are working on: … Continue reading “An update from St. Joseph’s Facilities Crew”
We heard today from a woman who came across St. Joseph’s Christmas cards in an unusual way. Her friends get together regularly to play cards – a women’s poker night. They don’t gamble for money, but this month everyone brought extra Christmas cards to share. She had a hot hand and her winnings included several … Continue reading “A big hand for the little lady”
My name is Clare. I am the new Co-Director of Pastoral Care for St. Joseph Indian School, and this is my first blog. My career has included being a freelance graphic and editorial consultant, pastoral ministry in parish settings, campus ministry in a high school setting, teaching theology to youth and adults, and work as … Continue reading “Guest Blogger: Clare”
About 25 of our staff, from all different areas of campus sat together in the Assembly room to evaluate our 36th annual powwow. Kathleen, our principal led the discussion, and passed out Kudos candy bars, two to each participant. She told us to enjoy one treat for ourselves, and suggested we pass the other on … Continue reading “Daily progress, growth and learning”
When I finished morning mass I ran into 2nd grader, Dorian on his way back from the Health Center. Dorian had bruised his forehead and was coming back with an ice pack. He smiled about the frozen gel pack with a colorful picture of Garfield the Cat on one side. I remember the old days … Continue reading “Summer preparation at St. Joseph’s Indian School”
Checking in, checking up, checking out! I’ve been on the road a lot lately, and today is a day to do laundry and repack my bags for the next trip. We’re going to Pittsburgh for donor appreciation luncheons and I’m sure I’ll have a few good stories to tell after our return. Last night, I … Continue reading “A visit with my oncologists”
Now that school at St. Joseph’s Indian School is back in session, that means more meetings to work on various projects. This morning, I had a meeting with auditors, who are going through our books right now. They will present a report to the audit committee and Board of Directors later and needed to ask … Continue reading “Hoping to find a Woolly Mammoth”
Our students returned from Spring Break yesterday and we began the day with a prayer service to start the 4th quarter. We honored those students nominated by teachers, counselors and houseparents who have done well not only at school, but by their attitude and spirit of cooperation. We gave them certificates for being “Soaring Eagles”. … Continue reading “Respecting cultural diversity”
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Stopping by the Akta Lakota Museum, I was introduced to Bruce. He went to school here in the 60’s just for a brief time, but that first time away from home made a big impact on him. Bruce has been a respected sculptor for many years now, and showed some marble … Continue reading “Pursue Your Dreams”