Greetings to everyone in this spring season! As I am writing this message to you, just moments ago I was outside on this beautiful and sunny April day. There were several students playing basketball and enjoying other fun activities at our Wisdom Circle. Although not every day is going to be as nice as today, the students have plenty of indoor activities to participate. This includes interactions with the horses in our Equine Therapy Center or swimming inside of the Recreation Center.
Speaking of the Recreation Center … The Phase I addition of the Recreation Center, which is a massive structure to say the least, is scheduled for completion this summer. Then, we will begin remodeling the existing section of the Recreation Center, which is in desperate need of a face lift as 49 years and thousands of students. Years and kids created some natural wear-and-tear.
The students, staff and I are grateful for your generous contributions to the Recreation Center and none of this would be possible without you. I am looking forward to the day it is completed and have the opportunity to give visitors tours. It will be a joy to proudly show how your generous contributions made such an impact for our students. You’re helping create a healthier life while receiving the holistic education that St. Joseph’s diligently provides.
In other news, we recently had donor luncheons in Indianapolis taking two of the girls with us to meet donors and see another part of this country — places they have never been to. I enjoy connecting with donors, like you, in-person. I am aware that not all of you can make it out to rural South Dakota and luncheons are a way that we can ease travel for some.
Thank you again for your generosity that allows us to care for Lakota (Sioux) children — mind, body, heart and spirit.
Peace and Blessings,
Fr. Greg Schill, SCJ
Chaplain
Read the e-version of the May 2024 Dreamer newsletter here.
Stories from our Lakota Indian School
It started where a lot of dreams begin — on paper. When we were dreaming about the Recreation (Rec) Center Renovation and Expansion at St. Joseph’s Indian School, we started sketching and making notes about what this new space could be and what it would mean for the Lakota (Sioux) children at our school.
Lakota students at St. Joseph’s Indian School decided to put their creative talents to use in hopes of earning a little bit of extra cash during Youth Art Month. All students had the opportunity to paint any picture in art class using an oil pastel, watercolor technique.
St. Joseph’s Indian School Freebie List
As a DreamMaker, you are incredibly kind and generous to support St. Joseph’s Indian School monetarily every month. To say thank you, the following downloads, quizzes and seasonal items are yours to enjoy … for FREE!
Say ‘Congrats' to Our Graduating Students
Your kind words mean a lot! Please send an encouraging Graduation Card to a student on their special day!
Star Quilt Sweepstakes
The star quilt is a prized possession in the Lakota culture. Enter now for a chance to win one for yourself!
Full List of Freebies
That’s not all! St. Joseph’s has many more special items for you. View the full list here!