First graders at the school with their "exchange" English teacher, Kris Laufer

The Kindergarten and Primary School

The sisters of the Italian order of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Side run a kindergarten and primary school in an area called Vista Hermosa near the parish church of St. Jude. Sister Alberta is the director. Only the poorest children are given "scholarships" to attend the school, which is located on a hill overlooking the region. Recently, we presented Sister Alberta with a check for $1,000 from our Lenten soup Night program to assist in purchasing playground equipment and needed supplies for the school.