The annual observance of Catholic Schools Week begins today.  This year, St. Joseph School is being evaluated for continuing accreditation by the Western Catholic Education Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. This evaluation takes place every five years. The Administration and the Faculty of the School have compiled an extensive self-study as the initial phase of the process. This self-study includes every dimension of the school, from its curriculum, spirit and environment to its administration and finances. A team of educators has begun a detailed on-site examination of the school, to observe first-hand the items covered in the self-study.

The recent earthquake in Haiti leaves us filled with emotions and questions.  Television brings us sights we can hardly fathom. Because we live in earthquake country, we are aware that a similar disaster could occur here. We hope that our retrofit preparations will preserve us from such drastic loss of life and property. Yet we know that an earthquake severe enough can destroy the strongest man-made structures.