Wednesday, September 28, 2011

­OKI-NI-SOO-KA-WA “Things to Bring”

DLSBS Browning, Montana
Live simply so that others may simply live”
~ Elizabeth Ann Seton

NECESSITIES
___ Medical release form                        ___ Open and flexible attitude
___ Sleeping Bag                                   ___ Pillow                                          
___ Extra cash ($30, recommended)     ___ Journal and pens
___ Materials for prayer services          ___Towels

CLOTHING
1) Don’t pack anything that you treasure. Bring comfortable, durable clothing and EXTREME COLD WEATHER gear.
2) No suitcases, pack light in a duffle bag.
3) Browning has very uncertain weather.  It could possibly snow each month of the year, so please do NOT JUST bring shorts or sandals.
4) The school has a dress code of collared shirts and no denim.  When you work with the students you should dress the same. Solid colored ‘khaki’ pants
___ 2 pairs, closed toe shoes                           ___ 4 long sleeve shirts, 1 short sleeve
___ Socks (long/wool socks, extra pairs)         ___ 2 pairs, long pants (some no denim)
___ Undergarments (possibly thermals)          ___ 2 sweatshirts/fleece
___ HEAVY winter coat                                 ___ Stocking cap/beanie and scarf
___ Gloves/mittens                                         ___ Sweats/pajamas
___ Gym Clothes (for when kids have PE)     
___ Tutoring clothes (i.e. polo shirts, khakis, blouses; NO jeans or T-shirts)     
         
Toiletries/Medicine
1)      Seriously reflect on the “need” for make-up and/or jewelry.
2)      Do not forget your personal medication!
___ Towel                                               ___ Toothbrush                       ___Washcloths                                        ___ Toothpaste
___ Soap                                                  ___ Deodorant 
___ Personal medicine                             ___ Shampoo/conditioner
___ Chapstick/sunscreen                          ___ Razors/shaving cream
___ Shower shoes
Optional
___ Camera     ___ Flashlight         ___ Sunscreen
___ Sunglasses­­  ___ Alarm Clock      

Phone Numbers (to be used by parents/guardians in case of emergencies)
De La Salle Blackfeet School:             (406)338-5290
De La Salle Blackfeet School, Fax:      (406)338-7900
Holy Family Mission (Brothers and Bunkhouse) (406-338-3775/5294)

Remember: Do NOT bring cell phones, pagers (no signal at the Mission Bunkhouse anyway)