by UICSKC Communications Team | Aug 16, 2019 | 2019, Community Partners, Family Stories
Hello! My name is Aspen Cherrito, and I’m a current senior at St. Teresa’s Academy. As a graduation requirement, we have to complete 90 hours of service at one agency. This past year at my school’s annual service fair for rising juniors, I stumbled across the St. Mark...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Apr 29, 2019 | 2019, Community Partners, Events, Fund Futures, In the Classroom
In our fast-paced, busy lives, we are fortunate to have generous community members who prioritize service to others. As April is National Volunteer Month, we wanted to take a closer look at the benefits of volunteerism and ask some of our St. Mark Center supporters...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Mar 22, 2019 | 2019, In the Classroom, Social-Emotional Development
“Does it bite?” “What do you feed it?” “Where does it sleep?” Students from the Yellow Room asked these questions and more when a tortoise, bunny, cat, and three dogs visited their classroom this week. “My students were really interested in pets, so we created several...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Mar 7, 2019 | 2019, Community Partners, Events, Fund Futures, In the Classroom
A year ago around this time, our students and teachers received a superstar-level experience: a visit from Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Here’s a reflection on his time with our students! Heartland Coca-Cola and the Kansas City Chiefs worked together to bring the Chiefs...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Jan 25, 2019 | 2019, Community Partners, Fund Futures, In the Classroom
My name is Conor Kelly and I am a senior at Rockhurst High School. I have been volunteering at St. Mark Center for three weeks. I’ve had a great time, and I’ve learned a lot. I chose St. Mark Center for my senior service because I am interested in making a lasting...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Jan 2, 2019 | 2019, In the Classroom, Social-Emotional Development
Imagine being able to turn a student’s potential meltdown into a positive learning opportunity. It is possible using Conscious Discipline, a trauma-informed care approach that combines social and emotional development with discipline and guidance. St. Mark Center uses...
