We are so proud to be able to re-open Satori so soon after IKE.  Our first floor was badly damaged and the debris has been cleaned away.  Richard Swoord has done a terrific job of managing the entire process and getting workers and contractors to do what was needed.  We have electric, water, AC, sewer, fire alarm, security, and internet.  Thankfully we also have teachers with students in classes who are happily here learning.  Our interior looks and feels like home.

We do not yet have fountain drinking water or hot water.  The Mintons have given us a water cooler with large jugs of water from the mainland.  It is placed in the corner of the lunchroom for students to refill their water bottles. We also have extra bottled water. The gas line has to be checked and approved by the city before it will be turned on by Texas Gas for the water heater.  Meanwhile we are using disinfectant, soap and hand sanitizer liberally!

Our Satori new plywood entrance and exit halls need painting at the first floor level.  Also the school yard is in need of new mulch since IKE floated most of it away.  We are searching for mulch to be delivered from the mainland for the playground.  Please contact us if you can help.

Phone service is not yet available at school so please use the cell number 409-939-9638 or on the internet billie_rinaldi@satorischool.net to contact me regarding school business.  If you have a new number that you are using during this emergency share it with your teacher.

Please pass the word that we do have space available for new students.  There is a poster by the front door of the school that you can put in your vehicle window.  The newspapers have our announcement and it has generated some inquiry.  We are requesting TV coverage as well.  Everyone, please talk up Satori.  We will be flexible and consider individual circumstances.

Billie Rinaldi, Director