Welcome to the Second Grade at St. Joseph Parish School! My name is Ms. Marcel and I am delighted to be your child’s teacher this year. I am looking forward to working with you in assuring that your child reaches his or her full academic potential and developmental growth. We will have many wonderful experiences and opportunities to learn and grow in the days ahead. I realize that teaching your child is a privilege, as well as a tremendous responsibility.
     I will do my best this year to ensure that each student has a motivating and safe learning experience in the classroom. However, I cannot do this alone. We both need to be partners in this learning process. Please encourage your child at home by helping to ensure they read on a daily basis, complete all homework assignments, and study and prepare for quizzes, tests, and a full day of school.
     I believe that communication is the key to a great parent-teacher relationship. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at any time. You can send me a note or e-mail me at gmarcel@sjps.net.  I strive to create a challenging and exciting learning environment for your child. I will use a variety of instructional methods to meet your child’s individual needs. I will keep you updated on your child’s progress and provide you with tools to assist your child at home. For individual concerns, I will contact you by phone, send a note home, or forward an e-mail. I am looking forward to a wonderful and exciting year with you and your child!
Sincerely,
Ms. Marcel

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. 
I firmly intend with your help, to do penance, to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
In his name, my God, have mercy. 
Amen


The Lord's Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
They kingdom come.
They will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. 
Amen.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary, Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.
Amen

Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these they gifts, which we are about to receive
from your bounty.
Through Christ our Lord. 
Amen.

Morning Offering
O Jesus,
through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings
of this day for all the intentions
of Your Sacred Heart,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world,
in reparation for my sins,
for the intentions of all my relatives and friends.
Amen.

Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
to whom God's love commits me here,
ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.

The Exit of The Day Prayer:
We are grateful for the
signs and wonders of this day,
for ordinary events and its surprise,
big and small.
We thank you for the
loving people who surround us.
May we continue to reflect your goodness
to others in your name.
We ask this through your beloved Son, Jesus.
Amen.

Specials Schedule:

Art @ 8:15 on Mondays
Music @ 12:45 on Tuesdays
Gym @ 12:45 on Wednesdays

October 30, 2020
Students can wear their Halloween costumes.
Please make sure they are school appropriate.
No costume masks or accessories.

                     
                      SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS
                      The month of November 2020

1. November 1, 2020, is All Saint's Day 
2. November 2, 2020, All Soul Day Mass at 9:30 am. (Grade 6th)
3. November 4, 2020, is a 12:00 dismissal. Aftercare will be provided, students must bring their lunch. 
4. Gertrude Hawk candy order is Due November 6, 2020.
5. November 6, 2020, First Friday School Mass at 9:30 am. 
6. November 10, 2020, is Virtual Bring a Friend to School Day.
7. November 11, 2020, Veteran's Day Mass at 9:30 am (Grade 5th). 
8. November 18, 2020 Class Mass at 9:45 am (Grade 4). 
9. November 19, 2020, First Holy Communion Retreat. 
10. November 25, 2020, Thanksgiving School Mass at 9:30 am (Grade K and 7th) 12:00 dismissal. 
11. November 26th and 27th, Thanksgiving Recess- NO SCHOOL

• Read 10 minutes or more every day. 

• Please review Spelling and Vocabulary Words daily.

• Every Friday, students will have a test on Spelling, Vocabulary, the story of the week, and Religion.