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.
     This year, I will do my best 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 daily, 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.

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 @ 8:50 on Mondays
Music @ 8:55 on Thursdays
Gym @ 9:30 on Wednesdays

                      SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS
                      The month of December 2020

1. January 4, 2021 - January 8, 2021,  Remote Learning for all Students. 
2. January 8, 2021,  12:00 Dismissal. 
3. January 13, 2021, Class Mass Grade 2 at 9:45 am.
4. January 13, 2021, Class Mass Grade 2 at 9:45 am  
5. January 15, 2021, NO SCHOOL.
6. January 18, 2021, NO SCHOOL.
7. January 21, 2021, Dress Down Day 
8. January 22, 2021, End of 2nd Marking Period.
9. January 29, 2021, The First Penance and Holy Communion retreat the location of the retreat is at St. Joseph's church, 55 High Street, Carteret
10.  January 31, 2021, Beginning of Catholic School Week Mass at 10:30 am. 

• Read 20 minutes or more every day. 

• Please review Spelling and Vocabulary Words daily

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

A Quilt Story Unit 4 Lesson 1