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

Specials Schedule (Schedule due to change depending on circumstances)

                      SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS
                      The month of March 2021

1. March 5, 2021 - 12:00 Dismissal. - Stations of the Cross. 
2. March 7, 2021 - Third Sunday in Lent.
3. March 10, 2021 - 1st Grade- Class Mass at 9:45 am and Virtual  H.S.A. meeting at 7pm.
4. March 12, 2021- Stations of the Cross. 
5. March 14, 2021 - Fourth Sunday in Lent. 
6. March 17, 2021 - Dress Down Day $2.00 / St. Patrick's Day.
7. March 19, 2021- Stations of the Cross. 
8. March 21, 2021 -Fifth Sunday in Lent. 
9. March 22, 2021 -NO SCHOOL.
10. March 25, 2021 -School Mass @9:30am The Annunciation of the Lord.
11. March 26, 2021 -End of 3rd Marking Period - Stations of the Cross.  
12. March 28, 2021 -Palm Sunday
13. March 31, 2021 -School Mass Grade 1 & 6 @ 9:30am. - 12:00 Dismissal.

• 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. 

• Log on to RazKids and HappyNumbers daily.

Just Like Josh Gibson Unit 6 Lesson 1

Sunday, January 31
• Please join our students and faculty as we celebrate Mass at 10:30 am at Saint Joseph’s Parish. Several of our students and alumni will be leading our Catholic Schools Week Mass. All students who attend should be wearing their school uniforms.

Monday, February 1st
• Community Day – From 12:30 – 2:00 pm, students will be learning about various service industries and will write Thank you Cards to Carteret’s local community members.

Tuesday, February 2nd
• Gift Giving Day: Tell your family, friends, employers, and coworkers to visit our website: www.sjps.net and make a donation that will benefit and enhance student learning at Saint Joseph School. (Details are on our website)

• Student Appreciation Day: Students are permitted to wear PJ's, but must wear safe and suitable footwear such as sneakers. Students can wear their PJ’s or PJ bottoms with a school t-shirt and sneakers (no slippers or flip flops). No pillows, blankets, or stuffed animals, please.

• Academic games such as Brain Bowl and Kahoot using Zoom are planned for the afternoon. Brain Bowl will consist of five academic categories and each grade level will submit one question for each category. (12:30pm - 2:00pm)

• HSA will provide students with a “Goodie Bag.”

Wednesday, February 3rd
• Crazy Hair and Crazy Sock Day (Any hair dye must be washable and out by Thursday morning.)

• Academic Day • 7th and 8th Grade Students/Faculty Free Throws for dress down days (1:00pm-2:00pm)

Thursday, February 4th
• Team Jersey Day • STREAM activities are scheduled for the afternoon (12:30pm-2:00pm)

Friday, February 5th
• School Mass at 9:30 A.M.

• Movie for students/faculty

• Teacher Appreciation Day

• 12:00 pm School Dismissal

• Virtual Fashion Show – Join us for a night of fashion and fun! Sprinkle Your Day Online Boutique will be hosting a virtual fashion show for Saint Joseph School’s families and friends. This event will take place
Friday, February 5, 2021, at 7:30pm.

Download the app: Sprinkle Your Day Boutique and participate in this event. Sprinkle Your Day Boutique will be donating 10% of the proceeds from this evening to Saint Joseph School. Also, Saint Joseph School’s families and friends can use the following coupon code and receive 15% off their purchase: STJOE15.