September 2008                       

The start of a new school year is always an exciting time. Enthusiasm and expectations are high. Parents, students, and teachers share the hope that this year will bring outstanding achievement in education, in community spirit, and in affirming our faith in God.

Realization of that hope requires both commitment and a plan of action. Your prayers, your participation as a volunteer, and your spirit of cooperation are essential to its success. We plan our curriculum to meet the high standards that characterize Catholic education. Our goals focus on areas of knowledge to be studied, skills to be acquired, and habits and attitudes to be developed.

A key area we will actively reinforce this year is manners, magnified through our theme for the 2008-2009 school year, “Manners Matter.” Manners can be defined as “characteristics, styles, behavior, and type of action or way of acting towards something or someone.” This definition mirrors the keys to a successful, faith-filled student; Respect, Courtesy, Obedience, and Kindness. As a school community through daily lessons and examples, we hope to strengthen each student’s ability to become a better person at home, school, church and in our challenging world.

May God bless each of your families and may our patron St. Joseph protect you always.

Sincerely,

Mark J. Monnerat Principal