We are growing in the virtue of prudence in 1st grade! Making smart choices, asking the Holy Spirit for help, and looking to the lives of the saints are all ways in which we are practicing this essential virtue. May Christ the Teacher instill within us a love for His providential plan. He reminds us, "My thoughts are not your thoughts nor are your ways My ways...for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, My thoughts higher than your thoughts." Isaiah 55: 8, 9

Peace be with you! My name is Sr. Mary Teresa, IHM and I teach 1st Grade at St. Joseph Catholic School, Ost.  I received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Emporia State University in 2021. I am looking forward to my 6th year of teaching at the school where St. Joseph leads us to Jesus and Mary.

May the Holy Family lead us throughout this school year to become courageous proclaimers of Christ's redeeming love for mankind.