A Prayer for Catholic Schools

O Christ, our Teacher, We thank you for the gift of Catholic schools, where the message of your life, death, and resurrection is proclaimed, discipleship is modeled, worship of you is cultivated, and community is experienced.

Increase our zeal for ensuring that all children and families can benefit from an authentic Catholic education, and that Catholic schools grow in their ability to nurture the souls and form the minds of its students for generations to come.

We ask this through the intercession of Our Lady, Mother of Catholic Schools.

Amen

Starting with Sunday Mass on January 28, we begin National Catholic Schools Week, our annual celebration of what makes education at Holy Trinity Catholic School outstanding. We have a whole week of activities planned to celebrate the community we have built.

The theme for our celebration is “United in Faith and Community.” The theme encompasses the core products and values that can be found in Catholic schools across the country. The theme focuses on key elements of Catholic education: faith development, academic excellence, and dedication to service. These elements set Catholic education apart from other educational options, and this is why families make sacrifices to enroll their children.

We are thankful for the staff, parents, council members, volunteers, parishioners, and supporters who make our school a success. This is a good time to recognize everyone who is dedicated to and serves our school.

Blessings,

Mrs. Longden

DARE TO BELIEVE: EUCHARISTIC DISCIPLES

Students are learning ways to be Grateful. This goes along with our Virtues series. Check out the video attached to see what the students are learning about in class.

Family Folders came home on Tuesday, January 23rd

Catholic Schools Week is January 28th-February 3rd.

The theme this year is "Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community"

We look forward to celebrating this upcoming week! Join us for Mass to kick-off the week!

The schedule for Catholic Schools Week is attached.

**Please note there is a change in the schedule----- the Bible skits on Tuesday will not be happening. We will do Bible skits during Lent sometime.

***Students will be doing a Reading Under the Stars Buddy Activity. Please have students bring a flashlight and a blanket to read stories together with their buddies in the gym!

Dear Families,

As part of our theme this year for Catholic Schools Week: “United in Faith and Community”, we want to show our appreciation to our local service departments: Public Works DPW, Police and Fire Departments. For our service project, Holy Trinity would like to present each of these departments with a gift basket. We are asking families to help contribute to the gift baskets. Please click the SignUp Genius link below to donate. Please have all donations in by TOMORROW - Friday, January 26, 2024. Thank you!!!

Throughout the month of January, Student Council members have been working hard to create 3 bulletin boards in honor of Catholic Schools Week. If you are joining us for Open House on Sunday, please take a moment to check out their boards and vote for your favorite. Board #1 is located on the first floor in between the first grade and kindergarten rooms. Board #2 is located upstairs by the elevator, and Board #3 is located upstairs between the fifth and sixth grade classrooms. There will be voting slips located on the main floor near the office. Please place your vote in the box before you leave and thank you for visiting our school!

Thank you to those that have signed up to help.

If you have not already done so, and are able to help, please check out what is available yet!

Check out the link for the Chili Dinner and Open House

Home and School Family Tube Night! Thursday, February 1st from 5pm-7pm $20 per person.

Liability waiver must be filled out and paid in advance.

In order to access the online portal, please direct your participants to the link, https://shop.skisunburst.com/groups, and use group code HT to login. Please note: if you do NOT follow this link, you will not be registering in the portal. This online portal is where anyone who plans on participating the day of your event MUST register, fill out their liability waiver and pay. Everyone who plans on participating must be registered no later than 11:59 pm on Thursday, January 25th, 2024, Late registrations will NOT be accepted.

Payment MUST be made through the portal when each individual registers, there is no option for bulk registrations. Each participant MUST register and pay separately.

DO NOT mark any participant as paid.

IMPORTANT: Those who are NOT registered through the online portal WILL NOT receive the group rate tickets at the time of purchase, and will be charged full price upon arrival.

There is NO carry-in food or beverages permitted. If brought in, you will be asked to leave with NO refund.

Part of being an active member of a parish is supporting the parish through tithing. Tithing is in addition to school tuition and helps with the parish subsidy that allows Holy Trinity to continue offering an exceptional Catholic education at a reduced rate.

Of our 77 families, 43 are registered at Holy Trinity Church.

In 2023:

16 families (37%) tithed $0

8 families (19%) tithed $60-$300

7 families tithed $500-$900

10 families tithed $1000-$3000

2 families tithed over $7000

56% of the families give less than $6 per week.

*This data is from Holy Trinity Parish Finance Council

The last day to sign-up for conferences is Tomorrow, Friday, January 26th.

Please remember to log in to OptionC to review your times.

Conferences are Tuesday, February 6th and Thursday, February 8th.

How did you like using OptionC for sign-up? Please feel free to send us an email and let us know your feedback!

See the attached flyer with information regarding a mental health presentation at St. Frances Cabrini with 3 Catholic counselors.

Iowa Test of Basic Skills will be from March 4th-18th for students in 2nd-8th grade. This is a shorter time frame than in previous years. Please make all efforts to not schedule vacations during this time. More information will be coming.

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!

Spring Concert - Monday, March 18th at 5:30 P.M. in the Gym

Friday, January 26th - Mass (Grades 4K-8th)

January 28th-February 3rd - Catholic Schools Week (Schedule attached above)

Friday, February 2nd - Mass

Tuesday, February 6th - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00-6:00)

Wednesday, February 7th - Mass (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, February 8th - Mass

Thursday, February 8th - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00-6:00)

Friday, February 9th - No School - Teacher Professional Development Day

Wednesday, February 14th - Mass (Ash Wednesday)

Friday, February 16th - Mass

Wednesday, February 21st - Mass (Grades 3K, 1-4)

Friday, February 23rd - Mass

Wednesday, February 28th - Mass (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, February 29th - Mass

Friday, March 1st - End of Trimester 2

Friday, March 1st - No School

March 4th-18th - ITBS Testing (2nd-8th Grade)

Wednesday, March 6th - Mass (Grades 3K, 1-4)

Friday, March 8th - Mass (Baptism Mass February/March/April)

Saturday, March 9th - Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny (watch for more information)

Wednesday, March 13th - Mass (Grades 5-8)

Friday, March 15th - Mass

Saturday, March 16th - First Communion Retreat

Monday, March 18th - Spring Concert 5:30 PM

Wednesday, March 20th - Mass (Grades 3K, 1-4)

Friday, March 22nd - Mass

Wednesday, March 27th - Mass (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, March 28th - Prayer Service (Holy Thursday)

Friday, March 29th - No School - Good Friday

Sunday, March 31st - Easter Sunday

January 18 - Josh Doll

January 19 - Cheyenne Hawig

January 22 - Kim Kellner

January 23 - Joe Klemp-Hawig

January 24 - Otto Olson

Congratulations!

January 26th - Away game against Holyland Orange

February 2nd - Home game against WCHSA 1

February 9th - Away game against St. Matt's

February 16th - Home game against Shepherd of the Hills

February 22nd - Away game against WCHSA 2

UPDATE: Volunteer Appreciation Event Rescheduled to February 9!

Exciting news! The Volunteer Appreciation Event is now scheduled for Friday, February 9, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Columbian.

This new date promises a fantastic celebration of your dedication. Your flexibility is appreciated, and we can't wait to create unforgettable memories together!

Feel free to send your prayers for good weather on the rescheduled day. Looking forward to a wonderful and safe gathering!

This Saturday, some of our students will be performing in the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Cinderella. If you are available, go check it out!

Please see the attached with information regarding a free throw contest sponsored by Knights of Columbus

See the attached for events happening within the Parish and School.

The Kettle Moraine Symphony has a concert coming up on January 27th at UWM-Washington County, a unique "Informance" of Beethoven's 5th Symphony!

In this informational performance, the audience will learn about Beethoven's masterpiece from UWM Professor Peter Gibeau in addition to hearing it performed live by the symphony. We appreciate you spreading the word about this one of a kind lecture performance at the soon-to-be-closing UWM-WC campus.

Please see the attached with information regarding Altar and Server Guild trainings and opportunities

Our Mission is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to provide a high-quality education, and to guide children in living the Catholic faith.

Email: holytrinityschool@htschool.net
Website: http://www.htschool.net
Location: 305 Main St Kewaskum, WI 53040
Phone: (262)626-2603