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to provide a high-quality education,

and to guide children in living the Catholic faith

Advent Prayer

Lord Jesus,

Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.

We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day,

We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.

We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.

We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.

We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.

To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!'

Amen

The greatest moments of history happened when people did the right thing, even in the
face of great opposition. In a world often filled with conflicting messages and societal pressures, our Catholic faith IS our guide. At the heart of the saying, 'Do the right thing regardless of what others might think', is the idea that creating a holy moment is not contingent upon external validation but is, instead, a commitment to living out our faith even in the face of adversity. Jesus himself was no stranger to societal expectations and challenges, yet he demonstrated to us the importance of doing what is right, even when faced with opposition.

In the classroom and on the playground, our students are presented with countless opportunities to make choices that reflect our Catholic values. It could be standing up to those that are unkind to others, choosing kindness over gossip, or helping a classmate in need. These seemingly small decisions have the power to change ordinary moments into Holy Moments, as they are infused with the love and compassion that Jesus taught us.

Tips to Create This Holy Moment of 'Do the right thing regardless of what others might think':

-Unfollow any pages or people on social media who stand for unholy moments.

-Focus during class, work, or Mass, even if other people aren’t.
-Choose not to gossip and speak kindly about others instead.

Blessings,

Mrs. Longden

To Jesus we go, through Mary

Please return them if you have not already done so.

Family Folders will go out next week Tuesday with Report Cards (Grades 1-8) and Tardy Letters (if appropriate).

Just Add Jesus:

As part of our Advent celebration we have some Scripture stories to read together as a family and a couple recipes that go along with the stories to try out as a family.

See the attached.

1. Mary and Martha - Peanut Butter Chocolate No Bake Cookies

2. A Prodigal Feast - White Chocolate Covered Pretzels

SELF-CONTROL

Saint: St. Perpetua

Aspiration: Come Holy Spirit, increase in me the Gift of Fear of the Lord

Meaning: Joyful mastery over one's passions and desires

Prayer: Dear Jesus, Thank You for all the desires You have given me, because they remind me of the desire in my heart that only You can fill! Help me to control my tongue when I am supposed to be silent; my hands when I am supposed to keep them to myself; my eyes when I am supposed to be focused on a particular person or thing; and my ears to listen to only those things I am supposed to hear.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Opposing Trait: Being excessive in words or actions, acting impulsively

Ways to Cultivate: Mastery of one's desires; practice restraint in regards to words and actions.

Looks Like/Sounds Like: Listen to others while they speak; do not interrupt. "I will raise my hand before I speak". Control your reactions when you feel angry or frustrated. Fast; restrain yourself from saying or doing everything you desire. Practice restraint in words and actions.

Catholic Social Teaching - Rights and Responsibilities - Every person has a fundamental right to life and to those things required for human dignity. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities to one another, to our families, to society at large.

*Bella L was practicing the virtue of prayerfulness when we were in Mass!

*Bethany H was practicing the virtue of prayerfulness when we were in Mass!

*Edi S was practicing the virtue of industriousness when she puts extra effort into all of her classwork!

*Waylon K was practicing the virtue of prayerfulness when in Mass and not letting the person in front of him distract him.

*Nikolaus M was practicing the virtue of gratitude when he helped in gym class with the younger students.

*Parker K was practicing the virtue of kindness when alerted of a student who fell and needed help on the playground.

*Rylyn S was practicing prayerfulness when we were at Mass!

*Otto H was practicing prayerfulness when in Mass and not letting the person in front of him distract him.

*Harlan G was practicing the virtue of respect when he waited patiently for line-up at the end of the day.

*Sawyer K was practicing the virtue of kindness when playing football with a 4K student.

*Luke M was practicing the virtue of kindness when he asked in a concerned voice if the young child who fell was alright.

*Jaxson W was practicing the virtue of kindness when playing football with a 4K student.

*Harrison W was practicing the virtue of kindness when playing football with a 4K student.

*Emery M was practicing the virtue of prayerfulness when we were at Mass!

*Benjamin S was practicing the virtue of gratitude when being kind and waiting his turn quietly.

*Adeline S was practicing the virtue of prayerfulness when we were in Mass!

*Ted N was practicing the virtue of prayerfulness when we were at Mass!

*John A was practicing the virtue of prayerfulness when we were at Mass!

*Jaxson W was practicing the virtue of kindness when he included younger students in a positive way in football at recess.

*Sawyer K was practicing the virtue of kindness when he was including younger students in a positive was in football at recess.

*Sawyer K was practicing the virtue of prayerfulness when we were at Mass!

We will be celebrating the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 9th. Students should come to school in our regular dress code (polo and dress bottoms), not our normal Monday Spirit Wear dress code.

We will have an afternoon performance at 1:00 PM and an evening concert at 5:30 PM.

Our 3K and 4K students who are here in the afternoons will be performing at the 1:00 performance as well as the 5:30 performance.

Concert Dress - Dress nicely - Christmas Mass Attire

Welcome back!

This year's Wreath and Poinsettia fundraiser was a wonderful success! THANK YOU for your support. We raised just under $5,300 (up roughly $1,300 from last year!), which will be put right into hosting Home and School events, blessing our teachers with appreciation gifts throughout the year, and saving for future ways to help out with improvements around the school. We hope that the beautiful greens are enjoyed by all who received them!

FINAL CALL! PLEASE consider signing up to help out for an hour with the Cookie Walk THIS Sunday, December 8th. The time frame is 1:00-4:00 and the shifts are broken into 1 hour periods. Our table will be INSIDE (so don't worry about the cold!) All that is required is to pop a cookie into each box that passes through and stamp the WILEY stamp of approval. Speaking of which, Wiley will be hanging out and repping our school spirit! Thank you in advance for your time!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA4A62DABFBC52-53431003-chamber

If you are interested in walking with our float in the Christmas Parade this Sunday evening, please see the post by Katie Breuer on our HTS Facebook Family page, or email us at homeandschool@htschool.net.

Mark your calendar's! Our next Home & School meeting is set for Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00pm. We will share an agenda for the meeting later in December/early January.

May this first week of Advent be marked by a deep and lasting Hope in your hearts. Have a wonderful weekend!

If you need to get in contact with the Home and School Association, please email them at homeandschool@htschool.net

If you would like the advisory commission to discuss anything, please email at advisorycommittee@htschool.net

SCRIP Ordering Dates

The following dates are when SCRIP will be ordered through the school office:

December 9th and 16th

***To ensure delivery before Christmas, please have your orders placed by December 9th. We will still place an order on the 16th, but do not know for sure if we will receive it before Christmas.***

*We will have some cards on hand in the office for sale as well. Please call the office ahead of time to make sure we have what you would like to order. Thank you for supporting Holy Trinity School through the purchase of SCRIP!

Is anyone interested in taking charge of Ski Club?

If you are interested, please contact Dani Knorr at knorrdj3@gmail.com

Do you have school age students and would be interested in a future Washington County area Catholic High School?

If so, we would invite you to fill out this survey online before December 15th.

This information will help a committee that has been approved by the Archbishop to investigate and gauge the level of interest in this idea.

Survey

The Faith Formation committee is on a mission for souls. They are looking for 100 people willing to take an ADVENTURE and see what God has planned for them in the first few months of 2025. The cost of the Emmaus 90 adventure is $10 per person and runs from January 20-April 20, 2025. The commitment of time is only 10-30 minutes per day (each person decides their level of commitment). The group is encouraging all to walk the adventure, either alone, with a friend or with a family member in order to grow in faith, love and purpose.

Each person will receive a book for the journey (distribution will take place in mid to late December) and will have access to weekly videos to help them in their encounter.

To sign up for this journey click on the provided link: https://forms.gle/miuwBrnQSqCDxuQz6

Friday, December 6th - Mass (Grades 5K-8)

Monday, December 9th - All School Mass - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Tuesday, December 10th - 5th-8th Grade Field Trip to Junior Achievement BizTown and Finance Park

Wednesday, December 11th - Mass (Grades 4K, 1-4)

Thursday, December 12th - 1st-4th Grade Field Trip to Schauer Arts

Friday, December 13th - Mass (Grades 5K-8)

Monday, December 16th - Christmas Concert (Afternoon and Evening Performance)

Wednesday, December 18th - Mass (Grades 3K, 4K, 5-8)

Friday, December 20th - Mass (Grades 5K-8)

Saturday, December 21st - Start of Christmas Break

Thursday, January 2nd - School Resumes

Thursday, November 21 - Sharron Miller

Friday, November 22 - Keaton Olson

Monday, November 25 - Anakin Faber

Tuesday, November 26 - Michelle Uniewski

Monday, December 2 - Declan Gundrum

Tuesday, December 3 - Bill Chesak

Wednesday, December 4 - Catherine Rinzel

Congratulations!

Please see attached with information on events in the parish and school.

A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM is returning to The Random Lake community on Friday, December 6, from 4 pm to 7 pm. The event will be held at Our Lady of the Lakes in Random Lake 306 Butler Street ( former St. Mary's School building) and is part of the village’s “Night of Lights.” You are invited to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’s birth. You might meet a Roman soldier as you gather to sign the census, as Mary and Joseph did more than 2,000 years ago. See the aged rabbi at the temple, as the elders come to pray and study. The marketplace will reenact the commerce of the day, with a spice tent, baker’s tent, pottery, fabric makers, and a carpenter. A school will also be in session. Watch carefully for shepherds and wise men as they search out the Baby Jesus. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Julie Binder at 920-889-1223.

We were featured last year in the Catholic Herald. It was a wonderful event where people could step back in time and promote the true meaning of Christmas.

We are so excited to once again be offering a splendid Christmas concert to the community!

Join us on December 21st at 3pm in the Silver Lining Arts Center for all your favorite holiday music and cookies with Santa! Buy tickets here: https://kettle-moraine-symphony.betterworld.org/events/kms-christmas-concert

Children are FREE!

The West Bend East Varsity Dance Team will be hosting their annual Dance Clinic on December 15th, 2024. This year’s theme - Winter Wonderland!

The clinic is open to K5-8th graders and will run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with check-in starting at 8:45 AM. At 12:45 PM, there will be a special showcase performance for family and friends to enjoy. Additionally, participants will have the exciting opportunity to perform at the December 17th basketball game!

The registration fee is $30, and lunch will be provided. To guarantee a t-shirt, registrations must be submitted by December 1st.

You can register either through this Google Form, or by completing a paper registration form and mailing it in (address found on the form). Please mail in payment with your completed registration to: West Bend East High School - Attn. East Dance Team. 1305 E Decorah Rd. West Bend, WI. 53095. Please indicate if you completed the registration via Google Form with your payment. You can also find the registration on the East Dance Team's Facebook and Instagram.

West Bend Little League is a fantastic organization. We can't wait to see young athletes playing on our fields and families enjoying the park.

See the attached for more information.

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