Weekly Update

Heavenly Father,

Too often, we think joy is something big.

A brass band or a parade can certainly bring us joy.

Just as easily and far more often,

we can feel joy in a hug or the squeeze of a hand,

we can see joy in a smile or hear it in laughter.

Help us to not overlook the simple joys

that peak into our lives daily.

This week in our Advent journey,

open our eyes to the joy that surrounds us.

Amen.

Amen.

On behalf of the entire staff of Holy Trinity Catholic School, we wish each of you a Blessed Christmas. May you have amazing days with your family and friends as you enjoy the greatest birthday ever, that of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I would like to wish all of you a very merry Christmas and a joyful New Year. "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.'" (Luke 2:10-12)

Happy Advent!

Blessings,

Mrs. Longden

DARE TO BELIEVE: EUCHARISTIC DISCIPLES

“I am the voice of one crying out in the desert,

make straight the way of the Lord.”

During Advent, the Church recalls the darkness of the time before the coming of Christ.

God’s people lived in darkness of waiting for the light.

When have you longed for someone to bring you light to see clearly?

John the Baptist was not the light but came to testify to the light.

Are there times in your life when you can bear witness

to God’s presence in another person?

To make straight the way of the Lord was understood as

“making a road” for the incoming King.

When have you made a conscious effort to help others

to form a deeper relationship with God?

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.

This week in Family Folders:

Family Folders came home on Monday. Please return them before break!

The Christmas Concert is today at 1:00 P.M. and 5:30 P.M.

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

Evening Concert - Please drop your child(ren) off at school between 5:00-5:10 to meet their teacher in the classroom. Concert begins at 5:30 with a prelude performance beginning 15 minutes ahead of time.

Please keep your child's coat with you. Your child will be dismissed to you at the end of the concert.

Thank you all for celebrating this Advent with us!

Have a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!

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

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

Staff are busy planning events for the week.

Here is a sneak peek of different activities that are being planned. Watch for more information and details when we come back after break!

School Mass

Chili Dinner

Open House

Geography Fair

Door Decorating Contest

Prayer Service

Dress Up Days

Service Project

Field Trip

Career Fair (info attached)

Tri-school Activity with Holy Angels and Saint Francis Cabrini

Please check to make sure your OptionC login and password that was sent home earlier in the year works. We will be scheduling conferences in mid-January using OptionC. Conferences will be February 6th and 8th for grades 3K-8th.

Please see the January Lunch Menu attached.

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.

Thursday, December 21st - Christmas Concert 1 PM and 5:30 PM

Friday, December 22nd - Mass

December 23rd-January 2nd - Christmas Break

Wednesday, January 3rd - School Resumes

Wednesday, January 3rd - Mass (Grades 3K, 1-4)

Wednesday, January 3rd - First Communion Parent Meeting

Friday, January 5th - Mass

Wednesday, January 10th - Mass (Grades 5-8)

Friday, January 12th - Mass (4K-8th) (Baptism Mass December/January Baptisms)

Wednesday, January 17th - End of Semester (3K-5K - Report cards will be sent home shortly after)

Wednesday, January 17th - Mass (Grades 3K, 1-4)

Thursday, January 18th - Mass (Grades 4K-8th)

Friday, January 19th - No School - Teacher Professional Development Day

Wednesday, January 24th - Mass (Grades 5-8)

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

January 28th-February 3rd - Catholic Schools Week (schedule of events will come home in mid-January)

Wednesday, January 31st - Mass (Grades 3K, 1-4)

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)

December 14 - Brooke Boden

December 15 - Cathy Ramthun

December 18 - Eisley Herriges

December 19 - Becky Janeshek

December 20 - Joshua Ramthun

Congratulations!

January 5th - Away game against Holyland Black

January 19th - Home game against St. Matt's

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

All volunteers connected with Holy Trinity School and Parish: Please see the attached.

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