Weekly Update

Happy Mother's Day!

At Holy Trinity we are anxious to get out to explore our beautiful yards this spring. As a Catholic school, we plan for learning to take place within God’s creation, even outdoors if it permits. Many outdoor activities can include making connections from the academics we learn within the classroom to how those things apply to the world around us.

Outdoor learning helps us take a deeper look at our environment made by God such as grass, trees, and small bugs to the objects made by man like the shape of each block in the church, the measurements needing math skills, how our community is formed both past and present, and so much more. We pray for nice weather to be able to explore the outdoors more.

We are very lucky at Holy Trinity to have the beautiful outdoors to cherish. Many times at recess, students are seen praying to Mary in the beautiful space between the church and school with the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary doing prayer, meditation, or simply relaxing. It is also a great place for a lesson in English or literature.

This week we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. Our school staff has worked hard this year. If you haven't already done so, I highly encourage you to individually recognize the teachers who have worked with your family this year.

Our staff is strong, but we could not be strong without your support, help, and prayers! We truly appreciate all of you who have given us kind words at just the right time, those who send an occasional note of appreciation, those who have been so grateful to us for even the small things, for those who pray for our school, for those who help financially, for those who work at our fundraising events, for those who volunteer, for those who help children with homework, for just being a great parent/grandparent/or special person in the life of our kids, for our parish members who connect with the school, and for so much more. Our staff is so thankful for all of you!

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.

In Family Folders this week:

*There are no family folders this week

Earlier this year we asked for interest in band/orchestra.

We had students interested and Mrs. Muehlbauer and Mrs. Longden met to discuss how this might look at Holy Trinity.

The plan for the first year, 2024-2025, would be to have individual or small group lessons to begin with the basics of music reading and instrument play. We will then work on creating a band/orchestra.

Next week we will have a survey to fill out based on interest in instruments being offered.

There will be a parent meeting in the fall.

This is a work in progress and we are thankful for your patience as we work on ways to bring this to Holy Trinity.

When: May 10th

Time: 5:30-7:00

Please join us for our end of the year party. We will have face painting, balloon lady, hair tinsel station, games and snacks.

There will be a Home and School meeting on Wednesday, May 15th at 5:30.

Please come and see how you can help our Home and School Committee and get involved with the school!

On Monday, May 13th, we will have another Principal for a Day, Ms. Herman.

She has requested an Out of Dress Code day.

Feel free to come out of dress code on Monday!

May's 8th Grade Fashion Day is on Thursday, May 16th.

Fashion Day: Monochromatic Mood (Pick one color to wear from head to toe)

Student art work will be on display on Thursday, May 16th and Friday, May 17th in the Holy Trinity School Gym.

It will also be on display on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th in the Gathering Space at church.

Come check out the various art work students have done throughout the year with Mrs. Sandvold!

Social Fest Auction

Class Baskets:

Class projects this year will be a basket provided by each class.

We are looking for one parent from each class to help with the organizing and execution of this auction item. We will be combining Middle School (6th-8th grade) as one basket.

Tasks include:

• Decide on a theme/idea for the basket
• Ask other class parents for items to fill the basket
• Email classroom teacher so they know what is coming and how to help
• Fill the basket and return to school by July 16th, 2024

Each class basket will have a unique theme. The goal is for the entire class to help solicit the items to fill the basket. Maximum value of the basket would be $500. Please see how you can help.

We are hoping these themed baskets will be a BIG HIT in our Auction again this year...these baskets can range from a night on the town for Mom and Dad, to a family trip to Virginia Beach, and a Family Game Night basket for everyone to enjoy, plus much, much more! We are asking that all parents participate in some way to support your class basket. Parents can purchase gift cards or vouchers for the basket, or donate money that will go toward the purchase of items. Questions? Have an idea for a donation for your class basket?

Thank you to those parents that have volunteered.

The last day of school for 3K, 4K, 1st-7th grade is Wednesday, May 29th, 2024.

Dismissal is at 10:30 A.M.

We will not have busses for dismissal that day.

If your child(ren) will be going home with someone other than parents, please let the office know. You can call, email (holytrinityschool@htschool.net), or send a note with your child.

Questions, please let us know.

Thank you.

Attached is the 2024-2025 School Calendar.

Please note, it is subject to change.

You will receive a copy at the end of the year.

Friday, May 10th - Mass (May Crowning)

Friday, May 10th - Home and School End of Year Party

Wednesday, May 15th - Mass (Grades 3K, 1-4)

Wednesday, May 15th - Home and School Meeting (5:30 PM)

May 16th-17th - Art Show in the Gym

Thursday, May 16th - Volleyball Parent Meeting (6:00 PM-7:00 PM)

Friday, May 17th - Baptism Mass (May/June/July Baptisms)

May 18th-19th - Art Show in Gathering Space

Monday, May 20th - Field Trip to Milwaukee County Zoo (4K-8th Grade)

Wednesday, May 22nd - Mass (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, May 22nd - 4th Grade field trip to Pioneer Village

Thursday, May 23rd - Field Day (Wear Athletic Clothes)

Friday, May 24th - Mass (Eucharistic Procession after Mass)

Monday, May 27th - No School (Memorial Day)

Tuesday, May 28th - 8th Grade Graduation

Tuesday, May 28th - 5K Graduation

Wednesday, May 29th - Mass

Wednesday, May 29th - Last Day of School - Dismissal at 10:30

May 2 - Joy Zeidler

May 3 - Gerald Rettler

May 6 - Merl Schultz

May 7 - Ruth or Gary Smith

May 8 - Dave Larson

Congratulations!

Calendar of Cash tickets are available for the 2024-2025 school year!

How does Calendar of CA$H work?

*Tickets are sold $20 each, now until August 28th, 2024 at 8:00 A.M.

*Sale of tickets cannot be accepted after 8:00 A.M. on August 28th, 2024.

*Total of $10,000 is given away in 181 days, next school year 2024-2025.

*You have 181 chances to win and multiple days as your ticket is put back in if you win!

Please see the attached with events happening within the Parish and School.

Next month, the Kettle Moraine Symphony is thrilled to be presenting a very fun and family-oriented concert full of all your favorite movie soundtracks! On Saturday, May 18th at the West Bend High Schools' Silver Lining Arts Center, we'll create movie magic as scenes from some iconic films will come to life with a live full symphony orchestra on stage! Poster is attached- there are multiple ticketing levels and kids get in free.

Camp Chesterton 2024. See the attached flyer for your communications about our summer one-day camp for kids ages 8-12. We will have Mass, games, lunch, age-appropriate virtue talks, house competitions, and more! It will be a day filled with summer fun, faith, and a glimpse at our joy-filled Chesterton Academy community. Cost is $50, register online here: Camp Chesterton — Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee (chestertonacademymke.org) by May 31. Cost includes T-shirt and lunch.

This is a special outreach effort to shine a light on two super special and important camps in our community!

-LeadGB Girls Camp which is a girls focused leadership and empowerment camp.

This offering has (2) sessions (June 17-21 or June 24-28) for youth aged 6- 14 to attend.

More information can be found here, Lead GB - Camps & Youth Programs - UW-Green Bay (uwgb.edu)

-Music Camp, which is in it’s 55th year here at UWGB!

This camp will have four areas of interest for campers to choose from: Jazz, Composition, Piano, and Strings.

We will be offering (1) session (August 12-16) for youth aged 14-18.

More information can be found here, Music Camp - Camps & Youth Programs - UW-Green Bay (uwgb.edu)

Attached their corresponding flyers.

Scholarships are available for all camps and guest housing on campus (for out of towners).

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