Weekly Update

How many are Your works, Lord! In wisdom You made them all; You make springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. You water the mountains from Your upper chambers; the land is satisfied by the fruit of Your work. You make grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate—bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts. The trees of the Lord are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that You planted. There the birds make their nests; the stork has its home in the junipers. How many are Your works, Lord! In wisdom You made them all.

Amen

I hope everyone enjoyed their time away from school over Easter break. It is always nice to take a break, no matter what we are doing or where we go. A nice diversion from our routines provides the rest we need for body, mind, and soul.

We don’t know a lot about Mary Magdalene, but we do know that Jesus came to her and radically changed her life—showed her Mercy she never expected, and maybe didn’t even think she deserved. Before she encountered Jesus, the most famous thing said about her was that she had seven demons within her and that she was a sinful woman. But regardless of anything and everything she had done previously, Jesus called her by name.

Our names are part of our wholeness. If naming can christen us into new life and release new growth, is the opposite also true? Can allowing things to remain unnamed and unacknowledged hold life back?
If this is a season of resurrection, what in our life needs to be named and brought to light? What desires need to be named, what sin needs to be named, what sorrow needs to be named? And if we name those things, we are bringing them to the light, and letting our Resurrected Lord transform them into something beautiful.

This Lent, we've focused a lot on walking with Christ on the journey of His Passion. Now that we have come closer to our Lord through suffering and surrender, let’s not stop there—keep journeying with Him in His resurrection. On Sunday we celebrated His Divine Mercy. My challenge to you this week is to name the things in your life that need His Mercy, His transforming Love.

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:

*Yearbook Order Form

*Circus Tickets

Attached is the flyer and order form for our Flower Sale. These were also sent home in Family Folders earlier in the month. If you need another order form, please reach out to the office. Order forms are due back TODAY.

For the 2nd trimester we began taking a look at GPA in grades 6-8. Based on the grade students get, they are given points for the letter grade which then compute their GPA.

Students with a GPA of 3.5-4.0 are on High Honor Roll

Students with a GPA of 3.0-3.49 are on Honor Roll

2nd Trimester High Honor Roll:

*SiQi Gundrum (8th)

*Addison Melzark (8th)

*Kaedan Gruss (7th)

*Landen Herriges (7th)

*Isabelle Piwoni (7th)

*Rita Gruber (6th)

*Kaden Krueger (6th)

2nd Trimester Honor Roll:

*Zachary Hein (8th)

*Isaac Nosacek (7th)

*Aubrey Pari (7th)

*Austin Oliver (7th)

*Braden Leister (6th)

Congratulations!

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?

If you are interested in helping with your child's class, please reach out to Mrs. Longden by April 26th.

Starting April 16th students can again begin wearing shorts/capris. Please be cognizant of the temperatures as students will be outside for recess as often as possible. This is a good time to have your child try on their clothes to see if they still fit and follow the dress code. Please review the dress code in the school handbook, which is available on the school website as well.

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.

Holy Trinity Parish will no longer have their own fax number. The fax number for the parish and school will be the same. Please be sure if you have our fax number written somewhere or if you have given it to your doctor or clinic, you check to be sure you have the correct number.

The fax number is: (262)626-8863

Friday, April 12th - Mass

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

Wednesday, April 17th - West Bend Theatre Field Trip (Grades 3K-5th)

Thursday, April 18th - Holy Trinity Scholarship Applications Due

Friday, April 19th - Mass

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

Wednesday, April 24th - Donuts with Grownups (Grades 3K-5K)

Friday, April 26th - Mass

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

Wednesday, May 1st - Outdoor Rosary

Friday, May 3rd - Mass

Monday, May 6th - No School

Wednesday, May 8th - No Mass

Friday, May 10th - Mass (May Crowning)

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

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

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

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

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

March 28 - Joan Cochran

April 2 - Kathryn Jacque

April 3 - Aidan Rettler

April 4 - Eileen Petri

April 5 - Lisa Bichanich

April 8 - Lydia Breuer

April 9 - Crystl Cartwright

April 10 - Patricia Metrish

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.

See the attached in regards to a free fishing clinic.

This will be held at St. Frances Cabrini.

Here is the information they sent us:

Dear Families,

We have made some adjustments, this year, to the Human Growth and Development Resources that we offer you as parents. You as parents are the primary educators of your children, and as a school, we support you in many different ways. One of those ways has been to offer some basic resources to help families prepare their children for puberty.

This year, we have expanded this opportunity with parents of daughters. In combination with the Archdiocese, we are offering a class called "Cycle Prep by Pearl and Thistle". This class is intended to be taken by a parent and child together, and can be done at the time that feels most appropriate for your family. We’ll be offering the class every year, and you as parents can decide whether your daughter is ready for it in 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grade.

This class presents the biological and medical side of puberty, but also uses a lens of faith to help our girls understand the changes they’re experiencing, and what they mean. We are excited to be one of the first to offer this and will be opening this up to surrounding schools as well.

To learn more about the class and to register, please see the attachment.

Thank you!

Principal William Waech

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.

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