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

Dear God,

I come before you today to pray for your divine guidance and strength for the person who is fearful of change. Lord, I know that change can be overwhelming and scary at times, but I also understand that change is often necessary for us to grow and become the people you have called us to be. Sometimes change is essential to accomplish all that You desire in them and through them.

I pray that you will give them courage and confidence in the face of uncertainty. Help them to trust in Your character, Your plan and Your presence in their life.

Amen

Lent is the Catholic liturgical season that consists of forty days of fasting, prayer, and repentance, beginning at Ash Wednesday and concluding at sundown on Holy Thursday. Lent is a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the coming of our Lord in prayer, serve by almsgiving, and practice self-control through fasting.

Ash Wednesday and the 40 days of Lent are well underway. During this Lenten season, let

us focus on this as an opportunity to make changes to our daily lives and become closer to God. During this journey, we may want to ask ourselves: Am I doing my best to live as a Disciple of Jesus Christ or do I need to change my routine a bit with extra prayer, fasting and sharing my blessings with others. It is from this type of self-reflection that we can draw our so-called “Lenten practices.” After all, the ultimate goal of our spiritual life is to become more like Jesus; reaching out to help others. Lent affords us the time for a renewal process. Our main focus is to prepare ourselves for the holiest day of the year, Easter. As a school community we are focusing on being gifts to each other and to have a better understanding of what Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving is.

Turning the page on the calendar from March to April brings about a sense of freshness and hope for the months to come. Just as the Resurrection brings us a path to follow in hope, the days of spring also lead us to a path of warmth and sunshine. The chugging along that took place in the winter months and the stillness of Lent seems to be changing to leaps of joy as we move forward in the Easter season.

May our hearts be filled with the Resurrection celebration and the hope of all that is to come in our families, our school, our community, and in our world.

I pray that Lent brings you and your family great peace as we await the Feast of Easter.

Blessings,

Mrs. Longden

To Jesus we go, through Mary

COURTESY

Saint: St. Paulinus of Nola

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

Meaning: Treating other people with respect, recognizing that all are made in God's image and likeness

Prayer: Dear Jesus, Help me to show respect toward others in my words, manners, and body language.

Scripture: John 20:2-6

Opposing Trait: Not recognizing the inherent dignity of others made in God's image and likeness.

Ways to Cultivate: Be aware of others' feelings and expressions; be polite, well-mannered.

Looks Like/Sounds Like: Let others go first. "You can go first." "Let's work together." Practice manners. Speak in a gentle, patient tone. Do not interrupt. Show awareness of the feelings of others. Be polite. Go out of your way for others.

Catholic Social Teaching - Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

• Catholic tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgement (Mt 25: 31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.

Holy Trinity School Scholarship is due April 11th.

Be sure to fill out the application and return to school

Students will be attending Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent.

These take place at 2:00 P.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Feel free to join us if you would like.

Social Fest Class Baskets

30th Annual Social Fest - Held August 16, 2025 at Holy Trinity School

Silent 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 August 1, 2025 (If you can get it done by the end of the school year, that is great but not necessary to have it dropped off before school is over)
  

Each class basket should 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. These baskets are typically great in our Auction! Ideas can be as simple as you'd like. Past ideas include Taste of Kewaskum/West Bend, Parents' Night Out, Snow Activities, Family Game Night, Grilling or even Sports! The mystery egg from last year was a huge hit.

We are asking that all parents participate in some way to support your class basket. Parents can purchase gift cards or items 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 25th.

The Spring Flower Sale forms are due TOMORROW, Friday April 4th. Please turn in all order forms with complete payments by the end of the day. Thank you for helping support this fundraiser for HTS! We hope that all flowers purchased will be a beautiful addition to everyone's Spring gardens and porches.

We had an excellent final meeting on Tuesday night, joined by both Fr. Patrick and Mrs. Longden. Please see the attached meeting minutes for more information on all that was discussed.

It was a unanimous vote to change the name of our group from Home and School Association to Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. While the mission and essence of the group will remain the same, there are some exciting new things we will be starting up including the role of Room Parents. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about what this role would entail, feel free to email either Lisa or Megan at homeandschool@htschool.net.

Have a blessed weekend!

Flower Sale information went home with students.

Attached are the forms as well.

*****Forms are due back tomorrow, April 4th*****

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

The 2025-2026 School Calendar is attached.

Please remember the calendar is subject to change.

SCRIP Ordering Dates

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

April 14th and 28th

May 12th

*Please have orders placed by 8 AM on Mondays.

*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!

Friday, April 4th - Mass (Grades 4K-8)

Wednesday, April 9th - Mass (Grades 1-4)

Thursday, April 10th - 3K-5th Grade Field Trip to West Bend Children's Theatre

Friday, April 11th - Mass (Grades 4K-8)

Monday, April 14th - 8th Grade Spanish Field Trip

Wednesday, April 16th - Mass (Grades 3K, 5-8)

Thursday, April 17th - Prayer Service (Holy Thursday)

Friday, April 18th - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday

Sunday, April 20th - HAPPY EASTER

Monday, April 21st-Tuesday, April 22nd - NO SCHOOL - Easter Break

Wednesday, April 23rd - School Resumes

Wednesday, April 23rd - Mass (Grades 1-4)

Friday, April 25th - Mass (Grades 4K-8)

Monday, April 28th - Spring Concert (5:30 P.M.)

Wednesday, April 30th - Mass (Grades 3K, 5-8)

Friday, May 2nd - Mass (May Crowning)

Wednesday, May 7th - No Mass

Friday, May 9th - Mass (Grades 4K-8)

Wednesday, May 14th - Mass (Grades 3K, 5-8)

Friday, May 16th - Mass (Baptism Mass-May/June/July)

Tuesday, May 20th - Middle School Retreat - Catholic Ecology Center

Tuesday, May 20th - Field Trip to Betty Brinn Museum (3K-1st Grade)

Tuesday, May 20th - Field Trip to Discovery World (2nd-5th Grade)

Wednesday, May 21st - Mass (Grades 4K-8)

Thursday, May 22nd - 5K and 8th Grade Graduation

Friday, May 23rd - Mass (Grades 3K-8)

Friday, May 23rd - Last Day of School

Thursday, March 27th - Brenna Schloesser

Friday, March 28th - Janet Melzer

Monday, March 31st - Lauri Simon

Tuesday, April 1st - Janet Melzer

Wednesday, April 2nd - Emery Boley

Congratulations!

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee recognizes March 30th–April 6th as Safe Environment Awareness Week. Each year in the month of April, which is recognized around the country as child abuse prevention month, we dedicate a week to elevating the general awareness of the Church’s efforts to keep our children safe. We want people to know that we are committed to maintaining safe environments in our parishes and schools through adult child abuse prevention training; criminal background checks for all clergy, volunteers working with minors, and employees; safety training for children in each grade level; and adhering to all mandatory reporting requirement laws.

This year’s theme for Safe Environment week is: Working Together Towards Recognizing Abuse to Build Safe Communities.

Attached is the Proclamation from Archbishop Jeffrey Grob.

The below links have resources/informational handouts on child abuse prevention during the month of April and Safe Environment Week.

Did You Know.....

The Safe Environment Program in the Catholic Church is not only making our parishes and schools safe places for our children, youth, and vulnerable adults. We hope that all clergy, employees, and volunteers' task themselves with protecting the young and vulnerable in their workplaces, neighborhoods, communities, and even their own homes. Our goal is greater than just safe environments within the four walls of our parishes and schools, but safer communities for all God's children to live, learn, and grow.

Did You Know....

All clergy, employees, and volunteers are instructed to contact local law enforcement of Child Protective Services immediately if they are made aware of a child being sexually abused. All bishops, priests, deacons, lay parish/school staffs, and volunteers are required to follow the mandatory reporting laws of the State of Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, all clergy and all school employees are considered mandatory reporters and can face legal penalties for failing to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect.

This year join us at Holy Trinity Catholic School to mark our support for child abuse prevention by wearing the color blue on March 31st. Wearing blue helps remind us and encourage others to prevent child abuse and support healthy children and families.

Summer school registration was a hit last night. We had over 200 registrations by 6:08 and within the first 30 minutes we had over 300. That is the most we have ever had in that time frame. We will respond to emails and phone calls by early next week. The registration link will remain open until April 16th. If you have any specific questions please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Ehmer at behmer@kewaskumschools.org.

The Summer School Staff

Palm Sunday

Saturday (April 12) St. Michael’s Church, 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: (April 13) St. Michael’s, 9:00 a.m. Holy Trinity Church, 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday (April 16) Tenebrae Service at Holy Trinity Church 7:30 p.m.

Holy Thursday Mass/Washing of the Feet (April 17) Holy Trinity Church 7:00 p.m.

• Holy Thursday offertory collection will be for St. Vincent de Paul of Washington County to help them continue their wonderful work helping those in need throughout the county.

Good Friday Service (April 18) Holy Trinity Church 3:00 p.m.

• The Good Friday offertory collection will support the work of the Franciscans working in the Holy Land.

Holy Saturday Easter Basket Blessing (April 19) St. Michael’s Church 11:00 a.m.

Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil Mass (April 19) Holy Trinity Church 8:00 p.m.

(There will be no Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mass)

Easter Vigil Social in the Holy Trinity Café immediately following 8:00 p.m. Mass

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Holy Trinity Church: 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Church: 9:00 a.m.

Did you know there is a US Naval Sea Cadet Corps in Batavia, WI?

For children age 10-17, this is for you!

See the attached letter with more information and who to contact!

Please see the attached with information on Lenten Happenings.

Check out our school newspaper.

Articles will be updated each trimester.

Saint Frances Cabrini will again be the host location for Cycle Prep by Pearl and Thistle. This is an Archdiocesan event for mom's and daughters. It is geared toward 3rd-6th grade families as resources to families as they navigate Human Growth and Development.

See the attached for more information.

Please see the attached flyer with information on Father Patrick Magnor's 5th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination.

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

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