Easter brings us the signs of spring. 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 creations, especially outdoors. 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.
Next week is School Staff Appreciation Week. Our school staff has worked harder than they ever have before since March 2020, when the COVID pandemic first hit our world. I know that our Home and School Group will be providing some treats for the teachers this week. I highly encourage you to individually recognize the staff people who have worked with your family this year – that ranges from not only teachers but also the aides, cooks, custodians, bus drivers, support staff, pastor, seminarian, and all who make our school operate.
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 the kind word 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!
Maybe we should simply call this Appreciation Week and all of us can appreciate each other for the gifts God has blessed us with.
Blessings,
Mrs. Longden
