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

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We will not be having a newsletter next week due to the short week.

I know that everyone is excited about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. It is a time that we typically spend celebrating with family and friends. As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, please keep in mind all that we are thankful for. This Thanksgiving, I am so grateful for our amazing school and church community and the support you provide for Holy Trinity School! Without you, we would not be where we are at today!

Let us be thankful in this season. Our school is so thankful for each of you who has shared your child with us, has donated to make sure kids receive a faith-filled education, has prayed for our success, and has sustained us in difficult times.

We ask that you continue to be with us and help us carry on this great ministry and mission of our faith making our school a place where all are connected to God in a greater way and that our children become confident learners and leaders.

As we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving, we can recall how important it is in the Christian life to give thanks. Scripture is full of passages about gratitude. The very meaning of the word Eucharist is "thanksgiving." Here are a few of my favorite Scripture passages about being thankful:

"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds." (Psalm 9:1)

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (Philippians 4:6)

"Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Colossians 3:17)

In North America, one of the great autumn holidays is Thanksgiving. Both Canada and the United States reserve a day during the harvest season to give thanks to the Lord for the blessings he showers upon us. Through the years, this spirit of thanksgiving has overflowed to include gratitude toward other people as well. The holiday affords us, both as individuals and as a society, a chance to turn our attention away from the self-focused worries that tend to dominate our consciousness. Instead, we spend a day thinking about the rest of the world and how many good things we have received through the goodness of God's providence and the generosity of those who care for us. Gratitude opens our hearts and minds, refreshing them both and curing, or at least giving us a respite from, egoism.

Autumn is the perfect season for such a holiday. The abundance of the harvest always stirs up amazement and rejoicing. As hard as we work during the summer, the fruits of the earth and of our labors seem a bit more impressive than our own work could make them. The images of thanksgiving spark joy as well as humility: the cornucopia overflowing with fruits of the earth, the fallen leaves with their glorious but fading colors, the community of extended family and friends gathered around a feast-filled table. All that we have and enjoy comes from a combination of our own smarts and strengths and a whole network of people and factors far beyond our control.

Blessings,

Mrs. Longden

To Jesus we go, through Mary

*Advent Information

*SCRIP Gift Letter

*December Lunch Menu

*SCRIP rebate information (not all families)

*1st-4th Grade Permission Slip for Schauer Arts

*5th-8th Grade Permission Slip for BizTown and Finance Park

*Social Fest Letter

Advent begins on December 1st.

In your family folders you will find a letter with information on how we will celebrate Advent at school, as well as how you can celebrate at home.

Information on the service project is also included.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the school office.

We look forward to celebrating Advent with you.

We will begin with a prayer service on Monday, December 2nd. You are welcome to join us at 7:50 in the School Gym.

We will begin to celebrate half birthdays beginning November 24th.

Students who have birthdays during the time we are not in school (May 24-August 25) have their half birthdays announced and are welcome to bring in a treat for their class.

Any questions, please check with the office or your child's teacher.

Winter Weather is upon us!

All students will be going outside when the temperature is above zero.

Students should bring boots to wear in the snow.

If they do not have boots, they will still be going outside and standing on the sidewalk.

Please be prepared for the weather!

Attached is the December lunch menu.

We will have an afternoon performance at 1:00 PM and an evening concert at 5:30 PM.

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

***If your child is interested in performing during the prelude, Mrs. Muehlbauer will have auditions on Tuesday, December 3rd. Students should come prepared to show us what they would like to perform!

Happy Thursday!

Wreath and Poinsettia order pickup is set for Tuesday, November 26th between 5:00-6:00pm at HTS. Please watch here and the HTS Family Facebook page for any updates or changes. If you have any questions regarding your order pickup, please contact Maggie Lijewski directly at drlijewskidc@gmail.com.

The Chili Luncheon committee is meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:15pm in Holy Trinity Church basement. Please feel free to join us if you would like to be a part of planning or volunteering for the event.

Holy Trinity School will be a stop in the Chamber of Commerce Cookie Hunt again this year. It is Sunday, December 8th from 1:00-4:00. Please click the SignUp Genius link to volunteer for an hour or two of passing out cookies, stamping the boxes, and repping HTS! If two families would like to sign up for the same slot (fellowship is highly encouraged!), please indicate that in a comment at the time of sign up. Note that our table will be set-up in the breezeway at the front entrance of the school, so space is a tad limited. Thank you in advance for giving your time!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA4A62DABFBC52-53431003-chamber

Holy Trinity School will have a float in the Kewaskum Christmas Parade the evening of December 8th! Our theme this year is The Nativity. Thank you to everyone who volunteered costumes and animals for the float! If your family would like to join HTS on the float, we would love to have you! Please watch here and the HTS Family Facebook page over the next couple of weeks for more information on when and where to meet on December 8th.

Our next Home & School meeting is set for Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00pm. We will share an agenda for the meeting later in December/early January.

Only 3 more days of school until Thanksgiving break!

Have a blessed weekend.

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 Public School does not have school on Monday, December 2nd.

Watch for an email regarding your bus pick-up and drop-off times.

If you do not receive one by Tuesday, November 26th, please reach out to the school office.

SCRIP Ordering Dates

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

December 2nd, 9th, and 16th

***To ensure delivery before Christmas, please have your orders placed by December 9th. We will still place an order on the 16th, but do not know for sure if we will receive it before Christmas.***

*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!

Is anyone interested in taking charge of Ski Club?

If you are interested, please contact Dani Knorr at knorrdj3@gmail.com

Do you have school age students and would be interested in a future Washington County area Catholic High School?

If so, we would invite you to fill out this survey online before December 15th.

This information will help a committee that has been approved by the Archbishop to investigate and gauge the level of interest in this idea.

Survey

The Faith Formation committee is on a mission for souls. They are looking for 100 people willing to take an ADVENTURE and see what God has planned for them in the first few months of 2025. The cost of the Emmaus 90 adventure is $10 per person and runs from January 20-April 20, 2025. The commitment of time is only 10-30 minutes per day (each person decides their level of commitment). The group is encouraging all to walk the adventure, either alone, with a friend or with a family member in order to grow in faith, love and purpose.

Each person will receive a book for the journey (distribution will take place in mid to late December) and will have access to weekly videos to help them in their encounter.

To sign up for this journey click on the provided link: https://forms.gle/miuwBrnQSqCDxuQz6

Friday, November 22nd - Baptism Mass (Oct./Nov. Baptisms) (Grades 5K-8)

Tuesday, November 26th - End of Trimester 1

Tuesday, November 26th - Prayer Service

November 27th-29th - No School

Monday, December 2nd - Advent Prayer Service

Wednesday, December 4th - Mass (Grades 3K, 4K, 5-8)

Thursday, December 5th - Packer Day (Out of Dress Code Day-Wear Packer Gear)

Friday, December 6th - Mass (Grades 5K-8)

Monday, December 9th - All School Mass - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Tuesday, December 10th - 5th-8th Grade Field Trip to Junior Achievement BizTown and Finance Park

Wednesday, December 11th - Mass (Grades 4K, 1-4)

Thursday, December 12th - 1st-4th Grade Field Trip to Schauer Arts

Friday, December 13th - Mass (Grades 5K-8)

Monday, December 16th - Christmas Concert (Afternoon and Evening Performance)

Wednesday, December 18th - Mass (Grades 3K, 4K, 5-8)

Friday, December 20th - Mass (Grades 5K-8)

Saturday, December 21st - Start of Christmas Break

Thursday, January 2nd - School Resumes

Thursday, November 14 - Rhiannon Olson

Friday, November 15 - Tucker Cain

Monday, November 18 - Jilian Rettler

Tuesday, November 19 - Mike Wilson

Wednesday, November 20 - Dick Wietor

Congratulations!

Please see attached with information on events in the parish and school.

A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM is returning to The Random Lake community on Friday, December 6, from 4 pm to 7 pm. The event will be held at Our Lady of the Lakes in Random Lake 306 Butler Street ( former St. Mary's School building) and is part of the village’s “Night of Lights.” You are invited to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’s birth. You might meet a Roman soldier as you gather to sign the census, as Mary and Joseph did more than 2,000 years ago. See the aged rabbi at the temple, as the elders come to pray and study. The marketplace will reenact the commerce of the day, with a spice tent, baker’s tent, pottery, fabric makers, and a carpenter. A school will also be in session. Watch carefully for shepherds and wise men as they search out the Baby Jesus. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Julie Binder at 920-889-1223.

We were featured last year in the Catholic Herald. It was a wonderful event where people could step back in time and promote the true meaning of Christmas.

We are so excited to once again be offering a splendid Christmas concert to the community!

Join us on December 21st at 3pm in the Silver Lining Arts Center for all your favorite holiday music and cookies with Santa! Buy tickets here: https://kettle-moraine-symphony.betterworld.org/events/kms-christmas-concert

Children are FREE!

The West Bend East Varsity Dance Team will be hosting their annual Dance Clinic on December 15th, 2024. This year’s theme - Winter Wonderland!

The clinic is open to K5-8th graders and will run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with check-in starting at 8:45 AM. At 12:45 PM, there will be a special showcase performance for family and friends to enjoy. Additionally, participants will have the exciting opportunity to perform at the December 17th basketball game!

The registration fee is $30, and lunch will be provided. To guarantee a t-shirt, registrations must be submitted by December 1st.

You can register either through this Google Form, or by completing a paper registration form and mailing it in (address found on the form). Please mail in payment with your completed registration to: West Bend East High School - Attn. East Dance Team. 1305 E Decorah Rd. West Bend, WI. 53095. Please indicate if you completed the registration via Google Form with your payment. You can also find the registration on the East Dance Team's Facebook and Instagram.

West Bend Little League is a fantastic organization. We can't wait to see young athletes playing on our fields and families enjoying the park.

See the attached for more information.

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