Weekly Update

Lord, as I prepare to begin another day of work, I seek Your guidance, presence, and blessing in every step I take. I understand that my work is not merely a means of earning a living but an opportunity to serve and make a difference in the world. Help me to approach my responsibilities with a servant’s heart, always seeking to bring glory to Your name. Fill me with Your wisdom and discernment as I make decisions, ensuring that they align with Your will. I am grateful for the opportunities and blessings You have given me. May Your hand be upon my work, and may I experience the fruits of my labor as I remain steadfast in following Your path.

Amen

This week we had a special visit from Mr. Ed Foy, the new Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He became Superintendent last August and made a goal this year to visit all the schools in the Archdiocese. Mr. Foy met with Father Patrick and myself and also was given a tour of the school. He was very impressed with the school. He made comments about how quiet the students are in the hallways and the respect from them. He also said that this is a very calm atmosphere and he could feel the warm, loving environment we have created. Mr. Foy said we should be proud of the way the school looks and feels. Teachers were happy and students were engaged in their learning. Thank you parents for your help with this as well!

Blessings,

Mrs. Longden

DARE TO BELIEVE: EUCHARISTIC DISCIPLES

"Sit with Me," He whispered amidst the chaos of my prayer and my mind. "Just sit with Me."
These were the words I heard in my heart as I knelt in front of the Tabernacle unloading my heart to the Lord. I had so many thoughts going through my head, so many things on my to-do list for the rest of the day, and so much weighing on my heart. But right in the middle of me expressing my desire to be able to "do it all" and asking Him, "how am I going to make this work?" All He asked of me was to be present to Him so that He could be present to me.
We get used to the constant busyness and no time for prayer and that becomes a habit. We get used to making the same mistakes over and over again, and that becomes a habit. We get used to doing it all on our own without asking for help, from others or God, and that becomes a habit.
But if you remember the story of the Woman at the Well, Jesus is trying to point out the things that are keeping us from Him, and how He can help us heal from those things.
As you move throughout your day, here's a little reminder to make time for prayer, to just sit with Him, even if you don't think there's anything on your heart to say, God might have something to say to you. I invite and encourage you, to just sit in the silence and let Him love you.

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 folders this week

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has always recognized the important month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year, they have also designated April 21st – April 27th as Safe Environment Week. In doing so, they help to ensure that every parish and school, as well as the entire faith community, focuses at the same time on the importance of keeping our children and youth safe. The theme this year for Safe Environment Week is: “Protecting our Children starts with working as a Community on Prevention”. This week is a good time to highlight the importance of healthy children, healthy families, and a healthy community.

Attached are some resources from the Archdiocese to help form healthy children families, and communities.

Tuesday, April 23rd is our next 8th grade fashion day.

The day is NEON DAY. Let's see those neon colors!

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.

Still in need of volunteers for 3K, 5K, 5th, and 6th-8th.

Thank you to those parents that have volunteered so far.

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

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 computes 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:

*Si Qi 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!

Playground updates:

We are working with the concrete company to have a solid date for adding the concrete to the playground. Once this is complete, we will be able to add 4-square and a kickball field.

We will then be able to add volleyball poles and nets when we know what area we have, along with tetherball.

Our hope is to remove the sports flooring in the library and be able to put that outside under the Gaga Ball pit.

Library update:

We are currently working on removing the books from the library shelves and getting it ready to be emptied out. Students will finish library at the end of April. We will use the month of May to clean out the library. Over the summer the plan is to repaint the area and add new flooring. We will then get different furniture and have flexible seating available. We are also looking at updating books. The layout is in the works. Watch for more details.

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

April 11 - Kathie Ramthun

April 12 - David Zehren

April 15 - Amanda Kranz

April 16 - Lisa Neuman-Murre

April 17 - Lynn Nowak

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.

Please see the attached with information regarding fundraising for the Steubenville Trip. One HTS student will be attending along with other high schoolers in faith formation.

Any questions, please contact Jessica Herriges.

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

Come see “Something Rotten!” St. Lawrence Seminary High School in Mt. Calvary, WI is proud to present this comical musical on Fri. May 3th at 7pm, Sat. May 4th at 7pm, and Sun. May 5th at 2pm. $5 tickets are sold at the door or can be reserved by calling (920) 753-7570. This musical has been adapted to better fit our students and audience. “Go see a musical: a puffy piece releasing all your bluesicals!”

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.

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