
Weekly Update
Holy Trinity Catholic School -- October 19th, 2023
Prayer
Look with love on grandparents the world over.
Protect them!
They are a source of enrichment
for families and for all of society.
Support them!
As they grow older,
may they continue to be for their families
strong pillars of Gospel faith,
guardian of noble domestic ideals,
living treasuries of sound religious traditions.
Make them teachers of wisdom and courage,
that they may pass on to future generations the fruits
of their mature human and spiritual experience.
Help families and society
to value the presence and roles of grandparents.
May they never be ignored or excluded,
but always encounter respect and love.
Help them to live serenely and to feel welcomed
in all the years of life which you give them.
Keep them constantly in your care,
accompany them on their earthly pilgrimage,
and by your prayers, grant that all families
may one day be reunited in our heavenly homeland,
where you await all humanity
for the great embrace of life without end.
A Note from Mrs. Longden
We are now at the point in the school year when we are into a solid routine. Lessons are being presented, and learning is progressing at record speed. Our staff is focused on academic learning, and the students at all levels are settled in. Teachers are looking deep into the fall IReady test scores so that they can plan to meet the needs of their class and individual needs that arise. This is a good time for much progress. Please try to keep your kids in school and healthy so that they do not miss out on these weeks. Life at Holy Trinity gets kind of crazy during times of the year, so let’s take advantage of this great time to study. Parent/teacher conferences are tonight. This will be an excellent time to check in and see how things are going with your child’s academic, social, and spiritual growth.
Blessings,
Mrs. Longden
THEME
"Jesus' message is entirely an otherworldly message. While we should look after the material needs of our brothers and sisters and while we ought to further the betterment of our earthly city, we remain pilgrims pure and simple."
When we sit in the silence and face the things we don't want to face and we realize there is more to this life than all the things on our to do list and just feeling better or feeling pleasure or enjoyment in the moment, we come to encounter our Lord. That is Him calling you to more, calling you to be the best version of yourself and also think about why we are here. Like the quote says "we remain pilgrims pure and simple". We are here on earth for such a short time in comparison to the time we can spend with Him for all eternity. But we have to spend our days on this earth preparing for our eternity in heaven.
Pope Benedict XVI told us "The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort, you were made for greatness" As Catholics we are not called to be comfortable, but heroic. God knows you - He created you! He knows how you will be satisfied, and it is not by filling yourself with the things of this world, but only by being filled with the love of God and sharing that with others. Don't push this to the back of your mind because you think you really think that "greatness" is meant for someone else. That's false. You are made to be a saint, you and only you can fulfill the call God has for you in this lifetime you have been given. How will you spend the time you've been given?
Long-Term Substitute
If you are interested, or know of someone that might be interested, please reach out to Mrs. Longden at principal@htschool.net.
Thank you!
Coin Drive for Book Fair
Book Fair Coin Challenge
Winner is 3K
Congratulations!
Thank you all for a great fundraiser to help get books into the classrooms!
Red Ribbon Week
See the attached for our dress up days!
If students come in the dress up day attire, they do not need to come in dress code. If they choose not to participate in the dress up day, they should be in dress code.
Volleyball Game
We will be celebrating our Holy Trinity School Volleyball Girls and celebrating our 8th graders.
There will be a staff vs student volleyball game. Our A&B Volleyball Girls will play against the staff. Game will begin at 1:45. You are welcome to come and watch the game and show your support of our Holy Trinity Volleyball Girls!
Good Luck to our 8th grade girls, Addison and Brynn, who will be playing in the Seton Volleyball Tournament with the rest of the A Girls Team!
Living Rosary
Trunk or Treat
If you are planning on having a decorated trunk, please have your form turned in by Friday, October 20th.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Gruber at craeg05@gmail.com
Halloween Dress Up
Catholic Schools Walk
Holy Trinity Catholic School Glow Walk
GLOW WALK! Students are asked to get pledges for the walk to help them earn various glow items. We encourage our families to raise as much money as possible for our school, and
to have fun while doing it. Every dollar raised goes directly back to Holy Trinity
Catholic School.
You can donate using the link below.
Join us for church at 4 P.M. and then grab a bite to eat before participating in the Glow Walk. We will have TWO FOOD TRUCKS at our event. Nosh Nook and Flip's Mini Donuts will be here!
The money we raise at Holy Trinity will be used for specialized field trips, bussing
for field trips, and for our library remodel.
All School Incentives
$500 Raised = Out of Dress Code Day
$1000 Raised = 20 minutes Extra Recess
$2000 Raised = BINGO Party
$3000 Raised = Pajama Day
$5000 Raised = Ice Cream Party
$7000 Raised = Movie/Popcorn Party
$10,000 Raised = Top 10 students can throw a pie in the face of Mrs. Longden or
Father Patrick
Dia de los Muertos
VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAM
Any veterans from our school families and parish are welcome to attend.
We will begin with Mass at 7:45, followed by a presentation in the Holy Trinity School Gym afterwards.
Students please wear a red, white, or blue polo.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the school office.
Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 21st
Christmas Concert
1:00 P.M. and 5:30 P.M.
November Lunch Menu
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, October 19th - Grandparents Day (Dismissal at 11)
Thursday, October 19th - Conferences 12 P.M.-6 P.M.
Friday, October 20th - Mass
October 23rd-27th - Red Ribbon Week
Monday, October 23rd - School Volleyball Game
Wednesday, October 25th - Mass (Grades 5-8)
Wednesday, October 25th - School Living Rosary
Thursday, October 26th - 3K-5K Field Trip to Pumpkin Farm
Friday, October 27th - Mass
Friday, October 27th - Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 31st - Halloween
Wednesday, November 1st - Mass (Solemnity of All Saints)
Friday, November 3rd - Mass
Saturday, November 4th - Catholic Schools Walk
Wednesday, November 8th - Mass (Grades 1-4)
Friday, November 10th - Mass
Friday, November 10th - Veteran's Day Program
Wednesday, November 15th - Mass (Grades 5-8)
Friday, November 17th - Baptism Mass (October/November Baptisms)
Tuesday, November 21st - Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Tuesday, November 21st - End of Trimester 1
Wednesday, November 22nd - No School - Teacher In-service
Calendar of Cash
October 12 - M. Sabish
October 13 - Tim Otten
October 16 - Todd Griesbach
October 17 - Jerry Marx
October 18 - Gail Klassen
Congratulations!
Father Mike Schmitz Challenges
Bible in a Year Challenge
If you haven't checked this out yet, or if you have and have fallen off course, it is never too late to continue. By committing to 20-25 minutes per day, you'll hear the entire Bible over the course of the next year with the extraordinary insights of Fr. Mike Schmitz. As families working to pass on the Christian faith to our kids, knowing the Bible is a vital foundation. The Bible in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz can be found on any podcast app and is even available as Youtube videos.
Also!Here's a link to Father Mike's YouTube Channel by Ascension Presents where he shares interesting & relevant issues of the spiritual life in short 10 minute talks.
Finally, Father Mike is also presenting Catechism in a Year through Ascension Press which began on January 1st, but you can sign up anytime. You can sign up for the reading plan. What a great way to deepen our knowledge, understanding and love for our Catholic faith!
Volleyball Schedule
Friday, October 20th - St. Matt's
Friday, November 3rd - Shepherd of the Hills (8th Grade Night)
Thank you Coaches!
Our Holy Trinity Volleyball Season is coming to an end. I want to take a moment to thank our amazing coaches! We are so grateful for your gift of time and talent to our students which allowed us to offer volleyball for 5th-8th grade girls. We couldn't do it without you!
Also, special thank you to our Athletic Directors, Nick and Angie Kern! Your time and talent does not go unnoticed. Thank you!
Basketball Coach Needed
Kewaskum School District Child Screenings
Kettle Moraine Symphony
BEER AND WINE SOCIAL
Looking for an inexpensive night out with your spouse? ADULTS ONLY
There will be a Beer & Wine Social after the 4 pm Mass on Saturday, October 21st. Please join us for conversation and fellowship. Light snacks and pizza (at 5:30) will be provided. Please bring a 6 pack of your favorite beer or bottle of wine to share. ADULTS ONLY.
MEN'S EVENT
MEN'S EVENT
There will be a men's sporting clays event on Saturday, October 28 at 10 am. This casual event will cost $21 per person. Father Patrick will be shooting as well. Please contact Brian @262.330.4330 or Adam @920.901.4411 with any questions (please leave a name if leaving a message). All skill levels are welcome!
Altar and Server Guild Meetings
Mission
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.
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Email: holytrinityschool@htschool.net
Website: http://www.htschool.net
Location: 305 Main St Kewaskum, WI 53040
Phone: (262)626-2603