Weekly Update

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.

Lord, I pray that my words and actions may be a comfort to those in need.

Let me see the world around me through Your eyes, that I might notice the small wounds and sorrows that each of us carries within, hidden from view and known only to You.

I ask that You use my hands to do Your work here on earth, to heal the hurting, to feed the hungry, and to reach out to the lonely.

May I be an instrument of Your endless love that I might share Your spirit generously and abundantly with everyone I encounter.

Amen

Thank you to the Holy Trinity Catholic School staff. Our school staff has done an incredible job in fostering the mission of our faith while also meeting the academic standards for the year. They have worked very hard once again like HTS staff has done for years.

In my numerous years as an educator, I can honestly say that a career in education has become more and more difficult for many reasons. Not only has the covid pandemic impacted and challenged us like never before, but also our society has changed in so many ways which creates constant stress for teachers and the school. Careers in education are brave and noble, often taken for granted by many, and are prone to less appreciation overall.

As in past years, the staff at our school is above average. Not only do they exceed the regular routines of a school schedule but our Holy Trinity staff continues to put their hearts and souls into helping other people’s children day after day after day. They do it with a smile because they love what they do and believe in making an impact on every student who they are entrusted with.

Please appreciate our school staff not only during appreciation week but always. They are helping you raise your sons, daughters, grandchildren, neighbors, and kids of your friends. They model faith, prayer, and a love for God. It is our hope that others catch this spirit of joy in their lives too.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Silence.

The one who loves you most in the world just gazing at you in love.

This is what happens in Eucharistic Adoration. Jesus—fully present in the host, is placed in the monstrance—a golden throne where we can simply see and visit with Him.

Without the Eucharist we are nothing, but with the Eucharist - the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus - we have everything. This was the secret of Mother Teresa, the secret which is present in all of our Catholic Churches. For she wrote, “Where will you get the joy of loving?-in the Eucharist, Holy Communion. Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that adoration.”

Are you at peace? Are you stressed? Are you making a big decision? Are you worried? Are you thankful? Whatever state of mind you are in, Jesus wants you to bring it to Him, to sit at His feet and let Him love you.

Blessings,

Mrs. Longden

Congratulations to our 2nd grade students who will be celebrating their First Holy Communion this weekend!

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.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 14th, 2023

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 27th.

We are excited to begin a Holy Trinity School Scholarship open to ALL families. Information on the scholarship and application were sent home in Family Folders.

If you have any questions relating to the scholarship please contact Mrs. Longden at principal@htschool.net

The scholarship application can also be found on the website!

Scholarship Applications are due by April 30th. They need to be turned in by Monday, May 1st at 8 A.M. to be reviewed.

Attached is our last lunch menu for this school year.

Staff and students will be participating in an outdoor praying of the Rosary on Wednesday, May 3rd.

Please have students bring their rosaries with them. If they do not have one, we have extras at school.

Our Spring Concert will be Thursday, May 11th at 5:30 P.M. in the Holy Trinity Gym.

We are looking for someone to teach music. If you know of anyone, please have them reach out to Mrs. Longden at principal@htschool.net. The position is posted on the Archdiocese site.

We are looking to hire a part-time Art teacher as well. If you know of anyone, please have them reach out to Mrs. Longden at principal@htschool.net. The position is posted on the Archdiocese site.

Our 4K-8th grade students will be going to the Milwaukee Public Museum on Friday, May 12th. Permission Slips are in the Family Folder.

Students will need to bring a cold lunch that day!

ITBS narratives are being sent home in Family Folders.

Middle School Retreat:

May 24th will be 7th/8th grade from 7:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.

May 25th will be 5th/6th grade from 7:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

Watch for emails with ways to help!

Permission slips will be in Family Folders today!

We will be having a dress code/spirit wear store. If you have any clean, gently used dress code/spirit wear items you no longer need, you can send them to school. If you would like to put your name on them with an amount you would like, you can do that. If you would just like to donate it, feel free to do that as well.

Depending on what we get in, we would like to have the store open on our last day of school, June 1st.

Hello HTS families,

Volleyball season will be here before we know it! All HTS girls who will be in 5th-8th grade next school year are invited to a volleyball open gym session. Please encourage your daughter to come, whether she is playing for sure, or if she wants to come and check it out.

While the girls play, we will have an informational meeting about the season for the parents.

When: May 22nd from 6:30-8:00 pm. (The meeting will not take this long, but that's how long we have the gym available)

Where: HTS Cafe and gym.

Below are the forms needed in order to participate in Wildcat Athletics.

Even though there's still time, we encourage you to complete them and bring them to the meeting, so it's one less thing to think about this summer.

You can find them here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K4IIaHuo2EXb_YTtHuV-6hPfc6RyngK-?usp=share_link

If you have any questions, please email athleticdirector@htschool.net

Kind regards,

Nick and Angie Kern

Athletic Directors

April 20th - Patty Weideman

April 21st - Jane Siegel

April 24th - Diane Lemke

April 25th - Coni Poggenburg

April 26th - Cora Nehls

Congratulations!

If you sell all the tickets you had and would like more, please contact the school office.

Any tickets and money sold can be turned in at any time to the school office.

We will be having an All School Mass on Wednesday, May 31st.

This will be our 8th graders last Mass with the other students.

We will have a special blessing at the end of Mass for our 8th grade graduates and our 5K graduates.

Friday, April 28th - Baptism Mass (April/May Baptisms)

Saturday/Sunday, April 29th/30th - First Communion Weekend

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

Wednesday, May 3rd - Outdoor Rosary

Friday, May 5th - Mass (May Crowning)

Monday, May 8th - No School

Wednesday, May 10th - No Mass

Thursday, May 11th - Spring Concert 5:30 PM in Gym

Friday, May 12th - Mass

Friday, May 12th - Field Trip to Milwaukee Public Museum (4K-8)

Wednesday, May 17th - Mass (Grades 5-8)

Friday, May 19th - Mass

Tuesday, May 23rd - Field Day (Rain date May 30th)

Wednesday, May 24th - Mass (Grades 3K, 1-4)

Friday, May 26th - Baptism Mass (June/July Baptisms)

Monday, May 29th - No School - Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 31st - ALL SCHOOL Mass (Special Blessing of 8th grade and 5K Graduates)

Wednesday, May 31st - 5K Graduation at 4 P.M.

Wednesday, May 31st - 8th Grade Graduation at 5 P.M.

Wednesday, May 31st - Last Day for 8th grade and 5K

Thursday, June 1st - Mass

Thursday, June 1st - Last day of School - Dismissal at 10:30 (No busses)

Please see the attached document.

A Walk to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help.

Saturday, May 6th, 2023

If you would like more information about joining or have something you would like Advisory to discuss, please email the Advisory Committee at advisorycommittee@htschool.net.

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