Weekly Update

August 10th, 2023

Prayer

May this season of trading
sunscreen and sandals
for backpacks and pencils
usher in familiar rhythms.

May you be gentle with yourself
for summer days that didn’t go as planned,
for more screen time than expected,
or for when the sameness of being home
overlapped into weeks now blurry.

May the highs and lows of summer
settle into gratitude for what was
and fill you with welcome for what is ahead.

A Note from Mrs. Longden

Welcome to Holy Trinity Catholic School!

When you enter our doors, you are entering more than a school. You are entering the home of your extended family. You will see how Holy Trinity assists parents in the upbringing of their children through education and faith formation. The values, morals, and spiritual education that are taught at home are further built upon at Holy Trinity. Teamwork creates a relationship based learning environment. Teachers, parents, and students are all active participants as a team to create the successes felt by one and all.

At Holy Trinity teachers continually incorporate faith and knowledge together in their instruction. Our Christian identity is evident at all times, so students learn through the eyes of faith. Through integration of faith lessons in all areas, students develop decision making skills that are based on a foundation of morals and values.

I am looking forward to working with you and your children for another successful school year!

Blessings,

Mrs. Longden

Safeguarding God's Children - TONIGHT

If you plan on volunteering at Holy Trinity School or in the Faith Formation program, and you haven't been S.E.E. (Safe Environment Education) trained, you have the opportunity to attend a session at Holy Trinity Parish Cafe on Thursday, August 10th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Space is limited so register NOW by clicking on the link below. This is a requirement through the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for ALL staff and volunteers working with children under the age of 18.


If you would like to volunteer within the school, chaperone field trips, etc. and have not yet completed your Safe Environment Training, this is for you!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Longden at principal@htschool.net

This would include any parent OR grandparent wanting to go on a field trip at Holy Trinity School or parents who would like to chaperone a youth event for Faith Formation.

School Begins

The first day of school is Monday, August 28th, 2023

New 3K Teacher

Please welcome our new 3K teacher Ms. Debra Schmit.

We look forward to having Ms. Schmit join our Holy Trinity Staff and school family!

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SOCIAL FEST

Social Fest is scheduled for Saturday, August 19th!

Please use the link below to sign-up to help.


If you have questions, please email Mrs. Longden at principal@htschool.net.

Picture Day

Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, August 31st, 2023.


Pictures can be ordered online here:

https://orders.schoolandsportpics.com/ordering

Use the drop down menu to select your school name


This will be an Out of Dress Code Day for Picture Day.

Please be aware that it is also a Mass Day as we do not have school on Friday, September 1st.

Students can wear their polo or they can dress nicely for Mass and Pictures.

If you have questions, please reach out.

Handbooks and Paperwork

All paperwork and handbooks will be sent to you via email the week of August 14th.

Please fill out the paperwork and send back, or bring with you at Open House on August 24th.

We will have extra copies at Open House if needed.

OPEN HOUSE

During the designated times, please bring your child in to drop their things off at their desk, see their classroom, and meet their teacher.


Date:

Thursday, August 24th


Time:

12:00 PM-6:00 P.M.


Home and School will have an area in the café. Stop by to learn more and sign up to volunteer for our various events of the year!


Advisory Commission will also have an area in the café. Stop by for more information.


We will also be selling Holy Trinity Polos in the café.

Each student will receive a Holy Trinity Spirit Wear shirt. Be sure to stop in the café to pick yours up!


Catholic Financial Life might have an Ice Cream Sundae Bar set up during Open House for you to enjoy! Watch for details!


If you cannot make it during this time, please email and we will find a time that works for you.


Lockers can have shelving if desired. Backpacks will be kept in lockers and not used during the school day.

STAFF LIST

8th Grade – Miss Huiras

7th Grade – Mr. Scholz

6th Grade – Mrs. Vanderlei

5th Grade – Mrs. Steiner

4th Grade – Mrs. Anderson

3rd Grade – Mrs. Blazei (formerly Miss Leitheiser)

2nd Grade – Miss Braun

1st Grade – Mrs. Hefter

5K – Mrs. Simon

4K - Mrs. Wolf

3K - Ms. Schmit

5K Aide - Mrs. Thill

4K Aides - Mrs. Gruber and Mrs. Knorr

3K Aide/Secretary – Mrs. Schickert

Phy Ed (Grades 5K-8) – Ms. Wollner

Music (Grades 3K-8) – Mrs. Muehlbauer

Art (Grades 3K-8) -

Librarian - Mrs. Gall

Spanish (Grades 3K-8) – Mrs. Kern

Algebra/ Accelerated Math 7– Mrs. Mertz

English 9 - Mrs. Longden

Secretary – Mrs. Angela Schickert

Secretary and Interventionist - Mrs. Buechel

Lunch - Mrs. Muckerheide

Art Teacher

We are still looking for someone to join our staff and teach art to the students. This is a 3 day a week position. It has the possibility of being a full time position if there is interest there.

If you, or someone you know, is interested in teaching art, please reach out to Mrs. Longden. No teaching experience is necessary.

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Holy Day of Obligation

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Vigil Mass

Monday, August 14

St. Michael 6:30 p.m.

Mass during the Day

Tuesday, August 15

Holy Trinity 6:00 a.m.

Holy Trinity 7:45 a.m.

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Calendar of Cash

2023-2024 Calendar Of Cash

We are selling tickets for the 2023-2024 school year. If you have sold your tickets, you can turn them in to the office and pick up more if you would like. Please contact the school office with questions.

Home and School Association

Home and School is looking for members.

Home and School is a parent group that helps with various things throughout the school.


Home and School includes:

Parent Events/Meetings

Fundraisers

School/Child Events


Home and School will have a table set up in the café during Open House to learn more and to sign up to help with one of their events this year.


Home and School's first event of the year is Friday, September 15th. This will be our Kindergarten Round-up. More details will be coming. If you have a child in 3K-5K please mark this date on your calendar!


The first Home and School Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 12th. Watch for more details!

Lunch Program News

Attached is the August and September Lunch Menu.

Also attached is the Lunch Program Policies.

The Lunch Program is looking for help. If you are interested in helping please contact Wendy Muckerheide at htlunchprogram@yahoo.com

School Calendar/ School Supply List/ Dress Code

Attached are the school calendar, supply list, and dress code for the 2023-2024 school year!

Drop Off Procedures

All students will enter the school at the front, main entrance of the building.

Doors will open at 7:15 A.M. Students should be in their classroom when the bell rings at 7:30 for the start of the school day.

You can park in the church parking lot and walk the students to the front, or there will be spots in the front parking lot for parking and dropping off.

If you need to get out of the vehicle to help your child, please park in a spot. If your child(ren) will just be stepping out the vehicle, you can drive through the front parking lot and drop them off. Please keep this quick so as not to back up the line.


During the first week of school parents are welcome to come into school with your child(ren) to drop them off. After that, we ask that you please drop them off by the front doors.

Upcoming Dates

Saturday, August 19th - Holy Trinity School Social Fest

Thursday, August 24th - Open House 12:00-6:00

Monday, August 28th - First Day of School

Thursday, August 31st - Mass

Thursday, August 31st - Picture Day

Friday, September 1st - No School

Monday, September 4th - No School (Labor Day)