Principal's Weekly Newsletter
WE ARE HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
~ August 31st, 2020 ~
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE - AUGUST 31ST - SEPTEMBER 4TH
VIRTUE OF THE WEEK: JUSTICE
Monday, August 31st - Blue on Campus - Regular Uniform for All
- Saint of the Day: Saint Joseph of Armimathea and Nicodemus
- Monday class schedule - Class periods 1, 3, 5, 7.
- School starts at 8:15 am and ends at 3:45 pm.
- Lunch at 11:59 am - Bring your own lunch.
- Uniform: regular uniform.
- Prayer Service: 9:54 am. Distance Learners Link here: https://youtu.be/5Fo4CO3q3Ao
Tuesday, September 1st - Blue on Campus - Mass Uniform on campus
- Saint of the Day: Saint Giles
- Tuesday class schedule - Class periods 2, 4, 6, 8.
- School starts at 8:15 am and ends at 3:45 pm.
- Lunch at 11:59 - Pre-Order lunches begin or bring your own.
- Uniform: Mass uniform (no hoodies or sweatshirts)
- Mass: 9:44 am - 10:44 am, Celebrant: Fr. John Guzaldo, St. Luke's Parish in Temple
- Mass live streamed here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77873474293?wd=by8vSEZpTXdEUElldDRtNU5kaDdpUT09
Wednesday, September 2nd - Gold on Campus - Mass Uniform on campus
- Saint of the Day: Blessed John Francis Burte and Companions
- Wednesday Mass schedule - Class periods 1, 3, 5, 7.
- School starts at 8:15 am and ends at 3:45 pm.
- Lunch at 12:00 - Pre-Order lunches begin (for Gold) or bring your own.
- Uniform: Mass uniform (no hoodies or sweatshirts)
- Mass: 9:44 am - 10:44 am: Celebrant Fr. Chris Downey, St. Joseph's Parish in Killeen
- Mass live streamed here https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77873474293?wd=by8vSEZpTXdEUElldDRtNU5kaDdpUT09
Thursday, September 3rd - Gold on Campus - Regular Uniform for All
- Saint of the Day: Saint Gregory the Great
- Thursday class schedule - Class periods 2, 4, 6, 8.
- School starts at 8:15 and ends at 3:45
- lunch at 11:30 - Pre-ordered lunches or bring your own.
- Uniform: regular uniform
- Prayer Service: 9:54 am Distance Learners Link here: https://youtu.be/5Fo4CO3q3Ao
Friday, September 4th - Seniors on Campus (9th,10th, 11th in DL) - Spirit Wear for All
- Saint of the Day: Saint Rose of Viterbo
- Friday class schedule - Class Periods: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
- lunch at 11:30 - Student Council pizza or BYO
- School starts at 8:15 and ends at 3:45
- Uniform: spirit wear
- Prayer Service: 9:09 am. Distance Learners Link here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77873474293?pwd=by8vSEZpTXdEUElldDRtNU5kaDdpUT09
Saturday, September 5th
- Saint of the Day: Saint Teresa of Calcutta
- Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta was born in Albania, but is known for her work in India. A member of the Sisters of Loreto, she felt a call to live among the poor. While working with the poorest of the poor in India, she founded the Missionaries of Charity who continue her work.
Sunday, September 6th
- Saint of the Day: Blessed Claudio Granzatto
Monday, September 7th - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY
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First full week of school at a glance
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Monday and Tuesday - Blue on Campus (Gold and Full DL at Home)
There were a few glitches, and several Mass attire uniforms or ties forgotten on Tuesday, Zoom calls got dropped and some didn't convert, but overall, our Hybrid and DL systems are starting to take shape. And getting zapped as you arrive at school is starting to feel... normal?
Thank you Celtics for your cooperation and good cheer!
Temperature check and a squirt of hand-sanitizer welcome each student.
First row: Liberty M. (C' of 24), Isabella G. (C' of 24), and Nadia S. (C' of 22)
Second row: Jose A. (C' of 21), Andres T. (C' of 21), Nikelis E. (C' of 22)
Last row: sisters Brianna (C' of 23) and Samantha S. (C' of 21); Trent L. (C' of 22); Victor M. (C' of 21)
Caeleigh S. (C' of 21); Kate B (C'of 24), Leyla R. (C' of 24) & Tony C. (C' of 22).
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Father Francisco from Our Lady of Guadalupe parish came to HT to celebrate our blue day mass.
thank you father francisco!
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Wednesday-Thursday Gold on Campus (Blue and Full DL at home)
top: Andrew L. (C' of 22); Folakemi F. (C' of 24); Matthew S. (C' of 22)
bottom: Henri S. (C' of 24); Nelle S. (C' of 21); Hailey L. (C' of 22)
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Fr. John Guzaldo from St. Luke's Parish returned to celebrate our Gold Day mass
Thank you Father John!
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our first adoration since March - how beautiful!
NB: Friday groups will alternate each week with the occasional special day: next Friday is Seniors on campus and lower grades doing DL.
Each grade will get an "all grade at school" day. Everyone will get their turn.
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news of the week
Snack bar reopened! Mr. Pete and Mrs. Mungia are back in business.
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Blue and Gold lunch times are starting to get back to normal
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And a shout out to all our students and teachers - here's what class looked like this week. Go Celtics!
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SIblings Carisa (C' of 21) and Adan (C' of 24) get their moment of recognition.
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the amazing 2019-2020 yearbook reminds us of what we were before covid...
and what we will be again! Thank you Mrs. Oman for another stunning Yearbook!
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MRS. ENRIQUEZ WORKS BEHIND THE SCENES
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rain, rain, come again...
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parents and friends, we invite you to watch this video to understand how we are ministering to our students.
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a note from ATHLETICS
letterman jackets for those who've lettered are now available.
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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
Congratulations to Cathryn Barkis!
She has been accepted to AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts and was offered a scholarship of $8,000.
Congratulations to Shelby Freehill!
Congratulations to Madison Dent!
She has also been accepted to the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and the University of Texas at San Antonio.
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Greetings from the Holy Trinity Librarian, Mrs. Ciupek!
A few notes for this fall semester:
• Librarian Hours: Thursdays & Fridays: 100 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Self-Check-Out Log: All students, faculty and staff must fill out this form when checking out items. You’ll find the clipboard on the front desk. If I’m in the Library, I will provide “auto-scan” services.
• Due Dates: Two weeks from check-out for everyone. Renewals are practically unlimited unless a hold has been requested. Everyone receives 3 automated reminders that the “Due Date is approaching.” When items are overdue, everyone receives 3 automated reminders, up to two weeks. The policy is that semester grades will be held until overdue items are returned or replaced if lost or damaged.
• In-Library Policy: In keeping with school policies during this crisis, I am limiting capacity to 5 students in the Library at any one time, with appropriate spacing of students. As each group leaves the Library, I will disinfect all surfaces.
• On-Campus (part-week) Students: My hope is that students will discover the “Power of Books”—the kind that you hold in your hands and flip pages! Please drop by and browse!
• All-Distance Students (non-campus): Those students who are learning virtually all year (not those who attend on campus) may select books or other items via the website: holytrinitychs.org/Academics/Catalogue
The next step is to contact the Librarian via email (scroll to the bottom of the Catalogue/Library Page). Give me the titles/author and the Bar Code:
*Bar Code (320.973 BUR)
I will gather those items for distance students only. They may pick up items on Thursdays and Fridays while I am in the Library, or on other days at their convenience from the front office. Please note that I can only gather books for you on Thursdays and Fridays, so please be patient!
That’s it for now! If you have questions or comments, please feel free to email me or drop by!
Many blessings,
Kira Ciupek, Librarian
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Thank you to everyone for supporting our tremendous school! We are truly F.A.M.I.L.Y.!
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around town
HIGH SCHOOL MEN'S DISCERNMENT DINNERS - This Thursday and every 1st Thursday.
HT men, come join Fr. Francisco for a wonderful evening of food and fellowship!
All High School young men are invited to the monthly Discernment Dinners at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Dinners are every 1st Thursday at 7pm.
First Dinner is this Thursday, September 3rd, at 7pm. Delicious food is served at no cost and all manner of things are discussed, from questions about vocations to who your favorite Marvel character is.
For more information, contact OLG directly.
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and finally....
A few pictures from last year to remind us of things to look forward to after Covid
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HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Email: ibrogan@holytrinitychs.org
Website: www.holytrinitychs.org
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Phone: 254-771-0787
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