November 1, 2022
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Dear Holy Trinity families,
What a blessed October we had! I am so grateful to be here at this school. We had a beautiful month dedicated to our Lady of the Rosary. We have been praying the rosary daily and Mary has certainly been interceding for us because of it. We hired our new music teacher (Welcome, Mrs. Dietz!) who brought five new students with her. We finished a very successful Marathon fundraiser, reaching over $43,000! 125% of our goal! I have also been fielding emails and phone calls from prospective families every week. News is starting to get out about the fantastic education and community environment available here at Holy Trinity School.
November has now begun, even if the weather does not seem to agree! Try to enjoy the warm temperatures while they last. Go on one more walk through the local trails with your family before the chilly weather sets in. On your walk together you can discuss all the wonderful things your children are learning in school like our virtue of the month, Stewardship, or ask them about the new Latin prayer they are going to learn, the Ave Maria.
As I write, we just finished our party for the Solemnity of All Saints Day. It was a wonderful time in the gym this afternoon. We started together with a Litany of Saints led by Fr. John Hayes and then all the children dressed in their saint costumes participated in the activities planned by Mrs. Marquette, Mrs. Theis, and Mrs. Cathey. Thank you, ladies! Of course, I must also thank our upper school student volunteers for helping everything run smoothly. The children had so much fun! Keep a look out for the photos on our social media!
CLASSICAL CORNER
I would like to publicly thank Fr. Hayes for the wonderful music we get to sing together and listen to at Mass. It truly lifts my soul to God. Well done, Father, and well done young singers!
If some of you are wondering about the post-communion song the schola sang this morning, it is called My Mercy. Here it is sung by an absolutely stunning women's choir of sisters in Kansas City, the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles: My Mercy
They are becoming quite popular for their music and for good reason. It sounds like music from the angels. Please enjoy this and the rest of their recordings. I used to play a lot of their music in the background when I gave quizzes or tests in my classroom. Consider playing their Advent at Ephesus album in your homes instead of Christmas music during the upcoming season of Advent.
REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- All-school parent/teacher conferences will be next Thursday, Nov. 10 from 3:30-8 PM. See below for more information on how to reserve times.
- Winter sports registration is open. See below for more information.
- Monday, Nov. 7 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workshop
- Good luck to the Bulldogs as they play in the Section Championship this Friday at 7 PM in New Prague vs. Mayer Lutheran!
- Please join us for our program honoring Veterans next Friday, Nov. 11 at 1 PM in the school gym. Veterans, families, and friends are all invited!
- Next Wednesday, Nov. 9 is Turkey Bingo! Win your Thanksgiving turkey. Blue Note, Winsted - 6:30 PM - must be 18+ to play
WEEKLY ATHLETICS SCHEDULE
Thursday, Nov. 3
- JHGBB @ HL vs. DC - 4:15 PM
Friday, Nov. 4
- The football team will play in the Section Championship in New Prague vs. Mayer Lutheran - 7 PM - game will be covered by KGLB
WINTER SPORTS REMINDERS
- Girls Basketball (9-12) begins Nov. 14
- Gymnastics (7-12) begins Nov. 14
- Boys Basketball (9-12) begins Nov. 21
- Boys Basketball (7/8) begins Jan. 3, 2023
Winter registration is now open.
Team pictures dates:
- Nov. 9: JH GBB
- Nov. 30: Gymnastics, HS Girls Basketball, HS Boys Basketball
- Jan. 11, 2023: JH BBB
There is a mandatory sports meeting for all winter athletes and their parents on Nov. 21 at 6:30 PM. Location is the HLWW High School Theater HS Commons.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
All-school parent/teacher conferences are next Thursday, Nov. 10 from 3:30-8 PM. Parents, you have received an email from JMC (from "trinity") with information on how to reserve times. Click here to access the parent JMC portal and login to reserve times. If you do not have a password set up yet or have any questions, please contact Peggy Lenz at 320-485-2585 or plenz@htwinsted.org.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Thomas Weinberger raised the most money for the Annual Marathon and won a Nintendo Switch!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- Nov. 7 - No school - Teacher Workshop
- Nov. 9 - Turkey Bingo - Blue Note, Winsted - 6:30 PM - 18+
- Nov. 10 - All-school parent/teacher conferences
- Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Program - 1 PM in the school gym - Veterans, families, and friends all invited!
- Nov. 21 - Mandatory winter sports meeting for parents and athletes - HLWW - 6:30 PM
- Nov. 23 - No school
