Holy Trinity School at 1304 Alpine Church Road NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321-9765 US - October 30th, newsletter
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Dear Parents,
November is the month we offer prayers to remember those who have died. It is also a time to thank God for the harvest. Sunday is the actual feast of All Saints Day. Monday is All Souls Day, a day set aside to remember our friends and relatives who have died. The school will have a Book of Memory for students to write in names of anyone they know who has died. This list of people will be added to our prayer intentions for the month and brought to our Monday morning gatherings. Student Council is also sponsoring a memorial wall where students can purchase a paper candle and write the name of the person they would like to be remembered during the month. This display will be on the wall outside the school office. All monies collected will be donated to DeVos Children’s Hospital.
The end of the first quarter was yesterday, October 29th. Report cards will be sent home on Monday, November 2nd so that you have time to look the report over and discuss it with your child before conferences. You should have received a confirmation of your assigned time. If we did not receive a slip from you, a conference time was assigned. If you cannot make the assigned time, please call Pam in the school office to reschedule. She has the master list of all grade levels. With conferences, there is a half day of school on Thursday with an 11:20 dismissal and no school on Friday. There will be transportation both ways on Thursday for Catholic Secondary students but Kenowa students will need to find their own transportation home.
Students in grades 2-8 will be taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills next week. Students in grades 3, 5 and 7 will also be taking an additional abilities test. Many of the younger grades have taken practice test this week so they have an idea how the process works. Please make sure your child has #2 sharpened pencils at school to take the test. We, as a staff, would encourage your child to have had a good nights sleep, have eaten a good breakfast and arrive to school on time and ready to go so that he/she will be well prepared for the day. All of these tasks will contribute to a positive testing experience. This is the fourth year for the Iowa test that matches many of the state benchmarks and correlates to our Diocesan curriculum. The results will be used to compare individual student growth, classroom growth and possible areas of concern where skills/texts might need to be reviewed within a classroom.
Picture Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. This is for the 2 day preschool program, any student that was ill on the last picture day or any student who wants their picture retaken. If getting retakes, the picture package must be returned to school. A dress up day will be allowed for anyone having their picture taken.
Since next week is a shorter week with conferences, there will no school office newsletter. I will be out of the building on Thursday, November 12th for an all day Diocesan principals' meeting.
God Bless,
Kathy Rand
Athletics News
Saturday October 31st
5th grade Volleyball at St. Alphonsus @ 9:00
6th grade Volleyball at St. Alphonsus @ 10:00
7th grade Volleyball at IHM@ 10:00
8th grade Volleyball at IHM @ 11:00
7/8 grade Football at IHM @ 1:30
We are still in need of some basketball coaches for both boys and girls. If you can help out, please give Tim Kelbel, Rick Kloska or the school office a call.
Texas Hold Em
Holy Trinity Boosters is sponsoring the first Texas Hold Em of the year and is in need of workers. The event takes place Wed./Thurs./Friday evenings, Nov. 4-6 and all day Saturday, Nov. 6th beginning at 12:30. If you can help out, contact Rick Kloska(453-6005) or stop in the school office to look at the schedule and times. Proceeds from this event purchase equipment and uniforms for our athletes.
Barrel Raffle
Barrel raffle tickets can be returned to the school office at any time. The first drawing for cash is Monday, Nov. 30th.
Education Commission
The next Education Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening, November 10th at 6:30 in the 5th grade classroom.
Family Movie Night
The 8th grade students and their parents are sponsoring a movie night in the Family Center complete with big screen, treats, and many mini raffles. Check out their flyer for more information. It is a fun time for all.
Daylight Savings Time
Don’t forget that this is the weekend to set your clocks back an hour. Enjoy the extra time!!!!
Fire Safety Coloring Contest
Congratulations to 1st grader Carly Richmond. She will receive lunch and a ride in the fire truck from the Alpine Township Fire Department.
Home and School
Thank you to our Home and School for the treats to celebrate All Saints Day. There next meeting is Monday, Nov. 9th at 7:00 in the 5th grade classroom. Anyone is welcome to attend these meetings and share their ideas.
School Store
Due to the popularity of the school store, students will be going by grade levels. Grades 5-8 will go the first Wednesday in November and the following week will be grades K-4.
Thanksgiving Feast
Our Thanksgiving feast for the students is Wednesday, Nov. 18th. Please return your money and slip if you can volunteer as soon as possible so final preparations can be made. Kindergarten through grade 6 students were asked to bring in $3 and students in 7th and 8th grade a pumpkin or fruit pie or a homemade dessert. Preschool student and parents will receive a special invitation to this event.
Marketing
Remember word of mouth is the strongest form of marketing. Have you told someone this week about all the “good things” that are happening here at Holy Trinity? Encourage a friend to visit our web page and check the school out. Our website is: www.HolyTrinity-Catholic.net