November 17 - 21
MASS SCHEDULE
All masses are held at 9:00am at St. Joseph Church in Pierz, unless otherwise indicated.
11/21 Mrs. Lanners' 2nd Grade
Memorial of the Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
11/26 Mrs. Miller's 4th Grade- Wednesday
12/05 Ms. Stangl's 2nd Grade 🍪
12/08 Mrs. Gangl's 3rd Grade
Immaculate Conception
12/12 Staff
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
12/19 Staff
01/09 Mr. Wolters' 6th Grade
01/14 Ms. Cherne's 5th Grade- Wednesday
01/23 Mrs. Miller's 4th Grade
UPCOMING EVENTS
November
19 Toddler Class 6:00pm
24 PTO Meeting 6:30pm Bootlegger's
25 5 & 6 Band / Choir Performance 5:30pm - Middle School Gym
27 No School - Thanksgiving Day
28 No School - Thanksgiving Vacation
28 Meat Raffle 7:00pm Buckman Bank Tavern
December
2 Grades 2 & 3 - GREAT Theatre
4 Grades 3 & 4 - Confession 1:00pm
9 Mid-Quarter
9 Grades 5 & 6 - Confession 1:00pm
10 Christmas Program 1:00pm & 7:00pm
17 K-6 Birthday Lunch
18 Grades 3-6 ExL
19 Early Release @ 1:00pm
22-31 No School Christmas Break
January
1-2 No School Christmas Break
5 Classes Resume
7 Toddler Class 6:00pm
12-15 NWEA Testing
16 No School - End of Quarter - Teacher Wksp
19-23 NWEA Testing
21 Toddler Class 6:00pm
25-31 Catholic Schools' Week
jmc
HTCS jmc:
https://htcspierz.onlinejmc.com/Parent/Login.aspx
Please make sure to bookmark this page to ensure that you are able to access your family account.
END OF DAY CHANGES
As a reminder, from the family handbook, for any changes to pick up or early release, send a note with your child, or contact the office by phone before 12:00 pm. Changes after 12:00 cannot be guaranteed.
We understand that sometimes emergencies happen that require a change in plans, and we will do our best to accommodate those situations.
If you call and no one answers, please leave a message. If you do not hear from someone in the office in half an hour either via phone or email, please call again. If you email and do not get a reply within half an hour, please try calling the office
TODDLER CLASS
Toddler Class is offered twice a month from 6:00pm-7:00pm, starting in October. Classes are taught by our ECE teaching staff. For additional information (watch for special themed classes!) and to register:
https://www.holytrinitypierz.org/ece
This year's dates are:
November 19
January: 7 & 21
February 11th Special Class, "Music and Me" with special guest Johanna Becker
February 25
March: 11 & 25
April: 8 & 22
Classes are FREE, but we’d love it if you brought along a donation for the Pierz Food Shelf!
WEATHER ATTIRE
Guidelines from the Family Handbook:
Temperature guidelines that will be followed for proper apparel using the feels like temp:
A NOTE FROM MRS. LITKE
This weekend we reached a major milestone! I’m writing this message from my new office! We are mostly moved into our new space, and I’m excited to share that the cafeteria passed inspection on Friday. Beginning Monday, students will be able to eat both breakfast and lunch here at school.
As we get settled, please be patient with us. We expect there will be a few adjustments to make, and we’ll use this first week to determine what works best.
A few things to know for Monday:
Parent Drop-Off:
Parent drop-off will remain the same. The doors by the flagpole will be open with supervision until 8:20 each morning for the usual drop-off procedures. Students who are eating breakfast may head directly to the cafeteria. We will help guide them this week.
Bus Drop-Off:
Bus drop-off will also remain the same, with students entering through the new main entrance. Students in grades K–6 may go straight to breakfast (if they are eating at school) and then head to their classrooms. Staff will be available to help them navigate the new space.
Parent Pick-Up:
At the end of the day, students will exit through either the new main doors (center of the building) or the north flagpole door, depending on where they typically get picked up; whether that’s parents parking in the church lot, along the curb on the north end of the building, or waiting in the pick-up line. This plan should help dismissal run as smoothly as possible. We can make adjustments as needed, and staff will be sure to assist your child in getting to the correct location.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Holy Trinity looks amazingly different! We are still accepting donations to complete Phase II of the plan which includes a new ventilation system and sealing of the roof for the gym.
CATHOLIC Q&A
If you have a question to ask, please use the link for the google form here:
https://forms.gle/VSw2GLGHKJpkc53r8
Due to all of the excitement this weekend brought with moving into our new space, I don't have a Q&A to share, but rather just a video that will hopefully inspire, remind, encourage and/or help you grow in your love for the Mass. I may have shared it before, but it is too good not to share again! God Bless and enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_72Vk0MESM
CSCOE NOVEMBER HALO AWARD
St. Catherine of Alexandria, known for her eloquence and wisdom, courageously defended the faith through her intellect and testimony, even before pagan philosophers. While wisdom is often highlighted as her defining trait, her boldness—that holy courage to speak truth without fear—is what truly set her apart in her time and what makes her so inspiring today. Her boldness was not arrogance but courage anchored in truth and love for God. St. Catherine shows us that true boldness means standing for what is right, speaking truth with grace, and trusting God’s strength rather than our own.
Have you noticed someone on your school staff with holy or intellectual boldness like St. Catherine of Alexandria? Faculty, staff, and community members are invited to nominate him or her for CSCOE’s Halo Award.
Nominations are due by November 17, 2025. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSz0-rC3iEGuHpj8ZigJ-707TQe1IBc1XVec9NmGWrCwlrGg/viewform