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TK- Students are having fun learning about the element of Art: Line, Color, Texture, and Shape. Students created grassy scene for their insects while learning about butterflies in their homeroom . Students are able to identify the basic colors with color mixing. Students are able to take part in experiments. 

Kindergarten- Students are learning how to explore and experiment with different textures, shapes, and patterns.

1st- Students are enjoying the cross curriculum of  library literacy and visual arts by drawing their own "Whoville" and writing a short story inspired by March 2nd, Dr. Seuss Day/ National Read Across America Day!

2nd- Students are enjoying learning about geometric vs organic shapes and warm vs cool colors inspired by lava lamps

3rd- Students are enjoying the cross curriculum of science and visual arts by creating their own mixed media ocean landscape. Students just started art project inspired by marine biology! 

4th- Students are enjoying recreating their own Starry Night inspired by Vincent Van Gogh

5th Grade- Students are expressing their unique individuality by creating a public collaborative art piece inspired by Vincent Van Gogh art series "Sunflowers"

6th grade-We have been working hard to show our unique individuality by creating our own mini art gallery. This year we started studying how to reflect and refine artistic work through artist statements and how to curate an exhibition.

7th Grade- We have been working hard studying the Principles of Design and Elements of Art through digital art by recreating our own parodies of famous artwork.

8th grade- We have been working hard building community and teamwork. Students are collaborating together to create their "8th Grade ceiling tile" to leave their mark at Holy Trinity.

Wow, the beginning of the year is here and off and playing.  The elementary grades 3-4-5  are  learning the tone chimes, which will be featured on the concert on Nov 17.  6:30  in the church, i believe.  i will update..The chimes  will be a lovely addition to the songs that we choose and a fun way to learn music.

6 th grade choir is rehearsing  on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:15.  We will be done at the end of the day, so this will not interfere with sports.  All should come and sing.  We are going to do some great things-and don't forget- there is the big musical in the spring.

7-8 choir is rehearsing on M F at 2:15.  We will be done by the end of the day, so this will not interfere with sports either.

Anytime that middle school students have time on wed in Win or during band time-they may come to the choir room to work on anything that we are rehearsaing.  Just as long as they are not missing band or classes.  Thanks.  It is a crazy schedule this year, so come up when you can.  See you soon

Please come and join the fun.  Once the musical is revealed, i will post here.  the results are not in as of yet.

chorus concert for 6-7-8 is december 15 @ 6:30

Looks like the little ones have a concert in December also.  K-1-2  has a concert on December 2nd in the church at 6:30

This should be lots of fun.  I can't wait to see what we can put together for you.  See you soon.

Ms. P

Welcome Back!

Welcome to the HT Library!   Week 1  August 25-29

Library Class:  Monday  Grades 1, 3 ,4    Thursday  Grades K, 2, 5   Wednesday MS Trimester Special  T1 7th Grade

Library Checkout:  Tuesday Grades 1, 3 ,4   Wednesday  Grades K, 2, 5    Open Checkout times  MS

Library Class

MS Trimester 1 Special

7th Grade Lessons this trimester will be centered around the book, No Summit Out of Sight, The True Story of the Youngest Person to Climb the Seven Summits.  Jordan Romero tells the story of his adventures climbing the highest peaks on each continent.  The book will be read aloud during LA and Library classes with related activities being done during Library Class for this cross-curricular unit.  Students will also enjoy a visit by guest speaker, Jennifer Loeb, the first Iowa woman to climb Mt. Everest and each of the seven summits!  Work done during Library class will be part of the LA grade.

K-5  

K  Talked about feelings and how they come and go. Discussed feelings of characters and made text to self connections as we read How I Feel, The Pigeon HAS to Go to School, and Duncan the Story Dragon.

1st  Labor Day

2nd Talked about fractured fairytales and read Goldisocks and the Three Libearians, learning about book care and using the 5 Finger Rule to find a JUST RIGHT book.

3rd  Labor Day

4th Labor Day

5th  Continued library orientation, learning how to use the Destiny Library Catalog, and doing a brief scavenger hunt to learn the organization of the HT library.

Book Check Out

K-5 classes have an assigned day/time.  MS may check out books during open checkout times on Mon, Tues, and Thurs.

K-1 students have a new blue Library Bag to keep and return their HT Library book in each week.

K-2 may have one book checked out and must return it before getting a different book.

3-8 may have up to 2 books checked out.

Books are considered overdue after 2 weeks but can be renewed if needed longer.

Reminder: 

Grades 1-8  Please remember to turn in your completed Summer Reading Challenge forms, indicating 1500 minutes of reading and signed by a parent, by Sept. 5 to receive your $10 voucher to spend at the October Book Fair. Forms will not be accepted after Sept. 5.

Upcoming:  

Grades 3-8 Diocesan Battle of the Books 

Late September- March 9

Students learned about this during Library Class and were given a form to take home. Forms were due by Friday, Sept. 5 if your student is willing to commit to this fun team opportunity to the end! 

Battle of the Books Information/Registration form 

Scholastic Book Fair

Fall Fair: during Grandparents Day on October 10, Parent/Teacher Conferences October 13, 14, 16 and during the school day for students October 13, 14, 15.

We will have another Book Fair during February Conferences Week as well as a BOGO Fair in May.

Happy Reading!

Mrs. Bruck

After a month of dressing for PE, we have looked at some potential pitfalls and logistic problems with space and re-evaluated the dressing policy.  Beginning Tuesday 10/22 the following changes will be made in our policy for 6th and 7th grade students only:

1. Students will still be required to have athletic shoes for PE.  Sandals, Crocs, flip-flops, boots are all unacceptable.  Shoes must be gym appropriate

2. Changing clothes will be optional for the student.  While we encourage students to change, the space and time needed for this to be mandatory is not appropriate due to the class sizes.  It is recommended that students have short/sweats and a t-shirt/sweatshirt for class, however changing will not be mandatory for 6th and 7th grade students going forward.

3. Students are required to be in the gym by the passing period bell.  If a student elects to change, they need to do so in a timely manner within the 5 minute transition time.

These changes ONLY apply to 6th and 7th grade students.  All 8th grade students are still required to dress out for PE and will be graded accordingly.

As always, policy is meant to be fluid and appropriate.  We will continue to re-evaluate as the year goes on and may re-institute a mandatory policy later in the year if logistics change.

8th grade students are still required to dress out everyday for PE under the handbook guidelines

Students who do not dress out for day will receive no more than half credit for the day

Pictures coming soon!