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TK- Students are having fun learning about the Element of Art through nature. Students discuss the changes of the seasons and created a Leaf Rubbing

Kindergarten- Students are learning how to explore and experimenting with texture plates and watercolor painting

1st- Students are enjoying learning about lines and shapes by creating Scarecrows in a corn field

2nd- Students are enjoying learning about landscapes by creating their own pumpkin farms

3rd- Students are enjoying Art by learning about one point perspective by creating an underwater aquarium.  

4th- Students are enjoying Art by learning about Native American culture by discuss different patterns and the artist Georgia O'Keefe painting " Cow Skull with Calico Roses"

5th Grade- Students are enjoying Art by creating their own Holy Trinity cardinals inspired by the change of the season.  

6th grade-We have been working hard to show our unique individuality by creating their  own "Element of Art Poster"

7th Grade- We have been working hard to show our unique individuality by creating their own 2 pt. Perspective cityscapes

8th grade- We have been working hard learning about the Principles of Design by creating their own Gustav Klimt  "Tree of Life"

This year's Holy Trinity Art Club 5th- 8th grade will be Thursdays afterschool 3:30-4:30 in the Stem Room. 

This week we will creating our own mini hanging tapestries!

 Holy Trinity's Art Club is a great way to explore creativity while connecting with others who share a passion for artistic expression. Through engaging enrichment activities like collaborative mural projects, art showcases, workshops with local artists, and community service through art, members will have an opportunity to grow their skills and contribute meaningfully with the school environment. 

Welcome to our Holy Trinity Band family! link: Band Whiteboard

TK-5th Grade Special

TK-5th grade has just started their Social, Emotion, Learning curriculum called Harmony SEL. The first unit focuses on recognizing emotions, linking emotions and thoughts, growth mindset, and so much more. There are many ways you can contribute to understand of these skills at home. Click below to find out how! 

Why Harmony SEL?

Middle Trimester 1 Special

6th graders are working on improving their academic readiness by learning ways to prepare for different tests, organization, and goal setting. Students will continue to improve and develop these skills during their time in middle school to help propel them in their next academic adventure. I look forward to meeting with 8th grade next trimester! 

SAEBRS

All children in grades K-8th will be completing mySAEBRS (Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener) this month. This self-reflection is part of the FASTbridge assessment suite which we have used in math and literacy for many years with great success. We know that school is about more than just academic success. To be successful in school and beyond, students also need the ability to display appropriate behaviors and skills (e.g. interpersonal skills, study skills, self-regulation, and self-awareness). Information from mySAEBRS assists us with identifying any additional supports we can provide for students either individually, in small groups, or for our building as a whole. The assessment focuses on academic, socio-emotional, and behavior skills, and is not a mental health screener. We appreciate your support as we work to support the growth of your whole child, academically, socio-emotionally and in their faith. 

mySAEBRS

If you should need anything here is how to get ahold of me:

heggers@htschool.org 

515-255-3162 x221

Welcome to the HT Library!

                                                                                                         Week 17   December 15-19

Merry Christmas to all!  Have a wonderful winter break!  See you next year!

Library Class:  Monday  Grades 1, 3 ,4    Thursday  Grades K, 2, 5   Wednesday MS Trimester Special  T2 6th Grade

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

Library Class

MS Trimester 2 Related Arts

6th Grade Lessons this trimester will be centered around the book, The Boys in the Boat The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics  (Young Readers edition) by Daniel James Brown. The book will be read aloud during LA class and Library class.  We are fortunate to have two guest speakers, Ms. Brott to provide historical context, and Tonya Logan on the sport of rowing crew, to enhance our understanding of the themes of the book. Although there is no separate grade given in Library Class, all work is required and will be part of the LA grade.

This week we learned about the Christmas Miracle of 1914 where enemy soldiers, bonded by a shared Christmas Carol, Silent Night. ceased fighting on Christmas Day and spent a day of fun and friendship. Things that unite us as humans are stronger than than the things that divide us.  Students also read short American true stories of Christmas Miracles and completed a response sheet.  Our Kindness 101 episode on Generosity, was about a man that purchase a grand piano with inheritance money and gave it to a young autistic boy who was a gifted pianist having no lesson experience.  The little boy referred to his talent as a miracle. 

K-5  Lessons This Week

K  Read Bear Stays Up For Christmas 

1st  Read The Littlest Elf and did a Compare/Contrast activity with The Littlest Pilgrim.

2nd  Read A Very Marley Christmas.

3rd  Read The Christmas Miracle of Johnathan Toomey, a lesser known Christmas story of the power of Jesus in helping overcome grief and finding joy and happiness again.

4th  Completed follow-up activities to The Carpenter's Gift, an historical fiction book about the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City.

5th  Completed follow-up activities to last week's book, Christmas From Heaven.

Christmas From Heaven 

Library Checkout

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.  Families will be assessed a replacement cost for any books not returned at the end of the year.

Ongoing:  

Grades 3-8 Diocesan Battle of the Books 

Late September- March 9

Please continue to support your child in making steady progress in reading their assigned books and attending the team meetings.  It is important to honor the commitment made when signing up for Battle of the Books, as this is a team activity.  Thanks so much to our parent coaches that are giving of their time to help our readers! 

Battle of the Books Information 

Battle of the Books Resource List  We have a new process to access free online e-books and audiobooks through MackinVIA  from Heartland AEA.  Grades 4-MS are also able to access this in their Google Classroom.

Directions:

Click on the following link or type the address.  myapps.classlink.com

Click at the bottom, the blue Direct Login

Click the Sign in with Google box.  The username and password will need to be your child's HT student account sign in info that they use on their Chromebook.

Click on the MackinVIA app

Search a title found on the resource list.

Click: Read Now

Battle of the Books Teams 

BOB Coaches Handbook 

Happy Reading!

Mrs. Bruck

PE dress policy MS students (6-8)

8th graders:

 All 8th grade students are still required to dress out for PE and will be graded accordingly. Students will receive half credit for the day if they do not change clothes and have proper attire for PE.

Proper attire includes a t-shirt or sweatshirt that they did not wear to school and shorts, sweatpants, or athletic pants that they did not wear to school.

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

6th and 7th grade students:

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

-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.

-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 transition time.

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 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.

Coding Cardinals Club -  Open to all 4th - 8th grade students.  It's open STEM lab time for student's to work on coding skills or create a passion project.  Click here for details and to sign up.