October 1, 2021
Please take a moment to read the important message from Tom Flavin, Chair of Holy Trinity's Board of Trustees...
SCHOOLWIDE NEWS
Bingo is Back!

Ladies’ Night Out Bingo Bash “Night at the Movies” has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 13th at the Lower School! Tickets will go on sale October 16th! Start organizing your tables and costumes because this is an event that you won’t want to miss (Hint: LVs this year!)
Please save the date for Holy Trinity’s annual fundraising gala!
Evening of Elegance
Saturday, February 26, 2022
6-10 pm
More details to follow
Support HT's Music Program... Become a Music Booster

From funding instruments and music technology to food and senior gifts, Holy Trinity's Music Boosters keeps the program going both at our Lower and Upper Schools. We could not do all the things we do without the Booster's support and appreciate the time, talents, and financial gifts given through Music Boosters. If you're interested in supporting Holy Trinity's music program, please consider signing up to be a Booster today CLICK HERE to visit the membership page.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Fourth graders compete in the Egg Drop Project in Ms. Geanacopoulos' STEAM class.
LOWER SCHOOL NEWS & INFORMATION
Sign Up for Parent Teacher Conferences

Lower School Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday October 13th from 12:30 PM-3:45 PM and Thursday October 14th from 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. Book your conference today by clicking HERE.
Lower School Homecoming Spirit Week Theme Days are Here!

Monday, Oct. 18: Holiday Wear (no Halloween costumes)
Tuesday, Oct. 19: Tropical Tuesday
Wednesday, Oct. 20: College Day
Thursday, Oct. 21: Color Day:
  • ECH (PS, PK and K) - Tie Dye
  • 1st Grade – Red
  • 2nd Grade – Blue
  • 3rd Grade – Orange
  • 4th Grade – Green
  • 5th Grade – Yellow
  • 6th Grade - Purple
Friday Day, Oct. 22: HT Spirit Wear

More details to come!
Flag Football is Here!
Registration for Lower School Flag Football Tryouts is now available in onCampus. Registration must be completed for players to attend tryouts.

Flag Football Tryouts
  • 5th Grade - October 5th from 3:30 pm until 5:00 PM
  • 6th Grade - Wednesday October 6th from 3:30 pm until 5:00 PM
Book Fair is October 4-8

The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to the Lower School from October 4-8. This year's book fair will be for students only (sorry, no parents or volunteers). We are asking parents to create an eWallet for their child, if they plan to purchase books/items. CLICK HERE for more information and instructions.
Get Ready for Read-a-thon (Oct. 4-13)

The Holy Trinity Parent Association (PA) is excited to host our 2nd annual Read-a-Thon fundraiser! This exciting event not only supports our school with 97% of each donation going back to the school, but also supports each student’s personal reading development. We encourage all Lower School students to participate in our Read-A-Thon by reading (or being read to) for at least 20 minutes each day from October 4th – 13th.  There are exciting prizes for the top individual and classroom minutes read, as well as top individual and classroom donations! All money raised will help fund the purchase of classroom SmartBoards. 
 
Please let the PA know at pa@htes.org if you have not received your child(ren)'s fundraising page from 99 Pledges.
Adopt a Cheerleader or Football Player and Support HT Athletics
To celebrate our HT Athletics program and the students who make it a success, we invite our K-6 students/families to "adopt" an Upper School cheerleader or football player! This program is open to all K-6 students at the Lower School for a cost of $30. Students will receive a t-shirt and participate in experiences on October 29th as detailed below. Forms can be found in onCampus (see the yellow bar running across the top of the page after your sign in) and are due by October 10th.
Adopt a Cheerleader
  • Pre-game field experience starting at 6:15
  • Cheer on the track for the 1st half of the game
  • Water and snack
  • T-shirt
Adopt a Football Player
  • Meet the football players before the game at 5:45 pm
  • Go on the field
  • See the football players' locker room
  • T-shirt
Lunch Bunch Club
Dates & Book Selections

3rd/4th grade—Oct. 21—Ben Franklin’s in My Bathroom by Candace Fleming
 
5th/6th grade—Oct. 20--A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck
 
No need to sign up. Students read the book, bring their lunch to the library, eat outside and then come in to play the Kahoot. Lunch Bunch Book Club information is available on Mrs. Houser’s Library OnCampus page under Groups.
UPPER SCHOOL NEWS & INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Remember to BYOM

It is each student's responsibility to bring a mask/face covering to school with them every day, just as they would a pen or pencil. Starting Monday, October 4th, Holy Trinity will begin charging $2 each time a student (grades 7-12) comes to school without a mask and must be provided one. The charges will be billed to your student's account around the first of each month. Only those students who consistently come to school without a mask will be charged. We understand there will be days when they forget, or unavoidable circumstances such as when a mask breaks or gets lost. In these cases, HT will provide up to five (5) masks per month, per student, at no charge. We appreciate our parents' support in helping to remind their children to bring their mask every day.
DRUMROLL PLEASE...

Upper School Homecoming Spirit Week Theme Days are...

Monday, Oct. 18: Character Day 
Tuesday, Oct. 19: Tacky Tourist (no bathing suits)
Wednesday, Oct. 20: Country vs City 
Thursday, Oct. 21: Color War (different grades wear different colors)
  • 7th - green
  • 8th - orange
  • 9th - white
  • 10th - blue
  • 11th - red
  • 12th - black and gold
  • Faculty and staff - pink
Friday, Oct. 22: HT Spirit Day 

More details to come!
Sharpen those #2 Pencils...
The PSAT is October 13th

PSAT Student Guides are going home this week and next as students complete their pre-registration information in their English classes. If your child wishes to pick up their Student Guide early, they may do so, please have them see Mrs. Ramos in the College Office.

PSAT Details
Date: October 13th
Time: 8:00 AM – Approximately 11:30 AM
Grades: 9-11
Charge: $18

PSAT Reminders for Students and Parents
  1. Room assignments will be posted around campus by the end of the day Tuesday. 
  2. Get a good night’s sleep.
  3. Wear your uniform.
  4. Eat a healthy breakfast with some protein.
  5. Arrive early. Late students will not be permitted to take the test.
  6. Items to Bring:
  • At least two #2 pencils – NOT MECHANICAL
  • Approved calculator with batteries charged
  • Water bottle
  • Snack
  1. Do not wear a smart watch or any device that can access the internet. All cellphones must be turned completely off and will be collected prior to testing.
  2. We will release all testing rooms at the same time – approximately 11:30am.
Last Chance to Strike a Pose!

Picture retakes are Wednesday, October 6th. If you were absent or would like a new photo, please remember to wear a white HT-crested polo. To order photos go to https://www.dsp-photo.com/
The online code is your student ID number. The keyword to access the gallery is: Holy Trinity Upper.
Start Spreading the News! Fine Arts is going to the Big Apple!

The HT Fine Arts Department is putting together a trip to New York City, February 17 – 20, 2022. This is a voluntary trip open to Senior High (grades 9 – 12) Fine Arts students only. If you are interested, please fill out this INTEREST FORM by Monday, Oct. 4 at 3:00 PM. A deposit is not required at this time. The size of the trip is limited to between 40-48 students, therefore, a detailed form accompanied by a deposit will be available next week and will be due by mid-October to hold your spot. 

PLEASE NOTE: As of August 17th, New York City’s new “Key to NYC” health and safety initiative requires anyone 12 or older to show proof of the COVID-19 vaccine for indoor dining and indoor entertainment. The trip itinerary will include multiple shows, museums, events and restaurants. As our group will be required to stay together for the entirely of the trip, all students who wish to participate on the trip will need to be vaccinated.  
Only 2 Spots Left for HT Trip to Paris and Rome!
The last day to register for HT’s spring break trip to Paris and Rome is tomorrow, October 2nd. The trip only has two more spots available until it reaches capacity, so if you are interested in this amazing travel experience for your student, please register them today at hteuropetrip.com. If you have any additional questions, please email Mr. Mize or Madame Sacra.
Math Lab is Open
The Upper School Math Lab is open weekly to help students with their math homework as well as to prepare for upcoming math tests. Mrs. Kerry Grant, our Junior High Math Coach runs every session with the help of several Mu Alpha Theta students. Every student is welcome, no matter the level of math. Math Lab is held in the Library Computer Lab every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3:05 to 3:45 PM and every Friday morning from 7:15-7:50 AM.  
Registration Open for Fall Drivers Ed Classes
Fall Drivers Ed classes will begin October 13th. Registration opens September 13th . CLICK HERE for more details and to register.
CLASS OF 2022: COLLEGE COUNTDOWN
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
College Financial Aid Informational Meeting for High School Families

Holy Trinity's College Counseling Office is hosting its annual College Countdown: Money Matters informational meeting on Tuesday, October 5th at 6:30 PM in the Scott Center. Mr. Jay Lally, Florida Tech Director of Financial Aid, will present information on seeking financial aid and scholarships. This presentation is for ALL high school families. Face coverings are required for those attending in person.
NOW SCHEDULING: One-on-One College Meetings with Mrs. Pagan
Seniors are encouraged to sign up for a one-on-one meeting to address specific college application questions. These meetings are being offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the end of October. Seniors are asked to select one time slot from the Sign Up Genius calendar and come prepared with their list of questions and laptops.
Weekly College Application Work Sessions through End of October

These sessions allow the seniors to continue their progress on their college applications with direct guidance. Contact Mrs. Pagan if you have question: jpagan@htes.org.

  • 10/6: Second lunch (room 205) and after school 3-4pm (Tiger Café)
  • 10/14: 9-11am (Tiger Café). This is a student holiday. Great weekend to work Nov. 1 deadline materials!
  • 10/20: After school only, 3-4pm (Library IDEAS Center)
  • 10/27: Second lunch (room 205) and after school 3-4pm (Tiger Café)

In addition to the College Application Work Sessions, we are happy to announce
College Essay Review Days with Senior English Teachers.  Seniors are encouraged to sign up for an individual 20-minute session with one of the senior English teachers offered on October 9th and October 30th. Seniors should register themselves using this Sign Up Genius link:

College Visits in October
Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend these upcoming visits. Registration on SCOIR is required along with teacher permission to miss class.
Visit your SCOIR account for a complete listing.
ALUMNI PROFILE
James Todd Rathmann, HT Class of 2009
Meet James Todd Rathmann, HT Class of 2009 and pastor at Redemption Church Denver! Watch and learn how James' time at Holy Trinity and his experiences after high school deepened his faith and led him to pursue his career as a pastor!
CLICK HERE to watch his interview.
TIGERS LOCKEROOM
Junior High Tryouts for Basketball

Attention 7th and 8th graders...
Tryouts for Junior High Basketball start next week:

Boys: Monday October 4th from 3-5 PM
Girls: Wednesday October 6th from 3-5 PM

Students should report to the gym after school on both days.
Athletic Boosters Membership

Families interested in purchasing an HT Athletic Boosters membership online can do so HERE. Athletic Booster Memberships are available all year. In order to be included on the Membership Banner at the stadium, memberships must be purchased by Sunday, October 11th.
Individual football and volleyball game tickets, and season and annual passes for HT home games are now available for purchase online. A limited amount of tickets will be available to purchase at the gate on game days. 
Holy Trinity now has branded merchandise available for purchase onsite at the Tiger Athletic Complex or online at our Tiger Athletic Gear Shop.


Mark your calendars to cheer on our Varsity Tigers! Check out the Fall Football schedule and themed home games HERE!


IT TIPS & TRICKS
New Password Requirements for Parent Accounts in onCampus

As of October 12th, onCampus will require stronger passwords for parent accounts to increase the system’s security. If your current password does not meet the standards below, you will be prompted to create a new, stronger password when you log in on or after 10/12.

Your new password must include the following:
  • At least 12 characters long
  • At least one number
  • At least one special character
  • At least one upper case letter
  • At least one lower case letter

On a related note, users who have not logged into the onCampus environment for over 365 days will be automatically “disabled.” Even when an account is disabled, emails and notifications will still be sent to the user. The user will not be able to log into onCampus without first contacting helpdesk to have the account re-enabled. If you find that your account has been “disabled,” please email helpdesk@htes.org for assistance.
PARENT RESOURCES
Please review Holy Trinity's “Forward Together” Plan for information on our back to school health and safety protocols
Both our Upper and Lower Schools now have NEW and IMPROVED face masks available for $5 ea. at the front desk or CLICK HERE for online ordering.
Check out our official online spirit store at HTspiritstore.com for your HT swag. Shop over 5,000 HT branded and logo items, including apparel, home decor, gifts, accessories, pet supplies, drinkware, luggage and more! 
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