December 4th Newsletter

Holy Trinity Catholic School Newsletter Principal: Dr. Charles Terry —Assistant Principal: Nicole Noverini

Holy Trinity Mathematicians Rule!!: Score REALLY BIG in Montini and Nazareth Contests Holy Trinity was one of twenty-one area schools competing at Montini Catholic High School’s 23rd Annual Math Contest on Saturday, November 21. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders competed both individually and on teams. The teams were coached by Mrs. Lora Duffy. Holy Trinity came home with three Team Event Trophies for Third place—8th Grade, First Place – 7th Grade, and First Place—6th Grade. In the Individual Event, Roben Mata earned 7th Place; 6th Place went to one of our 8th— graders; and Kedrick Shin won 2nd Place honors. Also, competing were: Ariadne Abrusci, Meg Fredericks, Teresa Kubiak, John Paul Leagogo, Ben Michareune, Sara Mohama, Kiana Shin, and Michael Szalek.

December 4, 2009

Holy Trinity Catholic School 108 South Linden Street Westmont, IL 60559 Phone: 630-971-0184 Fax: 630-971-1175

WE’RE ON THE WEB! www.holytrinitywestmont.org/ school

Mark Your Calendar: Dec. 7—3rd Grade Field Trip– Feed My Starving Children Dec. 8—Immaculate Conception

Also on Saturday, November 21, Nazareth Academy hosted their 28th Annual Math Contest for eighth graders. In the Individual Competition, D.J. White earned 5th Place and Katrina Mroz earned 4th Place.

Dec. 8—Market day Pickup 6 PM 4th Grade Helps

Holy Trinity won 2nd Place for the Team Event. It is the 7th consecutive year that Holy Trinity has placed in the Top Three Schools.

Dec. 9—―Fun Lunch‖ Home Run Inn Pizza

The Nazareth Team was coached by Mrs. Noverini and included Phillip Bugajski and Sabrina Scott. Kathryn Cua and Kim Tuskey were the team's alternates.

Dec. 10 - PSO Open Meeting 7 PM (Library) Dec. 16—Christmas Program 7 PM Westmont High School Dec. 18—School Parties/ Dance in Afternon

Holy Trinity’s Band Spreads Christmas Cheer The Holy Trinity Concert Band opened the yuletide concert series at Yorktown Mall on Tuesday, December 1st. Many parents and friends were on hand as well as shoppers and a senior living center to hear a program of familiar carols and classical music selections. The band was complimented on not only their musical performance but also their school uniforms whose colors provided a festive holiday atmosphere. Holy Trinity was given the honor of being the first musical organization to perform this year at the mall. The Concert Band’s next performance will be at Holy Trinity’s Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 16th held at Westmont High School at 7:00 P.M. This program will feature Holy Trinity’s entire student body in song and both beginning and concert band.

Market Day Pie Donation With the help of Holy Trinity Parish and School the Sisters of Christian Charity received over 50 pies from our recent Market Day sale sponsored by the PSO. Thank you to all who purchased pies for this wonderful

From The Diocese of Joliet Education Holy Trinity Catholic School is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $7,500 from the Catholic Education Foundation of the Diocese of Joliet. This grant will provide tuition assistance for 18 students at our school. To learn more about the Catholic Education Foundation and the programs it supports throughout our diocese, visit the website at www.dioceseofjoliet.org/edfoundation or call 815-834-4033.

Dennis Uniforms

Christmas Camp

To better serve our school, Dennis Uniform’s Lombard store will be open during the following hours beginning December 1, 2009:

It’s time to sign up for Christmas Camp! Camp is available on December 21,22,23 and 28,29,30. There is a non-refundable fee of $45.00 per day per child (Registered Families). Payments for these days are due by December 14th. Camp times are 7AM—6PM. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Knapp at 630971-0184.

Tuesday 10AM —6PM Wednesday—Friday 10AM—5PM Saturday 10AM—2PM 1141 North Main Street, Lombard, IL. 60148 Phone 630-932-7171—Fax 630-932-7153

Holy Trinity Church & School presents

2010 Dinner Dance “Mardi Gras” Friday, February 12, 2010—6:30 - Midnight

The Carlisle ~ Lombard

Come and enjoy a sit-down dinner, music, an open bar, silent and live auctions and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family, friends, fellow parishioners, and supporters of Holy Trinity Parish. In addition to all of that, a number of familiar ―casino games‖ will be on hand for your enjoyment. Our Youth Ministry Program will provide FREE baby sitting in Holy Family Hall for those attending. For information please call the Youth Ministry Office 630/968-5978

* I would like to purchase ______ seats for the Mardi Gras Dinner Dance. Enclosed is the total payment of $_______ [$70 per person] *Please include the names of all attendees, AND dinner choice for each:[1] filet mignon with cabernet wine sauce [2] salmon with sweet & spicy Asian sauce or [3] vegetarian.

*I would like to place a business and/or personal ad in the Mardi Gras Ad Book. Full page ad ~ $250; ½ page ad ~ $200; 1/4 page ad ~ $150; business card ad ~ $100; Inside front/back ~ $350; back cover ~ $400 ____Enclosed is my camera ready ad. ____Please contact me, and lay out my ad for me.

* Please send me ________ [# of tickets being *I would like to donate the following item/ requested] Raffle Tickets for me to buy/sell at service for the silent auction. Please have $25 per ticket, or 5 for $100. someone contact me regarding my gift. * I am interested in helping as a GAME DEALER and/or where needed. Please contact me. * I am unable to attend the Mardi Gras Dinner Dance. Please accept my tax -deductible donation of $____________ toward our success.

Name ______________________________ Address: __________________________ ____________________________________ Phone:________________________

email:_________________

Please support this major Parish Fund Raiser!