Monday Minute (11.22.21)

November 22, 2021

2021-2022 Calendar

NOVEMBER 2021
23: Middle School and 3-5 grades updated
24: Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15pm
Mass at 11:15, hosted by the Choir
25-26: No School, Happy Thanksgiving
25: Thanksgiving Mass at 9am
30-07: Scholastic Book Fair

DECEMBER 2021
01-15: Winter STAR Testing
01: Mass hosted by 8th grade
03: Free Dress with two cans of food
Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15pm, Teacher Profession Dev.
End of Trimester 1
Coffee and Donuts with Mrs. Sheridan
Evening Performance of Annie's Hard Knock Life
04: Matinee Performance of Annie's Hard Knock Life
07: Picture Retake Day
08: Report Cards published for Trimester 1
Mass hosted by the 7th grade
14: Christmas Concert
15: Mass hosted by 4th grade
20-31: Christmas Break

Welcome Back Mrs. Dummer!

Mrs. Sarah Dummer, our Middle School Math teacher, returns today from her maternity leave! Mr. and Mrs. Dummer welcomed baby Henry to the family this summer. We are so excited to have Mrs. Dummer back!

Covid-19 Vaccine

Now that the Covid vaccine is approved for children 5 and over, we wish to share some insight about how this affects school.

HT will not require the Covid 19 vaccine for students at this time.
If the state requires the Covid-19 vaccine for students (like the DTaP, Polio, MMR, Hepatitis), HT will work with the Department of Catholic Schools to implement any guidelines.
If you chose for your student to receive the vaccine, the school does not need proof.

Having your child(ren) receive the Covid-19 vaccine is a family decision. We do encourage it for the safety of all of students and staff. A compelling reason to have your child(ren) receive the vaccine is that your child will NOT have to quarantine if exposed to a positive Covid case.

Vaccinated students and staff do not have to quarantine if exposed to a positive Covid case; they need to watch for symptoms as they continue their normal schedule.
This means no 10 day quarantine from school or sports or other events. No missed school and learning!

PTO News

Volunteer Roles Open:

Join us for Mass!

Join us for Mass on:

Saturdays at 5:30pm
Sundays at 8am, 9:30am, and 11:15am
Thanksgiving Day at 9am (with live stream available)

Staffing Update: Math

We are sad to share that Mr. Bruce Truong (Mr. T) will be leaving HT. His last day will be Friday, December 3rd. Mr. T is leaving the field of education for other pursuits. He is so wonderful, and we will miss him greatly. Joyously, God has provided two fantastic Math teachers that can take Mr. T's place. Mr. Nick Krautscheid (Mr. K) and Mrs. Christy Semke (Middle School Math Long-term Sub) will take over 4th, 5th and 6th grade Math classes beginning December 6th as Trimester 2 begins. More information will come for 4th, 5th and 6th grade families to introduce our new teachers.

Left to Right: Mr. Krautscheid, Mrs. Semke and Mr. Truong

Weekly Covid Screening

This Tuesday will be our testing day for students and families that opted in to the weekly Covid Screening through OHSU. If you need a test, please contact the school office. Students should complete the saliva test BEFORE they eat or drink on Tuesday morning. Tests need to be dropped off by 9am for pick up.

The Book Fair will run November 30- December 7th. You can shop after school or online at the HT Scholastic Book Fair site.

Food Closet Donations Needed

The HT Food Closet is collecting donations and food items in preparation for Thanksgiving. You can participate by donating money or food ahead of Thanksgiving week.

If you'd like to donate money for the purchase of gift cards, please donate online here or send check/cash to the parish office.
If you'd like to donate food items, please use this list of needed items:
- Canned fruit, vegetables, meat, soup
- Granola Bars
- Small fruit cups
- Juice
- Coffee
- Kleenex/facial tissue
- Ketchup and Mustard

Covid Updates

Mrs. Sheridan's Back to School Letter
Operational Blueprint (September 2021)
Covid-19 Exclusion Summary Guidance for K-12 Schools
ODE Covid Information
Mrs. Sheridan's Parent Letter

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