_____________________________________________________________________________________ Middle School Campus Altoona Elementary Campus Hollidaysburg Elementary Campus

5519 6th Avenue – Altoona, PA 16602 424 Wopsononock Avenue – Altoona, PA 16601 321 Spruce Street - Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 814.942.7835 – Fax 814.942.1095 814.381.7011 – Fax 814.381.7015 814.695.6112 – Fax 814.696.8960

August 5, 2020

Dear Partners in Education,

Welcome Holy Trinity Catholic Guardian Families to a new school year! We hope that everyone found time this summer to relax and have some fun in the sun!

This is always our favorite time of year. Everyone is planning for the coming school year and this year is no different! Our teachers have been working hard all summer learning about Google Classroom and working with their grade partners preparing great lessons for our students. It has been a busy summer filled with a lot of activity and love.

As you might expect, we have also been working hard getting our classrooms ready keeping student space as our number one priority. You will notice a few changes or additions but you will still feel the warmth and love as you walk through our doors.

We are excited to announce an administrative change and a few faculty changes. Please see the Parent/Student Handbook for all grade/subject assignments. Miss Damiano will lead both elementary schools as the elementary school principal and Mrs. Spencer will remain the principal of the middle school. These changes were made to better fit our needs and to continue to move forward in a positive direction. We are truly blessed to be a part of a team comprised of teachers, staff, parents and students who want to achieve great things.

You will have an opportunity to meet the faculty at our Back to School event on Sunday, August 23, 2020. You can visit your child’s classroom, begin to form a relationship with the classroom teacher, as well as learn about the grade level curriculum, specials, classroom technology, and activities. Please follow the schedule listed on the flyer to help us keep things moving and allow for the same opportunity for all our families.

We are dedicated to helping children become lifelong learners and develop a personal relationship with God to be examples of Christ through faith, inclusion, and service. Watch for our mass schedule in the family folder.

Welcome Back & God Bless!

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE ZOOM SESSIONS

HTCS OPEN HOUSE This is a valuable opportunity to learn important information about your child's

classroom experience. Please follow the schedule and join us for a quick visit to see

your classroom and meet your teacher.

Sunday, August 23, 2020

2:00PM – 4:00PM

Using your last name - visit at us at the following times:

2:00PM A – E

2:30PM F – K

3:00PM L – P

3:30PM Q – U

4:00PM V - Z

Along with shopping for school supplies and adopting earlier bedtimes, our

back-to-school event is an important ritual marking the beginning of the new

school year. Your child’s teacher will explain their goals for the class and for

your child. They will share information about their teaching style and

methodology. Middle school student schedules will also be available. Please

keep your visit short so that we are adhering to our social distancing protocols

& remember your masks!

We are all looking forward to a great school year!

Please follow the /drop off/pick-up policy and the flow of traffic.

Enter from 25th Avenue only. Proceed slowly thru parking lot to ramp doors for drop off. We have adult

supervision in the morning starting at 7:30 a.m.

If your child is in a car seat or needs assistance getting out of vehicle, please pull into a parking space so we

can keep the drop-off line moving. We ask that you do not exit your vehicle while in the drop-off line.

Please do not drop off students on Wopsononock Ave. across from the school. This is for their protection

and for the safety of others.

Holy Trinity Catholic Altoona Campus Drop-off/Pick-up

Pick-up

Park during pick-up. Please take extra caution and pay close attention to your surroundings. Some of our

students are small enough that they may go unseen, but if we take extra care and slow down, we can avoid

any accidents.

Students will be released by grade according to the following schedule:

o Pre-K 3 and 4 – 2:20

o Kindergarten/Bus and Van – 2:25

o 1st Grade – 2:28

o 2nd Grade – 2:30

o 3rd Grade -2:32

o 4th Grade -2:35

These times will be adjusted as needed.

No one should be parking to drop-off or pick-up on Wopsononock Ave. (across from the school).

This is for their protection and for the safety of others.

Please pull into the parking lot or park on 5th Street and walk to ramp door to pick-up your child.

No parking at any time on Wopsononock Ave. This includes drop off and pick-up.

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Holy Trinity Catholic Altoona Drop-off

RAMP ENTRANCE

TRAFFIC FLOW FOR BOTH DROP OFF AND PICK-UP

Holy Trinity Catholic School

Uniform Exchange

Monday, August 10, 2020

5:00pm to 6:30 pm

Our New location – the building behind the

Rectory at – Our Lady of Fatima Church

2010 – 12th Avenue

(Still need pants hangers – please save them for us Thanks!)

COME JOIN US!

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN AUGUST

FROM 5-8PM

IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PARKING LOT

FOR OUR VERY OWN

FOOD TRUCK EVENT

WE HAD SUCH A GREAT RESPONSE LAST NIGHT

THAT WE ARE BRINGING IT BACK.

EVERY WEEK WE WILL BE ADDING NEW VENDORS.

WATCH OUR FACEBOOK PAGES FOR UPDATES.

To know, love, & serve holytrinitycatholic.school

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOOTBALL EXTRAVAGANZA

TICKET ORDER FORM

NAME: ______________________________________ SCHOOL CAMPUS: ______________________________ NUMBER OF TICKETS REQUESTED: __________________

FOR ADMINISTRATOR USE ONLY:

DATE TICKETS SENT TO SCHOOL NUMBER OF TICKETS SENT

DATE STUBS RETURNED UNSOLD TICKETS RETURNED

FUNDRAISING CREDIT

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HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOOTBALL EXTRAVAGANZA

2nd WAVE OF TICKETS Request tickets now for the month of August!

We only have about 1000 tickets left so help us get them SOLD!!!!

Just for clarification, please see the disclaimer on the tickets:

In the event that the NFL schedule changes in any way before

or during the season, Holy Trinity reserves the right to substitute for a previous NFL season or partial season, as may

be necessary.

‘TENTATIVE’

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AASD BUSSING

Masks or face coverings are REQUIRED for

transportation

Vehicle seating will be assigned

All vehicles will load from the back forward

Please practice social distancing

Vehicles will be cleaned and disinfected daily

Please monitor student health and keep them home

if they are not feeling well

Windows will remain partially opened, weather

permitting, to improve ventilation

MOUNTAIN LION P.R.I.D.E. BUS RULES PAY ATTENTION TO DRIVER

REMAIN IN ASSIGNED SEAT

INSIDE VOICES AT ALL TIMES

DON’T EAT OR DRINK ON THE BUS

EXITING = WHEN YOU MAY STAND

Holy Trinity students in grades 7 and 8 can run

Junior High Cross Country with the Bishop Guilfoyle Cross Country team. Our first practice is on Monday, August 17. Even if you have never run before, try out distance running on this team and you will be given a personal training plan to get you up to speed and running as a team in a safe, healthy, and fun way. Your individual success will contribute to the team’s success. Everyone runs in every race to achieve their best. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Coach Matt Manfred at matthewmanfred@gmail.com.

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2020 PLAYER AND CHEERLEADER

“HAYFA HI-FIVES” IN THE 2020 GAME DAY GUIDE

HAYFA player and cheerleader families, show your support for your child by purchasing 2020 HAYFA Game

Day Guide space. Hi Fives are page spaces in the 2020 Guide with your child’s name, team/cheer squad, and

your choice of words of encouragement for the 2020 season, and make for a great keepsake. Maximum

number of words is 25. Once teams and squads are picked, HAYFA will make sure the correct team is included

in the Hi-Five.

This year there are two options:

1. Option 1- The Game Day Guide Hi-Fives are open to all participating families and a great way to

support your child in 2020. The cost for a 2020 Hi-Five is $10.00.

2. Option 2 (6th graders only)- ¼ page space for players and cheerleaders. This includes the standard

number of words (25) and your player or cheerleader picture. The cost for the ¼ page (6th grade

only) Hi-Five is $25.00.

Please complete the requested information below and enclose a check payable to HAYFA for $10.00 or

$25.00 by Monday, August 3rd at the following address to allow time for processing: HAYFA, P.O. Box 96,

Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Information can also be emailed to Torrey Powell at torrey202@msn.co

Also for football players, forms along with cash or check can be turned in at equipment handouts or on the

first day of football camp on July 29th. Cheerleader parents can also turn their forms in at any of the

summer practices.

Please take a look at the examples below to get a better idea of what to put in the Hi-Five:

John Doe, Good Luck and Have a Great Season This Fall! We are proud of you, Gram and Pap!

Jane Doe, Looking forward to watching you have a great season!!! Love Mom, Dad, Jimmy, and Johnny

See page 2 for required Hi-Five Information.

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HI-FIVE INFORMATION NEEDED: Parent Name:

Parent Mobile Number:

Parent Email: _

Player Name:

Cheerleader Name: _

**6th Grader pictures must be sent to Torrey Powell at the following email address: torrey202@msn.com

and the size is as follows- 2.35” x 3.75” – check your formatting before sending, and remember it must be

a .jpg or .png file.

Lines (Remember the limit is 25 words):