Holy Trinity Catholic Academy

Back to school season is in full swing! Teachers are attending professional developments to prepare for the upcoming year and getting their classrooms ready to greet our students on the first day of school. We are all very excited for the coming school year and the new STREAM initiative. Enrollment is still open if you know anyone looking for an alternative to public schools in the Shelton area. You can find more information on STREAM and our school on our website.

As summer nights begin to get cooler a wonderful way to enjoy nature while having fun is a backyard camping night. Set your tent up, make smores around the camp fire and enjoy the sounds of nature.

Our HAA is putting on another wonderful back to school picnic for our HTCA family! Please join us to welcome back our HTCA families old and new as we get ready for an amazing school year. $15 per family. RSVP by August 20th ,checks payable to HTCA. Place check or cash in an envelope with this form and mail to HTCA at 503 Shelton Ave, Shelton, CT 06484 or drop off in the black mailbox outside of the front doors of the
school. If you would like to use Venmo, please contact Kerri Peterson

📚🏫 The first day of school is approaching, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back! 🏫📚

As you prepare for a fantastic year ahead, don’t forget to check our website for important updates and resources. Make sure you've kept up with your summer work to hit the ground running. Let's start the new school year strong, prepared, and ready to learn!

Looking to pick up some extra work? HTCA is hiring part time positions for our afterschool program for the upcoming school year. Interested parties please contact our Main Office (203) 929-4422
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📚✨ Throwback Thursday: HTCA Book fair Edition! ✨📚

Remember the excitement of our HTCA Book fair? From discovering new adventures in every book to sharing stories with friends, it was a magical time for all! Here's to the joy of reading and the memories we made. Can't wait for the next one!

🌞💧 Beat the Heat and Stay Hydrated! 💧🌞
Staying hydrated helps you stay cool, energized, and healthy. Keep a water bottle handy, take regular sips, and enjoy refreshing fruits and veggies with high water content. Let's make the most of these sunny days while taking care of ourselves!

Looking for a nurturing Kindergarten environment where your child can thrive academically and creatively? Look no further than Holy Trinity Catholic Academy's program!
Small Class Sizes: Ensure personalized attention and a supportive learning environment away from overcrowded public schools. At HTCA we are committed to nurturing the whole child and preparing them for a bright future. Join our community and give your child the best start possible!
Visit our website to learn more.

Good afternoon everyone. The recent storm that plagued our state has left HTCA without our phones or internet. If you have been trying to reach us via phone or email please know that those messages are safe in our voice mail and emails. We will respond to them as soon as we can and in the order they came in. We are hopping to have this issue fixed soon so please be patient as we deal with this technology hiccup. Thank you and have a blessed day.

Before heading into summer, we asked our staff to share their favorite Bible passages. One staff member chose Psalm 28:7:
"The Lord protects and defends me;
I trust in him.
He gives me help and makes me glad;
I praise him with joyful songs."

📚✏️ Must-Have School Supply: Pencils! ✏️📚

Believe it or not, pencils are one of the most essential and frequently used school supplies that students go through like crazy! From note-taking to test-taking, doodling to brainstorming, a good pencil is a student's best friend. Make sure to stock up on these trusty tools to keep your kids prepared and productive throughout the school year!

At HTCA, we truly value the sense of family and community that our HAA brings to our school. Their dedication to planning events throughout the year helps us all feel connected and involved. From fun social gatherings to meaningful celebrations, the HAA ensures that every member of our school community has the chance to come together and create lasting memories. Thank you, HAA, for all you do to make our school feel like home!

Its the official start of the Back to School season! The school has been cleaned, floors waxed, & supplies ordered. Our staff is prepping for our new STREAM imitative making sure students will get to experience this new take on learning through hands on lessons that will culminate in a quarter long scientific and engineering projects. We are excited to share in this new learning journey with our HTCA family members and are all looking forward to getting back to school.

Looking to pick up some extra work? HTCA is hiring part time positions for our afterschool program and Spanish teacher for the upcoming school year. Interested parties please contact our Main Office (203) 929-4422 or email Head of School Mrs. Lisa Lanni at [email protected]
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Happy International Day of Friendship!
At Holy Trinity Catholic Academy, we believe in the power of community and the lifelong bonds that form within our school family. Today, we celebrate the friendships that make our school a special place. From the classroom to the playground, and beyond, the connections we create at HTCA enrich our lives and help us grow in faith, knowledge, and love.
Join us in cherishing celebrating the friends who have become family.

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Keep the Pages Turning This Summer!

Summer is the perfect time to dive into some great books and keep those minds sharp! Remember to check our website for the summer lists and assignments to stay on track with your summer work.

Visit our website for all the details and make the most of your summer work. Happy reading, everyone!

At HTCA, we're passionate about providing a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for success in an ever-changing world. That's why we're proud to offer STREAM education. Hands-on project based learning, like real-world problem-solving, collaboration, robotics, and art, which spark curiosity and drive academic excellence. Join us at HTCA and discover how we make THE difference in education! Register now and unlock a world of endless possibilities for your child.

Fun STREAM Activity Alert!
Looking for a simple and fun way to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with your kids? Try making a grass whistle! 🌿🎵

Find a wide, flat blade of grass.
Place it taut between your thumbs.
Blow through the small gap to create a unique sound!

This hands-on activity is perfect for sparking curiosity about sound waves and vibrations, all while having a blast outdoors. Discover the joy of learning through play!

The Summer Olympics are here! While we are not in school to celebrate you can dive into the spirit at home with a fun STREAM activity: track the medal counts from your favorite countries, make a graph, talk about the weather in France and healthy food options. Explore math by calculating averages and percentages of medals won, or create colorful charts to visualize the standings!
Let's cheer on our athletes while discovering the world of numbers and data together!

Incase you missed it, earlier this month Holy Trinity launched our brand new website earlier this month. The new website is designed to be more streamlined and visually appealing and help showcase our new STREAM initiative. This website is a living showcase to HTCA and will be regularly updated through out the year so that parents will know what their children are learning as part of STREAM. https://www.holytrinitycatholicacademy.org/

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ Happy Parent Appreciation Day! ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Today, we celebrate and honor our incredible HTCA parents who give so much love, care, and support every single day. To all the moms, dads, guardians, and parental figures out there, thank you for your endless dedication, patience, and sacrifices.

🍦🎉 Happy National Ice Cream Day! 🎉🍦
Celebrate today with a delicious and fun science activity: making homemade ice cream! Not only is it a tasty treat, but it’s also a great way to explore the science behind freezing and mixing. This simple activity is perfect for kids and adults alike, teaching the principles of freezing point depression and giving you a sweet reward at the end! 🍦

🔬🌈 Fun and Simple Science Project Alert! 🌈🔬

Looking for a hands-on activity? Try making DIY slime! 🎉 Just mix a bottle of glue with 1½ TBSP baking soda in a bowl. Add your favorite food coloring for some extra fun, then stir in 3 TBSP of contact lens solution. Watch as it magically transforms into stretchy, colorful slime! Who's ready to get slimy?

Holy Trinity Catholic Academy's PreK and Kindergarten programs are accepting enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. This year we are happy to offer a STREAM based hands-on learning model to get our students critically thinking from a younger age. Our programs also utilize the age cut off of December 31st. Busing is available to help get your child to and from school. We are located in the heart Shelton, CT For more information please visit our website https://www.holytrinitycatholicacademy.org/apply

🐚🌞 Embrace Summer Creativity! 🌞🐚

Looking for a fun summer craft? Try making your very own wind chime with shells collected from our local beaches! 🌊🎨 It's a delightful way to bring a touch of the seaside into your home and enjoy the calming sounds of nature. Get creative with your designs and let the beach-inspired vibes flow!

🎄🌟 Christmas in July! 🌟🎄

Ms. Nizzardo is excited to host Elf School with her 1st grade kiddos again this coming year! 🎅✨ They always have a blast learning about elves and all things Christmas during that special time of year. Who else is looking forward to spreading a little early holiday cheer?

🍎🧼 Teacher Must-Have Alert! 🧼🍎

As we gear up for the new school year, one essential item every teacher needs is baby wipes and disinfecting wipes! These versatile heroes are perfect for keeping classroom supplies, tables, chairs, and even little hands clean and germ-free. Let’s start the year fresh and safe!

We are excited to introduce a STREAM-based learning model, encouraging students to engage in hands-on learning, persistent problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. Along with the traditional classroom, students will also experience more group work and critical thinking projects. Enrollment is open now! Make sure to share this post to spread this wonderful opportunity and help connect child in need of a personalize learning.