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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
Happy sunny Monday! We hope you all had a great weekend. Some quick reminders for this week!
Planning for State of the School is under way. This event is hosted by the School Advisory Commission and is a great time for you to ask us questions, mingle with other parents, and learn about our school. We would love for you to join us on Thursday, May 23 at 6:00pm in the Community Room for this event. You can find more details and a way to submit questions below!
Our Annual Fund Appeal drive kicked off last week and the mailing will be in your mailboxes soon. Did you know that your tuition payments only cover the partial cost of educating a St. Alphonsus Catholic School student? The Annual Fund is one of the ways we help make up the gap. The fund appeal is sent to all St. Alphonsus Parishioners, many of whom enjoy supporting the school in this way. We would love it if your family would consider a donation to the annual fund, either one time or recurring throughout the year. You can learn more in our Annual Fund letter, posted below, or click on the link here.
Mom Prom was this past weekend and looked like a great time! Next up is the Father/Daughter Dance on Friday and we cannot wait to see how the Luau turns out. Check out the pictures and information below on both events!
Don't forget we still need volunteers for both the St. Alphonsus track meet on May and the parish auction on May 10. This is a great chance for students to get in some service hours. Please consider signing up--both of the sign-ups are shared below in this newsletter.
Have a fantastic week!
Best regards,
Ms. Parey, Principal
Mrs. Schermetzler & Mrs. Bruhn, Leadership Team
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Important Dates to Remember | |
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04/24
Dine Out Night
Panera
Details Below
04/26
Father-Daughter Dance
Details Below
04/29 - 05/03
Staff Appreciation Week
05/02
4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert
2:00pm in the Church
05/03
Athletic Banquet
05/03
Early Dismissal 11:30am
No Cougar Club
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05/08
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
05/10
Parish Auction
05/27
No School
Memorial Day
05/29
School Graduation Mass for 8th Grade
8th Grade Last Day of School
(dismissed after 9:00am Mass)
06/04
Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza
06/05
Last Day of School
10:00am Dismissal
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State of the School
State of the School, hosted by the School Advisory Commission, will take place on Thursday, May 23 at 6:00pm in the Community Room.
Please join us to hear a presentation to answer parent questions and also learn more about Home & School and Athletics. There will also be an opportunity to sign up to volunteer for school events and a chance for you to mingle with other parents, faculty & staff.
Starting this week, you can submit any questions you have at this link! We will not collect your email address or contact information, so the form & questions submitted are anonymous. The form will close on Monday, May 6.
We will also be serving light snacks as well as beer & wine. Because we are serving alcohol, this event is for adults only. We hope to see you there!
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Scholarship & Award Information Requested
It is the time of year when we start preparing for 8th Grade graduation! 8th Grade parents, we want to hear about all of your children's accomplishments. Please email Mrs. Schermetzler a list of their scholarships and awards, as well as the high school they will be attending, by Wednesday, May 15.
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Mrs. Hoeppner is Seeking Yarn!
If you or any of your family members have any yarn lying around...Mrs. Hoeppner would love to have it become part of the St. Alphonsus Art Studio!
Please send yarn donations to school, Attn: Mrs. Hoeppner. Thank you!
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April, May & June Lunch Menus | |
April Out of Uniform Schedule
We thought it might be easier for you to have a list of days that are Out-Of-Uniform either with a pass or with special circumstances for the whole month, so here are the remaining Out-of-Uniform Days for April:
04/25
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 04/24 (receipt required)
04/26
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
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Kids Heart Challenge Kicks Off | |
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This past week we kicked off the Kids Heart Challenge with an all-school assembly from the American Heart Association.
Students played a trivia game, watched some videos, and learned all about Health Heart and ways we can help families and children with special hearts through the Kids Heart Challenge.
If you haven't registered yet, consider doing so today! The kids are enjoying learning about healthy hearts and participating with Mr. Gutche in PE class.
You can find registration information here.
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Thank you for a great time at the Inaugural Mom Prom!
We hope all the moms and sons had a great time, and thank you to our fabulous volunteer teams for making the night such a "glow up!"
The event was a huge success and will definitely be back next year!
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And now it's the Dads and Daughters turn!
Father-Daughter Dance is coming up this weekend and you can still get tickets at the door!
For daughters and fathers (or father-like figures)
Friday, April 26th
6:30 to 8:30pmm
We are still in need of a few more volunteers for this event. Please consider volunteering below!
Sign up to help with the Father Daughter dance here.
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This week Wednesday, April 24th is Dine Out Night at Panera and we hope to see you there!
Dine in or carry out from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Greenfield location, 7840 West Layton Avenue and 20% of the sales will go to support St. Alphonsus.
Be sure to show our flyer (on your phone or printed) if you order in store. We do highly recommend ordering ahead however to minimize your wait. Use our code FUND4U at the in-store kiosk, online or in the app to be sure our school gets credit for your order. Remember to get a receipt (one per child) so that your student can be out of uniform the following day.
Come support our school and let Panera do the cooking!
Dine Out Nights - the easiest and most delicious fundraisers around.
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St. Alphonsus Home & School has a new fundraiser offering, running from April 15-April 30!
Considering a water park adventure this summer? Check out Bear Paw Adventure Park and buy your passes through our code! Passes are good all summer long. Bear Paw is located in Caledonia, so it's an easy day trip getaway.
25% of sales will go back to St. Alphonsus School. Check out the flyer below and scan the QR code today! Use promo code SACSBEACH24 to purchase.
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School Supply Kits Now Available from 1st Day School Supplies!
Did you know that St. Alphonsus Home & School partners with 1st Day School Supplies to give parents an easy to get everything your student needs for school?
We're not wishing summer away, but if you like to purchase pre-boxed school supply kits, it's time to order! Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and have them shipped quickly and easily to your home just in time for school to start in the fall. This is an easy way to check off a big to-do list item and perfect for busy parents.
Order today at this link. The deadline for ordering is July 1st!
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Track Season is under way and our track coaches & athletes are gearing up for the St. Alphonsus Invitational taking place on Saturday, May 4.
The event will take place at Greendale High School, and we need lots of volunteers to make it happen! Middle & High School Students looking for service hours, this is a great opportunity for you. Please click the link here to sign up.
It's also not too late to sign up for track! Students in grades 5-8 are eligible. If you would like to sign up, You can also email Coach Ben Rezutek for more information.
Go Cougars!
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Happy Spring from SCRIP!
Don't forget to use SCRIP to help you purchase items for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, and more. Check out the Spring Gift Guide by scanning the QR code below.
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Congratulations to the Marquette University High School Science Olympiad Team!
The team won their 4th Consecutive State Championship Title this past weekend. This year, their varsity team earned all-state honors in every event, and their JV team ranked first amongst all JV teams and medaled in 14 of their 28 events. Two St. Alphonsus alumni were on the team this year, so congratulations to Will Peelen and Nick Melcher for their participation! Will is the State Champion for Disease Detective and is on the varsity team. Nick Melcher is on the JV team and medaled in Geomapping!
Congrats to all participants!
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Please note that any outside activities are not sponsored or endorsed by St. Alphonsus Parish or School | |
Join Pius XI varsity boys basketball coach Dan Carey and his Popes players at summer basketball camp!
Fundamental Skills Camp (June 10-13) - This camp focuses on offensive skill development, primarily finishing, shooting, passing and catching, ball handling, attack moves and decision making.
Pure Shooting Camp (June 17-20) - This camp focuses on shooting technique, form and proper repetition. Campers shoot a high volume of shots each day, with emphasis on proper shooting mechanics.
Mighty Mites Camp (July 22-25) - OPEN TO BOYS AND GIRLS! This camp introduces basic basketball skills, using youth-sized basketballs and smaller hoops. Emphasis on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting.
Click on this link to register for camps.
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Calling all St. Alphonsus Alumni!
Do you have an alumni student in your home? Are you an alum yourself, or maybe you've heard some great things our alumni are up to? Please share them with us! We would love to share more alumni news in upcoming newsletters and on our social media. You can email items to Mrs. Schermetzler. Thank you!
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Student Volunteers are still needed for the Parish Auction!
This counts as service hours for the kids, saves St. Al’s the money we’d otherwise have to pay for adult waitstaff, and is a lot of fun!
Students should arrive at 4:30 and will be done between 9:30 and 10:00. Students will assist with table and other set up. They will serve appetizers to guests during cocktail hour. After that, they will work in the dining room, clearing salad plates, serving entrees, bringing coffee carafes to the tables and clearing plates, glasses, silverware, etc. at the end of the meal.
We will feed students dinner shortly after arrival. Students should wear a plain, white shirt or blouse and black pants or skirt with comfortable, closed toe shoes.
Students in grades 4-8 are eligible to serve. High schoolers are also welcome. Sign up here!
If you haven't yet made plans to join us, please do! Registration for the auction is still open.
On May 10, 2024, we will Roll Out the Red Carpet for the 23rd annual St. Alphonsus Parish benefit auction, and we invite you to join us!
The auction is the only parish fundraiser that benefits all of St. Alphonsus’ ministries, including our school, Christian formation programs, adult education, community outreach (food pantry, community meal programs, giving tree, etc.), support groups and more.
It is sure to be a great evening, so please consider joining us! It is such a fun night out with other parents. If you've wanted to get know other parents & socialize more, the auction is the perfect opportunity for you to do so! Click here to register.
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Attention Parents of Girls ages 7-12! Cycle Prep will take place on May 8, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Community Room.
This is a Catholic program for girls ages 9-12 and a parent that introduces girls to menstrual cycles, periods, and body literacy in a positive, adult-supported environment.
Cycle Prep encourages girls to respect their bodies and equips them to navigate the natural changes that come with menstrual cycles.
Scan the QR code above for more information and to register!
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Do you have items for the newsletter? To submit them or for questions and submission guidelines, please contact Amy Schermetzler.
Please note that submissions are due by 12:00pm Fridays.
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