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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
It looks like the nice spring weather might finally be here to stay! We have been enjoying lots of beautiful days and some rain lately. Here are some brief updates for this week:
First, a couple of lunch reminders:
- Next week Wednesday, May 22 is our next pizza lunch. You can find details and an order form below, but these are due back THIS Wednesday, May 15.
- In addition, Friday, May 24 will be a bag lunch day! Our Cougar Cafe staff will not be in the building, so please plan to pack your students a lunch that day.
If you have a student entering 3K, 4K, or 5K next year, please consider joining us for this week's Kindergarten Roundup! Families were invited via email but you can also check out the details below.
Please also make plans to join us for the State of the School on Thursday, May 23 at 6:00pm in the Community Room. You can find more details below, and we hope to see you there!
Finally, please be sure to check out all the great stuff happening in the last week or so in this week's newsletter. The parish auction & egg drop were both great successes, and we are looking forward to hosting the toy drive with the Girl Scouts, which starts today! You can also find some spring updates for SCRIP and some fun local and parish events.
Have a fantastic week!
Best regards,
Ms. Parey, Principal
Mrs. Schermetzler & Mrs. Bruhn, Leadership Team
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Spring Concert Videos
Congratulations to our 4th & 5th Grade Students who did so well at our spring concert recently! Both grades worked hard these last few months to prepare on their instruments (recorders, ukuleles, etc.) and spent a lot of time learning to sing the songs. The hard work paid off!
If you were not able to make it to our concert, you can watch the videos at this link here.
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Our Next Pizza Lunch is Wednesday, May 22
Order forms went home last week and are due back to school by THIS Wednesday, May 15th in the morning. Please note that there is NO HOT LUNCH OR MILK served on this day, so if your students are not ordering the pizza lunch you will need to send a cold lunch. LATE ORDER FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED--NO EXCEPTIONS. We are held to tight deadlines by the vendor and must have the order forms by Wednesday morning!
A copy of the order form is attached here. Return forms by May 15th with cash or check for payment. Exact amounts only, no change will be given. One form per child but families can use one envelope.
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Important Dates to Remember | |
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05/15
Kindergarten Roundup!
5:00-6:00pm
For students entering 3K, 4K, & 5K next year
Details Below!
05/17
4th Grade Pioneer Day
8th Grade Field Trip to EAA
05/23
8th Grade Trip to JA Finance Park
05/23
State of the School
6:00pm, Community Room
Details Below
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05/24
4th Grade Trip to Madison
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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Kindergarten Roundup
Please join us on Wednesday, May 15 from 5:00 to 6:00pm in the Father Alan Room for Kindergarten Roundup! This event is designed for incoming 3K, 4K, and 5K students and their families.
There will be light refreshments, a chance to chat with other incoming families, and an opportunity for your student to visit their new classroom & do a craft. Our staff will also be on hand to answer questions.
We hope to see you there! RSVPs are nice but not required. If you'd like to let us know you are attending, please email Mrs. Schermetzler.
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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.
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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May 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 Out-of-Uniform Days for May:
05/31
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
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Middle School Minutes: Egg Drop | |
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Last Friday was the Middle School Egg Drop!
This is always a highly anticipated project for our middle school students. 6th & 7th grade students had to create receptacles to hold a raw egg, which was then dropped from extreme heights with help from the Greendale Fire Department. Students also did egg toss games and more, and 8th grade was able to participate as well.
It was a beautiful day for it!
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Thank You for Attending the Parish Auction! | |
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The parish auction was this past Friday and it was a great success!
Thank you so much to those of you who attended, but also those of you who donated items for the auction, sponsored anything, bought an ad, or participated online by bidding in our Silent Auction. We could not have put on this event without all of our generous donors & sponsors, and we are so thankful for all of you.
Thank you again so much!
We loved Rolling out the Red Carpet with you!
Amy, Dawn & Gina
Auction Co-Chairs
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The Girl Scouts of St. Alphonsus are organizing a toy drive for the “Magic Room” at the Ronald McDonald House at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
This all-school Girl Scout project will help children and their families who are dealing with a serious illness. Children are able to pick a toy of their choice in the “Magic Room” to make their stay a little brighter. Illness affects the whole family and your donation can help with coping, distraction and comfort.
The collection will be from May 13th to May 17th. Donations can be dropped at the Ronald McDonald box in front of the main office in the hallway. New toys only, please. Thanks in advance for supporting St. Alphonsus Girl Scouts & the Ronald McDonald House!
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The 6th grade Girl Scouts are collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House!
Please collect them and send to school care of Hana in 6th Grade.
Thank you!
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Mark your Calendars for Summer Dine Out Nights at Cousins Subs
Be sure you mark your calendars for our Summer Dine Out Nights at Cousins Subs! Please note that there will NOT be a Dine Out Night on June 5th as previously advertised due to the store being remodeled.
Our Summer Dine Out Nights will be:
Wednesday, July 10th
Wednesday, August 7th
Dine in or carry out from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Franklin location, 7700 S. Lovers Lane Road. 20% of the sales will go to support St. Alphonsus. Save your receipts from each of these summer Dine Out Nights and there will be special out of uniform days at the beginning of next school year.
Thank you for all the support of this year's Dine Out Nights!
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Join us for a Milwaukee Milkmen Game this summer! Mark Your Calendars for Friday, July 12 at 6:35pm.
St. Alphonsus Catholic School is once again the featured organization at the Milwaukee Milkmen baseball game on July 12 at 6:35pm. We hope you can attend, watch a great game and support St Alphonsus Catholic School!
Get your tickets at the link here and we will see you at the ballgame! Feel free to spread the word & share this with your family and friends.
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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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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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Local School & Alumni News | |
Please note that any outside activities are not sponsored or endorsed by St. Alphonsus Parish or School | |
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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Parish & Community Updates | |
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St. Al's Youth Ministry Sunday Scriptures
Want a good game of kickball? Want some ice cream?
Want to grow closer to Jesus while combining kickball and ice cream (well, not at the same time, that would be dangerous)?
St. Al's Youth Ministry is offering an opportunity for kids entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade in the fall to come play a game of kickball. Afterwards join us for some ice cream and brief reading of the Sunday Scriptures.
Want to know more? Fill out this google form and Miss Karen will be in touch with you!
We also do need some volunteers to help chaperone... so if you are interested in that, please check out the link or email Karen. Thank you!
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Hold On To Your Seat!
Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.
Join us by registering at this link for an exclusive screening! Tickets are limited. This event is hosted in part by a St. Alphonsus school family.
P.S. Wear orange!
The Garfield MovieSynopsis | Official Website | Sony Pictures
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Stop by local bakery Nothing Bundt Cakes at 7450 W. Holmes Ave in Greenfield to participate in this fun summer reading program! | |
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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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