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Safety Update from Ms. Parey | |
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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
Welcome to the month of May! The time is quickly passing and before you know it, we will be celebrating the last days of school. There is still a lot of learning to do and that includes practicing our Lockdown procedure for our school.
We are very pleased to work with the Greendale Police Department to update our current safety procedures. We practice a variety of safety procedures which include fire drills, tornado and bad weather drills, and Hold in classroom procedures for medical emergencies. Our next procedural practice will be the Lockdown drill.
A Lockdown is put into place when there is a threat to the school. Most commonly we think of an intruder either outside or inside. We are working through what we will be doing in our rooms to make sure that all of these procedural steps are locked in and make necessary changes. The only real way to do this, is to practice a drill.
The staff will be practicing and talking with your children about what to do and why this is important. When your child (ren) come home please talk with them about what was learned and what his/her job is during the drill. This will help subside some of the anxiousness that goes with practicing drills of any kind.
We will experience an actual drill as a school on May 22nd. Our school resource officer, Officer Hudson, will be here to lead the drill. Our safety team which includes myself, the Leadership team, both priests, our head of maintenance and our Director of Ministerial Support will be on hand to learn about how a Lockdown works and the role they play in supporting the school. Mrs. Rublis and Mrs. Warrichaiet play an integral part as well, having to keep the communication piece flowing.
I am very happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have regarding this drill. There have been some Lockdown drills over the years but they need to become a yearly practice just like the drills I named in a previously.
Thank you for taking the time to read this update. Please contact me via email with questions at any time.
Have a great week!
Ms. Parey
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Thank you for a wonderful Staff Appreciation Week!
Our staff truly enjoyed all the amazing treats, surprises, and notes of gratitude that were in store for us all week. From the special dress down days in our favorite colors to decorating our lounge to match the theme, we are so appreciative. Thank you so much for everything!
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Help Still Needed at the Parish Auction!
The parish auction is this Friday and we are still in need of a few student volunteers to help serve. This is a great opportunity for service hours. Sign your student up here.
In addition, Mrs. Schermetzler is still looking for two wine stewards for the auction. This is usually a husband and wife team, but it could also be a set of friends! It is a low-key and fun commitment taking place from 6:45 to 8:30ish or so. The wine stewards do not have to pour wine, but they monitor our selection of wine and deliver additional wine bottles to the tables. It is a fun way to attend the auction for free! Please contact Mrs. S. directly if you are interested.
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Cousins Subs Lunch for Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza
Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza, our big field day, is coming up on Tuesday, June 4. We do not serve hot lunch that day, but instead, students have the opportunity for a Cousins Subs Lunch! Order forms went home last week and there was a typo. Please note that the lunch forms are due Friday, May 10, not May 7. You can download your order form here. NO hot lunch or milk will be served, so if you choose not to order Cousins, you must send your child with a cold lunch that day.
More details about the events of Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza are coming soon!
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Important Dates to Remember | |
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05/08
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
05/10
Parish Auction
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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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.
Today is the last day to 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 tonight.
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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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:
05/09
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 05/08 (receipt required)
05/31
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
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Congratulations, First Communicants! | |
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Our 2nd Grade Class all recently completed their First Communions!
We are so proud of them and happy to share in the Eucharist with them. They will be honored at our school mass on Wednesday, May 15.
God Bless all of you!
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Middle School Minutes: War Memorial Field Trip | |
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Middle School Visits War Memorial Museum
Our middle school students recently took a trip to visit the War Memorial Museum down by the Milwaukee Lakefront! Students had the opportunity to learn about and understand the significance of military service and the history behind the War Memorial Center. They also learned how our local history is directly connected to the United States, and military history through the courage and sacrifice of service members and their families. They even had a chance to experience boot camp!
All of the students really enjoyed the experience and wrote a giant thank you card to their tour guide.
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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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Dine Out Night At Cousins Subs!
This week Wednesday, May 8th, is Dine Out Night at Cousins Subs and we hope to see you there! 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. 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 Cousins do the cooking!
Dine Out Nights - the easiest and most delicious fundraisers around.
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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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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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