February 23, 2018 Dear St. Alphonsus Families, I recently received the amazing news that our Future City Team, Sedai, won the Project Plan Award at the national competition in Washington, DC. This is an experience they will never forget. Along with the competition, the team was able to visit all the monuments, the Library of Congress, a VIP tour of the Capitol, Museum of Air and Space, Museum of American History, and enjoyed 70 degree temperatures. You and our parish families recently received the school's Annual Fund Appeal. In building the school budget, we depend on your generosity to help us fill the gap between our actual cost of educating a student - $5,288.00 and the tuition cost $3,870. The gap of $1,418.00 per student needs to be filled in order to allow the school to remain focused on its mission of providing academic excellence and strong moral development to impact and serve our world for Christ. One hundred percent of the donations are used to provide professional staff training, purchase engaging learning and technology materials, in addition to filling other educational needs. We need to reach this goal of $25,000 and we are asking you to help us! Please consider giving what is comfortable for your family. There is not a gift too small. It was brought to my attention that some parents were thinking there was a connection between the recent speaker, Ann Anzalone, and the Gibson testing.  These are completely separate entities, and had no connection at all. We were able to contract with Ann Anzalone since she was in the area for the Wisconsin Religious and Independent Association. She is recognized nationally for her work with students and teachers. Our staff gleaned many useful suggestions on structuring the classroom environment for optimal learning. Current research encourages student movement during learning and Ms. Anzalone offered suggestions that are engaging to all ages.  The Leadership Team recently gathered information from the staff regarding this year's schedule--what went well, what needs to be tweaked, and what needs to be reconsidered. It's an ongoing process and one that is a team effort.  There seems to be confusion regarding our casual dress days and what is permitted. Leggings are not considered pants but may be worn on casual dress days if the student wears a longer top (typically called a tunic) that covers their derriere. Other Catholic schools in our area follow the same guidelines. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.  Have a great weekend, Mrs. Wadzinski

Our Future Cities team competed against 44 other teams including teams representing China, Canada, and Egypt. Our students confidently presented their city, answered numerous questions for a variety of judges, and participated in a public viewing of their model.

St. Alphonsus School Family Referral Program Parents, you are our best form of advertising and for that we say THANK YOU!  Each year, when new families tour and enroll, we ask them how they heard about St. Alphonsus. The majority of the families tell us that they heard about the school from a current family. We want to encourage you to and thank you for continuing to promote St. Alphonsus to your friends, neighbors, and co-workers by offering you a tuition discount if a family that you refer then enrolls for the 2018-2019 school year.  Please view the flyer for all of the details!

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES 02/26/18 Mad Science 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM 02/27/18 Chess Club Room 200 3:10 PM - 4:05 PM 03/06/18 Chess Club Room 200 3:10 PM - 4:05 PM 03/06/18 Home & School Mtg. in Rm. 200 6:30 PM  03/07/18 McDonald's Night at 76th & Rawson 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 03/12/18 Class of 2019 Parent Meeting Community Room 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM  03/12/18 Report Cards Available on Educate 5:00 PM

CONGRATS TO THE 8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM! Congrats to the 8th grade boys basketball team! They were invited to participate in the Padre Serra Basketball Tournament on March 1st. Please come out and support them! To help cheer them on, we have a "spirit t-shirt" available to purchase. Please click the following link to see the shirt and to purchase it. Tournament will be held Thursday, March 1st, 2018 at 5:30pm at Mount Mary University, 2900 North Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee, WI 53222. We would like all families to come out in support of our 8th grade boys if you are able! St. Al's Padre Serra T-Shirts

About CRS Rice Bowl Forty years ago, Catholics in the United States wanted to respond to famine in Africa. Could we feed the hungry through Lenten prayers, fasting and almsgiving? The answer was yes—and it came in the form of a small cardboard box. 40 years later, CRS Rice Bowl is your way to help our brothers and sisters in need each Lent. CRS Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten faith-in- action program for families and faith communities. You can use your CRS Rice Bowl as a family Lenten practice. A Rice Bowl has been sent with each student and you may bring your filled Bowls to Church the weekend after Easter.

Youth Art Month Dear Parents, I want to invite you to attend the “Youth Art Month” student art exhibit at the Greendale Library.  The exhibit will go on display on Wednesday, February 28th after school.  The library will have an “Opening Cookie Reception” on Thursday, March 1st beginning at 3:30 pm. Artwork from grade levels K – 7th grade will be on display from our school.  The eighth graders will have their own exhibit at St. Alphonsus later in the year.  Art will also be on display from the Greendale public schools. Please help support our community youth students and attend this special exhibition! Mrs. Pledl

From the Desk of Mrs. Pledl Dear Parents and Students, I would like to invite you to an Opening Reception for a solo exhibition of my work at a gallery in West Allis. When: Friday, March 2nd, 2018 Where: Inspiration Studios 1500 S. 73rd St. Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm I hope to see you there! Mrs. Pledl

FRIDAY FOLDER ADVERTISEMENT Our Friday Folders are provided free of charge to us. If you are a business owner or a professional, please consider advertising on our Friday Folder. See flyer for details. Friday Folders Advertisement Flyer

 SAFETY PATROL  Cadets should report at 7:15 a.m. each scheduled day. They will have the privileged responsibility of assisting our parents and students during morning drop off.  They are supervised by a staff member.   February 26th – March 2nd Mrs. Schwemmer Mackenzie P. Jonah R. Charlie S. Anna S. Hassan S. Calvin S

ATHLETICS NEWS Hello St. Alphonsus families: This is a reminder that now is a good time to sign up for track which will be starting in March/April! Track is a lot of fun and exposes children to track and field events (high jump, softball throw, long jump, etc.) as well as running. It is a great way to warm them up for soccer and baseball! There is not too much commitment - practice will be twice per week with three or four track meets. In addition to encouraging athletes to sign up, we would love to get a few more parents involved to help with coaching the kids. If you love running or track events please consider volunteering your time. For questions please email SAAA-AD@wi.rr.com . Thank you, St. Alphonsus Athletics

22nd Annual 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Basketball Clinic The 22nd Annual 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Basketball Clinic will be Conducted by the Franklin High School Girls Basketball Coaching Staff. For information and TO REGISTER visit SABERSDOMINATE.COM.

HOME AND SCHOOL CORNER

FISH FRY 2018 We'd like to invite everyone to join us at fish fry on Fridays during Lent. Invite your friends and family to the weekly St. Alphonsus fish fry. The fish fry is an important fundraiser for our school, and we couldn't do it without everyone helping out. Sign up today, there's so many ways to help! We're looking forward to seeing everyone there! >>  Sign Up Today!  << Grade Hosting Schedule Feb 23 - 7th Grade Mar 2 - 6th Grade Mar 9 - 5th Grade Mar 16 - K3 / K4 / K5 / 1 / 2 Grade Mar 23 - 4th Grade Mar 30 - 3rd Grade Questions? Please feel to reach out to Michelle Waddle -  mlwaddle@gmail.com or Mandy Sowa -  mandy1212.sowa@gmail.com

BOX TOPS UPDATE Thank you to all who have turned in Box Tops, I received 2,000 Box Tops last week. But we still are about 5,000 short! So PLEASE, turn in any box tops you have by  Tuesday, February 27 .    Current Classroom Contest Rankings for 2nd Trimester:  ·  Mrs. Strop 1st place ·  Mrs. Osberg 2nd place ·  Mrs. Frank 3rd place

UPCOMING HOME & SCHOOL MEETINGS Mar 6th  (tentative) Topics: Fish Fry May 1st (tentative) Topics: Teacher appreciation week

SCRIP

Scrip Tips When and where is Scrip available in the next week? Sat. Feb. 24 th    4:00 - 4:30pm in the Community Room Sun. Feb. 25 th     8:30 - 11:00am in the Community Room Thurs. Mar. 1 st   Backpack mail (Please send orders in by Wed.) Fri. Mar. 2 nd 7:30-8:30 am in the School Lobby    Stay up to date with Scrip: Follow us on Facebook for the latest news. Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/StAlphonsusScrip/

FINANCIAL NEWS This link contains directions on how to access your " Household Paid Tuition Tax Report." The report contains information on the tuition and fees that were paid to St. Alphonsus School for the year that you select.

IN OUR COMMUNITY

Greendale High School presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” With several (seven to be exact) St. Alphonsus School alumni in the cast and crew, please consider attending a performance of this classic musical. Please click the attached flyer for more informatio n: OKLAHOMA FLYER

Join Us for Our Saturday Morning for Men Enjoy Food & Fellowship - Share Faith! “Are Men Up to the Journey from Disciple to Apostle?” When: March 3, 8:40-10:30 a.m. Where: St. Alphonsus Church-Community Room Cost: $15   Register NOW. Call: 421-2442 x 221           Invite family members, friends, and neighbors!   Rev. Bill Burkert, M.A. Retired Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish/ Assisting Priest

Join Us For Three Wonderful Wednesdays  In the Community Room! WED February 21, 7:00-8:30 p.m. “ Think Like an Israelite:       Life as Fragile Yet Connected”        With Donald J. Rappé, Ph.D.             WED February 28, 7:00-8:30 p.m.         “Christian Contribution to India”            With Rev Britto Suresh, MBA      WED March 7, 7:00-8:30 p.m.  “From Peter to Francis”      With Rev. Alan F. Jurkus, M.Div. No Registration Needed.

PIUS XI SUMMER PROGRAM Pius XI Catholic High School would like to share our summer camp program with you and your families. Many new, exciting offerings are available this year for students entering grades 3 – 9. The brochure is attached, and families can also access it at  www.piusxi.org/summer-camps  . PIUS XI SUMMER CAMP