Good Afternoon Parents, The school was humming with 4K Dads today as they played baseball with their children and then enjoyed a hot dog lunch. The weather was perfect and everyone had a blast--even if the children ran to third base first! Next Wednesday, May 23, you are invited to meet Mrs. Mary Stallmann in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) at 6:30 pm. The teachers will meet the new principal at their teacher meeting earlier in the day. There will be light refreshments so show up and give her a hearty welcome. Congratulations to our eight grade on their awesome performance of "Lion King, Jr." Every year, we think that we have the best performance ever, but this is truly exceptional. Thanks go to our students and families for their work and dedication along with Mrs. Ligocki for her time and effort as well. The director, Annie, knows how to produce a meaningful evening!  Thank you to all the parents who responded to the school survey. We are excited to get the great feeback. We are glad to hear the many things parents feel we are doing well, and are already acting on areas families feel we can improve upon. Your trust in St. Alphonsus to offer your child the best private education can offer means the world to us. See you at Mass.  Mrs. Wadzinski

Welcome to St. Alphonsus, Mrs. Stallmann! Please join us on Wednesday, May 23 rd  at 6:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room to meet our next principal, Mrs. Mary Stallmann. We hope to see you there.

Save the Date Feast on the Blacktop Aug. 4th and 5th We will have a lot of new additions this year. There will be a Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by the Greendale Fire and Police Departments on Sunday. New games and the camel ride will be back. Come and enjoy good food, music and a chance to visit with friends, new and old. Any questions please feel free to call Chris Sowa 414-529-3758 or Judy Rick 414-423-5974.

CALENDAR NOTES

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES 05/18/2018 8th Grade Musical 7:30 PM 05/19/2018 8th Grade Musical 2:00 PM 05/19/2018 8th Grade Musical 7:30 PM   05/22/18 Chess Club Room 200 3:10 PM-4:05 PM 5/23/2018 Meet the New Principal MPR 6:30 PM 05/23/18 Cousin's Night at 7700 S. Lovers Lane 4-7PM PM 05/24/18 Fiesta of the Arts 6 - 7:30 PM 05/25/18 Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza Day 8AM - 3 PM 05/25/18 Non-Uniform Day

Congratulations on Receiving Academic Honors! Please help us in congratulatin the following 7th and 8th grade students who received academic honors from the Milwaukee Brewers for maintaining high GPA’s. 7th Grade Recipients Kate B. Ashely J. Caitlin O. 8th Grade Recipients Margaret K. Coleman N. Grace O. Isaac P. Isabelle P. Juliana T. Julia W.

Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza Friday, May 25 th  is Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza Day (COE)! An email was sent earlier with details about the Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza. Please click on the link below to read all about it. Thank you to all that submitted their Cousin's Subs order form. Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza 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.   Mrs. Boyle 21st – 25th  Marah O. Caitlin O. Ethan P. Kathryn P

Disney's The Lion King, Jr.

DISNEY'S The Lion King, Jr. The 8th Grade Class of 2018 is proud to present Disney’s  The Lion King, Jr.,  in St. Alphonsus Spangler Hall (Gymnasium).  Friday, May 18 th at 7:30 pm - SOLD OUT NEW MATINEE: Saturday, May 19 th at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 19 th at 7:30 pm Advance Ticket Sales have ended. Tickets may be purchased at the door. All tickets are $9.00 and seating is General Admission. Door Open 30 minutes prior to each show!

As the end of the school year is quickly approaching, the 8th grade graduation ceremony is as well. It is the responsibility of 7th grade families to host the reception following the graduation ceremony. We are looking for volunteers to assist with the preparations, the reception, and the supply of baked goods and beverages.  Please see the SignUp Genius link below to volunteer. Parents and/or 7th grade students are encouraged to volunteer. Thanks!!! www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090E4FAAA82FAAFC1-8thgrade

FIESTA OF THE ARTS Mark your calendars and help celebrate the arts with us.  “Fiesta of the Arts” will be on Thursday, May 24th from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at St. Alphonsus. This event brings many forms of art together to raise money for The Ronald McDonald House and to highlight our art programs. Hope to see you there! SAVE THE DATE! “FIESTA OF THE ARTS” Benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Thursday, May 24, 2018 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. St. Alphonsus School Featuring: K4 Art Show and Sing-a-long K5 Play – “Noah’s Big Boat” Gr. 8 Art Exhibit Spanish Plays Various Music Ensembles Friends and family will also have the opportunity to learn more about how values based restorative discipline continues be integrated into our school and receive a special keepsake to help you incorporate virtue development at home. Stop by the St. Alphonsus School LIV (Leaders in Virtue) Team table during this wonderful celebration! Hope to see you all there!

4K Art Show Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Charity Dear Parents, On Thursday, May 24th, the 4K will be having an Art Show during the day. All classes have been invited to look at the art and talk to the little budding artist. The children are putting on this show during the day to make money for the Ronald McDonald House. I have explained to students that these children are very sick and want their parents close to them. This house makes this possible. The house has many rooms for the children and their siblings. There are so many fun rooms to give the sick child and their siblings some happiness, an Enchanted Forest, a playground and a game room. Many families stay for a long extended period of time. This house is an answer to many of their prayers.  Please send your child with a donation next Thursday.   Thank You, Miss Heinzman 4K Teacher

Come watch the animals and help the animals too! At each Disney's The Lion King Jr. performance on May 17, 18 & 19, the 8th grade Girl Scout troop 3196 & the class of 2018, with the help of younger Girl Scouts, are collecting much needed items for the Wisconsin Humane Society. We hope you will open up your hearts and share the love to help out some of God’s creatures big and small. Your generosity is much appreciated! Thank you. For additional information please click on the link below. Humane Society Information Flyer

New SMART Board in 4K Ms. Uciechowski's 4k students are enjoying the new SMART Board in their classroom and putting it to great use! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Fish Fry which made this possible! ‌

This week we had a Buddy Day activity. Tablesetters worked really hard at planning an activity for the school. Take a look at a picture of them playing Saint BINGO.

Batters Up with Dad brought smiles and giggles as the little ones ran right to 3rd base. It was a great time for all!

Home and School

On Your Marks … Get Set … Go! The Home and School Committee will hold our 3rd Annual Fun Run on September 28, 2018 and we are looking for sponsors. Sponsorship levels range from $100 to $750. All sponsors will receive their logo on the official 2018 Fun Run T-shirts, along with other publicity. If you think your employer or a business you frequent might be interested in supporting St. Al’s and getting some great advertising, please contact Karen Goller at (414) 839-8183 or  yenaemk@yahoo.com . Don't worry, we'll make the request. Just send us your ideas!  Thank you for your support!

Scrip Tips Planning for summer vacation? Remember to take advantage of all Scrip has to offer when you’re traveling. Gift cards are available for many hotels, car rentals, and destinations. You can also get gas, grocery and restaurant cards for other cities. You can find the full retail list at GLScrip.com. Special orders can be delivered with just a one - two week turnaround. Scrip makes earning free money so easy. Why not help yourself and your school when you use Scrip on your family vacations! When and where is Scrip available in the coming weeks? Sat. May 26 th 4:00 - 4:30pm in the Community Room Sun. May 27 th 8:30 - 11:00am in the Community Room Thurs. May 31 st Backpack mail (Please send orders in by Wednesday) Fri. June 1 st 7:30-8:30 am in the School Lobby Sat. June 2 nd 4:00 - 4:30pm in the Community Room Sun. June 3 rd 8:30 - 11:00am in the Community Room     Stay up to date with Scrip Follow us on Facebook for the latest news. Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/StAlphonsusScrip/

BOX TOPS WANTED! The Classroom contest for 3 rd  trimester will be ending on May 25 th s o make sure you get your box tops turned in!!!   Current Classroom Contest Rankings for 3rd Trimester:  ·         Mrs. Gutche 1st place (37 Sheets) ·         Mrs. Ladenthin 2nd place (14 Sheets) ·         Ms. Schwemmer 2nd place (14 Sheets)

IN OUR COMMUNITY

Enjoy a day of family fun while helping make wishes come true for Wisconsin children who are battling critical illnesses. For additional information click on the link below. Big Bash - Make a Wish Info Flyer

Marquette University High School  Summer Sport Camps Sport camps for speed & strength, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball and wrestling will be offered at MUHS this summer for boys entering grades 3-9. Information is available on the website under:  www.muhs.edu/athletics/sport-camps-youth Summer EXPLORE! 2018 Programs Programs are available for boys entering grades 5-9. This is an opportunity to experience Marquette High firsthand. Programs are offered in Computer Science, History, Science, German, Movie Making, and Forensics. If you have any questions, contact JoAnn Cekanor, program coordinator, at  cekanor@muhs.edu . Program details and online registration:  www.muhs.edu/admissions/summerexplore

St. Thomas More High School Summer Camps 2018 Cavalier Summer Camps information is now availble by clicking on the link below. St. Thomas More Summer Camps

Pius XI Catholic High School Parent Educational Series Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D. from the Cyberbullying Research Center will speak to parents on Thursday, May 17 at 6 pm in the Pius XI Chapel about the intersection of teens and technology. Particular focus will be given to cyberbullying, social networking, and the latest apps teens use. Dr. Patchin will discuss with parents how to mitigate problems within various media environments, how to help youth use technology and social networking safely, and how to improve communications with their child.   Parking is available in the Pius XI lot located at  135 N 76 th  St. The main school entrance is easily accessed off the parking lot and the Pius XI Chapel is immediately inside.