Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
As summer winds down, we are busy gearing up for the students return. The Parish and School have both been alive with activity over the summer. This August update is designed to keep you up-to-date on the activity that has taken place on the campus during the past few weeks.
I also want to welcome back Fr. Aaron. He recently returned from his second summer studying in Washington D.C. We are so fortunate to have a Parish that supports our school not only financially but also with clergy who are present in our classrooms and who attend our school events. The knowledge and wisdom which they bestow on the students strengthens the student's faith.
If you have any questions regarding information contained in this update, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pat Wadzinski
Principal
SCHOOL OFFICE NEWS
When you call or visit the school office, you will be greeted by our new office staff.
Ms. Taimi Parey (taimi@st-alphonsus.org) - ext. 801: 7:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Mrs. Deanna Foley (deanna@st-alphonsus.org) - ext. 800: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Mrs. Gabriela Jaramillo (gabriela@st-alphonsus.org) - ext 808: Noon - 3:30 PM
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
Office Hours: August 4 – August 25:
9:30 am – 11:30 am and 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm.
Office Hours: August 28th for Meet and Greet:
Noon – 7:00 pm
Office Hours: School Year beginning August 29th - June 6, 2018:
7:15 am – 3:30 pm
2017-2018 SCHOOL SCHEDULING PROCESS UPDATE
On August 3rd a group of parents met with Mrs. Wadzinski, Mrs. Duckert, and Mrs. Thiele to review the scheduling process for the upcoming school year. A tailored schedule for St. Alphonsus was presented. The Parent Meeting Summary contains details regarding the schedule.
THE FUN RUN IS BACK IN 2017!
We hope everyone is enjoying a fun and active summer!
Thank you to all the students and families who made the 2016 Fun Run a success. Using the funds we raised and contributed, the school was able to purchase
ALL NEW TABLES AND CHAIRS for the 6th through 8th grades. We had an outstanding first year and are excited to see what we can accomplish in year 2!
The 2nd Annual Fun Run will take place on Thursday, September 28 during the school
day to raise money towards the second half of our project: resurfacing the school playground. Our goal is $20,000. More information will be coming soon.
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Thank you to our event sponsors: Thrivent Financial, Oak Creek Pediatrics, SPIRE Cycling and Rowing, Paramount Pediatric Dentistry, Ferch’s Malt Shoppe and Grille, Associated Bank, Elegance Salon and Spa, Girard’s Service Center, and Roots Salon.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS - UPDATE
PROGRAM LOCATION UPDATES
The MPR will be completed on time as promised by Hunzinger Construction. However, because of the demand for school furniture at this time of year, the tables for the MPR will not arrive and be ready for use until September 13.
As a result, the following program changes will take place:
SCHOOL LUNCH
Hot Lunch will not be served until Monday, September 18.
All students will need to bring a COLD LUNCH from August 30 - September 15. Milk WILL be available for purchase.
The students will eat lunch in their classrooms. They will be supervised.
There will be a separate table in each classroom for students with allergies.
All desks will be cleaned by an adult before and after a child eats and has thrown away his/her lunch garbage.
For the safety of ALL our students peanut butter sandwiches, nuts and tree nuts ARE NOT ALLOWED as a precaution to our students during this lunch transition time. Thank you for your cooperation.
ST. ALPHONSUS MORNING CARE
Morning Care will take place in the Fr. Alan Room. This room can be accessed via the school courtyard. There is a door on the right side of the courtyard that can be used to enter the Fr. Alan Room. It will have a sign, MORNING CARE ENTRANCE, on it. Please enter the courtyard parking area using the Churchway driveway entrance.
The Parish asks that you avoid using the Loomis Road entrance because the area contains construction equipment, construction debris including nails, and workers that are in the final stages of building the Parish House.
Finally, the gate between the Parish Ministry Center and the courtyard will be closed.
Please visit the Morning Care page on the St. Alphonsus School website for more details on the St. Alphonsus Morning Care program.
ST. ALPHONSUS COUGAR CLUB
St. Alphonsus Cougar Club will be held in the Fr. Alan Room.
This room can be accessed via the school courtyard. There is a door on the right side of the courtyard that can be used to enter the Fr. Alan Room. It will have a sign, COUGAR CLUB ENTRANCE, on it. Please enter the courtyard parking area using the Churchway driveway entrance.
The Parish asks that you avoid using the Loomis Road entrance because the area contains construction equipment, construction debris including nails, and workers that are in the final stages of building the Parish House.
Finally, the gate between the Parish Ministry Center and the courtyard will be closed.
Please visit the The Cougar Club page on the St. Alphonsus School website for more details.
SCHOLASTIC REFLECTIONS: PICTURE DAY
School pictures will be taken during the "Meet & Greet" in the Community Room. Please click here for the link to the order form for pictures. Hard copies of the order form will also be available in the Community Room on August 28th.
Pictures taken of the 3K - 7th grade students will be used for picture orders, the yearbook, and school records
Pictures taken of the 8th grade students will be used for school records only. The 8th grade pictures for picture orders and the yearbook will be taken on Friday, January 5th.
