Good Afternoon St. Al's Families,
Perhaps you heard from your child that the Spudmobile was visiting school yesterday. Their purpose is to travel around this part of the state and promote our potato growing farmers. Many of the grades took a tour of the bus and learned about the wide variety of potatoes grown in different areas of the state and how certain varieties are used for specialized products. Did you know that the Snowden potato is only used for potato chips? Thanks to Mrs. Gutche for arranging this visit.
We will be sadly saying good-bye to Mrs. Deanna Foley, School Office Secretary, on Friday, April 20th. She is taking a full-time position at St. Joseph Catholic Academy. I wish to thank her for her time with us and wish her the best in the new position.
Our last day of school is Wednesday, June 6th. Our Mass will be at 8:00 with dismissal for summer following the service. Please make a note on your calendar for this. Cougar Club will be available for care.
Let's keep praying for warmer weather soon!
Mrs. Wadzinski
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ST. ALPHONSUS SCHOOL COMMITTEE
The St. Alphonsus School Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, April 17
th
at
7 p.m. in the Fr. Alan Meeting Room (Room 200). All are welcome to attend.
If you would like to submit an agenda item for the School Committee to consider, please e-mail your request to
mike_pochowski@yahoo.com
. All agenda items must be vetted before they can be presented at the School Committee meeting. The April agenda can be viewed below.
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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!
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
04/16/18 Mad Science 3:10-4:10 PM
04/17/18 Chess Club Room 200 3:10-4:05 PM
04/19/18 Optional Parent Conferences 4:00-8:00 PM
04/20/18 12:00 NOON Dismissal
04/23/18 Mad Science 3:10-4:10 PM
04/24/18 Chess Club Room 200 3:10-4:05 PM
04/25/18 Cousin's Night 7700 S. Lovers Lane 4:00-7:00 PM
04/27/18 Non-Uniform Day
04/30/18 Mad Science 3:10-4:10 PM
04/30/18 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
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2018-19 SCHOOL CALENDAR
The 2018/19 School Calendar is now available. Please click the link below to view a copy.
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SPRING CONFERENCES
Spring Conferences will take place from 4:00 – 8:00 pm on
Thursday, April 19.
These conferences
are optional
but do provide a great opportunity to talk with your child’s teachers if you have a concern.
There is a Sign-Up Genius for 3K – 4th grades and Encore teachers (see link below).
Conferences for 5th – 8th grades will use a “drop-in” format. If you would like to have a conference with a 5th – 8th grade teacher, you may visit the classroom anytime between 4:00 pm and 6:45 pm. Conferences will be held 10 minutes per family. If the door is closed it indicates the teacher is meeting with a parent. We ask that you wait in the chairs outside of the room and when the teacher is finished with the conference, they will then meet with you.
Sign up genius can be accessed via the link
HERE
.
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MAD SCIENCE
MAD SCIENCE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED to Saturday April 14th!!
The next 6 week session of Mad Science is coming up. Please click the link below to download the form for more information on how to register.
Please note: Do not return registration or payment to the school.
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REMINDER: Please make sure that your calendar reflects April 20th as a NOON release time.
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Our April School Lunch Menu is posted online!
Please visit our website to view it, or download it below.
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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. Sokup
April 16th -20th
Lucas F.
Oliver G.
Wesley G.
Gabriel G.
Max H.
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Disney's The Lion King, Jr.
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Disney's "THE LION KING, JR" POSTER CONTEST UPDATE:
Due to an excess of talent, we have not one,... not two,...but FOUR winners in our contest! Please help us congratulate your classmates for their winning entries:
Luise Browne, Meghan Schlicht, Maggie Krajnak and the Porter Family.
You'll see their work around school, church and neighboring businesses. Thanks to all who participated. We can't wait to see you at Disney's "The Lion King, Jr." May 17-19.
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DISNEY'S The Lion King, Jr.
The 8th Grade Class of 2018 is proud to announce their presentation of Disney’s
The Lion King, Jr.,
in St. Alphonsus Spangler Hall (Gymnasium).
The show times are:
Thursday, May 17
th
at 7:00 pm
Friday, May 18
th
at 7:30 pm
NEW MATINEE: Saturday, May 19
th
at 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 19
th
at 7:30 pm
Tickets officially go on sale TODAY! All tickets are $9.00 each. An advanced ticket order form was sent home today with the youngest student in the family.
The order form is also attached here.
Orders will be accepted until
Friday, May 4th.
There are 300 tickets available, per performance. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. All ticket orders will be sent home via backpack mail on Friday, May 11th.
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FRIENDSHIP WITHOUT BORDERS NEWS
Mr. Gerry and the mission team are traveling once again to the orphanage in Guatemala. We are leaving on May 18
th
and returning on May 28
th
. Once again, we are looking for your help.
In the past, the school families have been very generous in donating needed items. This year we are hoping to get donations of new t-shirts, socks, and underwear for children from the age of 1 all the way up to the age of 17. The biggest group of children right now are around the ages of 9-11, but they could use items for all the ages.
The orphanage has also asked for donations of new backpacks.
There will be a box outside of the school office during the weeks of April 23-27 and
April 30- May 4
th
in which to deposit any donations.
Thank you in advance for your support. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Gerry at 414-704-3670.
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The Spudmobile came to visit our school on
Thursday April 12th!
What is the Spudmobile?
It’s the country’s most advanced and most remarkable mobile education and entertainment center focused on potato and vegetable production. The Spudmobile features eight different exhibits that take visitors on a journey from the farmer’s field right to the dinner plate.
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8TH GRADE PIZZA LUNCH FUNDRAISER
Reminder!! 8th grade Pizza Lunch is on Friday April 27th, 2018.
See the attached order form for type of pizza, number of slices, and applesauce, cookies and drink choices. Please return one order form per student with a check made out to St. Alphonsus Home and School no later than Wednesday, April 18th.
A hard copy order form is coming home with your student this week. Please watch for it!
Any questions, please contact Dawn McAtee
414-412-8820
or
Chris Blackwood 414-520-0055.
Thank you for supporting next year's
8th grade
class!
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Scrip Tips
Important note:
If you’ve not yet redeemed your Scrip voucher, please remember to do so. All vouchers expire on June 1
st
and will not be accepted after that date. You earned your voucher with your Scrip purchases in 2017, don’t forget to reap your rewards!
When and where is Scrip available in the coming weeks?
Sat. April 14
th
4:00 - 4:30pm in the Community Room
Sun. April 15
th
8:30 - 11:00am in the Community Room
Thurs. April 19
th
Backpack mail (Please send orders in by Wednesday)
Fri. April 20
th
7:30-8:30 am in the School Lobby
Sat. April 21
st
4:00 - 4:30pm in the Community Room
Sun. April 22
nd
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:
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FRANKLIN FAMILY 5K RUN/WALK
On Saturday, May 5th, The Franklin Health Department along with members of the group Operation Fit Franklin will be hosting a Family 5k Run/Walk.
If you have any questions you can contact Kristin Anderson at the Franklin Health Department at
KAnderson@franklinwi.gov or 414-425-9101
For more information, you may view the flyer below:
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MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS
Martin Luther High School is offering a number of programs this summer. Online registration opened February 26th. For more information and to register go to www.martinlutherathletics.org. Paper registrations can be done at Martin Luther in the main office: 5201 S. 76th Street; Greendale. 414-421-4000.
Please see attached flyer for more detailed information:
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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
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FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP
Franklin High School basketball coaching staff is conducting summer basketball camps for girls. For more information please visit www.sabersdominate.com. You may also follow the link below.
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Catholic Memorial Information
CMH 2018 Summer Camps
For students entering Grades 1-12
There is a CMH Camp for every interest! Get involved and stay active this summer at CMH!
Sports
Boys Volleyball, Girls Volleyball, Soccer, Boys’ Strength Training, Girls’ Strength Training, Wrestling, Tennis, Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, Co-ed Running, Football, Golf, Rugby
Academics
Camp Challenge (Engineering/Science), Biomedical Science, Creative Writing
Fine Arts
Camp Create, Creative Expressions through Art & Writing, Graphic Novel/Comic Bookmaking, Photography, Wearable Art & Fashion, Printmaking, Kids Comedy, Drama 1, Drama 2, Drama 3, Musical Camp
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CMH Campus Ministry Shadow Day
All 7
th
& 8
th
Graders are Invited!
Wednesday, April 18
th
Students are invited to shadow a current CMH student for the day and take part in classes, an All-school Mass, and a fun service project!
Students can request to shadow a student they know or can be paired with one based on similar interests!
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CMH Cinema Night
All 5
th
& 6
th
Graders are Invited to visit CMH
for a FREE Cinema Night!
Friday, April 20
th
6:30pm-9pm
(CMH Auditorium)
Enjoy Popcorn, Candy, & Fun
We will be showing the movie COCO!
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Catholic Memorial Jr. Crusader Basketball
Sign-Up
Registration Deadline is April 21st
For Boys and Girls
Entering grades: 4
th
, 5
th
, 6
th
, 7
th
, 8
th
, & 9
th
Games: Boys and Girls play 2 games a night, 1 night per week at Center Court, Waukesha
Practices: Mon.-Fri. starting April 10th
For more information, coaching opportunities, and to Register go to:
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