Dear Parents,

Thank you all for a wonderful and successful start to the 2021-2022 School Year. Everything that we do at St. Alphonsus Catholic School is only possible with all of your care and support. Every parent & guardian whom I have met has been so welcoming and supportive it makes me realize more & more that this school is a truly special place.

The start of the school year meant the return of some of the student’s favorite parts of school. We have been able to bring students back into the cafeteria (physically distanced and in assigned seats) and we are once again able to celebrate mass as an entire school. As a reminder, our school masses are Wednesday at 8:00 am. Parents are welcome to attend. Masks are required. Our encore teaches are able to teach in their own classrooms. The beginning of the year is always full of energy, but this year especially it feels like students and staff are excited to be back.

Our Back-to-School Night will be in person this year. We will have three sessions for parents of K3 through 5^th grade students, then one presentation for all families followed by a single middle school presentation. Please see the schedule in this newsletter for the details.

I know that I have met many of you throughout the spring and summer and then many more at the “Meet and Greet” last week. Please know that you can always email or call me to talk or schedule a visit. I have enjoyed getting to know our school community. Please do not hesitate to contact me. Finally, I want to let you know that I will be hosting a principal chat once a month after the 9:00 am mass. The first one will be September 26^th and then every month on the fourth Sunday. This will be an opportunity to talk informally and for us get to know each other better.

A reminder that there is no school on Friday Sept. 3 and Monday Sept. 6.

Enjoy your Labor Day holiday.

Stay safe!

Russ Johnston

Attached is the COVID-19 Pandemic – Student- Family Statement of Operations Understanding and Consent for the 2021-22 School Year. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has asked that each family read, sign, and return the attached document to Mrs. Giovanna Rublis, School Office. Please return the signed document by Tuesday, September 7. 

Also attached is St. Alphonsus Catholic School COVID-19 Safety Plan.

Parents, the COVID Health Committee met again as we continue to monitor the COVID situation and community spread in Greendale. At this time, the circumstances that lead to our initial situation have not changed. We are working to get a dashboard up and running by the end of next week and more information will be communicated when that is ready. Please know that we will communicate any changes or trends to the families as they arise.

St. Alphonsus Catholic School is now hiring a part-time aide for the 4K classroom.  The days and hours of this position are Monday – Friday from 11:15 am – 3:15 pm.   

If you are interested in this position, please complete an Archdiocesan Application for Employment and email it to Mr. Russ Johnston, Principal.

Our Cougar Club is also hiring! See the announcement below in the Cougar Club Corner.

We are seeking adults interested in volunteering in our School Health Room from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm each day. If you are interested, whether it be one day a week or one day a month, please email Mrs. Giovanna Rublis. Training will be provided.

We have a volunteer position available in our school lunch room. We are seeking a parent who is interested in assisting Mr. Johnston and the Cougar Café staff in monitoring students while they are eating lunch and wiping tables when they are finished.  We are seeking volunteers for Mondays and Fridays from 11:45 pm – 1:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mr. Russ Johnston, Principal.

We have a volunteer position available for a playground supervisor. We are seeking a parent who would like to assist Mrs. Robin Bruhn and Ms. Grace Thompson in monitoring our students on the playground each day from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mr. Russ Johnston, Principal.

You can register at this link.

The regular registration rate is $150 and closes September 30.

Early registration is encouraged! Go Cougars!

Order your St. Alphonsus Cougars volleyball gear here.

For more information or to join, please contact Ben Rezutek.

The St. Alphonsus Catholic School 8th Grade Class is selling Out-of-Uniform passes to support graduation-related expenses. A sheet of 10 out-of-uniform passes will cost $20.

Please send your completed form through backpack mail by Friday, September 10th labeling your envelope:

Questions may be directed to Roxy Peelen.