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From The Desk of Mr. Johnston |
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Dear Parents,
As we near Thanksgiving, I wanted to talk about people that I am thankful for this school year.
First and foremost, I am thankful that our students are in school and getting into a routine. To be able to walk through the halls and see and hear all of the students learning and enjoying being at school, I know that is the greatest blessing of this school year.
I am extremely grateful for our amazing teachers and staff. The work that our teachers have put into this year is humbling and astounding. Everyday is made to be special for the students as they learn new things and absorb the atmosphere of our wonderful Catholic School. You can tell that the students create special bonds with their teachers and I know that our families can see and sense that as well. Those relationships are truly what makes our school special.
I am thankful for our families and students. The students come every day to school ready to learn and engage with each other and the material in class. The students help each other, work hard and show great respect for each other all while being instructed in the Light of the Lord. Our parents and families have been supportive and active in the school, coming in to volunteer, supporting our fundraising efforts, and binging back programs for the students.
I truly am thankful and appreciative of every member of our school community and our parish, and I hope you all can find some time in the next week to express gratitude and thankfulness.
Stay safe and have a great weekend!
Russ Johnston
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Extracurricular Survey Reminder |
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Reminder! Please fill out the extracurricular survey, linked here. Fill out one survey per child. This will help us to decide which programming to bring back for extracurriculars at St. Al's and also help us with scheduling. Thank you!
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COVID Dashboard Latest Update
Here is the latest update to the school's COVID Dashboard. The COVID Committee continues to meet and evaluate the situation. THANK YOU for following all of our COVID guidelines. With your help, the year has been going well and our protocols are working well!
The dashboard is updated as of 11/19/2021, and continues to be updated each week as statistics are available.
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Important Dates to Remember |
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Please note! Because of the Thanksgiving break:
Tuesday, November 23rd will follow Wednesday's schedule. Therefore, we will have our all school mass on Tuesday morning. Unity t-shirts should also be worn that day.
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11/24
No School
11/25
No School
Happy Thanksgiving!
11/26
No School
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Please also note that because next week is a two day week, there will be no school newsletter sent out. The next newsletter will be Friday, December 3.
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As the days get colder, please remember to send hats & mittens to school with your students for outdoor recess.
If you have a student in the younger grades, please help the teachers out by practicing with your student how to put on their hats, mittens, gloves, and other winter gear. This makes it easier to get outside for recess!
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Hello from the Gym!
Pictured is Ms. Gonring’s 3rd grade class taking a break from all of our fun games. We just finished up with our fitness testing and volleyball unit. Our current unit is a game unit.
The little ones are playing low-organized games which will help with spatial awareness, following directions, and sportsmanship.
The younger grades are playing more organized games that will work on the skills of throwing, aiming, catching, running, fleeing, and sportsmanship.
The upper grades are playing games that will help them work on strategies and tactics, throwing, catching, aiming, teamwork, and - of course - sportsmanship.
Our upcoming units will be badminton for the bigger kids & striking with the younger kids, basketball, rollerblading/roller skating and Christmas games.
--Kris Halwas, PE Teacher
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Thank you so much to everyone who donated puzzles, games, and other items to our Maker Space in the Library.
The students LOVE all the new items and the library is so happy to give them a second life!
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AND SAVE THE DATE! Scholastic Book Fair is coming back this year and we are going to need volunteers. This year's fair will be held January 28-February 4, 2022.
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The library is also busy gearing up for Christmas.
You may notice in the next few weeks that your older students come home with some Christmas picture book favorites. This is because, during this time of year, I like to allow all students to check out a favorite Christmas picture book...holiday picture books are for EVERYONE, even grown ups.
I hope you see your students bring home some of your old holiday favorites to read as a family!
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Cookie Walk is Back!
Thank you for all the responses so far for baking for the Cookie Walk! The St. Alphonsus Cookie Walk is an annual holiday tradition and fundraiser that celebrates the baking talents of our school families.
We hope each family can bake 4 dozen (or one recipe) or more of festive homemade holiday-themed cookies to be sold to members of the Parish after masses on December 11th and 12th.
If baking is not your thing, please sign up to help collect, arrange, or sell cookies during this holiday event. This is also a fun service activity for middle school students!
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Complete the Cookie Commitment form before Thanksgiving and commit to bake at least 4 dozen cookies for a chance to win an Out of Uniform pass for your student(s)!
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We will distribute reminder containers December 2nd and 3rd in the morning car line. These containers can be used to return your baked goodies the following week Friday, December 10th! {Note: if you are able, we are interested in having the cookies be individually bagged}
- Look for the Volunteer SignUp Genius form next week to help collect, set-up, and sell cookies
If you have questions, please contact Erin Ryan.
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The Ornament Sale Returns! |
Looking for an easy holiday gift for grandparents and family? Look no further than the St. Alphonsus Ornament sale! The ornaments use your student's school picture for a custom gift your family is sure to love.
To order, click here, and please note: you can order for multiple children, but make sure the name is matched with the order upon log in.
The ornament sale ends November 30! Any questions please contact Tanya Pochowski.
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8th Grade Poinsettia Sale |
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The 8th Grade Poinsettia Sale is back! |
Do you have some hard to shop for people on your holiday shopping list? Do you want to make your home or office more festive this holiday season? We have the perfect solution to your problem!
The 8th Grade Class is bringing back the poinsettia sale! We are selling high quality plants from Milaeger’s to raise funds for graduation expenses. It’s the easiest holiday shopping EVER:
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Print and fill out the attached order form
- Send it back with payment to the school office
- Pick up your plants on December 4th in the Community Room between 3:00 and 6:00pm.
The St Alphonsus Class of 2022 thanks you for your support!
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Parish Announces ARISE Worship Night |
Please join us at our upcoming ARISE Worship Night on Friday, December 3rd from 7 to 9pm right here at St Alphonsus Parish. Enjoy an evening of live praise & worship music, a dynamic spiritual message, and Eucharistic Adoration, followed by hospitality in the Community Room. All ages are welcome!
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Catholic High School Events |
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Catholic Central High School: Now Enrolling |
Catholic Central High School is now enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year! For more information, please visit their website. |
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Do you have items for the newsletter? To submit them or for questions and submission guidelines, please contact Amy Schermetzler.
Please note that submissions are due by 5:00pm Wednesdays.
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