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From The Desk of Mr. Johnston |
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Dear Parents,
I wanted to share a Veteran’s Day reflection that I read last year, originally from the Diocese of Brooklyn:
“We take time to reflect this Veterans Day"
“As the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, we anticipate all that comes with changing seasons, particularly the holiday season spent with family and friends. Our days are busy ones with getting children ready for school, running them to practice, daily errands and keeping a home. Days inevitably run into each other and some days are simply overlooked. The day set aside to remember our Veterans was originally named Armistice Day. It was a national holiday meant to honor and recognize American veterans of all wars. We all should each try to do something different today, to make it the important day that it was from the beginning meant to be…and not just like any other day."
“You may or may not personally know someone who has risked their life to serve our Country and fight for the rights that we are blessed to have today; it does not matter. As you start your week (maybe with a day off) take time to think about those in your family, community and beyond that serve or have served our country in both war, or in peacetime."
“Take a moment to reflect on the reality that there will be soldiers who will not be able to see their children this coming Thanksgiving or Christmas, because they are somewhere fighting for you. Think about our Veterans who have to live with the injuries of the wars they fought for you. Acknowledge how fortunate you may be to be able to spend the holidays with your family and that there are husbands, wives and children that our deceased Veterans leave behind that are not as fortunate and will celebrate without them."
“Maybe today as you are at the traffic light heading to the grocery store or to work or to a movie with the kids, take a moment to reflect on all the freedoms just in today alone that you have been afforded. And remember, that it is because of these selfless unbelievable men and women that have enabled us to continue to live our life freely in this great land."
“Thank you to all our Veterans for taking on a fight, which in winning for your Country could also mean a great personal loss to you and your family. It is a battle not all of us are equipped to fight.”
Thank you for reading. As a reminder there is no school tomorrow, November 12th.
Stay safe and have a great weekend!
Russ Johnston
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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. While the cases in the community are looking better, we are not making any changes to our protocols at this time.
The dashboard is updated as of 11/10/2021, and continues to be updated each week as statistics are available.
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Important Dates to Remember |
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11/17
Dine Out Night
Noodles & Co - Hales Corners
details below!
11/19
Last Friday of the Month
Out-Of-Uniform Day*
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11/24
No School
11/25
No School
Happy Thanksgiving!
11/26
No School
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*REMINDER! Our last Friday of the Month Out-of-Uniform Days will be tied to a donation to charity. Those students who participate by donating will be able to dress out of uniform on that day. Our November charity is the St. Alphonsus Parish Food Pantry. We will be raising funds for them to purchase turkeys and hams for Thanksgiving for their clients. Our goal is to help them raise $850!
Every student who donates at least $1 between Monday, November 1 and Friday, November 19 may wear non-uniform clothes on the last Friday of the month, November 19. Students should give their donation to their classroom teacher. Donations can be in cash or check made payable to St. Alphonsus Parish Food Pantry.
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And don't forget that the parish food drive for The House of Peace is still ongoing! |
Specific food items and amounts have been divided into different grade levels. Please have your child bring food to their classroom by Monday, November 15. The Christian Formation ninth graders and our St. Alphonsus middle school students will assemble and pack everything into boxes. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your blessings with others!
Grade 8: 2 mashed potato packets/boxes & 2 cans of gravy (no glass jars)
Grade 7: 2 bags of stuffing & 2 cans of cranberry sauce
Grades 5 & 6: 2 boxes of cake mix & 2 containers of frosting
Grades 3 & 4: 2 boxes of macaroni and cheese & 3 cans of corn
Grades 1 & 2: 2 – 32oz can sweet potatoes/yams & 3 cans green beans
Grades K3, K4, & K5: 2 boxes of pudding or Jell-O & 2 boxes of cornbread mix
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Middle School Math
Middle school math students are busy this month learning some interesting math concepts!
In 7th and 8th grade Algebra, students are learning how to solve systems of linear equations. One way they learned to solve it is by graphing the linear equations in the coordinate plane.
8th grade math students are learning about graphing linear equations. One way they learned to graph is by finding the slope and y-intercept.
In 7th grade math, students are learning how to solve linear inequalities and graph them on the number line.
Sixth grade students are currently learning about finding area. So far, we have learned about triangles and parallelograms.
--Katherine Gorgas, Middle School Math Teacher
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Remember! The library is looking for new or gently used jigsaw puzzles, magnatiles and LEGOs for our Maker Space. Donations can be brought to the school office and marked to Mrs. Schermetzler's attention.
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The library is also looking for a few more volunteers! Right now, the greatest need is for 3K & 4K, from 9:30 to 10:30am on Mondays or Thursdays. If interested, please contact Mrs. Schermetzler. Library volunteers need to complete Safeguarding Training prior to volunteering. |
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Cougars Dominate Play at the Seton Tournament
Congratulations to our 8th grade boys and girls volleyball teams for their outstanding performance in the Seton Tournament this year! Our teams had some really thrilling 5-set matches and played some great volleyball.
The 8th grade girls A team took 3rd place in the girls Division I tournament. They are one of only six teams in the Archdiocese whose last match was a win this year. The girls had an outstanding season this fall; they were undefeated in league play and only lost two matches over the course of the season.
Pictured are Front Row: Coach Jones, Hanna B, Grace M, Lizzie P, Julia K, Giselle P, Coach Killoran;
Back Row: Reese C, Hailey J, Kaitlyn J
Way to go Cougars, we’re proud of you! And thank you so much to all of the fans who came out to cheer for the teams. The St. Al's school spirit was incredible.
Thank you for your support and GO COUGARS!
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Join us for the next Dine Out Night at Noodles & Company Hales Corners, on Wednesday, November 17th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Please note this is the Hales Corners location at 5794 S. 108th Street.
Be sure to show this flyer (printed or on your phone) and mention St. Alphonsus and we will get 25% of all orders that evening! New this year is online ordering - when ordering online or using the Noodles Rewards app for orders, guests can apply the coupon code “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at checkout.
Anyone who participates and brings in a receipt gets an Out-of-Uniform Day the next day.
Thanks for your support of Dine Out Nights...the easiest and most delicious fundraisers around!
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Cookie Walk is Back!
Now that November is underway, it's time to break out the spatulas and cookie sheets! Cookie Walk is December 11th and 12th, 2021.
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 more festive homemade holiday cookies to be sold to members of the Parish after masses 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!
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)!
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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Catholic Central High School's Theater Association Announces Musical Auditions
This year's musical is "Sister Act!" Auditions will begin the week of November 15th and are open to Grades 6-8. All details are included on this flyer, and any questions can be sent to Abby Galstad.
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This November, DSHA Theatre presents:
Disney's Freaky Friday,
a New Musical
Based on the 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the beloved Disney films, this magical tale tells the story of an overworked mother and her high school-aged daughter as they swap bodies and try to figure out how to make things right again. Katherine and Ellie live life for a day in the other’s shoes, learn to appreciate the struggles and joys of each other’s day-to-day experiences, and most importantly realize the incredible love and respect that bond them as mother and daughter. Music and Lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.
Performance Dates:
Thursday, November 11 7:00pm
Friday, November 12 7:00pm
Saturday, November 13 7:00pm
Sunday, November 14 2:00pm
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This musical will feature 2018 St. Alphonsus Catholic School graduate Grace Organ!
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DSHA Announces Middle School Leadership Conference
DSHA is excited to announce its Middle School Leadership Conference, taking place on Friday, February 24th, 2022 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. This conference is for 6th & 7th grade girls and is designed to bring student leaders a day filled with engaging student discussions, interactive workshops, and exposure to a diverse group of peers across the greater metropolitan Milwaukee area to foster their development as confident and capable young leaders.
More information regarding registration will be forthcoming, but in the meantime, please check out their flyer here.
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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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