Learning, Loving, and Leading through Christ
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From The Desk of Mr. Johnston
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Hello St. Alphonsus Families,
The following is from an article originally published by the Lincoln Diocese about Valentine’s Day.
“Valentine’s Day has its roots in Christianity. There are actually several St. Valentines recorded as martyrs of the early Church. But what is it, we may wonder, about this Christian holiday that appeals to popular culture so much that they have embraced it as well? There does not seem to have been much association of the day with romance until Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a poem about marriage that included allusions to Cupid, long associated with the language of love. Since then, there seems to have been a conflation of Cupid and St. Valentine.
Consequently, Valentine’s Day came to be associated with the "courtly love" of the medievals. A man can show affection and committed love to his wife in a multitude of ways, and the romantic traditions associated with Valentine’s Day only begin to scratch the surface of the many expressions of love a husband can exhibit toward his beloved. Unfortunately, such expressions all too often remain somewhat hidden from the wife and, as a result, that love is not experienced with the force it should have. True Christian love always reveals itself to the person who is the object of that love.
There is no necessity to celebrate Valentine’s Day, as it is not a Holy Day of the Church. But for those who choose to observe it, it could be an opportunity to celebrate human love in all of its dimensions, including the romantic, which are part of God’s gift to husbands and wives in the ancient and blessed bond of marriage. May those expressions of love between husbands and wives be for our culture an authentic reflection and reminder of the love God has for each of us.”
As a reminder there is no school tomorrow, February 11, for teacher in-service.
Stay safe and have a great weekend!
Russ Johnston
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Catholic Schools Week Retreat
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Here are some pictures of the All-School Retreat held last week Friday. Students were separated into mixed age/grade groups and worked through a rotation of activities designed to promote tenets of Safety, Respect, Responsibility, and Engagement. It was really fun to see "big kids" working with "little kids" and students who might not normally mingle work with each other have a chance for discussion and togetherness. Everyone had a great time!
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COVID Dashboard Latest Update
Here is the link to the school's COVID Dashboard. The COVID Committee continues to meet regularly to evaluate the situation. The dashboard is updated as of 2/10/2022.
Please remember that students still need a mask for all-school masses on Wednesdays, so please be sure to store one in their backpacks or follow their specific teacher's request for providing a mask.
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Important Dates to Remember
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Special Out of Uniform Day Announcement for Monday, February 14th!
Celebrate Valentine's Day by coming to school wearing red, pink, or white clothing. Please remember to still follow the Out-Of-Uniform Day Dress Code (found in the family handbook) and if your student opts not to participate, they should wear their regular uniform clothes.
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2/18
Father/Daughter Dance
6:30 to 8:30pm
Spangler Hall
2/23
Dine Out Night - Portillo's
NEW DATE! Details below
2/25
Last Friday of the Month
Out-Of-Uniform Day
with donation!
Details coming soon
2/25
Fun Fair!
5:00 to 8:00pm
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3/11
No School
Teacher In-Service
3/14
No School
Teacher In-Service
3/17
Special Out-Of-Uniform Day!
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by sporting your green & white
3/25
Last Friday of the Month
Out-Of-Uniform Day
with donation!
Details coming soon
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Tax Season Is Here - Access Tuition Reports!
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Tuition Reports are available in your TADS account!
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Here is how to access your tuition reports:
2. Log into Tuition Management
3. Click on” Billing” and then look below the blue box for the “Household Paid Tuition Tax Report.”
4. Click on Household Paid Tuition Tax Report
5. Enter the year for which you need the information and a statement will appear that details the fees you paid in that year. These include: Tuition Deposit, Tuition, Spanish, and field trips
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School Advisory Commission Updates
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Parents, Teachers, Community Members...The School Advisory Commission has been revamped and revised! This Commission is formerly known as the School Committee. Click here for our updated webpage.
The commission's role is to assist the school's leadership to ensure our school will thrive and remain viable for years to come, and now is your time to get informed and get involved.
Our first Open Session of the year is March 15th at 5pm in the Community Room. Come hear the long-range plan for our school and submit your own items you would like discussed by emailing schoolcommittee@st-alphonsus.org. The deadline to submit requests for the open session is March 1st.
In the meantime, please make yourself familiar with the updated roles and responsibilities of the Commission by checking out our Operational Norms [click here].
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Students Attend DSHA Leadership Conference
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Last week, five of our 7th grade girls had the opportunity to attend the annual DSHA Middle School Leadership Conference at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School.
The students selected to attend were recommended by their teachers for their excellent leadership qualities, positive attitudes, and commitment to excellence here at St. Alphonsus. Abigail Anderson, Lilah Latona, Amirah O'Neal, Sofia Romero, and Isabella San Miguel were accompanied by Mrs. Schermetzler for a day of interactive breakout sessions that focused on things like public speaking/communication, stress reduction, mental health & wellness, event planning, teamwork, and confidence building. Afterwards, the group took a private tour of DSHA.
It was an amazing day and we are excited to bring back some of the lessons we learned to share them with our St. Alphonsus community. Congratulations to these ladies for being selected to attend!
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Dine Out Night at Portillo's: NEW DATE
Due to a scheduling issue we’ve had to move our Dine Out Night at Portillo‘s. Please mark your calendars for our NEW DATE - Wednesday, February 23rd from 5:00 to 8:00pm at Portillo's, 8705 W. Sura Lane in Greenfield. Watch next week's newsletter for more details regarding how to order.
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We're about two weeks out from Fun Fair and can't wait to see you all there!
Presale Ticket Orders due 2/14
Don't forget that presale ticket orders are due on Monday, February 14th so your ticket order can be processed and sent to you before the event. Get those orders in - and remember to get enough tickets for games and raffles. Tickets will be on sale the night of the event in case you need more. Click here to get another copy of the order form.
Prize Room and Raffle Donations
It's also the last call for prize room donations as well as any donations for our raffle. Please send those items to the office by Monday the 14th.
See you on February 25th from 5:00 to 8:00pm for a night of fun, friendship and fundraising to support our wonderful school! Please remember that MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE FUN FAIR.
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Open Positions with Home & School
Parents, we need YOU to keep our vibrant Home & School Association alive. Without your involvement, the following activities will "retire":
- Cookie Walk
- Hospitality/Teacher Appreciation
- School Supplies
Don't forget that Home & School also helps offset tuition costs, so it's very important that we keep these activities going. Please consider volunteering to take over one of these fun programs!
Home & School is a fun and rewarding way to get involved. If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Tanya Pochowski.
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Congratulations to the 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team!
They took 1st place in the St. Mary’s Menomonee Falls Tournament.
They played great games against St. Roberts and St. Mary’s Menomonee Falls and a fantastic Championship game vs. Christ King.
Way to go, ladies!
Team members include: Grace, Giselle, Lizzie, Julia, Mairin, Kaitlyn, Macey, Alyssa, Hanna, with Coach Paszkiewicz & Coach Meinholz.
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St. Alphonsus Moms Group Meeting This Weekend!
Join the St. Alphonsus Moms Group this Saturday morning, February 12, at 9:30am in the Community Room! Are you interested in getting some great spiritual book suggestions? We'll be sharing books, podcasts, etc. that have helped us grow in our Catholic faith and relationship with God. Please join us to just listen, share, and get to know other moms.
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Catholic High School News & Notes
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Catholic Memorial Launches NEW Expanded Bus Route
Catholic Memorial High School announced an expansion of its bus service beginning in the fall of 2022. The expansion adds a third route to service families in the southeast region of Milwaukee and Waukesha County including Greenfield, Hales Corners and Muskego. CMH now has bus transportation in the school districts of Waukesha and New Berlin, along with bus routes organized by the school. Please click here for more information.
Catholic Memorial also announces their Junior Crusaders Free Football Combine Clinic: March 5, 2022 from 12 to 2pm
Current 3rd through 7th graders are welcome to attend a Jr. Crusader Football Open House and Free Clinic at CMH! Participate in football drills, meet new players, sign up for the 2022 season. Water and Gatorade will be available for all players. Register at www.catholicmemorial.net and click on Athletics and Junior Crusaders.
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Area Sports Opportunities
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Catholic Youth Football Club Registration Now Open!
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Registration is now open for the Catholic Youth Football Club! All 4th through 7th Graders are eligible.
The Catholic Youth Football Club is a developmental program dedicated to building knowledge & appreciation of the game of football. Players will learn the fundamentals of the game from a group of dedicated and experienced coaches that place an emphasis on instruction, development, and participation.
For more information, please check out this flyer and visit their website here for the registration link. Players are encouraged to register by March 1, 2022.
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You can find the registration form for Swim America lessons 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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