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From The Desk of Mr. Johnston |
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Dear Families,
I hope that you all had a restful and enjoyable Christmas break. I know that the time can be busy, but I hope that you and your family were able to find an opportunity to be together and savor the Christmas season.
The teachers and staff here at school are so glad to have our students in the building and back together. Although there is great energy and spirit throughout the school during the Advent season, we look forward to getting more uninterrupted classroom time and an opportunity to really dig into new content and learning!
I wanted to let everyone know about what we will be doing in case of a school closure or delay due to inclement weather:
- Parents will be notified via the Remind 101 system, as well as in an email from Educate. The closure or delay will be posted on the school website as well as on the major media outlets in the area. If you do not hear from the school then all activities will proceed as usual.
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The decision for St. Alphonsus to close or alter the schedule will be made in consultation with the superintendents of Greendale and other area districts, but we will not always follow the public schools exactly. The decision to close or alter the schedule will be made and communicated by 6:00 am.
If you ever feel that it would be unsafe to bring your child to school, please call the office and report that they will be absent. This will be marked as an excused absence. Our first priority is to keep all students and staff safe.
As a reminder, there is no school on January 14th or 17th for Staff Professional Development.
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 regularly to evaluate the situation, with their most recent meeting taking place this morning, Friday, January 7. The dashboard is updated as of 01/07/2022, and continues to be updated each week as statistics are available.
Because of the new CDC Guidelines there have been many questions and confusion surrounding what the new guidelines mean. Here is a chart that explains the guidelines clearly and concisely so that you can reference it if you have questions.
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We also have St. Alphonsus COVID Policies, updated guidelines and information, and a link to our COVID dashboard on our website where you can always access the latest information pertaining to COVID and our school.
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Important Dates to Remember |
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1/18
8th Grade &
Extracurricular Pictures
7:45am Community Room
1/14 & 1/17
No School
Teacher In-Service
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1/19
Dine Out Night
Panda Express, Greenfield
1/28
Last Friday of the Month
Out-Of-Uniform Day
No Donation Necessary!
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More Extracurriculars Returning! |
Beginning later this month, St. Alphonsus Catholic School is happy to welcome back three extracurriculars:
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You can find out more information about each program by clicking on the links above to view each program's flyer. To register, visit this link and use the appropriate class codes listed on each flyer.
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First Grade Learns Non-Fiction!
St. Al's First Graders have started their Nonfiction unit in Reading. They are so excited to learn all about the world and the things around them. We brainstormed a list of interests the children have which includes animals, dinosaurs, crafts, planets and more.
One of our favorite series in this unit is the Who Would Win series written by Jerry Pallotta. These books not only teach the first graders about animals and their characteristics, but also provide fun and lively discussions. It is so wonderful to see these blossoming readers practice their reading skills while also learning some new and interesting facts!
After reading, we share the information we learn with our reading partners. Not only are our first graders becoming super readers, but also becoming super factfinders.
Mrs. Ramion, First Grade Teacher
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Scholastic Book Fair Updates |
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The Scholastic Book Fair is Back! |
This year's Scholastic Book Fair will be held during Catholic Schools Week, January 31 - February 4.
Students will preview the fair on Monday and Tuesday, then finalize their purchases on Wednesday & Thursday. The Parish will also shop the book fair after all masses on the weekend of January 28.
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This year's theme is Books Bring Us Together,
and that couldn't be more true!
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Thank you for your support of this year's fair!
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Fun Fair is back! Be sure to mark your calendars for Friday, February 25th from 5:00 to 8:00pm and join us for games, raffles, food and fun.
This is an important fundraiser for Home & School and the money raised supports our kids and teachers through projects like technology upgrades, playground and classroom updates, and special events. We need your help to make this a fun and successful night!
Here are the latest updates:
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Prize Room Donations - Before Christmas you received a flyer asking for donations (assigned by class) of games, toys, chips/soda and other items for the prize room. Please start sending in your prizes in a bag marked "Fun Fair" and your student can drop them in the office. If you don't have time to shop, remember you can send $15 in an envelope marked "Fun Fair Prize Donation" to the office and we'll do the shopping for you. If you'd like to do that option, the money is due by January 14th.
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Raffle Items - Can you or your business donate something to our raffle? Autographed sports memorabilia, tickets to local sporting or theater events, restaurant gift cards and other local items are always popular and help us raise extra money for the school. Donations can be sent to the office marked "Fun Fair." Any questions on raffle donations, can be sent to Deanna Rezutek or Pam Alivo.
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Ticket Order Form - Coming home with all students this week is a Ticket Order Form. Games and the main raffle use these tickets, so be sure you order extra! The presale price for tickets is 4 for $1.00.
We know the students are so excited to have Fun Fair back this year and we can't wait to see everyone at the event to raise money for our amazing school. Please help in any way you can - from prize and raffle donations to attending the event and volunteering - to make the night a success!
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Amazon Smile: Another easy way to support our school! |
Did you know you can support St. Alphonsus Home & School just by shopping on Amazon? Sign up with Amazon Smile (it takes only seconds!) and St. Alphonsus receives 0.5% of all eligible purchases when you shop. Same prices, same products, and no cost to you. |
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We are currently looking to fill the following open positions for next year:
- Fun Run
- Cookie Walk
- Hospitality/Teacher Appreciation
- School Supplies
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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Open Positions with Home & School |
Did you make a New Year's Resolution to get more involved in your school & community? Why not join us in the Home & School Association? |
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8th Grade SUPERFAN Class Trip Fundraiser! |
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Get your St. Alphonsus SUPERFAN shirt to help support the 8th Grade students' fundraiser towards their class trip! |
This SUPERFAN shirt can have your child’s name printed on the back and can be worn to support your child in any sports activity or other activity they participate in at St. Alphonsus School this year, or in future years! A t-shirt, long-sleeve shirt and sweatshirt are available in gray or white. As we anticipate the upcoming Padre Basketball Tournament for our 8th graders, it is a great time to become an official SUPERFAN!
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The window to order is open for a limited time, and you have the option to have your purchase sent home via your child’s classroom to save on shipping costs!
Please click on this link to order your SUPERFAN shirt today! If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Meinholz.
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St. Alphonsus Moms' Group Reminder |
Please join the St. Alphonsus Moms' Group Saturday morning, January 15 at 9:30am in the Community Room! We will be praying the Rosary as a group and would love to have many moms there. Hope you can make it!
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Franklin High School Freshman Preview |
Attention 8th Graders! Incoming Freshman Enrollment for Franklin High School begins in January with their Freshman Preview Night. This will take place Monday, January 24th OR Tuesday, January 25th at 6:30pm.
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Time to Register at Catholic Central High School! |
It is time to complete the application process and start your journey at CCHS for the 2022-2023 School Year!
We are here to help you along the way. Whether you are a new student, or interested in transferring to our school, we have options for you. Our next placement exam will be on January 15, 2022 at 8am at Catholic Central High School.
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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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