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Dear St. Alphonsus Catholic School Families,
We had some beautiful weather for most of this week! Students (and staff) are really getting excited for summer as we start to wrap up the school year.
I have a couple of things to remind you of this week:
First, be sure to join us on Tuesday evening at 6:00pm for the State of the School. The program will take place in the Community Room and you can find more details below. I am looking forward to connecting with you and answering your questions. This year we will also have some food & drink, so be sure to try and join us.
Second, thank you to everyone for your participation in our recent MACC Fund dress down day fundraiser! Together we raised $265.
Third, if you don't have plans on Sunday, come on out and cheer on our Girls on the Run team as they complete their season finale 5K at American Family Field. The 5K kicks off at 10:00am. Congratulations, girls!
Lastly, Mrs. Schermetzler would like to remind you that we are getting down to the last few school newsletters. If you've got something to share with school families before the end of the school year, please submit the information directly to her so she can include it in an upcoming newsletter.
Have a safe & relaxing weekend!
Russ Johnston
Principal
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Important Dates to Remember | |
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05/21
Girls on the Run 5K
AmFam Field, 10:00am
05/23
State of the School
6:00pm Community Room
05/24
First Communion Celebration Mass
Brunch Following (2nd Grade)
06/01
8th Grade Graduation Trip
Graduation Photo with Cap & Gown
06/03
Graduation Mass & Ceremony
06/06
Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza
Details Below
06/07
Last Day of School
10am Dismissal
Have a great summer!
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Don't Forget to Join Us for State of the School!
Our State of the School event, hosted by the School Advisory Commission, will be this Tuesday, May 23 starting at 6:00pm. Please join us to hear a panel discussion to answer parent questions and also learn more about Home & School, SCRIP, and Athletics. There will also be an opportunity to sign up to volunteer for school events and a chance for you to mingle with other parents, faculty & staff.
We will be serving light finger foods. Beer & wine will also be available. Thank you to the Warrichaiet and Caulfield families for the beer & wine donations!
Because we are serving alcohol, this event is for adults only. We hope to see you there!
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Yard Sign Season Is Back!
Hooray! The warm weather is here! Which means yard sign season is officially back. If you tucked your yard sign away in your garage this winter, time to get it back out and spread the JOY about St. Alphonsus. We do have a few yard signs left. If you'd like one, please email Mrs. Schermetzler and she will get it to you in carline.
Thank you for supporting our school!
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SCRIP Needs Volunteers!
The St. Alphonsus SCRIP program is in need of some volunteers to help sell SCRIP after weekend masses this summer. This is an easy and short time commitment and an impactful way to help our parish and school. Why not volunteer if you'll be at mass anyways?
You can sign-up here. Please note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Vickie Major and she can sign you up manually.
Want to learn more about SCRIP? Check out the information on our website here. For questions, please contact Vickie Major.
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STAR Test Results Coming Home Today!
STAR reading and math reports are coming home today in your student's backpack.
If you don't receive them or if you have any questions regarding their results, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher.
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Seeking 8th Grade Scholarship & Award Information
8th Grade Parents, just a reminder that Mrs. Schermetzler and Mrs. Ligocki are seeking Scholarship & Award information for your students! we will share in upcoming newsletters and also in the graduation festivities. Please send your student's awards & scholarship information to Mrs. Schermetzler by Friday, May 26.
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Don't Forget to Order Your School Supplies!
Did you know the average parent has to visit 2.5 stores to get everything on their child's back to school supply list?
Not when you order from 1st Day School Supplies! In just a few clicks you'll have everything you need and only the brand names you trust and respect like Ticonderoga, Crayola, Elmer's and Clorox. Better yet, you'll save up to 30% when you order from 1st Day School Supplies compared to shopping at big box retailers like Target, Walmart and even on Amazon. So, what are you waiting for? Buy early and save this year with 1st Day School Supplies!
Order your school supply kit here today and save time and money. Orders will close on June 30!
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St. Alphonsus to Sponsor Milwaukee Milkmen Game! | |
Mark Your Calendars for Thursday, August 10 at 6:35pm.
St. Alphonsus Catholic School is sponsoring the Milwaukee Milkmen baseball game on August 10 at 6:35pm. We hope you can attend, watch a great game and support St Alphonsus Catholic School!
Please use this link to buy your tickets and we’ll see you at the ballgame! Feel free to spread the word & share this with your family and friends.
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Girls on the Run is Wrapping Up Their Season!
You can come on out and cheer them on this Sunday, May 21 at 10:00am at American Family Field, where they will run their Season Finale 5K!
The girls also finished up their service project this year. They created and painted a mural full of motivational words in one of the hallways at St. Al's. They also decorated the girls' bathroom outside of the gym with motivational messages meant to inspire the athletes, students, & guests who use these bathrooms.
Congratulations girls, we are so proud of you!
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St. Alphonsus Hosts Track & Field Invitational | |
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St. Alphonsus recently hosted the Third Annual St. Alphonsus Track & Field Invitational.
The event was well attended and we also appreciate all the help & volunteers. Congrats to all of the athletes who competed; we are so proud of all of you!
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Girl Scout Skate Party Invitation | |
The St. Alphonsus Girl Scouts are hosting an end of the year celebration!
Attention all current and future Girl Scouts:
the third grade Girl Scout Troop is hosting a St. Alphonsus Girl Scout Skate Party!
Join us for an end of the year celebration on Sunday, June 4th at Skateland Waukesha.
Please RSVP by May 26th using the attached form if you are interested. Forms can be returned via backpack mail.
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Cougar Corner - Athletics News | |
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It's time to think about 2023-2024 Athletics!
Check out the flyer below for more information on the athletics offered for grades 5-8 at St. Alphonsus Catholic School.
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Join us for Summer Dine Out Nights at Cousins Subs!
Please mark your calendars for our three Summer Dine Out Nights at Cousins Subs, located at 7700 S. Lovers Lane Road. Each night runs from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. and 20% of the sales will go to support St. Alphonsus School.
Here are the dates so you can be sure you don't miss them:
Wednesday, June 7
Wednesday, July 12
Wednesday, August 9
Be sure you save your receipts from these special Summer dates so your student(s) can be out of uniform on specially selected dates in September. Watch next year's newsletters for these dates, and be sure to keep those receipts.
Thank you for supporting Dine Out Nights this year. They are a huge fundraiser for our school and they do so well because of the wonderful participation of our families!
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Calling All FUN RUN Sponsors!
Our only fall fundraiser—the Fun Run—will be back next September! In order to make this Fun Run the best one yet, we need your help getting T-shirt sponsors this summer.
There are four levels of sponsorship: $100, $250, $500 and $750. All sponsors receive their logo on the official Fun Run T-shirt and recognition in the weekly school newsletter throughout the fall.
Sponsors can be the company you or a family member works for, or a local business that you frequent. Not sure about making the ask yourself? Send us your ideas and we’ll do the legwork!
Please contact Olivia Hartley with your sponsorship donations and ideas, and thank you in advance for your support.
A HUGE THANK YOU to our Platinum T-shirt sponsors thus far:
Wilke Wealth and Investment Planning
Oak Creek Wood Products
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New Family Mentors Needed
The New Family Committee is looking for volunteer mentor families!
Help us welcome new families to St. Alphonsus. This is a very low-key commitment and a great way to get your whole family involved at school. We ask mentor families to exchange contact information with new families so they can have someone to contact with questions, and all mentor & new families attend a social event to welcome them to the school in the fall. Your relationship with your mentor family can be as involved as you want it to be!
If interested, please contact Dawn Eisold.
(Pictured above: Popsicles on the Playground was last year's New Family Welcome Event!)
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Calling all Room Parents!
First, we’d like to say THANK YOU to all the current room parents for volunteering their time this year to assist teachers and school with various events and activities throughout the year! We appreciate your time!
As this year comes to an end, now is the time to consider becoming a room parent for the 2023-2024 school year!
Room parents provide valuable assistance to our teachers by being the liaison between the teacher and classroom parents.
If you are interested in being a room parent, please email Dawn Eisold and include your name, email, phone number and your child’s name and grade for 2023-2024.
Room parents will be contacted in late August. Please let us know if you have any questions and thanks for volunteering!
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Area Sports, High School, & Summer Camp News | |
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Greendale hosting Boys Volleyball Camp!
Greendale Park & Rec is running a volleyball camp at Greendale High School July 18-20 for boys entering Grades 5-8. the camp will be run by Varsity Head Coach Steve Biskupski, Assistant Coach Alli Brimmer, and current & former players.
You can register here!
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St. Lawrence Seminary High School Offers Middle School Retreats!
Calling all current middle school boys! Bring yourself and a friend Monday, June 12 – Wednesday, June 14 to St Lawrence Seminary High School in Mt Calvary, WI for three days of field olympics, games, team building, and prayer. You’re sure to have a blast living in our dorms, eating lots of food, and making new friends! Cost is $50 and includes housing and food. Transportation is available from select cities throughout the state. Register at www.stlawrence.edu/retreats.
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St. Thomas More Youth Football Registration is Now Open!
Practices are at St. Charles, and games are at St. Thomas More High School. You can learn more on their website here and register via this form!
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Camp iWant2Cheer - Wild About Cheer!
Registration for Camp iWant2Cheer ’23 is now open.
We have a fun-filled week lined up for our campers with great daily themes. Camp dates are July 31 - August 4th for 1st - 8th graders (23/24 school year). Our 5K mini camp is August 2nd - Aug 4th (23/24 school year). 9:00 - 12:00 daily!
Registration is easy using our online link!
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After School Enrichment Solutions Offers Virtual Summer Camp Opportunities
After School Enrichments, the same company who offers our Chess & Coding Clubs, is offering virtual summer camp opportunities. These include virtual escape rooms, chess clubs, drama programs, and more!
You can check them out and register 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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