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From The Desk of Mr. Johnston |
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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
What a busy week we've had here at school! Between May Crowning, Pioneer Day, and our Middle School and Early Childhood Showcases, we are bustling right along to the end of the school year.
Thank you to all those who attended our showcases. if you missed your opportunity to attend either one this week, I'd like to share a recap. Our Middle School Showcase was held on Tuesday and started with presentations in the Community Room.
Mr. Strangfeld spoke about teaching Literature and English Language Arts next year. He is thrilled to be able to teach both, something he has wanted to do for many years because it allows the classes to function very strong academically, essentially as high school English classes.
Ms. Armstrong is very excited to use her STEM major along with her Social Studies minor as she teaches both Science and Social Studies next year. She's especially looking forward to the revamped science lab and bringing lots of hands-on learning experiences to students in both curriculums.
Mr. Kneifl will be our 6-8 Math & Religion teacher and Math is also his specialty. He is thrilled to be joining the middle school team and will continue our strong program of high school prep. He will also be working with Mr. Johnston who is a former High School math teacher himself, to ensure that our curriculum continues its vigorous reputation.
Mrs. Bruhn will continue providing math & reading support for our K-8 students! This includes specialized reading instruction, general math support, individual and small group instruction, Individualized Education Plans for qualifying students, testing accommodations, and speech services through Greendale School District.
We also had two of our St. Alphonsus alums, Rachel Y. and Caroline Z., share some of the many ways that our school has prepared them for high school and college success.
We also had our Early Childhood Showcase this week. This was a chance to have a light dinner and have students entering 3K, 4K, and 5K next year do an activity in their classrooms while their parents heard presentations from Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Kempken, and Ms. Maccoux. It was a wonderful evening for community building and welcoming some new students & families into our school! You can see more pictures of our Early Childhood Showcase below, and here is our Fast Facts flyer.
Also in this newsletter are pictures of May Crowning & Pioneer Day, so be sure to check those out below.
Have a great weekend and stay safe!
Russ Johnston
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Important Dates to Remember |
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5/20
Early Dismissal
12:00pm
Cougar Care available
5/19 - 5/21
High School Musical, Jr!
5/25
State of the School
6pm
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5/26
Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza
6/4
Graduation Mass & Ceremony 12:00pm
6/8
Last Day of School!
Early Dismissal - 10:00am
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High School Musical, Jr. is Coming! |
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The St. Alphonsus Middle School Drama Club is excited to present to you Disney’s High School Musical, Jr. in St. Alphonsus Spangler Hall (the gymnasium).
The show time are:
May 19th at 6 pm
May 20th at 6 pm
May 21st at 2 pm
Tickets officially go on sale TODAY! All tickets are $9.00 each for general admission. An advanced ticket order form was sent home last week with your child. The order form is also attached here.
Orders will be accepted until Monday, May 16th. There are 300 tickets available for each performance, and tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Any tickets not sold by May 16th will be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the performance.
Questions? Please contact Mara Voglewede at 262-488-0054 or via email.
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Save the Date for
State of the School
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Save the date for our annual State of the School Presentation, which will take place on Wednesday, May 25 at 6:00pm in the Community Room. |
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Volunteer Sign-Up is Open for Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza! |
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May Crowning & Pioneer Day |
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This week was May Crowning!
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Our Kindergarten, First, and Second grades led us in a short prayer service before Wednesday's all-school Mass.
It was a beautiful day!
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Pioneer Day also happened today! Our 4th grade students came dressed in their Pioneer best and had a full day of school & activities just like pioneer children would. They worked on memorization, copying Bible passages in cursive, playing games, and even made butter! |
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Art Show at Greendale Public Library |
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Be sure to check out the Art Show at Greendale Public Library throughout the month of May to see student artwork from our art students at St. Alphonsus!
You can see amazing works of art like this one from our 7th grader Hailey N!
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We need your library books back...right MEOW!
The deadline to return all school library books is next week Friday, May 20. Overdue notices will start to go home after library times next week.
Kindly return all your library books at your earliest convenience so that inventory & summer prep in the library may begin.
Thank you!
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Adopt a Cow Live Chat Replay |
Have you "herd?" This year, the library adopted a cow and the "live chat" to meet Cookie Dough was this week!
Unfortunately, the chat took place outside of library time, so here is the replay so students & families can watch at their leisure.
The kids have loved getting to know and learn about Cookie Dough next year and we are excited to adopt another cow next year!
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2022-2023 School Supply Kits are Ready to Order! |
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If there were ever a year to order your school supplies early, this is it! With all of the supply chain issues as of late, this is an easy way to "one stop shop" and order back-to-school supplies for next year.
St. Alphonsus uses 1st Day School Supplies for these kits. They have high quality brands like Ticonderoga, Crayola, Elmers, Fiskars, Purell and Clorox, and more. Simply order the kits for the grades your children are entering next fall and your school supplies will be delivered right to your door!
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St. Alphonsus Track & Field Invitational |
Congratulations to all our athletes who participated in the St. Alphonsus Track & Field Invitational last week. Our 6th grade boys took first place in the 4x200 relay!
We are so proud of all of our athletes; thank you for a great event!
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Last week the Sports Award Banquet was also held to honor our student athletes in volleyball, basketball, and track. Please enjoy some pictures of the event and congrats to all of the athletes who played for the St. Alphonsus Cougars this year! |
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Pius Boys' Basketball Camp 2022 |
Calling all 3rd - 8th grade boys interested in basketball! Pius XI Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Dan Carey is running a Fundamental Skills Camp on June 20-24 at Pius XI.
Current 3rd - 5th Graders: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Current 6th - 8th Graders: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $90
Come and work on the essential fundamentals of basketball with Coach Carey and his coaching staff, as well as current and former Popes players!
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Next Moms' Group Meeting is May 21! |
Please join the St. Al's Mother's Group for our last meeting of the school year, Saturday morning, May 21st, at 9:30am in the Community Room. We'll be toasting to springtime with mimosas!
Please feel free to come relax with us and enjoy each other's company. We hope to see you there!
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Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorney: Ensuring a Legacy of Love for Your Family |
More than 50 percent of Americans do not have a will. A will is a vital piece of your estate plan as it allows you to control how your loved ones are provided for after your death. There are other elements of an estate plan, such as trusts, life insurance, etc.
You are never too young to have an estate plan in place! But, how do you do that? What options are available to you? Join Stephanie Mares, parish member and attorney, as she explains Wills, Trusts and other important strategies and documents such as Power of Attorney and Power of Health Care.
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Join Stephanie Mares, parish member and attorney who has been practicing law in the areas of Probate and Estate Planning since 1984, as she explains Wills, Trusts and other important strategies and documents such as Power of Attorney and Power of Health Care.
Thursday, May 19, 2022
9:00 - 10:30am or
6:30 to 8:00pm
Parish Ministry Center
Register by calling the Parish Ministry Center at 414-421-2442.
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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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