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From The Desk of Mr. Johnston |
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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
Wow! What a year it has been! Our students have done so much this year: going on field trips, making progress in the classroom, participating in school activities and so much more. It has been a joy for me to lead St. Alphonsus Catholic School this year. As I have come to know your students and this community more and more, I have realized that this place is so special.
I want to thank everyone who has helped me along this year. From the teachers to the parents, the school staff, the parish and everyone else. I could not have done it without all of you and I am grateful for all of your support. You are St. Alphonsus Catholic School!
At this time, I do have a few pieces of summer information for you. First, just a reminder that the school office will operate morning hours, only through June 30, at which time the office will close for the summer. We will re-open mid-August to prep for a new school year.
Second, don't forget that tonight is Dine Out Night at Cousins' Subs, and we have two additional Dine Out Nights this summer! The info on those is outlined below. Save your receipts, as we will announce Out-Of-Uniform Days for Summer Dine Out Nights this fall.
With that, I'd like to wish you all a wonderful, safe, and happy summer!
Russ Johnston
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2022-2023 School Year
Important Dates to Remember
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7/13
Dine Out Night
Cousins' Subs
Details Below
8/3
Dine Out Night
Cousins' Subs
Details Below
8/29
Teacher Meet & Greet
School Pictures
3-7pm
8/30
First Day of School
Noon Dismissal
9/7
Back to School Info Night
for Parents Only
5:30-8pm
9/29
Picture Retake Day
7:45am
10/20
Parent Teacher Conferences
10am-2pm
and
3-7pm
December TBD
Las Posadas
December TBD
Christmas Program
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1/10
8th Grade Pictures
Activity Pictures
1/29
Open House
10am-1pm
1/29 - 2/4
Catholic Schools Week
Book Fair
2/17
Fun Fair
4/4 & 4/5
Living Stations
6:30pm & Daytime TBD
5/3
Grandparents' Day
5/5
Athletic Awards
Banquet & Dance
5/17 - 5/21
Musical
6/1
Mass for the Class of 2023
with the whole school
Picture 7:30am
Mass 8:00am
6/1
Graduation Trip
6/3
Graduation Mass & Ceremony
12pm
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End of the Year Highlights |
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This morning, we had a beautiful blessing and ceremony for Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Halwas, Profe Wallace, and Mrs. Gorgas to send them on their way as they depart St. Alphonsus for their next chapter in life. We will miss them all so deeply and wish them nothing but the best.
In addition, we have had so many activities to round out the year! Please check out these photos of many of the things that have happened in the last few weeks, including the 5th Grade Red Shirt Ceremony, Book Tasting, Recorders (Black Belts pictured in front rows), Doll Baptism, and Middle School Bowling field trip. Be sure to follow us on social media this summer as we share more fun from throughout this school year! You can find us on Facebook here and Instagram here.
It has been a great year, St. Alphonsus!
Happy Summer and see you in the fall!
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Academic Awards & Scholarship News |
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Congratulations goes out to our Class of 2022 Graduates who received Scholarships & Academic Awards at the end of the year.
These students are:
Katelyn C - DSHA Academic Scholarship & Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Scholarship
Emily G - Honors Scholarship from St. Thomas More
Julia K - Honors Scholarship from St. Thomas More
Kennedy K - St. Thomas More Honors Scholarship, Leonard Gigowski Memorial Scholarship & MACCW Scholarship
Will P - President's Magis Scholarship - Marquette University High School
Sarah P - St. Thomas More Honors Scholarship
Emerson P - President's Magis Scholarship - Marquette University High School
Aida R - St. Thomas More Honors Scholarship
Stuart T - St. Thomas More Honors Scholarship & Leonard Gigwoski Memorial Scholarship
Matt V - St. Thomas More Honors Scholarship
In addition, congrats to Katie C and Will P (pictured above) for being awarded Profe Wallace's El Corazón Español!
Congrats again to all of our 2022 graduates. Your absence was felt in school this week but we know you are all off to do wonderful things in the world!
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Battle of the Books Starts in the Fall! |
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Don't forget that Battle of the Books starts again in the fall! All students in grades 4, 5, & 6 are eligible to participate.
Join us for a fun team-building trivia activity surrounding books! See you in the fall!
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Dine Out Night at Cousins Subs TONIGHT
Mark your calendar for Dine Out Night at Cousins TONIGHT, Wednesday, June 8th from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Franklin location, 7700 S. Lovers Lane Road. 15% of the sales will go to support St. Alphonsus.
Come support our school on the last day of the year!
NEW THIS YEAR - please mark your calendars for two summer Dine Out Nights at Cousins! On Wednesday, July 13th and Wednesday, August 3rd, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. each night. These are two extra opportunities to raise money for the school, and who doesn't love a summer night with no cooking?
Dine Out Nights - the easiest and most delicious fundraisers around!
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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!
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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!
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2022-2023 Athletics Information |
It's already time to think about athletics for the 2022-2023 school year! Students in Grades 5-8 for the Fall are eligible to participate.
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Franklin Boys Volleyball Camp |
Franklin has announced a Boys' Volleyball Camp for all students entering grades 6-8 in the fall. The camp will be June 13 - 16 from 5 to 7pm each night. Please see this flyer for more information and go here to register.
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Greendale Boys Volleyball Camp |
After you attend the Franklin Boys Volleyball Camp, check out the Greendale Camp in July! This one is for Greendale residents in grades 5-8 for the 2022-2023 school year. Camp dates will be July 19 - 21. For more information, check out this flyer and register through the Park & Rec.
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Registration for Catholic Central High School Summer Camps is on!
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Ever think about the behind the scenes effort that it takes to make our church environment a prayerful, beautiful place?
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Church Decorating: Volunteers Needed! |
Where do the floral arrangements, banners, lighting and decor that brightens up our holy space of worship come from and how are they designed, created and put in just the right spot?
Under Terry Piontkowski's leadership, it is a well-oiled, orchestrated phenomenon!
Many hands make light work, and unfortunately we are short-handed in
June of taking down Easter decorations.
Can you spare a couple of
hours? Sign up here for one or both June dates to be a part of the great
transformation!
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Due to the great response in May, we are repeating this session so more people can join in!
A session will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Community Room.
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Wills, Trusts, & Power of Attorney Event Back by Popular Demand! |
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, including minor children, 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. Stephanie will also answer questions and provide practical advice. Please join us for what is sure to be an engaging and informative program that you won’t want to miss.
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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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