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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
Thanks so much to everyone who attended Cougar Carnival on Friday! It was a fantastic time, and you can see tons of pictures below. We did tape Mrs. Schermetzler to the wall and she was able to stick for a good period of time! Thank you also to the Cougar Carnival Committee and volunteers who put this event on. It is such a fantastic event benefiting our school and we are so thankful to those of you who played a role in its success!
Be sure to check out the information below about Spring Conferences, which will take place on Thursday, March 6. More details and the sign-up genius are below.
Track & Field registration and Girls on the Run registration both open today! Find the links below in the Cougar Athletics section.
We are enjoying some warmer temps this week and the kids are excited to get outside for recess! Please continue to send cold weather & snow gear so that they can play in the snow before it melts.
Other than that, be sure to check out all the goodies in this week's newsletter! There are some fun Forensics and basketball updates, Dine Out Night info, and more!
Have a great week!
Best regards,
Ms. Parey, Principal
Mrs. Schermetzler & Mrs. Bruhn, Leadership Team
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Spring Conferences
The Spring Conference sign-up genius is now open. Spring Conferences are optional, and only take place during a limited time frame. This year's Spring Conferences will be Thursday, March 6 from 4 to 6pm.
If your teacher's slots fill up, feel free to reach out to them directly via email to discuss any feedback they might have about your student. You can sign up for Spring Conferences here.
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School Office Supplies!
The school office can always use some help keeping office supplies stocked. Please check out our Amazon wishlist to see some of the supplies that are always needed.
Thank you for your donations!
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It's time to order your yearbooks!
Yearbook order forms went home last week. Only pre-ordered yearbooks are guaranteed, and all yearbooks will be delivered by class at the end of the year. Orders must be received by March 31, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Click on this link to place your order!
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Important Dates to Remember | |
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02/26
Dine Out Night
Panera
Details Below
03/03 - 03/17
Iowa (ITBS) Testing
Grades 3, 5, & 7
03/05
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
03/06
Spring Conferences
03/07
Father/Daughter Dance
Details Below
03/10
2nd Trimester Ends
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03/10 - 03/14
Book Fair
Details Below!
03/10
Home & School Meeting Community Room, 6:00pm
03/14
Report Cards Released
03/18
State of the School
03/19
Dine Out Night
McDonald's
03/20
Pizza Fundraiser Lunch
03/24 - 03/28
SPRING BREAK!
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Out of Uniform Dates - February
We thought it might be easier for you to have a list of days that are Out-Of-Uniform either with a pass or with special circumstances for the whole month, so here are the Out-of-Uniform Days for February:
02/27
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 02/26 (receipt required)
02/28
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
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February & March Lunch Menus | |
New Pack the Church Lector & Gift Bearer Dates! | |
Spring Dates for Student Lectors are Now Available!
Please click here to sign up your student in grades 2-8 to be a lector or to sign up your student in all grades to be a gift bearer.
Please note that we are signed up to read at Palm Sunday! This Mass will take place after our middle school Box City service project, and the students who participate in Box City will be attending Mass together that morning. We would like only middle school students to sign up to be lectors and gift bearers that day. Thank you for your cooperation!
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The St. Alphonsus Food Pantry Service Project is Going Great!
With Valentine's Day in February, we are showing our community our love and care through this project to benefit the St. Alphonsus Food Pantry.
This project will consist of collecting food items to stock the pantry, and will also give students a chance to take a tour of the food pantry and have a Q&A session with the pantry's regularly staffed volunteers. All students will have a tour of the Food Pantry on either Tuesday, February 17 or Wednesday, February 18.
The Service Project Leadership Team has decided that we will donate "meal kits" to the pantry so that those who come to the pantry can get a full meal kit and not just random items that could make up a meal.
Each week we will feature a new meal kit and the items needed. Each grade will be responsible for donating an assigned item so that we can ensure full meal kits.
This week we are putting together MEAT & VEGGIE MEAL KITS. Here are the classroom assignments:
Grades 3K, 6, & 8: Rice or instant mashed potatoes
Grades 4K, 1, & 7: Canned vegetables
Grades 5K, 2, & 3: Canned or pouch protein- tuna, chicken, beef
Grades 4 & 5: Canned or pouch protein- tuna, chicken, beef
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Middle School Forensics Updates | |
Our Middle School Forensics Team Continues to Impress!
The team took 3rd place at their meet this weekend, earning a fancy new trophy!
Also, all team members earned state qualifying scores, which means that Matthew, Sophia, Moy and Ella, and Ivy, Molly, and Camille will all compete at the State-wide meet on March 15th.
Keep up the great work, we are all so proud of you!
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Another Successful Cougar Carnival in the Books!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday for the Cougar Carnival. It was so nice to see so many families together enjoying the evening! We even got Mrs. S to stick to the wall!!!
A huge thank you to everyone who helped to organize the event, room parents for coordinating the classroom games, teachers and staff for the amazing raffles and showing off their ping pong skills, and to everyone who donated items and/or their time to help make this event happen. This event is a beloved St. Alphonsus tradition and it truly takes many hands to make the evening a success. We are so appreciative of everyone who helped in any way, shape or form!
Please enjoy some photos from the evening!
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Congrats to the 7th Grade Boys Basketball Team!
This weekend they took part in the St. Thomas Aquinas Holy Hoops tournament and the boys finished with a perfect 4-0 record to win the championship!
They played exceptional basketball this weekend!
Congrats, Gentlemen! St. Alphonsus is proud of you!
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Track & Field Registration Now Open!
As we shake off the chill of this recent cold spell, it’s exciting to think that track season is just around the corner! Track and Field is a fantastic sport that offers something for everyone.
Whether your kids love sprinting, enjoy the challenge of long-distance running, or prefer the thrill of jumping and throwing, Track has it all!
Track is unique in that it combines the camaraderie of a team sport with the opportunity for individual achievements. It’s a great way for kids to push themselves, set personal goals, and beat their own records, all while being part of a supportive team environment.
Encourage your kids in grades 5-8 to join the Track Team this season! It’s not just about competition; it’s about building friendships, staying active, and having fun. You can register today using this link and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Athletic Director Nick Warrichaiet or Track & Field Coach Ben Rezutek.
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Get your Cougar Athletics Gear!
The St. Alphonsus Athletic Association has opened up their own spiritwear shop with the same company who does our school store. Right now, basketball apparel is available, but more sports attire will be added!
You can find the new Athletics web store here.
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Dine Out Night At Panera!
This Wednesday, February 26th is Dine Out Night at Panera and we hope to see you there! Dine in or carry out from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Greenfield location, 7840 West Layton Avenue and 25% of the sales will go to support St. Alphonsus.
Be sure to show our flyer (on your phone or printed) if you order in store. We do highly recommend ordering ahead however to minimize your wait. Use our code FUND4U at the in-store kiosk, online or in the app to be sure our school gets credit for your order. Remember to get a receipt (one per child) so that your student can be out of uniform the following day.
Come support our school and let Panera do the cooking!
Dine Out Nights - the easiest and most delicious fundraisers around.
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Save the Date for the Scholastic Book Fair!
Our Book Fair is coming back on March 10! Students will shop during school hours on March 10 - March 14.
This year, we are heading back to Scholastic to see what new books they have to offer! More details, a preview link, and volunteer opportunities are coming soon, so stay tuned for more!
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Save the Date for the Annual Parish Auction!
The auction is a fantastic event that benefits both the school & the parish, and we will have more details soon! This event is co-chaired by Mrs. Schermetzler and Mrs. Eisold, and there are lots of ways both big and small that you can help them make this event a success.
If you are interested in joining the Parish Auction committee, please email Mrs. Schermetzler.
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Parish Mission is coming up on March 2, 3, & 4!
This year's parish mission is all about the source of all authentic, lasting hope: Jesus. And our speaker is a great man by the name of Rich Harter. And the best news is that we are offering child care for those that need it!
We do need a general idea of how many kids are coming so we can plan accordingly. If you know you will be making use of child care for the Parish Mission, please sign up at this link.
You can learn more about the Parish Mission via the flyer below!
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Local High School & Community News | |
Please note that any outside activities are not sponsored or endorsed by St. Alphonsus Parish or School. | |
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to St. Thomas More High School to see the Wizard of Oz!
This magical musical features St. Al’s alumni Stuart T (class of 2026) as the Tinman, Hailey N (class of 2027) as the Scarecrow, Abby A (class of 2027) as assistant stage manager, and Claire W (St. Al’s third grader) as a Munchkin in the Lullaby League!
Shows are March 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7pm and March 16 and 23 at 2pm. Tickets are on sale at tmore.org/theater and will also be available at the door.
We hope to see all of you from St. Al’s in the Emerald City!
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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 12:00pm Fridays.
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