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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
Happy St. Patrick's Day! We hope you have the luck of the Irish with you today and every day! Lots of fun stuff happening as we gear up for Spring Break, so please check it out below.
Please make plans to join us tomorrow at the State of the School, taking place at 6:00pm in the Community Room. This is your chance to meet Mrs. Sagat for the first time, so we hope to see you there. Please remember that because we are serving alcohol, children may not attend. More details are listed below.
Report cards were released on Friday! You can find instructions on how to access your child's report card below.
Another reminder that the application period for St. Gerard Scholarships is now open! Families with students in grades 2-8 are eligible to apply, and you could win up to $800 towards your tuition. Find more details about this below.
Monday, March 31 is Opening Day! To celebrate our return from Spring Break, we will be having a Brewers Dress Down Day that day. Wear your favorite Brewers gear or blue & yellow/gold to celebrate the Brewers with us! Another reminder has been added below in the Out of Uniform Day listing--this is where we will always tell you what the Out of Uniform Days are for the month.
This week's pizza lunch on Thursday still needs a few volunteers. Check out the sign-up genius below and remember that there is no hot lunch or milk served on Thursday, March 20 due to this fundraiser.
Obviously, there will be no newsletter next week due to Spring Break. The Leadership Team wishes all of you a relaxing and enjoyable week off! We will see you back in school on March 31!
Best regards,
Ms. Parey, Principal
Mrs. Schermetzler & Mrs. Bruhn, Leadership Team
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St. Gerard Scholarship Applications are Now Open!
Check out all the details and find a link to the application below.
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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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Report Cards Were Released Friday!
Don't forget that report cards were released last Friday. To check your student's grades, follow these instructions:
- Click on Grades & Attendance on the left hand side.
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Select the Standards Grades tab on this screen.
- Click each Course on this window and the Standards grades should open up. You can also select Expand All in the upper right hand corner to expand all courses at once.
Per the Milwaukee Archdiocese, we use a Standards-Based Grading method here at St. Alphonsus School. Here are what the standards mean:
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1: This really only applies to students who demonstrate no knowledge of the standard. The student may be able to complete an assignment but only with assistance.
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2: The student isn't at mastery level but is learning the needed vocabulary and learning targets shown in the scoring guide. They stay at this level until they have shown full mastery of the standard being assessed. The student shows a partial understanding and is able to complete an assignment without assistance.
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3: The student has shown proficiency on the standard. Students may need more than one opportunity to demonstrate mastery of a standard. The student's understanding is demonstrated consistently and work is completed independently.
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4: The student has shown and applied the knowledge beyond what is expected at a given grade level. The student independently completes self-directed studies. It is high on Bloom's taxonomy level, beyond what has been taught in the classroom, something most students don't obtain, and is usually due to a combination of high ability, high interest, and/or high background knowledge.
If you have questions about accessing report cards, please email Mrs. Schermetzler. If you have questions or concerns about your student's standards-based grades, please contact their teacher directly to discuss.
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03/18
State of the School
6:00pm, Community Room
03/19
Dine Out Night
McDonald's
Details Below
03/20
Pizza Fundraiser Lunch
Details Below
03/24 - 03/28
SPRING BREAK!
03/31
Opening Day
Brewers Dress Down
Details Below
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04/09
Battle of the Book Tournament
04/09
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
04/11
Mom Prom
Registration Below!
04/15 & 04/16
Living Stations of the Cross
Details Below
04/17
Holy Thursday
11:30am Dismissal
04/18 - 04/21
Easter Break
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State of the School
State of the School, hosted by the School Advisory Commission, will take place on Tuesday, March 18 at 6:00pm in the Community Room.
Please join us to hear presentations from Ms. Parey, Father Kevin, and more! This is also a chance for you to meet our new principal, Mrs. Sagat!
We will also be serving light snacks as well as beer & wine. Because we are serving alcohol, this event is for adults only; children should NOT attend. We hope to see you there!
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Save the Date for Living Stations of the Cross
Students pose each of the 14 Stations while others lead the congregation in prayer for a visual depiction of this beloved Lenten devotion.
This year’s Living Stations will take place on Tuesday, April 15th at 6:00 PM. in the church. There will also be a performance on Wednesday, April 16th at 2:00 PM, again in the church. We hope you can join us.
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Save the Date for the 4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert!
This year our 4th & 5th Grade spring concert will be held on Thursday, May 8th at 2:00pm in church. Please save the date and we will have more details as the event approaches!
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Our Next Pizza Lunch Fundraiser is This Thursday, March 20!
We also need a few more volunteers for this pizza lunch! This is a quick, 1 hour commitment. All volunteers must be safeguarded.
You can sign up here.
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Stay Healthy on Spring Break! A Message From the Greendale Health Department
The below letter is being shared by the Greendale Health Department with all public & private schools in Greendale.
Please click here to read the letter.
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Out of Uniform Dates - March
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 March:
03/20
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 03/19 (receipt required)
03/21
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
03/31
It's Opening Day!
Brewers Out Of Uniform Day
Celebrate the Brewers by wearing your favorite Brewers gear or
blue & yellow clothes to celebrate the team!
| | | | March & April 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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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Last week we were lucky enough to enjoy a visit from the Trinity Irish Dancers!
They came to St. Alphonsus and performed for our entire school, showcasing many of their Irish dances as well as teaching us about their special costumes and shoes. We also got a chance to learn a special dance at the end of the program.
It was a great way to get in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day!
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Middle School Box City is Coming Soon!
Box City will take place from Saturday, April 12 into Palm Sunday. This is a unique service project opportunity for students in grades 5-8.
Students will sleep outside, in boxes, in an attempt to live just a fraction of the unhoused experience. They will then go to Mass together in the morning and participate in the Palm Sunday Pack the Church at 7:00am Mass as lectors and gift bearers.
Parent volunteers are needed for this event! Middle school parents, you can sign up for shifts here.
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This is the LAST Week for Donating Shoes for Our Shoe Drive!
As of last week, we have over 1,925 pairs of shoes collected!! With one more week to go, we need big participation to reach 2,500. Here is a picture of Ms. Baur's Office, overtaken by shoes!
Our leaderboard is as follows:
- Our leading classroom is 5K
- Our leading students are Jackie in 5K with 70, Claire W in 3rd with 55, and Aiden C in 5th with 53
- Most consecutive days with a shoe donation is 3rd, 6th, & 8th grades
- and Mrs. Domzil leads our teacher competition with 66 pairs of shoes!
Great job, everyone and thank you for helping us get that much closer to our goal!
| | Spring Extracurricular Opportunities! | | Scholastic Book Fair: Thank You! | |
Thank you for Your Support of This Year's Book Fair!
Thank you so much for supporting the Book Fair. Although sometimes it might feel more like the Zero Educational Value Nonsense Fair with all the erasers, pens, journals, and posters available (hahaha), we are happy to report that many kids bought lots of books and we were also able to restock lots of our classroom libraries and the school library with new books for every student to enjoy! Every purchase, no matter how big or how small, supports St. Alphonsus. Mrs. Schermetzler is so thankful for your help in volunteering as well!
Together, our school community does such great things for our school, and the Book Fair is a perfect example! Thank you again for your support!
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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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The Cougar Athletics Store has some new gear!
That's right, you can now get TRACK gear in addition to Basketball stuff, and soon you will also be able to order ahead for Volleyball in the Fall! Anything you see in the store can have either the track or basketball logos on it. Use the drop downs to select your sport!
Check out the web store here.
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Dine Out Night at McDonald's!
This Wednesday, March 19th is Dine Out Night at McDonald’s and we hope to see you there!
Dine in or carry out from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin location, 7501 W. Rawson Avenue. You can order in store, in the drive-through or using the app and St. Alphonsus will get 10% of all sales. Make sure to mention St. Alphonsus when you order!
In addition, stop inside for an apple pie (while supplies last) with a cash donation. 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 McDonald's do the cooking!
Dine Out Nights - the easiest and most delicious fundraisers around.
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It's time to get ready to blast off at the Annual MOM PROM!
Mom Prom will take place on Friday, April 11th. Find all the details and a registration form below.
We are also looking for volunteers. Dads, did you have a great time at the Father/Daughter Dance? Time to repay the favor to the moms in your life and volunteer for the Mom Prom so that the moms & sons can enjoy their evening. Sign up to volunteer here! All volunteers must be safeguarded.
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Registration is Now Open for the Parish Auction!
Join us for a super fun night out on Friday, May 2 at Boerner Botanical Gardens! Every year we have more and more St. Alphonsus school parents attending and it's always an awesome time. Visit the parish auction web page for more details.
In addition to registration being open, this year we are also selling raffle calendars! $25 each and only 750 sold. These make great gifts to pop into Easter baskets and the like--yes, your kiddos could win, too (just adults need to purchase them!). Many chances to win, so check out all the details below and stop by the parish auction table in the gathering space to pick one up.
Thank you for your support of this year's auction!
| | Local High School & Community News | | Please note that any outside activities are not sponsored or endorsed by St. Alphonsus Parish or School. | | |
Join the Root River Youth Cycling Club!
Did you know you could join a mountain biking club team? Root River Youth Cycling Club is a USA Cycling Club affiliated with WI NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association), and is open to all students K-12 in the school districts of Greendale, Greenfield, Franklin, Whitnall, Oak Creek, St. Francis, Cudahy, or South Milwaukee.
Come to an informational meeting on Thursday, April 3rd at 6PM at the Hales Corners Public Library. There, you can learn more about the club, meet the coaches and current athletes, and have the option to "try-it-out" at a mini-practice. Bring along your bike or borrow one of ours for the try-it-out event associated with the meeting, and don't forget a helmet!
Learn how to be a better biker, improve your fitness, make friends, and have fun! Learn more by visiting www.rrycc.org or contact info@RootRiverYouthCycling.org for more info.
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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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