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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
Welcome to another BEAUTIFUL week in May. Mrs. Schermetzler snapped this photo in the courtyard this morning. It is so nice to see the trees and flowers start to bloom and to have consistently nice weather lately!
There are lots of things to share and see in this week's newsletter!
Most importantly, 2025-2026 Financial Aid applications are available! You can find all the details and a link to the application form below. Please note that these are due by Monday, June 16.
We also want to make you aware of a new and concerning trend circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms that poses a serious risk to student safety and school equipment. We have not had any issue with this at St. Alphonsus, but we would like you to be aware. The trend involves students inserting small metal objects--such as paper clips or pushpins--into Chromebook charging ports or internal components in an attempt to cause electrical short circuits. This behavior can result in sparks, potential fires, battery damage, or even serious injury. Our family handbook & technology agreement always emphasizes the importance of respecting school property. Students who intentionally damage Chromebooks may face disciplinary action and will be held responsible for the full cost of replacement. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and our equipment in working order.
Thank you to those of you who were able to join us for a very joyful and beautiful Spring Music Concert last week! Please note that Mrs. Greco is still editing the videos and we will have them for you soon.
It's that time of year when we recruit for new altar servers! You can find more information on this below.
STAR testing reports will be sent home this Friday. If you have any questions regarding your student's STAR scores, please contact their homeroom teacher!
Please be sure to check out all the other great items in this week's newsletter. To all the St. Alphonsus Mothers and Mother Figures: We hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Best regards,
Ms. Parey, Principal
Mrs. Schermetzler & Mrs. Bruhn, Leadership Team
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2025-2026 Financial Aid Applications Now Available!
St. Alphonsus Catholic School is pleased to offer a limited amount of financial assistance to those who qualify. We are fortunate to have support from private donors and foundations who share our goal of ensuring that Catholic education is affordable and available to as many families as possible.
The application form & instructions are linked here.
Please note that applications are due by Monday, June 16, 2025.
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Is Your Child Interested in Being a Server?
Your child is invited to learn how to become an altar server to assist at our Sunday Masses. Being an altar server is a tremendous opportunity for your child to take on the responsibility of helping to lead our worship. While serving in this role, he or she can learn more about the Mass and experience the Lord through the Eucharist in a new way.
The altar server provides a key role in the liturgy through the support they provide for the presider. Because of this, a certain amount of maturity is required in order to perform this ministry. As parents, you are in the best position to judge whether your son or daughter is ready to take on this ministry.
Altar Server forms were sent home last week, but we are extending the deadline to return them! If your child is interested in learning how to be an altar server, simply complete this form and return it to school. The form is due this Friday, May 16. A training session will then be scheduled for our new servers. The summer is a good time to start learning how to serve as it is a slower time in parish life.
If your son or daughter has a sibling who is also an altar server please indicate that on the form, and we will schedule them together. Please note that this is for new servers only. If your son or daughter is already a server they do not need to attend a training.
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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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05/05 - 05/16
STAR Testing
05/14
First Communion Mass & Reception
05/14
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
05/21
Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
Details Below
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05/23
11:30am Dismissal
05/26
No School Memorial Day
05/31
8th Grade Graduation
06/03
Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza
06/06
Last Day of School!
10am Dismissal
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Our Next Pizza Lunch Fundraiser of the Year is Wednesday, May 21!
Order forms were sent home last week and are due TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 13. Please note that there is NO HOT LUNCH OR MILK served on this day, so if your students are not ordering the pizza lunch you will need to send a cold lunch. LATE ORDER FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED--NO EXCEPTIONS. We are held to tight deadlines by the vendor and must have the order forms by Wednesday morning! You can find a copy of the form here.
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Cousins Subs Lunch for Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza
Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza, our big field day, is coming up on Tuesday, June 3. We do not serve hot lunch that day, but instead, students have the opportunity for a Cousins Subs Lunch! It is $9 for a 5" sub, and $11 for a 7.5" sub or sub in a bowl. ALL subs come with chips, cookie, and a drink. Please send your payment and order form in an envelope marked Cousins Subs Lunch.
Order forms went home last week! These are due Wednesday, May 14. You can download an order form here. NO hot lunch or milk will be served, so if you choose not to order Cousins, you must send your child with a cold lunch that day.
More details about the events of Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza are coming soon!
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Scholarship & Award Information Requested
It is the time of year when we start preparing for 8th Grade graduation! 8th Grade parents, we want to hear about all of your children's accomplishments. Please email Mrs. Schermetzler a list of their scholarships and awards, as well as the high school they will be attending, by Friday, May 16.
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Out of Uniform Dates - May
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 May:
05/15
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 05/14 (receipt required)
05/30
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
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Calling All Dads for a Small Group & Bible Study!
Looking to connect with other dads at St. Alphonsus? Join our small group for a weekly hang out where we talk about life, the Bible, and dad stuff. This is a new group open to thoughts and ideas about where, when and how meetings take place.
Time: Weekly, TBD
Place: Franklin/Greendale area, TBD
Contact Sean Lamb if you’re interested in joining or have questions.
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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!
Now is the time to consider becoming a room parent for the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 to be put on a list for fall.
Room parents will be contacted in late August. Please let us know if you have any questions and thanks for volunteering! All room parents must be safeguarded.
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St. Alphonsus Track Update
Congratulations to 6th grader Jackson, who was the 6th Grade Boys Champion in the High Jump at the Holy Apostles 25th Annual Track Meet this past Saturday. Jackson won the event with a jump of 4 feet, 4 inches.
Congratulations, Jackson!
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St. Alphonsus Girls On The Run Team Update!
St. Alphonsus 3rd through 5th Grade Girls are participating in Girls on the Run again this year! Please come show your support and cheer us on Saturday, May 31 at American Family Field for the annual Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin 5K!
If you would like to volunteer for this event, the GOTR of SE Wisconsin organization has volunteer opportunities and sign-up here.
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Volleyball Registration is Now Open!
As we approach the end of the school year, it's time to start looking ahead to next year's athletic season! We are thrilled to announce that the sign-up for volleyball next fall is now open for current 3rd through 7th grade students.
If your child is interested in joining the volleyball team, please take a moment to complete the sign-up process using this link. We are looking forward to another fantastic season filled with teamwork, skill building, and fun!
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to Nick Warrichaiet or Erica Scherbarth. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for our athletics program!
The St. Alphonsus Spiritwear Shop is also live with volleyball logos!
Get your volleyball gear now. Please also note that the basketball and track logos will not be an option for ordering after June 6--they'll be back in season next year!
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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.
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Next Week is Dine Out Night At Cousins Subs!
Next week Wednesday, May 14th is Dine Out Night at Cousins Subs and we hope to see you there! Dine in or carry out from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Franklin location, 7700 S. Lovers Lane Road. 20% of the sales will go to support St. Alphonsus. 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 Cousins do the cooking!
Dine Out Nights - the easiest and most delicious fundraisers around.
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Join Home & School at the Milwaukee Milkmen Game on Friday, July 18!
St. Alphonsus Catholic School is once again the featured organization at the Milwaukee Milkmen baseball game on July 18 at 6:35pm. We hope you can attend, watch a great game and support St Alphonsus Catholic School!
Get your tickets at the link here and we will see you at the ballgame! Feel free to spread the word & share this with your family and friends.
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School Supply Kits Now Available from 1st Day School Supplies!
Did you know that St. Alphonsus Home & School partners with 1st Day School Supplies to give parents an easy to get everything your student needs for school?
We're not wishing summer away, but if you like to purchase pre-boxed school supply kits, it's time to order! Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and have them shipped quickly and easily to your home just in time for school to start in the fall. This is an easy way to check off a big to-do list item and perfect for busy parents.
Please note that due to the sizing of the shipping kits, students going into grade 1 will need to purchase 1 additional paper towel roll and 1 additional box of tissues; students going into grades 2, 3, and 6 will need to purchase 1 additional box of tissues; and students going into 3K & 4K need to purchase a rest mat in addition to the supplies listed.
Order today at this link.
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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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