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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
Welcome to the home stretch! We hope you all enjoyed a nice long weekend and a little taste of summer. Some of our scouts participated in a wonderful memorial as part of Memorial Day--check it out below!
Our 8th graders are also in the home stretch. We will celebrate them at our school Mass tomorrow, and then the graduation Mass & ceremony takes place on Saturday. Congrats to these 5 gentlemen--we are so proud of you!
ITBS test results were sent home with students in grades 3, 5, and 7 last Friday, May 23. If you have any questions or did not receive them, please get in touch with your child's homeroom teacher.
As much as we're not wishing summer away, don't forget that you can order your school supplies online via our school supply partner! More details and a link to order are below. Orders must be placed by June 30.
Also make plans to join us this summer at the Milwaukee Milkmen game on Friday, July 18! School families usually end up sitting in sections 101, 102, and 103. You can find the link to order tickets below!
Please note that the last school Mass of the year will take place on Friday, June 6, our last day of school, which is also 10:00am dismissal. This means there is NOT a school Mass on Wednesday, June 4. Please make a note for your calendars.
Please be sure to check out all the other great items in this week's newsletter, including a lovely note from Father Anthoni.
Best regards,
Ms. Parey, Principal
Mrs. Schermetzler & Mrs. Bruhn, Leadership Team
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| A Message from Father Anthoni | | |
With a Grateful Heart - Greetings from Fr. Anthoni!
Dear St. Alphonsus School Community:
As I prepare to return to India after two wonderful years with you, my heart is filled with joy and gratitude. I take this moment to sincerely thank you:
To Dear Parents: From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the incredible privilege of being part of your children's journey. Thank you for entrusting your children to grow not only academically but also spiritually, allowing space for prayer, service, and the deepening of their Catholic faith. I appreciate the trust you place in the school leadership and the warmth and kindness you have shown me personally. Your generous gift of time and dedication to school activities has been a true blessing to all. It has truly been a privilege to witness your children’s growth in both learning and faith within this caring parish school community.
To the School Leadership: Thank you for your warm welcome, constant support, and the friendship you extended to me. I am especially grateful for the opportunities you gave me to engage with the students in meaningful ways. Your leadership created a space where both faith and learning could thrive.
To the Staff and Volunteers: Thank you for your dedication and many other ways you make St. Alphonsus School a life-enriching place. Although I did not work with most of you directly, I have been grateful for the moments we have smiled, greeted, and prayed for each other. Your quiet, behind-the-scenes assistance, whether preparing for School Mass, Reconciliation, Rosary, the Christmas Concert, and so much more, have greatly enriched the life of our school. Thank you for living a service-centered life that inspires us all.
To All Dear Students: You are great! Thank you for your energy, enthusiasm, and the joy you bring to this school every day. Keep nurturing your faith, service, knowledge, and curiosity; they will guide you well on your journey ahead. I am grateful for the moments we shared and wish you all the very best in everything you do.
Finally, gifts by Home and School, the beautiful framed picture from the Rosary club students, Christmas gift cards, and greetings are deeply appreciated and will be fondly remembered.
Please know that you will remain in my prayers, and I kindly ask for yours as I begin this next chapter in seminary formation and ministry. May God bless you all.
If you ever find yourself traveling to India, feel free to reach out at anthoijeorge@gmail.com, I would be happy to welcome you to my community.
With prayers and blessings,
Fr. Anthoni Jeorge, MI
St. Camillus Community
10101 West Wisconsin Ave
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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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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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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05/29
School Mass Honoring 8th Grade Graduates
8:00am
05/31
8th Grade Graduation
12:00pm
06/03
Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza
06/06
Last Day of School!
8:00am School Mass
10am Dismissal
06/11
Summer Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
07/09
Summer Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
07/18
Milwaukee Milkmen Game
Details Below!
08/13
Summer Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
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Out of Uniform Dates - May & June
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 & June:
05/30
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
06/03
Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza!
More details below, but athletic wear & tennis shoes are recommended, as we will be outside for field day events & games much of the day. Each set of classes wears a different color so they are easily distinguished on the playground.
5th, 6th, & 7th Grades: Red
3rd & 4th Grades: Green
1st & 2nd Grades: Blue
3K, 4K, 5K: Yellow or Orange
Students should wear t-shirts, headbands, hair ties, etc. in the class color, (whatever you have on hand easily & close to that color) along with their athletic gear!
06/06
Last Day of School
DRESS UP for Mass!
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Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza is Coming Up on Tuesday, June 3!
This is a fun-filled day of activities for students and staff, and we have a few surprises this year as well! However, we can't do it without the help of a few parent volunteers.
Check out our sign-up genius here. We are flexible on timing so come when you can! Please remember that all volunteers must be safeguarded.
This is an out-of-uniform day for students. Athletic wear & tennis shoes are recommended, as we will be outside for field day events & games much of the day. Each set of classes wears a different color so they are easily distinguished on the playground. This year the class colors are:
5th, 6th, & 7th Grades: Red
3rd & 4th Grades: Green
1st & 2nd Grades: Blue
3K, 4K, 5K: Yellow or Orange
Students should wear t-shirts, headbands, hair ties, etc. in the class color, along with their athletic gear! Please have students wear sneakers or tennis shoes.
In addition, we will do water balloons this year as well so it is recommended to send a change of clothes and a towel for the end of the day!
Any questions, please contact Mr. Gutche or Mrs. Schermetzler.
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Private Music Lessons with Mrs. Greco!
Over the summer, Mrs. Greco will be offering private guitar and ukulele lessons at school. Lessons are available for students going into 2nd grade and older. Students must be able to provide their own instruments.
I charge $20 for a 30 minute lesson. I am planning to teach on Wednesday afternoons. If Wednesday afternoons don’t work for you, please still send me an email and if there is enough interest, I may teach one additional day. If you are interested, please send Mrs. Greco an email with your child's availability on Wednesday afternoons by Friday, May 23rd.
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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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We Need Your Library Books Back...Right Meow!
Mrs. Schermetzler would like to remind you that it's time to search under beds, in drawers, in the car, and in backpacks to return all your school library books!
All school library books need to be returned by Friday, May 30.
Thank you for your help!
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St. Alphonsus Scouts Honor Our Fallen Veterans!
Scouts from St. Alphonsus proudly participated in the Greendale Veterans Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 26th!
Scouts helped line the center walkway at the Memorial with historic flags to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving our country.
Please hold these fallen servicemen & women in your prayers and thanks our veterans for all they do!
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Girls on the Run Completes Their Annual Service Project!
Our Girls on the Run team recently completed their annual service project. They created an amazing Healthy Foods mural on the wall of our school cafeteria! Great job, ladies!
And don't forget, you can come show your support and cheer the girls on in their big 5K THIS Saturday, May 31 at American Family Field! For more details, please contact Mrs. Domzil.
Good luck to all of our amazing athletes!
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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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Cross Country Registration is Now Open!
Sign-ups for the 2025-2026 Athletics Season have opened and this year, we have a new sport: Cross Country! If you have a current 3rd through 7th grade student, please use the link below to sign up for this exciting opportunity.
Additionally, we are thrilled to announce that our wonderful 3K teacher, Grace Knautz, has generously volunteered to be our coach for the cross-country team for the upcoming season! Mrs. Knautz has an impressive background in cross country, having competed at the collegiate level, and she will undoubtedly be a fantastic mentor for your child.
For your convenience, the signup link is provided here and has been updated to include cross country.
Thank you and we look forward to a great athletics season ahead! For any questions about Athletics or issues while signing up, please contact our Athletic Director, Nick Warrichaiet.
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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 SCRIP Program is Not Going on Summer Vacation!
If you place an order for cards we have in stock (Kwik Trip, Woodman's, Sendiks or Pick n' Save, Culver's and Cousins), the SCRIP Coordinator will be happy to arrange pickup with you. Don't let three months of earning tuition credit pass by!
Have You Signed Up for SCRIP Yet?
The app is easy to use and everyone needs gas, groceries, retail shopping and visits to restaurants. You can purchase digital cards right on your phone as you are checking out!
PLEASE NOTE: Orders are processed on Sunday nights. Please place any orders for physical cards by 5:00 Sunday.
Learn more about the SCRIP program
Learn how to download the app and get started
Learn how to shop with the app
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Mark your Calendars for Summer Dine Out Nights at Cousins Subs
Be sure you mark your calendars for our Summer Dine Out Nights at Cousins Subs!
Our Summer Dine Out Nights will be:
Wednesday, June 11
Wednesday, July 9
Wednesday, August 13
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. Save your receipts from each of these summer Dine Out Nights and there will be special out of uniform days at the beginning of next school year.
Thank you for all the support of this year's Dine Out Nights!
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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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Calling All FUN RUN Sponsors!
Our only fall fundraiser—the Fun Run—will be back this fall! 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 donations and ideas, and thank you in advance for your support!
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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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South Side Panthers Lacrosse Club!
We are the brand new community lacrosse youth club that is for 3rd-8th grade boys and girls who live in Greenfield, Greendale, and Milwaukee!
We are super excited to bring lacrosse to this area. We know that most students have never picked up a lacrosse stick, so to build interest, we are throwing a free "try-it clinic" at Zablocki Park on July 24th at 6:30pm. All equipment will be provided; students just need to bring a can-do attitude!
For more information please contact Nate Fell via email.
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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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