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Thank you for a Fantastic Fun Run!
Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
Thank you so much for your fantastic support of our Fun Run! Friday was a beautiful morning and the students had a great time running their laps. I continue to be so amazed by the depth of support we have here in our school community. To be able to raise over $27,000 in just a week is truly amazing, and I thank everyone who supported and helped us work towards this goal. I can't wait to be slimed by our students! This money will go towards many necessary technology upgrades we need throughout the school. We have already started the quoting process and we will keep you all posted as we purchase & use these items.
You can see some pictures of the Fun Run below AND read about an amazing update we just received this morning that involves Father Kevin getting slimed! We will also have more pictures on our social media channels this week! Thank you again to everyone who donated, you are truly making a difference for our school.
A few other short reminders this week:
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October Cougar Club Calendars were due in mid-September. Please see an important reminder from Mrs. Pagac below about turning them in on time, and thank you for your cooperation with this policy!
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The RSVP form for Grandparents Day is available for download below and a paper copy will also be coming home with your students this week. Grandparents and Grandfriends are invited to join us on Wednesday, October 15 for a fun-filled morning! Please note that we have a different check-in process this year so we will need grandparents names ahead of time in order to be able to check them in the morning of--thus NO late RSVPs or walk-ins will be accepted. Please return your RSVP form by Monday, October 13.
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Our Picture Retake Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30. You can find all the details below. ONLY students who have already requested a retake are allowed to be out of uniform tomorrow for their photos.
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Our 8th Grade is hosting a food drive! They are currently reading The Hunger Games in their Literature class and have planned this service project to go with their unit. Check out the flyer below! This week they are collecting items for a Pasta Dinner. This includes noodles, jarred sauces, and vegetables. Thank you in advance for your donations!
This newsletter is our number one communication tool to you as parents. We ask that you please read it thoroughly each week. Our school website is also a great resource for you and has lots of information available under the PARENTS tab at the top of the page. You can also always find an archive of our school newsletters on our website here.
Have a great week!
Best Regards,
Megan Sagat
Principal
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| St. Alphonsus Fun Run THANK YOU! | | |
Thank you for your AMAZING support of the Fun Run!
The St. Al’s Fun Run was a HUGE success! The students were excited to work together and see what goals they could reach and they had an absolute BLAST on Friday running laps. We loved the energy added by all who came out to cheer them on!
We knocked it out of the park this year and together we raised over $27,000 for our school last week! This is incredible!
And guess what?! On Friday, Fr. Kevin challenged the kids to raise $30,000 by Wednesday--and then he would get slimed too. We are so excited to announce that WE DID IT! As of today, Monday, September 29, we have received over $32,000 in donations. How high can we go?!
Pledging will remain open until Wednesday, October 1. This also gives some classrooms a few extra days to reach the next goal on their chart. If you or someone you know wanted to make a donation, but just never got around to it, there’s still time!
Weekend challenge prizes and drawstring bag prizes will come home at the end of the week.
*The entire school has also earned a Crazy hair or hat day on Thursday, October 2.
Thanks again to our St. Alphonsus School community for making this Fun Run so successful! We appreciate everyone’s support to make this the best Fun Run yet! Stay tuned for details on when we will SLIME Mrs. Sagat!
A HUGE thank you to our T-shirt sponsors:
Platinum:
Oak Creek Wood Products
Cousins Subs
Gold:
Educators Credit Union
Silver:
Expert Institute
Bronze:
Biltrite Furniture
Ricely Restaurant Group
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October Cougar Club Calendars were due in Mid-September - Please Turn in Late Calendars ASAP
If you have not turned in your Cougar Club calendar for October, please do so ASAP. Calendars are always due mid-month for the following month. You can find calendars on our website on the Cougar Club page here. Please also refer to the 2025-2026 Cougar Club packet here so that you understand our late calendar fees. Scheduling staff is difficult when calendars are not submitted in a timely fashion, so please be sure you get those submitted on time going forward in order to avoid late fees. Thank you!
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Picture Retake Day is tomorrow Tuesday, September 30.
Students having their picture taken may be out of uniform tomorrow to wear their picture clothes. ONLY students who submitted a request for retakes may be out of uniform.
The photographer has a list of students & staff who requested retakes and we will share with you the proofing & ordering information once we receive it.
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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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09/30
School Picture Retake Day
10/03
No School
Sustaining the Mission for Teachers
10/06
No School
Teacher In-Service
10/08
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
10/11
Parents Night Out: Music Bingo
Details Below
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10/15
Grandparents Day
Details Below!
10/22
Dine Out Night
QDoba
10/24
Trunk or Treat
Details Below!
11/05
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
11/12
Veterans Day Mass
Details Coming Soon!
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Join us for Grandparents Day on Wednesday, October 15!
Grandparents Day is coming up on Wednesday, October 15 and we would love to have you join us! Both grandparents and grandfriends are welcome!
Check out all the details on the flyer below and here is a downloadable copy of the RSVP form, which will also be sent home with students today.
Please note the biggest change this year is that we need to have grandparents/grandfriends' names ahead of time for our security and check-in procedures, so NO late RSVPs or walk-ins will be accepted. All RSVPs are due by Monday, October 13.
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The Student Lector Program Returns!
We are happy to announce that our Student Lector program is returning again this year! Do your students in grades 2-8 love to read at Mass? Consider signing them up to lector on select Sundays!
Our fall dates are now available here. We will also need gift bearers!
Students practice with Mrs. Schermetzler on the Thursday before weekend Masses.
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Out of Uniform Dates - October
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 remaining Out-of-Uniform Days for October:
10/02
SUMMER DINE OUT NIGHT (AUGUST) Out of Uniform Day (AUGUST receipt required)
10/02
Crazy Hair or Hat Day (Fun Run Reward)
Students must still wear their school uniforms (unless participating in August Dine Out Night reward above) but can have crazy hair or hats!
10/09
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 10/08 (receipt required)
10/23
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 10/22 (receipt required)
10/24
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
10/31
Happy Halloween!
Halloween Spirit Day - special guidelines coming next week!
| | | | Battle of the Books Is Back for Grades 4, 5 & 6! | | |
Battle of the Books is Back!
This is a lively academic competition that improves reading comprehension, builds vocabulary, introduces students to new books & authors, and teaches teamwork, commitment, & sportsmanship. The program culminates in a tournament on Wednesday, April 30, at St. Jude School in Wauwatosa, where we will compete against other area schools!
How It Works
Teams of three students each from Grades 4, 5, and 6 read 45 pre-assigned books (15 books each) from October to March. Titles are from varying genres with a wide range of reading levels and subjects. Teams will gather after school once or twice a month for practice battles and to determine St. Alphonsus School’s Tournament Champs (one team per grade level). The Tournament Champs will go to the program-wide tournament in April.
Practice Schedule
The practice schedule/time commitment is progressive. We will meet once per month until January, when we will start meeting twice per month to have practice battles.
Meetings will be held after school in the library from 3:00-3:30 on the following dates:
- October 13
- November 17
- December 15
Meetings will be held after school in the library from 3:00-4:00 on the following dates:
- January 19
- February 2 & 16
- March 2, 16 & 30
- April 20 - finalists only
Tournament
The 2025-2026 Battle of the Books tournament will be held on April 30, 2026 here at St. Jude School in Wauwatosa. More details will be provided as the date gets closer!
The permission slip and more info can be found here and students also brought home a paper copy last week! Permission slips are due back by Tuesday, October 7.
And here is the 2025-2026 Battle of the Books Book List!
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The SCRIP Program Needs Your Help!
We are seeking a few people to help out selling SCRIP with short, simple shifts before and after Masses on the weekends. The time commitment is minimal, with shifts ranging from 30 minutes to 90 minutes. Any help is appreciated--even if it's just once a month or every once in a while. Using an easy SignUp link, you can choose your own shift, as often or as little as you'd like!
If you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering, please contact Mike Wusterbarth or Gayle Schmidt for a brief training session.
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Time is Running Out!
Sign up for Parents Night Out Music Bingo by Thursday, October 2nd
Music Bingo will take place on Saturday, October 11th at 6:30pm in the St. Alphonsus Community Room
Players will be given bingo cards where the traditional numbers have been replaced with song titles/artists. Our amazing hosts play clips of music and you mark off spots on your bingo card to win great prizes. This is a great opportunity to meet and socialize with other St. Al's parents! Get a group of parents from your class to attend!
This is an adults only event, no children please.
Cost is $10 per person
(please bring to the event, cash only)
Bring your own snacks and refreshments to enjoy.
Please RSVP at this link by Thursday, October 2nd.
Any questions, please contact Dawn Eisold.
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Please join us for our fourth annual Trunk or Treat, on Friday, October 24th from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes as they go car-to-car trick or treating in our school parking lot! Siblings and family are welcome--this is a great event for the whole family!
We are SO excited to be hosting this event again and would love to have your support in hosting a Trunk!
What does it take to host a Trunk?
****All adults handing out candy must be safeguarded.****
- Arrive 45 minutes before the event begins to set up
- Decorate your trunk with child appropriate decorations
- Supply and hand out candy to kids that trick or treat from your trunk
- Be able to stay the entire event 6:00pm- 7:00pm
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Remember this is a family friendly event, no alcohol please
It's going to be a great night! Use this link to sign up to host a trunk.
Trunks must be signed up by October 15th. Please list all adults who will be handing out treats at your vehicle so we can check their safeguarding status.
For questions, please contact Dawn Eisold or Tricia Williams, our Trunk or Treat chairs.
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Download the Box Tops App and Support Our School!
Box Tops are a quick and easy way to earn cash back for St. Al's. Simply scan your receipts into the app and we can earn money!
Check out the flyer below for more information and get started here.
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Catholic Central Offering Shadow Days for 7th & 8th Graders!
CCHS is excited to offer your 7th and 8th grade students the opportunity to experience a Shadow Day at Catholic Central High School, where they can spend the day with one of our current students and get a firsthand look at what high school life is really like.
Choosing the right high school is an important decision, and these Shadow Days give prospective students a chance to see our school, engage in classroom learning, and get a feel for our community. We hope this experience will help them envision their future and determine whether Catholic Central is the right fit.
We would be honored to support your students as they consider continuing their Catholic education at the high school level! Shadow Days are available on the following dates, from 7:30 to 11:30am:
Tuesday, October 28
Wednesday, October 29
To sign up or for more information please click HERE.
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St. Thomas More is excited to invite you to our 2025 Open House!
Sign-up now as spots will fill up fast!
The 2025 St. Thomas More Open House will be on: Monday, October 20th from 4:30-8:00pm.
At the STM Open House: You will get a small group tour of the facilities from STM students, parents, and faculty. You will receive information on admissions and financial aid, and meet the faculty, staff, and athletics coaches. This is a great way for your family to see all the wonderful things STM has to offer.
To RSVP for the Open House, please follow this link!
If you have any questions about St. Thomas More, the application process, or anything else admissions-related, please contact Tony Mane, Admissions Director, at 414-481-8370 x127 or at manet@tmore.org.
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Join the St. Alphonsus Moms Group!
Looking for other Moms to share in your journey of faith and motherhood?
Come to the Wiggle Room above the church at 10:00. Moms are welcome to bring their little ones with them!
We would love to get to know each other better and help one another grow in our faith. Motherhood isn't easy. Let's share the load! Contact Darleen Zelinka with any questions.
First Semester Dates:
- October 7 at 10 a.m.
- October 14 at 10 a.m.
- November 4 at 10 a.m.
- November 18 at 10 a.m.
- December 2 at 10 a.m.
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Join the St. Alphonsus Women's Group!
So... who is in your tribe?
We all need one! Why not make St. Alphonsus' Women's Group YOUR tribe?
This group is a little different than the Moms Group. This group is comprised of women of all ages and backgrounds. We meet to pray, discuss and enjoy life! Contact Maggie Ensing for more information!
Check us out:
- October 18, 2025
- November 15 - Join Us for Women of Christ!
- December 12 - Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- January 24, 202
- February 14, 2026
- March 21, 2026
- April 25, 2026
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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.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Eisold!
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