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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
We are LEANING IN to Spring! The beautiful weather today has certainly made coming back to school after a restful Spring Break so much easier! I hope you all get a chance to get outside this week and enjoy some warmth.
We are in the final push of the school year now--hard to believe! I do have a few things to update you on this week:
First, please note that starting today, Monday, April 13, the gates in the back courtyard parking lot will be closed during the school day, from about 8:00am to 2:00pm. We have noticed a very large increase in cross traffic from the neighborhood as people cut through the lots and do not maintain safe speeds, and in an effort to keep everyone safe, Father Kevin has elected to start closing these gates during the school day going forward. This means that if you need to come to the school office during the school day, you will need to enter the backlot from Churchway; OR, you may enter from Loomis and then park near the parish house or parish offices and walk across to pass the gates. When lining up for carline in the afternoon, the gates will not be open for you until 2:00pm, so you may line up behind the gate until it is opened. Thank you for your cooperation!
We are still waiting for a few families to return their re-enrollment forms & fees. This helps us to plan for next year, holds your student's spots, and the $75 fee per FAMILY is credited to your tuition next year. You can find a copy of the form here.
Our next round of student lectors is the weekend at the 4:30pm Mass, Saturday, April 18! I could still use 1-2 more lectors and another gift bearer. If you plan to attend Mass anyway, why not have your student participate? Find more information below and you can sign up here.
Our 5K Daisy Troop is hosting a Hygiene Drive to benefit the St. Alphonsus Food Pantry! The class who brings in the most items will win a pizza party! Find more details below.
The Kids Heart Challenge is also coming up again soon. Mr. Gutche hosts this for us (you may remember this as Jump Rope For Heart when you were a kid), so be sure to stay tuned for more information. You can check out some save the date details below.
Lastly, just another reminder from me about the Parish Auction, which is coming up quick! We are still selling Raffle Calendars for this event, and we can still take donation items until this Friday, April 17. Find more details about this below.
The Parish & Community News section of the newsletter is packed this week with various things going on at our area high schools, and in the parish and community. Be sure to read all the way to the end!
As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything: aschermetzler@st-alphonsus.org. Email is a much faster way to get me, as I am not often near my desk these days to answer the phone.
I hope you all had a wonderful break, and welcome back to the end of the school year!
Mrs. Schermetzler
Lead Administrator
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2026-2027 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 Friday, April 17, 2026.
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The Next Round of School Choice Applications Is Open Until April 20!
Think of the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program as a new form of financial aid available to our current families. Our goal with this program is to be able to better assist our families already attending St. Alphonsus in affording Catholic school tuition! Applications for this program re-opened on April 1 and will close again on April 20. We encourage those families who are interested to apply early. You can find more information on schoolchoicewi.organd see the income eligibility chart below to learn if you qualify.You can apply online at this link.
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Playground Safety Reminders for After School
As the weather gets nicer (hopefully!), we always enjoy seeing families playing at the school playground after school! This is a great way for parents to socialize and kids to get more energy out before heading home for the day.
We have two safety reminders for you as we head into Playground Season:
1) NEW THIS YEAR: If you plan to visit the school playground after school, please park at the back of the playground towards the apartments. Do not park close to the playground, gates, or in the middle of the lot. This will allow our Cougar Club Staff to be able to come out and set up their cones without needing to wait for cars to move, so that the Cougar Club kiddos can get some outside time too.
2) If you plan to stay at the playground after our Cougar Club staff and students have arrived, please note that YOU as the parent are responsible for your child's safety and behavior on the playground. Cougar Club staff are there to watch students attending our after school program. If your child is not attending Cougar Club, please be sure you are addressing your own child's safety & behavior on the playground. Thank you for your cooperation on this!
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2026-2027 Tuition & Registration Information
2026-2027 Registration Form
2026-2027 Tuition Letter
2026-2027 Tuition Policy & Rates
As always, we will again have financial aid available for those families who may need it. We thank you for your commitment to Catholic education and to our school! We are so grateful for the community and support here.
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Remaining Student Lector Dates Announced!
We have scheduled our last student lector dates of the 2026 school year! Students in grades 2 through 8 are eligible to lector. School students will be lectoring at weekend Masses on the following dates:
April 18 at 4:30pm
and May 16 at 4:30pm
We also need gift bearers. If you are interested in having your student participate, please sign up at this link.
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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!
| | | | Important Dates to Remember | | |
04/15
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
04/17
Mom Prom
Details Below!
04/24
Parish Auction
Details Below!
04/29
Dine Out Night
Noodles
04/30
Spring Concert
2:00pm in Church
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05/04 - 05/08
Staff Appreciation Week
05/22
11:30am Dismissal
Memorial Day Weekend
05/25
No School
Memorial Day
05/30
8th Grade Graduation
06/02
Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza
06/05
Last Day of School
10:00am Dismissal
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Save the Date for the Spring Concert!
This year's Spring Concert will feature Grades 4th through 8th!
Save the date for the afternoon of Thursday, April 30. The concert will take place at 2:00pm in the Church.
More details will be available as the event nears!
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Out of Uniform Dates - April
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 April:
04/16
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 04/15 (receipt required)
04/24
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
04/30
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 04/15 (receipt required)
| | | | Lunch Menu for April & May | | 5K Daisies Are Hosting A Hygiene Items Drive! | | Kids Heart Challenge is Coming Soon! | | |
The Kids Heart Challenge Starts Monday, April 21!
Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you ready?!
Mr. Gutche is once again bringing back the Kids Heart Challenge! We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, help others and have fun. Get a head start by signing up today and join the NFL PLAY 60 Family Challenge by getting active together as a family for 60 minutes a day!
Visit our school page here or download the AHA Schools app!
More details are coming soon!
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Use RaiseRight to Help Celebrate Spring Events!
Hello Families!
Welcome back from Spring Break! As you plan for and celebrate moms, dads, graduates, confirmation candidates, and prepare for the parish auction, consider using Raise Right for your gift card needs. Each purchase gives back to our school—supporting programs and resources for our students at no extra cost to you. Also, each time you purchase a gift card, you earn credit that you can apply towards tuition.
At www.raiseright.com, choose gift cards from over 1,000 brands. Raise Right also offers fee-free Visa, Mastercard, and American Express gift cards (denominations up to $500) and flexible “AnyCard” options that can be exchanged online for a variety of e-gift cards. The Anycard gift card can be redeemed for more than 300+ brands.
Thank you for supporting the St. Al's!
SCRIP Enrollment Form
SCRIP Agreement
When enrolling, use SCRIP Enrollment Code BB5965L71943.
Find our more information about SCRIP here!
Learn more about the SCRIP program
Learn how to download the app and get started
Learn how to shop with the app
For questions, please contact our SCRIP coordinator, Michael Wusterbarth, via email here.
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Mom Prom is Coming Up This Friday, April 17!
Join us Friday, April 17th from 6:30-8:00pm in the St. Alphonsus gym!
If you did not register but would still like to come, walk ins are welcome! $35 per mother/son couple ($15 for additional sons). Cash only at the door.
Volunteers Needed!
As always, to make all of these fun events happen, we could use some volunteers to help set up as well as throughout the evening. Please consider helping if you are able to. You can sign up at this link.
*All adult volunteers must be safeguarded*
For questions, please contact Mom Prom Chair Tricia Williams.
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Wednesday, April 15 th 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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April Box Topics: Ways to Earn with Box Tops
Scan your Box Tops receipts and earn cash for our school! It's really easy with the Box Tops app! Scan the QR code below or visit boxtops4education.com for more information!
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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 way 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 4K will need to purchase 1 additional roll of paper towels, 2 tissue boxes, and 1 set of Clorox wipes; students going into 3rd grade will need to purchase 1 additional roll of paper towels, and students going into 4th grade will need to purchase 1 additional box of tissues.
Click here to purchase!
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The Parish Auction is Coming Up Fast! Key Dates & Information You Should Know:
We are still accepting basket donations and gift cards to be used in our Silent Auction, on the "gift card wall" and more. All donations must be received by Friday, April 17.
In Addition, Student Volunteers Are Also Needed!
This is a great way for kids to perform some community service, saves St. Al's the money we'd otherwise have to pay for adult waitstaff, and is a lot of fun!
Students should arrive at 4:30pm and will be done between 9:30pm and 10:00pm. Students will assist with table and other set up. They will serve appetizers to guests during cocktail hour. After that, they will work in the dining area, clearing salad plates, serving entrees, bringing coffee carafes to the tables and clearing plates, glasses, silverware, etc. at the end of the meal.
We will feed students dinner shortly after arrival. Students should wear a plain, white shirt or blouse and black pants or skirt with comfortable, closed toe shoes.
Students in grades 4-8 are eligible to serve. High schoolers are also welcome. Sign up here!
Lastly, we are still selling Raffle Calendars!
$25 each and only 600 sold. We will only be selling these until the night of the auction, so get them before they're gone.
You have many chances to win $9,000 in prizes and you do NOT need to be present at the auction to win, as the winning goes all year! Stop by the parish auction table in the gathering space after weekend Masses to pick one up, or stop into the parish or school offices as well. This is a great way for you to support the auction even if you are not attending!
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Middle School Camp is where faith meets adventure!
This unforgettable overnight retreat is designed just for middle schoolers, blending the energy of summer camp with powerful encounters with Christ. From high-energy team-building games and a camp-wide parish vs. parish showdown, to inspiring witness talks, dynamic praise & worship, and life-changing moments in Adoration and Mass—every part of the weekend is built to ignite faith, build friendships, and create memories that last long after the campfire fades. Get ready to compete, connect, and encounter something bigger than yourself!
Who: Middle School Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Dates: November 7-8, 2026 (Early Arrival on Friday possible)
Location: Phantom Ranch Bible Camp, Mukwonago
Cost: $150/person
Exact times and other information is forthcoming; Karen Farrell needs to request spots so please let her know if you are interested in more information (or if you know you want to go) by signing up here; Permission slips and payment will be due at a later time.
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Join 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 open to all students K-12. For students interested in participating in WI NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) we support the school districts of Greendale, Greenfield, Franklin, Whitnall, Oak Creek, St. Francis, Cudahy, or South Milwaukee.
Come to our informational meeting on Monday, May 11th at 6:30PM 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. 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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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.
Second Semester Dates:
- April 21 at 10 a.m.
- May 5 at 10 a.m.
- May 19 at 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:
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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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