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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
I am filled with gratitude and joy to return to our school community following my maternity leave. This has been a special season for my family, and I am deeply thankful for the prayers, support, and kindness you have shown during this time. Being welcomed back by so many smiles and hugs from students reminds me why St. Alphonsus is such a special place.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Mrs. Schermetzler, who so capably served as interim principal in my absence. Her steady leadership, care for our students, and commitment to our mission ensured that our school continued to thrive. We are truly blessed by her dedication!
We are already beginning to prepare for an exciting year ahead. I am eager to continue building on the foundation that makes our school such a faith-filled and nurturing place for our students.
I warmly invite you to join us for our State of the School event on May 13th at 6:30pm. This will be a wonderful opportunity to reflect on this year’s accomplishments and share our vision for the future.
Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and commitment to our school community. It is a blessing to serve alongside you.
A few other reminders this week:
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We have a couple of uniform code reminders for you below, mainly about smart watches and skirt & shorts length for students. Please take a look below and you can also see our policies in our family handbook on our website
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Maycember is coming! There are always lots of fun events & field trips planned as we wrap up the school year in May, so please be sure to read this newsletter and all communications from your student's teachers closely
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Join us for this week's Spring Concert on Thursday, April 30 at 2:00pm in church! We look forward to seeing the musical talents of our students in grades 4-8
Thank you again for your kindness and prayers during my leave.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Sagat
Principal
| | School Choice Information | | |
The Next Round of School Choice Applications Opens May 1st!
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-open on May 1 and will close again on May 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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Smart Watch Reminder
We've noticed an uptick in students wearing smart watches to school this spring! Please remember that per our technology code in the Family Handbook, Apple Watches and any other smart watches that can interface with a cell phone OR that are not a regular analog or digital watch will need to be turned in each morning just as phones are collected and held. This includes watches like VTech on which games can be played.
We recommend leaving your students' smart watches at home! Students wearing smart watches who do NOT turn them in to their teachers at the start of the morning will have them confiscated until the end of the school day. Thank you for your cooperation with this policy!
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Uniform Skirts & Shorts Reminder
We know that spring is often a time of new growth--for nature and for students! However, please remember that skirts & shorts need to follow our length guidelines in the Family Handbook. We have noticed quite a few skirts and shorts that are not following our guidelines since students can start wearing them without tights again, so we wanted to remind you what the handbook says. All skirts, skorts, & shorts:
- Must be worn at waist level at all times.
- Must go past the fingertips when hands are at the student’s side.
- Must be same length all around (front and back)
- Must be chino or dress shorts or skorts without pockets on legs.
- No cargo style shorts or skorts.
Don't forget that we do have a large uniform closet of gently used uniform items for $1 a piece if your students are growing out of their skirts & shorts. Stop in the office anytime to be let in--cash only.
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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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Last Student Lector Date is May 16!
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:
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 | | |
04/29
Dine Out Night
Noodles
04/30
Spring Concert
2:00pm in Church
05/04 - 05/08
Staff Appreciation Week
05/13
State of the School
6:30pm
Community Room
05/22
11:30am Dismissal
Memorial Day Weekend
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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
06/10
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
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Join us for the Spring Concert, this week Thursday, April 30!
This year's Spring Concert will feature Grades 4th through 8th!
Join us on the afternoon of Thursday, April 30. The concert will take place at 2:00pm in the Church.
Mrs. Greco has sent home lots of information about this, so please be sure to check your emails from her!
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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:
04/30
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 04/15 (receipt required)
| | | | Lunch Menu for April, May, & June | | 5K Daisies Are Hosting A Hygiene Items Drive! | | Register for the Kids Heart Challenge Today! | | |
The Kids Heart Challenge Is In Full Swing!
Kids Heart Challenge is in full swing! Thank you for your efforts in helping to change and save lives. Many students and families already completed Finn’s Mission – THANK YOU! We need your help to reach our goal.
By signing up and raising funds, you can help us earn gift certificates for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health & wellness of our school community.
Ready to jump in? Here’s how your family can help save lives:
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Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by clicking HERE.
- Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.
- Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl LXI tickets in 2027!
Check out this year’s awesome BONUS incentives
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Raise $100 or more and be entered to win an adorable Warmie stuffed animal!
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When 18 students complete Finn’s Mission, our school will be entered to win a $10,000 gym makeover!
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Any class that reaches 50% participation or 5 Finn’s Missions will earn a PE Choice Day!
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Help your classroom teacher earn up to $50 in Target Gift Cards with 5 or more students complete Finn’s Mission and 50% of your class registers online!
Donations are due on 5/8/26. Thank you for helping kids with special hearts!
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Use RaiseRight to Help Celebrate Spring Events!
Hello Families!
As we head into a season filled with meaningful celebrations, we invite you to consider a simple way to honor the special people in your lives while supporting our school community.
With Mother’s Day, First Communions, and Teacher Appreciation Week just around the corner, now is the perfect time to use Raise Right (formerly Scrip) for all your gift-giving needs. Whether you're celebrating a wonderful mom, a child receiving their First Communion, or showing gratitude to all our dedicated teachers, Raise Right makes it easy to give thoughtful gifts.
By purchasing gift cards through Raise Right, you can shop from hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants—while a percentage of each purchase goes directly back to our school. It’s a meaningful way to give back while giving gifts! Mother's Day Bonuses are available now! Earn extra on 75 different brands!
Why choose Raise Right?
- Perfect for gift cards, dining, shopping, and more
- Easy to order and use (physical or e-gift cards)
- Earn tuition credit for your family and raise money for the school
Let your everyday spending make a difference and help us continue to grow and thrive as a school community.
Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you enjoy celebrating all the special moments ahead!
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.
| | Fun Times in the Science Lab | | |
5K Has Been Raisin' Awareness in the Science Lab!
Students in 5K experimented with Density! They used different liquids to see if raisins would float or sink. They also tried their experiment with grapes!
The Science Lab as a whole has been very busy these days, from student dissections, to egg drop preparations, rocket building, and more! We love having Mrs. Biernat as our science mentor!
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This Week is Dine Out Night at Noodles & Company!
Wednesday, April 29th is Dine Out Night at Noodles & Company and we hope to see you there! Dine in or carry out from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Greenfield location, 4859 S 76th Street. Be sure to show our flyer (on your phone or printed) and 25% of the sales will go to support St. Alphonsus. You can order online and use our code GIVING25 in the Coupon Code line to be sure our school gets credit for your order. 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 Noodles & Company 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!
| | Thank You for Joining Us for the Parish Auction! | | |
Thank you to all of the school families, staff, & students who joined us for the Parish Auction!
Whether you bid on items from afar or joined us for the actual event, we are so appreciative of your support of St. Alphonsus Parish & School. Our student servers did amazing as well!
We are also so grateful to the band of volunteers who helped us make this event possible. We could not have pulled this off without you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Please enjoy some photos of the event!
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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:
- May 5 at 10 a.m.
- May 19 at at 10 a.m.
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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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