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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
This week marks the beginning of one of the most holy seasons in our liturgical year - the Season of Lent. Our school will be doing lots to prepare this season, including the dispersal of ashes to all students during our Ash Wednesday Mass on Wednesday, February 18. We invite you to join us at the 8:00am Mass to receive ashes yourself. Please also check out the flyer below to see just some of the many activities we have planned to help us reflect during these next 40 days.
This week is also Cougar Carnival, coming up on Friday, February 20! We are so excited for this event. Check out all of the details below. Cougar Carnival is a wonderful, family-friendly event and we are so thankful for the committee's hard work to bring this event to fruition. We can't wait to see you all there!
We are also pleased to announce that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee St. Gerard Scholarship applications are now open. You can find more details below but we encourage families to apply. Students in grades 2-8 can receive up to $800, and students going into 9th grade at a Catholic High School can receive up to $1,000.
A reminder that if you are a family who is applying for School Choice, the application period for February remains open until Friday. Apply online at https://dpi.wi.gov/choice. The first round of Choice applications closes on February 20. The window for applications would then re-open from March 1 - March 20. If you have any questions about tuition, registration, or school choice, please reach out to me directly at msagat@st-alphonsus.org.
Don't forget to check out some of the other great stuff coming up in the next few weeks, including the Father/Daughter Dance as well as a new Parents Night Out Event from Home & School, The Puzzle Guzzle. Parents have asked for more social events and we are trying to provide them, so be sure to get all the sign-up information below!
The Spring weather is certainly teasing us this week. Please be sure, however, that you continue to monitor the weather report and send winter & snow gear as appropriate. Thank you!
Have a great week!
Megan Sagat
Principal
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Welcome, Mrs. Andresen!
Welcome to our new Office Administrator, Mrs. Gina Andresen! Please learn a little bit more about her below:
I have been married to my husband, Mark, for 27 years. We have two children at Carthage College: Matthew (21) and Anna (19). They both attended St. Charles Borromeo and St. Thomas More. We also have a sweet Goldendoodle named Auggie.
I have always loved volunteering and helping out as much as possible during my children’s school years. Through those experiences, I realized that a big part of me longed to work with both children and youth. I have also been a high school catechist for over 20 years, most recently assisting with Confirmation candidates and their retreats.
When this opportunity became available and was offered to me, I felt an immense sense of excitement, and gratitude. After my first week in the office, I can honestly say that I am blessed to be a part of the St. Al’s Community!
Please say hello to Mrs. Andresen when you see her and give her a warm St. Alphonsus welcome!
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St. Gerard Scholarship Applications are Now Open!
Check out all the details and find a link to the application below.
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The scholarship application can be downloaded here, and the applications are due to our school office by April 10, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to type the application.
Please contact Mrs. Schermetzler with any questions.
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The February School Choice Application Window Will Close on Friday, February 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! Enrollment into this program opened on February 2 and we encourage those families who are interested to apply early. You can find more information on schoolchoicewi.org and see the income eligibility chart below to learn if you qualify. The portal for applications is now open for our first round and will close on February 20. Apply online at this link.
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2026-2027 Tuition & Registration Information
2026-2027 Registration Form
2026-2027 Tuition Letter
2026-2027 Tuition Policy & Rates
To help encourage early return of our registration forms, we have a fun little prize giveaway: any family who returns their form by the end of February will receive an out-of-uniform pass for each of their students.
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:
March 15 at 9:00am
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!
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It's time to order your yearbooks!
Yearbook order forms went home earlier this month, and you can also click this link to order. Only pre-ordered yearbooks are guaranteed, and all yearbooks will be delivered by class at the end of the year. Orders must be received by March 15, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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02/20
Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
No Hot Lunch or Milk Served
02/20
Cougar Carnival
Details Below!
02/23
No School
02/25
Dine Out Night
Panera
03/05
Spring Conferences
4-6pm
03/06
No School
Teacher In-Service
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03/11
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
03/13
Father/Daughter Dance
Details Below!
03/16 - 03/20
Book Fair
Details Coming Soon!
03/25
Dine Out Night
Culver's
03/31 & 04/01
Living Stations of the Cross
Details Coming Soon!
04/02
Early Dismissal 11:30am
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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 - February
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 February:
02/20
Last Friday of the Month JANUARY Make Up Due to Snow Day
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass FROM JANUARY
02/26
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 02/25 (receipt required)
02/27
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
| | | | Lunch Menus for February & March | | Final Cougar Carnival Updates! | | |
The Cougar Carnival is this Friday, February 20th!
5:30-8:00 pm
at St. Alphonsus School
What you need to know for an evening of fun for the whole family:
- Please enter through the church doors and stop first at the check-in table to get your punch card for the carnival games and purchase raffle tickets
- Blue and Gold, 50/50 Raffle and General Raffle Tickets may be purchased at the event.
General Raffle and Game tickets: 3 for $1
50/50 tickets: $2 per ticket
Blue and Gold: $3 per ticket
Please clearly write your last name on all general raffle and blue and gold raffle tickets.
Raffle winners will be announced between 7:30-8:00pm.
All winners must be present to win.
THIS YEAR'S CARNIVAL INCLUDES:
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Carnival-Style Games - play fun games to earn prizes.
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Raffle Baskets, Blue & Gold Raffle Items and a 50/50 Raffle
This year includes a mystery Blue and Gold Raffle item that we will announce clues for every 30 minutes starting at 6:00.
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Guessing Jars – see how good you are at estimating the number of candies included in one of our 6 guessing jars. Winners take home the jar!
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Face Painting – Get in the carnival spirit and get your face painted
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Balloon Vendor – Create an amazing balloon character (limited time from 5:30 - 7:00)
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Photo Corner – Snap a picture and capture fun memories with your friends.
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Teacher/Student Ping Pong Games – play ping pong against teachers/staff/students
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Bake Walk - Participate in a St. Alphonsus tradition to win delicious baked goods
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Grab dinner - Hot Dog or Uncrustables, chips and a beverage will be available for $5.00 (while supplies last)
Plus Sugar Spun packaged Cotton Candy will be available to purchase! $5 each, (also while supplies last) cash and credit accepted.
Volunteers Are Still Needed!
We still need some help with the 50/50 raffle and selling raffle tickets at the event. Your help ensures the evening runs smoothly. All adult volunteers must be safeguarded. Thank you! Sign up here!
Any questions, please contact our Cougar Carnival Co-Chairs, Erica Scherbarth or
Corey Radulovich.
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Girls on the Run is Back for the 2026 Season!
Registration is open from February 16th to February 22nd at this link.
GOTRSEWI.ORG
The Girls on the Run program inspires girls in Grades 3 through 5 to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
This year's practice dates will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:30pm. The season will run from March 23rd to June 1st.
Our coaches this year are Mrs. Domzil (5K teacher), Ms. Brennan (former 5th grade teacher), and Mrs. Knautz (3K teacher).
For questions, please reach out to Mrs. Domzil at kdomzil@st-alphonsus.org.
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Track & Field Registration Now Open for Students in Grades 4-8!
Track & Field is one of the most inclusive and rewarding sports out there. Whether a student is new to athletics or already active in other sports, track provides a fun environment where everyone can participate, improve, and discover their strenghts. With events that range from sprints, distance running, and relays to long jump, shot put or high jump, there truly is something for every athlete.
Why join the track team?
- Build confidence: Athletes set personal goals and see measurable growth throughout the season
- Improve overall fitness: Track builds speed, strength, endurance and coordination; skills that benefit all sports
- Stay active with friends: Practices are upbeat, energetic and a great social outlet after school
- No experience required: Coaches teach all fundamentals and students can try multiple events to find what they enjoy
Please click on this link to sign up and do not hesitate to reach out to Athletic Director Nick Warrichaiet with any questions.
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Our Forensics team earned their highest scores of the season on Friday night!
They even won 3rd place in the small school division! Medal winners were Henry, Sophia, Camille, and Maddie.
Congratulations to all participants on a job well done!
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Spring Break Savings with RaiseRight!
Spring Break is around the corner. Keep RaiseRight in mind when planning your events!
You can earn up to 30% when booking attractions, flights, hotels, car rentals, and even cruises. When you book travel through RaiseRight, you are also entered to win $500!
Also, keep in mind that Kwik Trip Gas and Kwik Trip Grocery are still on bonus for this week!
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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Parents Night Out: New Puzzle Guzzle Event from Home & School!
Join St. Alphonsus Home & School on Saturday, March 7 in the St. Alphonsus Community Room for a brand new Parents Night Out event!
Come one, come all, to a puzzling delight,
Where minds are challenged throughout the night.
Puzzle pieces scattered, waiting to be found,
Join us for a guzzle, where fun knows no bound!
This event is $20 per person (paid the night of the event). $10 of each entry will go to the prize fund for the evening, and the remaining $10 will be donated back to the St. Alphonsus Home & School Association.
How does it work? Teams will be randomly assigned and the first team to complete their jigsaw puzzle will take home the prize pool. Doors open at 6:00pm, and puzzling will start at 7:00pm sharp. Please bring an app or treat to share.
This event is for ADULTS only; no children will be permitted entry. Find your sitters now!
To join us, sign up at this link and for questions, please contact Home & School President Tricia Williams.
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Join Us as We Dance through the Decades at the St. Alphonsus Annual Father Daughter Dance!
Friday, March 13th, 2026 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Registration forms were sent home last week. You can also view and print a registration form here (and below).
Volunteers Needed!
As always, to make all of these fun events happen, we could use some volunteers to help set up as we all 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*
Any questions, please contact Father/Daughter Dance Chairs Olivia Hartley or Margaret Fieldbinder.
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February 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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Save the Date for the Annual Parish Auction on Friday, April 24!
This year the auction celebrates 25 years and is returning home to St. Alphonsus, because after all, when it comes to the auction, The House Always Wins!
Make plans to join us for a very special event with lots of surprises this year to help us celebrate 25 years. The auction is the only parish fundraiser that benefits ALL of St. Alphonsus's ministries, including the school.
Can't join us? Consider donating an item! Check out the letter below for more information, and we will include donation & sponsorship forms next week.
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Travel Under the Sea to St. Thomas More High School to See Their Spring Production of The Little Mermaid!
Get ready for a show full of nautical fun, laughs, and Disney singalongs! Catch the Poor Unfortunate Souls of these St. Al's alumni in the show: Stuart T (class of 2022) as Scuttle, Hailey N (class of 2023) as Sebastian, Max C (class of 2024) as King Triton, and Abby A (class of 2023) backstage as the Stage Manager. Plus, see St. Al's third grader Kylie as a sea creature and seagull!
You can be a Part of Our World March 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 7 pm and March 8 and 15 at 2pm! Tickets will be available online soon at St. Thomas More High School - Theater and will be available at the door for just a few sand dollars. We hope to "sea" you there!
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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:
- February 17 at 10 a.m.
- March 3 at 10 a.m.
- March 17 at 10 a.m.
- 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:
- 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.
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