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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
We had a fantastic Catholic Schools Week filled with so many fun events and activities throughout the week. We hope your students had an amazing time celebrating our "Small School, Big Faith." It was wonderful to see so many family members at a lot of our events! Please be sure to check out our Instagram and Facebook pages to see lots of videos and photos from throughout the week! Mrs. Schermetzler still has more to post as well!
I am also pleased to announce our two newest staff members! Please help me welcome Bianca Dossett, who will be our 3K aide, as well as Gina Andresen, who will be our new office administrator. Both have started their new positions in the last week (Mrs. Andresen's first day is today!) and we will share more about them (including pictures) in next week's newsletter. Give them a warm welcome the next time you see them!
As my due date draws near, I wanted to let you know the coverage plan for my maternity leave. The current plan is that I will be gone on leave from March 2nd through April 20; that said, if this baby decides to come early, obviously those dates would move up and we will keep you informed. During that time, Mrs. Schermetzler will be the lead administrator and will be in the building 5 days a week. Should you need anything, please contact her via email at aschermetzler@st-alphonsus.org. She can also help direct any questions that come in to our other internal stakeholders who are helping to facilitate my leave. Thank you for your continued prayers and support!
Tuition Rates & Registration Information for the 2026-2027 School Year will be released this week. We will both email you AND send home a paper copy of this information to all families. Families who are applying for School Choice, the applications opened today at https://dpi.wi.gov/choice. If you are applying for Choice, you would ONLY apply to St. Alphonsus School online: you do not need to complete our separate Registration Form at this time. If you are not accepted into the Choice program, THEN you would need to complete our Registration Form at THAT time. The first round of Choice applications closes on February 20. The window for applications would then re-open from March 1 - March 20.
This leads me to my other reminder that I am hosting a School Choice Night THIS Thursday, February 5. These will be private and confidential meetings for all families who are interested in applying for school choice financial aid through the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program. I can review the paperwork required with you, answer questions you may have, and discuss your options as it relates to this program. Please see the flyer and information below for more details, and email me at msagat@st-alphonsus.org if you would like to meet with me or if you have any questions about School Choice.
Thank you again for your support of our school. Catholic Schools Week was truly a wonderful experience here and I am so amazed by our staff and community.
Have a great week!
Megan Sagat
Principal
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Don't forget to join Mrs. Sagat at School Choice Night, coming up this week on Thursday, February 5. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the program, have her review your paperwork, etc. All meetings will be spaced so that they are private and confidential. Please email Mrs. Sagat to set up a time.
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 opens 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.
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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.
| | | | Important Dates to Remember | | |
02/06
No School
02/09
No School
Teacher In-Service
02/11
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
02/20
Pizza Fundraiser Lunch
Forms Coming Soon!
02/20
Cougar Carnival
Details Below
02/23
No School
02/25
Dine Out Night
Panera
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03/05
Spring Conferences
4-6pm
03/06
No School
03/11
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
03/13
Father/Daughter Dance
Details Coming Soon!
03/16 - 03/20
Book Fair
Details Coming Soon!
03/25
Dine Out Night
Culver's
03/31
Living Stations of the Cross
Details Coming Soon!
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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
02/02
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 01/28 (receipt required)
02/12
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 02/11 (receipt required)
02/13
Celebrate Valentine's Day! Wear Pink, Red and White to Celebrate!
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
| | | | Forensics Season Has Started! | | |
Congrats to our Middle School Forensics Team!
Their first Forensics meet was a success! Congratulations to the team on a great first meet. Medals were won by 7th graders Sophia, Ella, Camille, Molly, Ivy, and Maddie. We are looking forward to an awesome season!
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Our February Virtue is Trustworthiness!
Trustworthiness is defined as acting in a way that inspires confidence and trust; being reliable. We will be talking about trustworthiness in the classroom throughout the month of February!
Trustworthiness at school looks like:
- Finishing a job or task well
- Delivering an important message to someone
- Turning homework in on time
- Telling the truth
- Knowing when to be silent; not gossiping about someone
What does trustworthiness look like at home for you?
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Valentine's Day Savings with RaiseRight!
Valentine's Day is extra sweet when you earn with all of your plans. Through RaiseRight you can shop for limited-time bonuses to earn even more on gifts, dinner reservations, kids' craft supplies, and more. Please check here for the Valentine's Day category for inspiration on the app! From now through February 6th, there is an online shopping bonus, and from now through February 14th, there are gift card bonuses.
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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The Cougar Carnival is Coming Soon! Ticket & Food Pre-Orders Due This Week!
Friday, February 20th, 2026
5:30-8:00 pm
at St. Alphonsus School
Plan for an evening of family fun including:
● Carnival style games with great prizes!
● Amazing Raffle Baskets
● 50/50 Raffle (tickets may be purchased at the event)
● Blue and Gold Raffle (tickets may be purchased at the event)
● Packaged Sugar Spun Cotton Candy (available to purchase at event)
● St. Alphonsus Bake Walk
● Teacher/Student Ping Pong Games
● Balloon Animals (NEW this year!)
● Face Painting
● Photo corner
Reminders and Sign-Ups
Ticket and Food Pre-Orders – DUE BY THIS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5th.
Order forms have been sent home. An order form is also included here.
Parent/Child Volunteers for Carnival Games: As emailed to you by your room parents, all families are asked to help fill a time slot for the carnival game assigned to your child’s/children’s grade. If you have not already signed up, please do so today! All adult volunteers must be safeguarded. Sign up here!
Adult Volunteers: In order to make the event run smoothly, volunteers are needed to help set up, help with raffles or selling tickets during the event or help with clean-up. All adult volunteers must be safeguarded. Thank you in advance for your support! Sign up here!
High School Volunteers: Do you know any St Alphonsus alumni in high school that need volunteer hours? If so, have them volunteer for face painting at the event! Sign up here!
Raffle Baskets for general Raffle: If any families would still like to donate a general raffle basket, minimum value $50, please drop off to the school office before February 13th. Please contact Corey Radulovich at coreyradu5@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Save the date for the annual Father-Daughter Dance on Friday, March 13th.
More details coming soon!
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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!
| | | | The Parish Auction is Friday, April 24! | | |
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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Have You Tried Out FORMED Yet? If not, check out this series facilitated by Sister Eileen!
Wednesdays: January 28, February 4,
& February 11
9:00-10:30 a.m.
“Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls” (DVD)
With Sr. Eileen Kazmierowicz, D. Min.
Parish Ministry Center, 5960 W. Loomis Rd. Bldg.
Upper Lot
The greatest archeological discovery of the 20th century gave the world the Dead Sea Scrolls. In this FORMED Series, distinguished Biblical Scholar, Dr. John Bergsma, will discuss the history and mystery of the scrolls, what they reveal about Jesus Christ, the Sacraments, and the early Church, and why they matter to believers today. Facilitated by Sr. Eileen; this is an opportunity to “try out” the parish FORMED subscription with a group. Hope you can join us! No Fee. Registration requested. 414-421-2442 x 225.
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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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Franklin Summer School Registration Now Open!
Registration for K-8 and 9-12 Summer Learning & Enrichment courses that run Mon-Thurs from June 15th through July 16th is open NOW through Mon, Feb 9th @ 11:59pm.
Check out the Course Guidebooks and Registration Links online now at this link.
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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 3 at 10 a.m.
- 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:
- 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.
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