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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
We hope you are all enjoying the long weekend! Today our teachers are in the building for some staff professional development and work time. Our younger grades received a presentation from the Greendale School District about speech pathology and interventions. This is always helpful to know what to look for and how to best support students who receive speech services.
In case you missed it, Tuition Rates & Registration Information for the 2026-2027 School Year were released to you via email last week. I want to apologize that the Tuition Paid Reports did not go home on Thursday like we thought they would--these took a little longer to organize and so we will be sending them home with students on Tuesday. Thank you for your patience!
The registration form is available here and we encourage all families to return it early! To help encourage this, 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. The informational letter regarding tuition can be found here and our updated tuition policy & rates can be found here. 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.
A reminder that if you are a family who is applying for School Choice, the applications opened last week 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. If you have any questions about tuition, registration, or school choice, please reach out to me directly at msagat@st-alphonsus.org.
This week's newsletter is FULL of great stuff about upcoming Home & School events, Forensics and Athletics news, and more. Please also see the first bio feature for our new staff members below! I am also looking forward to the 100th Day of School on Thursday and Valentine's Day celebrations at the end of the week!
Have a great week!
Megan Sagat
Principal
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Welcome, Ms. Dossett!
Welcome to our new 3K early childhood aide, Ms. Bianca Dossett! Please learn a little bit more about her below:
Hello! My name is Bianca Dossett and I am excited to be joining the St. Alphonsus family. Through my previous work as a 3K aide and my years of volunteering in Catholic schools, I have gained meaningful experience supporting young learners in a nurturing, faith-filled environment.
My husband and I are proud parents of a son in the sixth grade and a 120-pound Bernedoodle named Gordon. When I’m not at school, we enjoy spending time outdoors as Gordie loves his walks, hikes and bike rides. I also enjoy cooking, baking and appealing to my creative side with lots of arts-n-crafts, and I always welcome a good read, especially an-edge-of-your-seat mystery!
I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the St. Alphonsus parish and school community and look forward to supporting our students and families throughout the year.
Please say hello to Ms. Dossett when you see her and give her a warm St. Alphonsus welcome!
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The February School Choice Application Window is Currently Open
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 and will close on February 20. Apply online 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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02/11
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
02/20
Pizza Lunch Fundraiswer
Forms Coming Home Soon!
02/20
Cougar Carnival
Details Below
02/23
No School
02/25
Dine Out Night
Panera
03/05
Spring Conferences
4-6pm
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03/06
No School
Teacher In-Service
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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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. Time TBD and more information is 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:
02/12
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
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Our Next Pizza Lunch Fundraiser of the Year is coming up next week on Friday, February 20!
Please remember that NO hot lunch or milk are served on pizza lunch days. Order forms will go home this week and are due back by Monday, February 16. You can also find a copy of the order form here.
Please note that on Fridays during Lent, we only offer cheese pizza.
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Congrats again to our Middle School Forensics Team!
The team took third place in the Tiny Teams division at the Greendale Middle School Forensics Meet this past weekend. Sophia and Camille in 7th grade both advanced to the Power round, with Sophia winning first place in her category.
(Although the final team picture is small, several members participated on Saturday!) Congrats to everyone who participated!
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Congrats to our 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team!
Did you know St. Alphonsus hosts an 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tourney? That's right, and this year, our very own 8th Grade Cougars won the St. Alphonsus Hoops Mania tournament. They battled some great teams but ultimately went undefeated to win the tournament!
Congrats to all of you!
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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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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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Dine Out Night At Cousins Subs This Week!
This week Wednesday, February 11th is Dine Out Night at Cousins Subs and we hope to see you there! Dine in or carry out from 3:00 to 8:00p.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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The Cougar Carnival is Just Around the Corner!
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
All pre-ordered raffle tickets will be sent home this Friday, February 13th. No meal tickets will be sent home; a list will be at the food station.
General raffle baskets, minimum value of $50, should be dropped off to the school office by this Friday, February 13th . Please contact Corey Radulovich at coreyradu5@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Volunteer Sign-Ups Still Needed
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: A few more adult volunteers are still needed to help sell tickets at the event. Please remember you must be safeguarded. Thank you once again 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!
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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 will be coming home this week!
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!
| | | | 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 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.
The Olympics are here! What's your favorite sport?
Mrs. Schermetzler would like to learn how to luge.
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