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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
We had an absolutely fabulous Staff Appreciation Week last week, capped off by an amazing Pep Rally at the end of the day on Friday! Thank you so much to our Home & School Association and all of the amazing volunteers & helpers throughout the week who made the week so special for our staff.
More exciting news: On Friday, Mrs. Greco had her baby! A little earlier than expected, but Baby Charlotte Ann and Mrs. Greco are doing wonderful! You can see some pictures (shared with permission) below. Students will continue to have music class this week, through Friday, when Mrs. Greco's maternity leave was scheduled to start. After that, students in grades 4K-5th will be done with music for the year, and our grades 6-8 will still have class with Mrs. Schermetzler who will fill in for those grades for Mrs. Greco. We wish Mrs. Greco all the best in her recovery and hope she enjoys this precious time with her family!
This week Wednesday, May 13 will be our State of the School Presentation at 6:30pm in the Community Room. I hope you will join us for this event. Some light snacks & adult beverages will be served, so please leave the kids at home. We hope to see you there!
A few other reminders this week:
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Tomorrow is the last day for the 5K Daisies Hygiene Drive! The class who returns the most items by tomorrow will get a pizza party, so send all those last donations in!
- Mrs. Schermetzler asked me to remind you that she still needs student lectors for this weekend's 4:30pm Mass on Saturday. If you are already going to Mass, why not have your student participate? Find the details and sign up below.
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We are re-opening our Financial Aid applications, and these will stay open until July 1. If you do not qualify for Choice but could use some assistance with tuition, we encourage you to apply! We want to assist as many families as we can. Find more details below!
Have a great week and I will see you at State of the School on Wednesday.
Best regards,
Mrs. Sagat
Principal
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The Next Round of School Choice Applications Opened on 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-opened 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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Graduation Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for a few volunteers to help out with the 8th Grade Graduation Reception on Saturday, May 30th. Duties include helping to serve food & drink at the reception, and then cleaning up afterwards so that our 8th grade families may full enjoy the day.
This is a great volunteer opportunity for both students and parents! Students can definitely help out at this event. Sign up here!
We also need servers and cantors for the graduation Mass, which takes place at 12:00pm on Saturday, May 30th. If your student would be interested in serving or singing at the Mass, please email Mrs. Schermetzler.
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Scholarship & Award Information Requested
It is the time of year when we start preparing for 8th Grade graduation! 8th Grade parents, we want to hear about all of your children's accomplishments. Please email Mrs. Schermetzler a list of their scholarships and awards, as well as the high school they will be attending, by Friday, May 22.
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2026-2027 Financial Aid Applications: Round 2 Application Period Now Open
St. Alphonsus Catholic School is pleased to offer a limited amount of financial assistance to those who qualify. The first round of applicants will receive a letter in the next few weeks with details regarding the awarded amounts.
We still have limited funds available, and as such we are opening up the Financial Aid Applications for another round to be able to assist as many families as possible. We encourage any families who think they might qualify to please apply! 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 for this round are due by Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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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. Our last opportunity for students to lector at a weekend Mass this year is May 16 at 4:30pm and so far we don't have ANYONE signed up. If you are going to attend Mass this weekend anyway, consider signing up your student for this important ministry!
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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05/13
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
Details Below
05/13
2nd Grade First Communion Celebration Mass & Brunch
05/13
State of the School
6:30pm
Community Room
05/22
11:30am Dismissal
Memorial Day Weekend
05/25
No School
Memorial Day
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05/27
8th Grade School Mass Graduation Celebration
8:00am
05/29
Athletics Banquet
Community Room
05/30
8th Grade Graduation
12:00pm Mass, Ceremony to Follow
06/02
Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza
Details Coming Soon!
06/05
Last Day of School
10:00am Dismissal
06/10
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
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Out of Uniform Dates - May & June
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 May:
05/14
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 05/13 (receipt required)
05/29
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
06/02
Out of Uniform for Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza
(details coming later in May)
06/05
Dress UP for the Last Day of School!
No jeans, joggers, or athletic shorts.
Students must wear uniform code or better!
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Our Next Pizza Lunch Fundraiser of the Year is Thursday, May 21!
Order forms were sent home last week and are due by Thursday, May 14th. Please note that there is NO HOT LUNCH OR MILK served on this day, so if your students are not ordering the pizza lunch you will need to send a cold lunch. LATE ORDER FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED--NO EXCEPTIONS. We are held to tight deadlines by the vendor and must have the order forms by Thursday morning! You can find a copy of the form here.
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May Bonuses!
Hello Families!
It's hard to believe that we are on the home stretch and that school is almost out! Take advantage of these end of the school year bonuses listed below.
Shop Raise Right now and take advantage of the May bonus: Between 5/1 and 5/31, every purchase of a gift card on bonus (or reloaded gift card on bonus) = 1 entry to win a gift card. One lucky winner will be randomly selected each month to receive a $500 gift card of their choice. Winners are selected on the first Monday of each month for the prior month's giveaway.
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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Another Successful Track Meet This Weekend for the St. Alphonsus Cougars!
This past weekend was the 26th Annual Holy Apostles Invitational, held out at Catholic Memorial High School!
All of our track participants did a great job! Here are a few highlights and some photos for you to enjoy!
7th Grader Jackson placed 2nd in the High Jump and 7th in the 400m Dash!
4th Grader Kaden placed 6th in the 5th grade 100m Dash!
Congratulations to all participants!
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Dine Out Night at Cousins Subs This Week!
Wednesday, May 13th 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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The New Family Committee is Looking for Volunteer Mentor Families!
Help us welcome new families to St. Alphonsus. This is a very low-key commitment and a great way to get your whole family involved at school. We ask mentor families to exchange contact information with new families so they can have someone to contact with questions, and all mentor & new families attend a social event to welcome them to the school in the fall. Your relationship with your mentor family can be as involved as you want it to be!
If interested, please contact Dawn Eisold.
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Calling All Room Parents!
First, we’d like to say THANK YOU to all the current room parents for volunteering their time this year to assist teachers and school with various events and activities throughout the year! We appreciate your time!
Now is the time to consider becoming a room parent for the 2026-2027 school year!
Room parents provide valuable assistance to our teachers by being the liaison between the teacher and classroom parents.
If you are interested in being a room parent, please email Dawn Eisold and include your name, email, phone number and your child’s name and grade for 2026-2027 to be put on a list for fall.
Room parents will be contacted in late August. Please let us know if you have any questions and thanks for volunteering
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May 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?
Back-to-school shopping is not just about buying supplies. It is about navigating the list, comparing brands, and making multiple store runs. With 1st Day School Supplies, that entire process disappears. Order online in minutes, and everything arrives in one box, exactly as requested by your teacher.
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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2026-2027 Volleyball Sign Ups are Now Open!
As we wind down another school year, it’s time to get excited for 2026–2027 Athletics. St. Alphonsus volleyball is getting ready to serve it up!
Volleyball registration for next fall is NOW OPEN and runs through July 10.
Our volleyball program offers students more than just time on the court:
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Build confidence and leadership
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Stay active and improve athletic skills
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Develop teamwork, discipline, and friendships
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Represent your school and be part of a tradition
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Compete, grow, and have fun in a positive team environment
Whether your student is new to the game or ready to take the next step, volleyball is a great way to stay connected, challenged, and active throughout the school year.
Don’t miss out — sign up today and be part of something special next fall! The link to sign up is here.
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New Athletics Gear in the Athletics Store!
In addition to volleyball sign-ups being open, we have also added new volleyball gear to the Athletics Store!
Note that this is your last chance to order logos from last year, as most will be retired in June. So get those orders in now at this link. Gooooo Cougars!
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Middle School Camp is where faith meets adventure!
This is an Archdiocesan wide event - and it's already half full even though it's several months away! Don't let this opportunity pass you up! Please sign up today or email Karen Farrell for further information!
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 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:
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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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