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Goooooo Brewers!
What an amazing ride the last few weeks has been for the city of Milwaukee and for all Brewers fans. It has certainly been fun around school to see and hear all the excitement from kids and staff.
And now, November is here! Hard to believe that Halloween is past and we are moving on to the season of gratitude. I am thankful for all of our school families and our students & staff--we have a really generous and wonderful community here at St. Alphonsus.
A couple of quick announcements today:
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Just another reminder to dress your students for the weather, which can't seem to make up its mind these days. Please make sure you dust off students' hats, mittens, and fall & winter coats and send them to school as needed. As of today, Monday, November 2, students must also wear pants or if they do choose to wear skirts, they must have leggings or tights underneath. Please see our dress code information here (complete dress code requirements can be found in the Family Handbooks starting on page 32).
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Both DSHA and St. Thomas More have theatre productions going on this weekend involving St. Alphonsus Alumni! Check out their flyers below to see Rory B in Frozen, and Amirah O, Max C, Hailey N, and Abby A participating in The Radium Girls!
- If you or someone you know is a veteran of the armed services, please join us on Wednesday, November 11 for our Veterans Day Mass at 8:00am. We would love to honor and recognize the veterans in our lives. Thank you for your service!
As always, a reminder that this newsletter is our number one communication tool to you as parents. We ask that you please read it thoroughly each week. Our school website is also a great resource for you and has lots of information available under the PARENTS tab at the top of the page. You can also always find an archive of our school newsletters on our website here.
Have a wonderful week!
Best regards,
Mrs. Sagat
Principal
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Middle School Assignment Tracker
This year we have a Middle School Assignment Tracker, to help keep parents better informed on daily assignments in grades 5-8.
The assignment tracker can be found by clicking the link below. It is also posted on the school website under the Parents tab. This link will take you right to the assignment page.
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Reporting Absences & Appointments
Student absences & appointments can be reported in two ways:
- Call the office directly at 414-421-1760. Listen for the prompts and leave a message.
- Email our Attendance Secretary. The email address is attendance@st-alphonsus.org.
Emailing a student's homeroom teacher is NOT sufficient notice of absence or tardiness. All absences, early dismissals, or tardies need to be reported to the office.
Please note that per our handbook, any child who has a fever or has been vomiting or experiencing diarrhea should not return to school until 24 hours after that particular symptom is gone in order to avoid a relapse or spreading illness to others.
When reporting a student tardy for purposes of a morning appointment, please indicate in your email or phone message if your child will be having HOT lunch for that day. Thank you!
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Cougar Club Calendars for the entire school year are now available online!
Calendars are always due mid-month for the following month. You can find calendars on our website on the Cougar Club page here. Please also refer to the 2026-2027 Cougar Club packet here so that you understand our late calendar fees. Scheduling staff is difficult when calendars are not submitted in a timely fashion, so please be sure you get those submitted on time in order to avoid late fees. Thank you!
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The Student Lector Program Returns!
We are happy to announce that our Student Lector program is returning again this year! Do your students in grades 3-8 love to read at Mass? Consider signing them up to lector on select Sundays!
Our fall dates are now available here. We will also need gift bearers!
Students practice with Mrs. Schermetzler on the Thursday before weekend Masses.
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11/04
School Mass
Led by 1st Grade
11/04
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
11/06
Stuffy Sleepover
Bring your stuffies on Friday!
11/11
Veterans Day Mass
Led by 4th Grade
11/15
Student Lectors & Gift Bearers
9:00am Sunday Mass
Sign Up Below!
11/18
School Mass
Led by 7th Grade
11/18
Dine Out Night
Panda Express
11/19
Parent/Teacher Conferences
4-6pm
11/20
No School
Parent/Teacher Conferences
8am-1pm
11/23 - 11/28
No School
Gobble Gobble! Happy Thanksgiving
11/30
Advent Wreath Blessing
Details Coming Soon!
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12/02
School Mass
Led by 3rd Grade
12/03
Christmas Concert
Details Coming Soon!
12/04
Poinsettia Sale Pickup
More Details Coming Soon
12/05 & 12/06
Cookie Walk
More Details Coming Soon
12/09
School Mass
Led by 6th Grade
12/09
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
12/16
School Mass
Led by 2nd Grade
12/17
Las Posadas
8:00am
More Details Coming Soon
12/18
Early Dismissal
11:30am
No Cougar Care Available
12/21 - 01/01
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
No School
Christmas Break
01/04/27
Welcome Back!
School Resumes
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Fall Sports Picture Day is Tonight: Monday, November 2!
Picture Day for fall sports (volleyball and cross country) is scheduled for tonight, Monday, November 2, from 3:30-6:30 PM. Athletes can stop in anytime during that window for a photo. Scholastic will once again create the team photos digitally.
Both individual and team photos will be available for purchase, and our Athletic Director will share the link for ordering when it is available.
Please remember to bring a change of clothes, as fall uniforms can be turned in immediately after pictures!
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Out of Uniform Dates - November
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 November:
11/05
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 11/04 (receipt required)
11/13
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
11/19
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 11/18 (receipt required)
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Use RaiseRight for All Your Gift Card Needs This Holiday Season!
Are you looking for a thoughtful gift for staff, volunteers, or someone special as the gifting season approaches? AnyCard gift cards are now available as physical cards, making them easy to present for any occasion.
Recipients can choose from over 350 participating brands by exchanging their card for an e-gift card they’ll enjoy. AnyCard cards never expire and have no inactivity fees, and bulk orders can be delivered digitally or shipped as physical cards. Plus, purchases through our school fundraising program help support our school.
Consider AnyCard for your next celebration or thank-you gift—and spread the word! As always, thank you for your support.
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Dine Out Night at Cousins This Week!
Wednesday, November 4th is Dine Out Night at Cousins Subs and we hope to see you there! Dine in or carry out from 3:00 to 7:00 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.
| | Parish & Local Community News | | Please note that any outside activities are not sponsored or endorsed by St. Alphonsus Parish or School. | | |
Make Advent Special with Our New Family Advent Kits!
We’re excited to introduce something NEW this year at St. Al’s! We’re offering Advent Take-Home Kits for families with children in 5K through 5th grade.
Advent is such a special time in the Church, and we want to help your family slow down amid the holiday hustle and bustle to focus on the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus!
Each kit will include most of the supplies you need, along with simple, easy-to-follow directions so you’ll know exactly what to do and when. You can look forward to one or two fun, faith-filled activities each week that your family can enjoy together as you prepare your hearts and homes for Christmas.
Whether you have a busy schedule or are looking for new ways to bring your family’s faith into everyday life, these kits are designed to make celebrating Advent easy, engaging, and meaningful for everyone!
Ready to join the fun? Look for the purple sign-up sheet to come home with your child, or complete the linked form to reserve your family’s kit.
We can’t wait to help your family make this Advent season extra special as we prepare together for the joy of Christmas!
| | Come see Radium Girls at St. Thomas More High School!
Based on the true story of the female dial painters working for the US Radium Corporation in the 1920's, this play follows the girls' struggles with radium poisoning and their legal battle with their employers. Starring St. Al's alumni Amirah O (St. Al's Class of 2023) as Grace Fryer, a dial painter who heads the legal battle with the US Radium Corporation, Max C (St. Al's Class of 2024) as Arthur Roeder, President of the Corporation, and Hailey N (St. Al's Class of 2023) as Dr. Von Sochoky, the inventor of the radium paint, as well as other roles. And, behind the stage, Abby A (St. Al's Class of 2023), is one of the stage managers working on this show! Performances are November 6th and 7th at 7pm and November 8th at 2pm. Tickets are available at the door or at tmore.org/theater. We hope to see you there! | | |
Join the St. Alphonsus Women's Group!
The dates for the rest of the year are as follows:
November 14
December 5
January 9
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 2
Consider contributing some refreshments each month! This is not a requirement to attend the group, it is just there as a tool to organize refreshments each month. Use this Refreshment Sign Up to let us know if you'd like to bring something.
For questions, please contact Maggie Ensing.
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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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