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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
Well, it does not feel like fall out these days, but the leaves have started to turn around our campus and at Scout Lake! It's been beautiful weather for recess and of course, for baseball too. It's been fun to hear the kids and staff and their excitement for the Brewers!
A couple of quick announcements today!
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Congrats to our 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team, who we just learned received an invite to the Seton Tournament this year! Find more details below but needless to say we are very proud of them!
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We will have a Crazy Dress Day on Friday, October 16 as we work to wrap up all the rewards the students won from the Fun Run. Crazy shirts, hats, socks, and hair are all allowed, but be sure your student is still wearing clothes that are appropriate for both school & the weather. You can find a reminder about this below in the Out of Uniform Dates section. We also have an out of uniform day tomorrow for the September 25 OOU Pass make-up day, and we have the last summer Dine Out Night reward out of uniform on Thursday.
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Our RaiseRight (SCRIP) program is looking for a new coordinator. You can find more information about this role below. If you are interested, please contact me directly.
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Father Kevin Tanel will be hosting an altar serving training on two dates coming up in October, for those students in grades 3-8 who are interested in possibly becoming an altar server. The sign-up form is now available below.
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The 8th Grade Hunger Games Food drive continues, with breakfast items as our donationsthis week! Thank you for your support!
Please also thank the grandparents and VIPs in your lives for their attendance at Grandparents Day last week! We had a fantastic time having everyone in the building. We enjoyed spending time in classrooms and visiting other areas of the school as well as having Mass together. Grandparents could also stop and see the "Galaxy of Grandparents" where students drew pictures of their VIPs! A great time was had by all, and we will share more pictures soon (Mrs. S is still collecting them).
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
| | Other Important Reminders | |
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 tracker has recently been updated! NO MORE SCROLLING! There are now tabs on the side of the document for each day. You can click the date and it will take you right to that day to see the assignments.
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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10/14
School Mass
Led by 3rd Grade
10/21
School Mass
Led by 5th Grade
10/21
Dine Out Night
Qdoba
10/23
Trunk or Treat
Details Below!
10/25
Student Lectors & Gift Bearers
9:00am Sunday Mass
Sign Up Below!
10/28
School Mass
Led by 6th Grade
11/04
School Mass
Led by 1st Grade
11/04
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
11/06
Stuffy Sleepover
Details Coming Soon!
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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!
12/3
Christmas Concert
Details Coming Soon!
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Out of Uniform Dates - October
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 October:
10/13
Last Friday of the Month SEPTEMBER MAKEUP DATE
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass--send in September's 9/25 Pass
10/15
August Dine Out Night Reward
(August Dine Out Receipts Only)
10/16 - New!
Crazy Dress Day
Fun Run Reward for All Students!
Wear your crazy hats, socks, shirts, & hair! Non-uniform dress code should still be followed, so be sure all your crazy clothes are appropriate for school.
Hats ARE allowed to be worn!
10/22
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 10/21 (receipt required)
10/23
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass (see below to purchase yours)
10/30
Halloween Dress Down Day!
Help us celebrate Halloween and wear your black & orange, Halloween t-shirts, and other Halloween clothes & headbands. Sorry, no costumes this year--headbands ok but no hats or masks. Save your costumes for Trunk or Treat on 10/23!
Out of Uniform Passes Still Available!
You can still purchase Out-of-Uniform Passes from Home & School if you missed them at Meet & Greet Night. They are $20 each and good for an out-of-uniform day on the last Friday of each month for grades 5K-8th. Please send your money (cash or check; no change given) to the school office in an envelope labeled Out of Uniform pass and be sure to include your child's name. Checks can be made out to St. Alphonsus School. Passes will be sent home in backpack mail.
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Lunch Program Reminder
The lunch program at St. Alphonsus is a pre-paid program, which means you need to add lunch money to your student's account, and balances are deducted every time your student takes hot lunch.
Lunch payments can be made online through PowerSchool. Follow these RevTrak Setup instructions to get your account set up. Please note that you can always pay for your lunch fees via cash or check by stopping in to the school office.
The hot lunch program will notify you when your student's account balance becomes low so you can replenish their funds.
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7th Grade Math: Walking the Line with Rational Numbers
Who says middle school math has to stay at a desk? Our 7th graders took their learning to new lengths by becoming human coordinates in a hands-on exploration of rational numbers. Guided by the understanding that every step in our journey counts, students literally stepped onto a giant number line to collaborate, compare, and order fractions, decimals, and integers from least to greatest. By bringing math off the page and into action, students not only deepened their understanding of real-world number relationships, but also celebrated how God-given minds and energetic teamwork can turn challenging concepts into a joyful, physical experience.
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Please join us for our fifth annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 23rd from 6:00pm- 7:00pm!
Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes as they go car-to-car trick or treating in our school parking lot! Siblings and family are welcome--this is a great event for the whole family!
We are SO excited to be hosting this event again and would love to have your support in hosting a Trunk! What does it take to host a Trunk?
***All adults handing out candy must be safeguarded.***
- Arrive 45 minutes before the event begins to set up
- Decorate your trunk with child appropriate decorations
- Supply and hand out candy to kids that trick or treat from your trunk
- Be able to stay the entire event 6:00pm- 7:00pm
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Remember this is a family friendly event, no alcohol please
It's going to be a great night! Please use this link to sign up for a trunk.
Trunks must be signed up by October 16th. Please list all adults who will be handing out treats at your vehicle so we can check their safeguarding status.
For questions, please contact Dawn Eisold or Tricia Williams, our Trunk or Treat chairs!
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The Annual Stuffy Sleepover is Back!
Physical Forms will be sent home in backpack mail this week. Check out the details below or download a form here.
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Join the Cougar Carnival Committee!
The Cougar Carnival committee is in the early phases of preparation for our annual event which this year takes place on March 12, 2027. This is a big event and we need all hands on deck to make it happen! The committee would love any help you can offer.
Please contact Cougar Carnival Co-Chair Erica Scherbarth via email if interested!
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8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team Qualifies for the Seton Tournament!
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team! The team qualified for the Elizabeth Seton Volleyball tournament. Since 2006, the Elizabeth Seton Volleyball Championships has served as the largest 8th grade tournament in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The tournament brings together schools from 7 conferences throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. The invitation-only tournament consists of 3 divisions containing 68 total teams, competing in 156 matches over 7 days.
Pool play for the girls will kick off Wednesday, October 28th at the Milwaukee Sting Center on Northpark Drive in Menomonee Falls. Come on out to cheer on your Cougars!
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St. Alphonsus Parish Trivia Night is Back!
Trivia is back on Friday, November 20 (doors open at 6:30) and Saturday, November 21 (doors open at 6:00)!
Parishioner Liz Hanson is “in charge," and the details remain the same as in the past:
$10 per person, $10 for three automatic correct answers (mulligans), and BYO snacks and beverages!
Get your team together and make your reservation! The coveted st Al’s trivia trophy is waiting!
For questions or to reserve your table, please contact Vickie Major.
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Mission Trip Opportunities
St. Alphonsus has two separate mission trip opportunities available this year:
Middle School: Grades 6-8
Join us for Love Begins Here (LBH) - July 12-15, 2027 in Burlington, WI!
Love Begins Here (LBH) helps middle school preteens and teens encounter Jesus Christ through a week of local service lived in a joyful, Catholic community. Inspired by the life and witness of St. (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta, LBH invites teens to serve those in need in their own homes and communities, thus continuing Christ's work on earth.
Help out at a food pantry, paint a fence, or plant a garden during the day. Follow that up with ice cream, swimming, prayer, and a ton of fun while making friends with teens from all over the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
We have limited space - so if you are interested please contact Karen Farrell.
If you would like more information, please come to an information night on October 7, 2026 at 6:30 in the Community Room.
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8th Graders Only
Attention High Schoolers (current 8th-12th graders)! Want to ignite the fire of Christ in your heart? Then Alive In You is just what you are looking for!
June 22-27, 2027 - Duluth, MN!
At Alive In You (AIY), teens experience the love of Christ through the Sacraments, Service, Speakers, Prayer and high energy activities.
While attending AIY, teens will work in the local community of Duluth, MN in a number of ways. Teens could be painting a house, help to maintain a mountain bike trail, and anything in between. These experiences help our faith come alive.
We also go to Mass, receive the Sacraments and have dynamic talks to help us grow closer to God. This week in Minnesota, we will be able to have nationally known speaker, Fr. Mike Schmitz join us as well.
Space is limited. If you are interested, please contact Karen Farrell.
If you would like more information, please come to an informational meeting on September 30th at 6:30 in the Community Room.
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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.
Did you read all the way to the end? Thanks for being a great patron of the newsletter!
Email Mrs. Schermetzler your students' names and grade level with the subject line FALL IS FUN and your students will be entered into a drawing for an out of uniform pass on the day of their choosing!
Passes are per student, not per family.
If you have more than one student, all of them will be entered into the drawing,
but only ONE of your children will receive the prize.
Congratulations to last week's winner, Mila S. in 8th Grade!
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