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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
This season marks the beginning of one of the most holy seasons in our liturgical year - the Season of Lent. Our school will be doing lots to prepare this season, including the dispersal of ashes to all students during our Ash Wednesday Mass on Wednesday, March 5. We invite you to join us at the 8:00am Mass to receive ashes yourself. Mr. Gerry will be showing the 3K & 4K students some ashes tomorrow and talking with them more about this special event to prepare them for church, but this is just one of the many ways our school will prepare this Lenten season! Please check out the flyer below to see just some of the many activities we have planned to help us reflect during these next 40 days. We invite you to print out your own copy of our Lenten door signs (pictured here) for your home as you prepare for Christ's death and resurrection as well!
This weekend is another Pack the Church at the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday, March 8. We would love to see you all there, decked out in your St. Alphonsus gear! This is a highly attended Mass and we want parishioners to see our school families, so please consider attending the Saturday Mass this weekend if you normally go on Sundays. In addition, we could use some more lectors & gift bearers for this Mass. Students in grades 2-8 may lector, and students in all grades can be gift bearers, so please consider signing your student up here!
The Greendale Health Department has asked us to share some reminders from them about staying healthy during Spring Break and any upcoming vacations. Please be sure to read their letter below!
Iowa Testing kicked off this week for Grades 3, 5, and 7. Please make sure your students have a restful night's sleep and a good breakfast during the testing sessions!
Don't forget that spring conferences are this week Thursday, March 6 from 4:00 to 6:00pm. You can find out additional details below.
The rest of this newsletter is jam-packed with new items, so please be sure to read thoroughly to the end so you don't miss anything about the Book Fair, Spring Extracurriculars, Box City, Girl Scout Cookies, and more!
Have a great week!
Best regards,
Ms. Parey, Principal
Mrs. Schermetzler & Mrs. Bruhn, Leadership Team
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Spring Conferences
The Spring Conference sign-up genius is now open. Spring Conferences are optional, and only take place during a limited time frame. This year's Spring Conferences will be Thursday, March 6 from 4 to 6pm.
If your teacher's slots fill up, feel free to reach out to them directly via email to discuss any feedback they might have about your student. You can sign up for Spring Conferences here.
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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 last week. 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 31, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Click on this link to place your order!
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Important Dates to Remember | |
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03/03 - 03/17
Iowa (ITBS) Testing
Grades 3, 5, & 7
03/05
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
03/06
Spring Conferences
4-6pm, by appointment
03/07
Father/Daughter Dance
Details Below
03/10
2nd Trimester Ends
03/10 - 03/14
Book Fair
Details Below!
03/10
Home & School Meeting Community Room, 6:00pm
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03/14
Report Cards Released
03/18
State of the School
03/19
Dine Out Night
McDonald's
03/20
Pizza Fundraiser Lunch
03/24 - 03/28
SPRING BREAK!
04/09
Battle of the Book Tournament
04/09
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
04/11
Mom Prom
Save the Date Below!
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Stay Healthy on Spring Break! A Message From the Greendale Health Department
The below letter is being shared by the Greendale Health Department with all public & private schools in Greendale.
Please click here to read the letter.
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Out of Uniform Dates - March
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 March:
03/06
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 03/05 (receipt required)
03/20
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 03/19 (receipt required)
03/21
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
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March & April Lunch Menus | |
New Pack the Church Lector & Gift Bearer Dates! | |
Spring Dates for Student Lectors are Now Available!
Please click here to sign up your student in grades 2-8 to be a lector or to sign up your student in all grades to be a gift bearer.
Please note that we are signed up to read at Palm Sunday! This Mass will take place after our middle school Box City service project, and the students who participate in Box City will be attending Mass together that morning. We would like only middle school students to sign up to be lectors and gift bearers that day. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Middle School Box City is Coming Soon!
Box City will take place from Saturday, April 12 into Palm Sunday. This is a unique service project opportunity for students in grades 5-8.
Students will sleep outside, in boxes, in an attempt to live just a fraction of the unhoused experience. They will then go to Mass together in the morning and participate in the Palm Sunday Pack the Church at 7:00am Mass as lectors and gift bearers.
Parent volunteers are needed for this event! Middle school parents, you can sign up for shifts here.
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Spring Extracurricular Opportunities! | |
Scholastic Book Fair Updates | |
The Book Fair is Coming March 10 - March 14!
Next week is our Book Fair! This year, we are heading back to Scholastic. You will be able to shop online and students will be able to shop at the fair next week during specific times throughout the school day. In addition, the Book Fair will be open to the public to shop after all weekend Masses on the weekend of March 15 & 16!
To get ready, you can visit the home of our online fair here and set up your e-Wallet. Instructions are shown below. This is an easy way to have your child shop at the fair without sending money to school. That said, we do also take cash, check (made out to St. Alphonsus) and charge card (parents only, we do not accept charge cards from students) during the Book Fair.
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Class shopping schedules are still being finalized, but please mark your calendars for March 10 - 16 and considering volunteering to help us out at the Book Fair. You will help us by setting up, helping students shop, running the register, and restocking products and displays. On the weekend shifts, you will also help parishioners fulfill teacher wishlists and shop for their children and grandchildren!
Mrs. Schermetzler will send out the sign-up genius via email this week after class shopping schedules are finalized, so you can volunteer while your students are shopping. Thank you for your patience!
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Track & Field Registration Now Open!
As we shake off the chill of this recent cold spell, it’s exciting to think that track season is just around the corner! Track and Field is a fantastic sport that offers something for everyone.
Whether your kids love sprinting, enjoy the challenge of long-distance running, or prefer the thrill of jumping and throwing, Track has it all!
Track is unique in that it combines the camaraderie of a team sport with the opportunity for individual achievements. It’s a great way for kids to push themselves, set personal goals, and beat their own records, all while being part of a supportive team environment.
Encourage your kids in grades 5-8 to join the Track Team this season! It’s not just about competition; it’s about building friendships, staying active, and having fun. You can register today using this link and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Athletic Director Nick Warrichaiet or Track & Field Coach Ben Rezutek.
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The Cougar Athletics Store has some new gear!
That's right, you can now get TRACK gear in addition to Basketball stuff, and soon you will also be able to order ahead for Volleyball in the Fall! Anything you see in the store can have either the track or basketball logos on it. Use the drop downs to select your sport!
Check out the web store here.
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Dine Out Night At Cousins Subs!
Wednesday, March 5th 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 Father Daughter Dance is coming up this Friday!
Join us Friday, March 7th from 6:30-8:30pm in the St. Alphonsus gym!
If you did not register but would still like to come, walk ins are welcome! $30 per father/daughter ($15 for additional daughters). Cash only at the door.
It will be an evening filled with music, dancing and fun!
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Get excited, Because Your Favorite Season is Back—Girl Scout Cookie Season, That Is!
St. Alphonsus Girl Scout Troop 11412 is selling cookies after all Masses on the weekend of March 8th & 9th.
They will have all your favorite flavors, from Thin Mints to Caramel DeLites, and more. For just $6 a box, your support helps the troop do some amazing things, like educational field trips, community outreach, service projects, and much more. Be sure to stop by their table in the lobby to get your fix!
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Save the Date for the Annual Parish Auction!
The auction is a fantastic event that benefits both the school & the parish, and we will have more details soon! This event is co-chaired by Mrs. Schermetzler and Mrs. Eisold, and there are lots of ways both big and small that you can help them make this event a success.
If you are interested in joining the Parish Auction committee, please email Mrs. Schermetzler.
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Local High School & Community News | |
Please note that any outside activities are not sponsored or endorsed by St. Alphonsus Parish or School. | |
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to St. Thomas More High School to see the Wizard of Oz!
This magical musical features St. Al’s alumni Stuart T (class of 2026) as the Tinman, Hailey N (class of 2027) as the Scarecrow, Abby A (class of 2027) as assistant stage manager, and Claire W (St. Al’s third grader) as a Munchkin in the Lullaby League!
Shows are March 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7pm and March 16 and 23 at 2pm. Tickets are on sale at tmore.org/theater and will also be available at the door.
We hope to see all of you from St. Al’s in the Emerald City!
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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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