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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
Happy Monday, and happy last week of April! The time is quickly passing and before you know it, we will be celebrating the last days of school. There is still a lot of learning to do and that includes practicing our Lockdown procedure for our school.
We are very pleased to work with the Greendale Police Department to practice our our safety procedures & systems that we put in place last year. We practice a variety of safety procedures which include fire drills, tornado and bad weather drills, and Hold in classroom procedures for medical emergencies. Our next procedural practice will be the Lockdown drill.
A Lockdown is put into place when there is a threat to the school. Most commonly we think of an intruder either outside or inside. We practice what we will be doing in our rooms to make sure that all of the procedural steps are followed, and we can make any necessary changes. The only real way to do this, is to practice a drill.
The staff will be practicing and talking with your children about what to do and why this is important. When your children come home, please talk with them about what was learned and what his/her job is during the drill. This will help subside some of the anxiousness that goes with practicing drills of any kind.
We will experience an actual drill as a school on May 9th. Our school resource officer, Officer Hudson, will be here to lead the drill. Our safety team which includes myself, the Leadership team, both priests, our head of maintenance and our Director of Ministerial Support will be on hand to learn about how a Lockdown works and the role they play in supporting the school. Ms. Ramos plays an integral part as well, having to keep the communication piece flowing.
Ms. Parey is very happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have regarding this drill. Thank you for taking the time to read this update! Please contact Ms. Parey via email with questions at any time.
Have a great week!
Best regards,
Ms. Parey, Principal
Mrs. Schermetzler & Mrs. Bruhn, Leadership Team
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2025-2026 Tuition Rates
The tuition rates and schedule for the 2025-2026 school year were released in the last newsletter. You can see our 2025-2026 tuition rates in the updated tuition policy here, and they can also be found on our website here. We have raised tuition slightly to try to assist with more of our students' educational needs. Ms. Parey is happy to answer any questions you may have--please email her at tparey@st-alphonsus.org. Please know that there will be tuition assistance available to you as we move into the new school year. We look forward to an amazing school year as your child continues to grow in God's love and the academic journey! Thank you for your prayers and trust in St. Alphonsus School staff and leadership.
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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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05/02
Parish Auction
Student Volunteers Still Needed,
See Below
05/05 - 05/09
Staff Appreciation Week
05/05 - 05/16
STAR Testing
05/08
4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert
2:00pm, Church
05/14
First Communion Mass & Reception
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05/14
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
05/23
11:30am Dismissal
05/25
No School Memorial Day
05/31
8th Grade Graduation
06/03
Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza
06/06
Last Day of School!
10am Dismissal
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The Kids Heart Challenge Continues!
We are halfway through our Kids Heart Challenge and almost halfway to our goal! There’s still time to make a difference. Take action today! Your family can become lifesavers by learning Hands-Only CPR, how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke, understand how the heart works, and by raising awareness and funds to help those with special hearts. Together we can create healthier futures!
Here’s how you can get involved and make a Life-saving difference:
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Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.
- Next, click on “send a text today” to easily reach friends & family!
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OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started.
We have some BONUS incentives for our students this year:
- Help us reach our goal of 18 students completing Finn’s Mission! - If we reach our goal, our school will be entered to win a $10,000 playground makeover!
- Complete Finn’s Mission - Students who complete Finn’s Mission this year will earn a superhero cape and be entered to win 2 tickets to the SUPERBOWL in 2026.
- Raise $100 for your chance to win a Warmies!
Thank you for being an integral part of the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Your commitment and involvement truly make a difference!
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Join us for the 4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert!
This year our 4th & 5th Grade spring concert will be held on Thursday, May 8th at 2:00pm in church.
4th and 5th grade students should wear dressy clothes to school on Thursday, May 8th. This could be a nice shirt and dress pants/khakis (uniform or better), or a skirt or dress that is at least knee-length. Shoes should be comfortable for standing on the risers. Students should not wear jeans, t-shirts, sweats, glitter, or sequins.
The concert will be videotaped. If you are unable to make it to the concert, we will include a link to watch the concert videos in a future school newsletter.
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Out of Uniform Dates - May
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:
05/15
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 05/14 (receipt required)
05/30
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
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The 4th Grade Pioneer Day Tradition continues!
In celebration of learning about Wisconsin history this year, our fourth grade class always celebrates Pioneer day.
They dress like pioneers and learn like pioneers…and even eat like pioneers and churn butter like pioneers! Check out some photos of them playing games in the courtyard in their pioneer getups!
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Last week our Middle School classes in Grades 5-8 took a trip to the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center!
Students participated in rotating stations on different branches of the military. Students acted as the Fire Department, hitting a training block with a sledgehammer and carrying dummies. A the US Coast Guard station, they hopped on their boat, got to throw a life line, and pull in a "stranded at sea" person on rope. At the Basic Training station, students did the bench press and a kettle bell walk. The Medic Station had a dummy who had sustained "injuries" you might see in combat. Students got to climb in the Army's new vehicles that'll soon replace Humvees, and also spent time interviewing veterans!
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St. Alphonsus Girls On The Run Team Update!
St. Alphonsus 3rd through 5th Grade Girls are participating in Girls on the Run again this year! Please come show your support and cheer us on Saturday, May 31 at American Family Field for the annual Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin 5K!
If you would like to volunteer for this event, the GOTR of SE Wisconsin organization has volunteer opportunities and sign-up here.
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Exciting Updates to the Athletic Department!
Dear St. Alphonsus Community,
We are excited to share some significant changes the Archdiocese has approved regarding athletics programs. Starting next school year, 4th grade students will be eligible to participate in all athletics we offer!
Additionally, they have officially made Cross Country a sport offering. We are looking into offering this exciting new opportunity, but we need to find a coach who is willing to help. If you or anyone you know would be interested, please reach out directly to me. If we are not able to identify a coach, we will not be offering it this fall and will look to offer it in the coming years.
These changes open wonderful opportunities for our younger students to engage in sports, develop their skills, and foster a love for athletics from an early age. We believe this will enhance their overall school experience and contribute positively to their growth and development.
We will be looking to open our athletics sign-ups in the coming weeks for the 2025/2026 school year, so if you have students currently in 3rd through 7th grades please be on the lookout for the sign-up announcement!
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for our athletics program.
Cheers!
Nick Warrichaiet
Athletic Director - St Alphonsus
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St. Alphonsus Hosts a Successful Track Invitational!
This past weekend, St. Alphonsus hosted another successful Track & Field Invitational! The morning started off chilly but it really was a perfect day for track.
We hosted 18 teams at Greendale High School, and received lots of great compliments about how well organized & fun the event was for both athletes and coaches, as well as spectators.
Thank you to everyone who helped us make this meet happen--it is a great way for St. Alphonsus to gain visibility and shows just how great our small school is!
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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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Join Home & School at the Milwaukee Milkmen Game on Friday, July 18!
St. Alphonsus Catholic School is once again the featured organization at the Milwaukee Milkmen baseball game on July 18 at 6:35pm. We hope you can attend, watch a great game and support St Alphonsus Catholic School!
Get your tickets at the link here and we will see you at the ballgame! Feel free to spread the word & share this with your family and friends.
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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 to get everything your student needs for school?
We're not wishing summer away, but if you like to purchase pre-boxed school supply kits, it's time to order! Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and have them shipped quickly and easily to your home just in time for school to start in the fall. This is an easy way to check off a big to-do list item and perfect for busy parents.
Please note that due to the sizing of the shipping kits, students going into grade 1 will need to purchase 1 additional paper towel roll and 1 additional box of tissues; students going into grades 2, 3, and 6 will need to purchase 1 additional box of tissues; and students going into 3K & 4K need to purchase a rest mat in addition to the supplies listed.
Order today at this link.
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The Parish Auction is coming up THIS FRIDAY, May 2 and we are still looking for a few student volunteers!
Students should arrive at 4:30 and will be done between 9:30 and 10:00. Students will assist with table and other set up. They will serve appetizers to guests during cocktail hour. After that, they will work in the dining room, clearing salad plates, serving entrees, bringing coffee carafes to the tables and clearing plates, glasses, silverware, etc. at the end of the meal.
We will feed students dinner shortly after arrival. Students should wear a plain, white shirt or blouse and black pants or skirt with comfortable, closed toe shoes.
Students in grades 4-8 are eligible to serve. High schoolers are also welcome. Sign up here!
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Vacation Bible School is Back!
This summer, we are again putting on a Vacation Bible School, in conjunction with St. Martin of Tours! The Archdiocese was unable to get a team together to do Totus Tuus as they did last year (due to staffing changes), so we decided to put on our own!
It will be a morning of adventure, learning and fun!
However, in order to make this happen, we need to have volunteers! If you are able to help us, we'd love to have you! All volunteers need to be safeguarded. Please sign up at this link.
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Join Root River Youth Cycling Club!
Did you know you could join a mountain biking club team? Root River Youth Cycling Club is a USA Cycling Club affiliated with WI NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association), and is open to all students K-12 in the school districts of Greendale, Greenfield, Franklin, Whitnall, Oak Creek, St. Francis, Cudahy, or South Milwaukee.
Come to an informational meeting on Monday May 5th at 6PM at the Hales Corners Public Library. There, you can learn more about the club, meet the coaches and current athletes, and have the option to "try-it-out" at a mini-practice. Bring along your bike or borrow one of ours for the try-it-out event associated with the meeting. Don't forget a helmet!
Learn how to be a better biker, improve your fitness, make friends, and have fun! Learn more by visiting www.rrycc.org or contact info@RootRiverYouthCycling.org for more info.
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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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