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Dear St. Alphonsus Families,
Thanks so much to everyone who attended Cougar Carnival on Friday! It was a fantastic time, and you can see some pictures below. Thank you also to the Cougar Carnival Committee of Erica Scherbarth, Corey Radulovich, Erin Mejia, and Katie Meka, as well as all the fantastic volunteers who put this event on. It is such a great event benefiting our school and we are so thankful to those of you who played a role in its success!
A reminder that spring conferences will take place on Thursday, March 5 from 4-6pm, with some select teachers starting at 3:30pm. Spring conferences are optional and take place during a limited time frame. The conference sign-up genius will be released on Friday.
Just a mid-year reminder that we are a cell-phone free school. Students are expected to turn their cell phones into their homeroom teachers immediately in the morning, or to not bring them to school at all. Cell phones are returned each afternoon during pickup line. Thank you for adhering to this policy! You can read more about this policy on page 12 of our Family Handbook.
There is a lot of sickness going around school right now, and we are close to meeting the threshold of 25% of the student population out, which would cause us to have a mandatory closure the next day. Please, if your students are sick, try to keep them home if possible in order to prevent the continued spread of illness. Here at school we are emphasizing increased handwashing, wiping down of desks and materials, and coughing & sneezing by covering our mouths!
As I prepare for my maternity leave this week, I just want to remind you of the coverage plan for my maternity leave. The current plan is that I will be gone on leave from March 2nd through April 20; that said, this baby is hinting at coming early so I may go out on leave this week already. We will let families know if this happens. During the time that I am gone, Mrs. Schermetzler will be the lead administrator and will be in the building 5 days a week. Should you need anything, please contact her via email at aschermetzler@st-alphonsus.org. She can also help direct any questions that come in to our other internal stakeholders who are helping to facilitate my leave. Thank you for your continued prayers and support!
Lastly, Mrs. Schermetzler asked me to remind you that the Parish Auction officially "launched" this past weekend at all Masses. This means that registration is now open! You can find all the details below and I hope you will consider joining us at this great event.
Have a great week!
Megan Sagat
Principal
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St. Gerard Scholarship Applications are Now Open!
Check out all the details and find a link to the application below.
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The scholarship application can be downloaded here, and the applications are due to our school office by April 10, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to type the application.
Please contact Mrs. Schermetzler with any questions.
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The next School Choice Application Period Opens Again on March 2
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! Enrollment into this program will re-open March 2nd, and we encourage those families who are interested to apply early. You can find more information on schoolchoicewi.org and see the income eligibility chart below to learn if you qualify.
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2026-2027 Tuition & Registration Information
2026-2027 Registration Form
2026-2027 Tuition Letter
2026-2027 Tuition Policy & Rates
To help encourage early return of our registration forms, we have a fun little prize giveaway: any family who returns their form by the end of February will receive an out-of-uniform pass for each of their students.
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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Remaining Student Lector Dates Announced!
We have scheduled our last student lector dates of the 2026 school year! Students in grades 2 through 8 are eligible to lector. School students will be lectoring at weekend Masses on the following dates:
March 15 at 9:00am
April 18 at 4:30pm
and May 16 at 4:30pm
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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It's time to order your yearbooks!
Yearbook order forms went home earlier this month, and you can also click this link to order. 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 15, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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02/25
Dine Out Night
Panera
Details Below
03/05
Spring Conferences
4-6pm
03/06
No School
Teacher In-Service
03/11
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
03/13
Father/Daughter Dance
Details Below!
03/16 - 03/20
Book Fair
Details Coming Soon!
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03/25
Dine Out Night
Culver's
03/31 & 04/01
Living Stations of the Cross
Details Coming Soon!
04/02
Early Dismissal 11:30am
04/02
Early Dismissal 11:30am
04/03 - 04/10
No School
Spring Break
04/13
Classes Resume
04/15
Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs
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Save the Date for the Spring Concert!
This year's Spring Concert will feature Grades 4th through 8th!
Save the date for the afternoon of Thursday, April 30. The concert will take place at 2:00pm in the Church.
More details will be available as the event nears!
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Out of Uniform Dates - February
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 February:
02/26
Out of Uniform with Dine Out Night purchase on 02/25 (receipt required)
02/27
Last Friday of the Month
Out of Uniform with Purchased Pass
| | | | Lunch Menus for February & March | | Spring Extracurricular Opportunities! | | |
Girls on the Run is Back for the 2026 Season!
Registration is open from February 16th to February 22nd at this link.
GOTRSEWI.ORG
The Girls on the Run program inspires girls in Grades 3 through 5 to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
This year's practice dates will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:30pm. The season will run from March 23rd to June 1st.
Our coaches this year are Mrs. Domzil (5K teacher), Ms. Brennan (former 5th grade teacher), and Mrs. Knautz (3K teacher).
For questions, please reach out to Mrs. Domzil at kdomzil@st-alphonsus.org.
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Track & Field Registration Now Open for Students in Grades 4-8!
Track & Field is one of the most inclusive and rewarding sports out there. Whether a student is new to athletics or already active in other sports, track provides a fun environment where everyone can participate, improve, and discover their strenghts. With events that range from sprints, distance running, and relays to long jump, shot put or high jump, there truly is something for every athlete.
Why join the track team?
- Build confidence: Athletes set personal goals and see measurable growth throughout the season
- Improve overall fitness: Track builds speed, strength, endurance and coordination; skills that benefit all sports
- Stay active with friends: Practices are upbeat, energetic and a great social outlet after school
- No experience required: Coaches teach all fundamentals and students can try multiple events to find what they enjoy
Please click on this link to sign up and do not hesitate to reach out to Athletic Director Nick Warrichaiet with any questions.
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Dine Out Night at Panera!
This week Wednesday, February 25th is Dine Out Night at Panera and we hope to see you there! Dine in or carry out from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Greenfield location, 7840 West Layton Avenue and 20% of the sales will go to support St. Alphonsus.
Be sure to show our flyer (on your phone or printed) if you order in store. We do highly recommend ordering ahead however to minimize your wait. Use our code FUND4U at the in-store kiosk, online or in the app to be sure our school gets credit for your order. 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 Panera do the cooking!
Dine Out Nights - the easiest and most delicious fundraisers around.
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Parents Night Out: New Puzzle Guzzle Event from Home & School!
Join St. Alphonsus Home & School on Saturday, March 7 in the St. Alphonsus Community Room for a brand new Parents Night Out event!
Come one, come all, to a puzzling delight,
Where minds are challenged throughout the night.
Puzzle pieces scattered, waiting to be found,
Join us for a guzzle, where fun knows no bound!
This event is $20 per person (paid the night of the event). $10 of each entry will go to the prize fund for the evening, and the remaining $10 will be donated back to the St. Alphonsus Home & School Association.
How does it work? Teams will be randomly assigned and the first team to complete their jigsaw puzzle will take home the prize pool. Doors open at 6:00pm, and puzzling will start at 7:00pm sharp. Please bring an app or treat to share.
This event is for ADULTS only; no children will be permitted entry. Find your sitters now!
To join us, sign up at this link and for questions, please contact Home & School President Tricia Williams.
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Join Us as We Dance through the Decades at the St. Alphonsus Annual Father Daughter Dance!
Friday, March 13th, 2026 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Registration forms were sent home a few weeks ago. You can also view and print a registration form here (and below).
Volunteers Needed!
As always, to make all of these fun events happen, we could use some volunteers to help set up as we all as throughout the evening. Please consider helping if you are able to. You can sign up at this link.
*All adult volunteers must be safeguarded*
Any questions, please contact Father/Daughter Dance Chairs Olivia Hartley or Margaret Fieldbinder.
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February 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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Registration is Now Open for the Parish Auction!
Join us for a super fun night out on Friday, April 24 right here at St. Alphonsus! Every year we have more and more St. Alphonsus school parents attending and it's always an awesome time.
Visit the parish auction web page for more details.
In addition to registration being open, this year we are also selling raffle calendars! $25 each and only 600 sold. These make great gifts to pop into Easter baskets and the like--yes, your kiddos could win, too (just adults need to purchase them!). Many chances to win, so check out all the details below and stop by the parish auction table in the gathering space to pick one up. Click the image below for more details.
We are also still looking for sponsors, donations, and ads for our auction booklet. Check out the letter below and our web page for more information on items we are looking for!
Thank you for your support of this year's auction!
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Travel Under the Sea to St. Thomas More High School to See Their Spring Production of The Little Mermaid!
Get ready for a show full of nautical fun, laughs, and Disney singalongs! Catch the Poor Unfortunate Souls of these St. Al's alumni in the show: Stuart T (class of 2022) as Scuttle, Hailey N (class of 2023) as Sebastian, Max C (class of 2024) as King Triton, and Abby A (class of 2023) backstage as the Stage Manager. Plus, see St. Al's third grader Kylie as a sea creature and seagull!
You can be a Part of Our World March 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 7 pm and March 8 and 15 at 2pm! Tickets will be available online soon at St. Thomas More High School - Theater and will be available at the door for just a few sand dollars. We hope to "sea" you there!
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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:
- March 3 at 10 a.m.
- March 17 at 10 a.m.
- April 21 at 10 a.m.
- May 5 at 10 a.m.
- May 19 at at 10 a.m.
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Join the St. Alphonsus Women's Group!
So... who is in your tribe?
We all need one! Why not make St. Alphonsus' Women's Group YOUR tribe?
This group is a little different than the Moms Group. This group is comprised of women of all ages and backgrounds. We meet to pray, discuss and enjoy life! Contact Maggie Ensing for more information!
Check us out:
- March 21, 2026
- April 25, 2026
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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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