Holiday Hoopla is Friday, December 13th. On a piggy bank budget, our children can shop for gifts for parents, grandparents, siblings and loved ones of all ages. But we need your help!
Parent FUN!raiser Volleyball Tournament BUMP, SET, SPIKE…or something close to it! This is our Annual FUNraiser Tournament to support St. John/St. Al Athletics!
The end of summer is fast approaching and we are working hard to make sure everything is ready in time for our first day on September 3. As we prepare for the upcoming year, we are offering a new event that will allow your family to get ahead with paperwork and planning. Please join us on August 20, 2019, from 2-6 pm in the school cafeteria to fill out paperwork, sign-up for volunteer opportunities, register for clubs/activities, go through the uniform exchange, and learn about some of the groups who assist our community. We will even have spirit wear for purchase! Can’t attend? No worries, you are welcome to stop by the office starting Aug 19 from 9 am-3 pm to fill out forms and receive information. We hope to see you on Aug 20 but if not, we look forward to seeing all of you on September 3.
Please join us for our Confirmation Mass on Thursday, May 30 at 7pm. Bishop Mueggenborg will confirm 12 teens from our St. Alphonsus community, including St. Alphonsus Parish School alum and siblings.
Student Referral Program
Hot off the press… we have a new student referral program where you can earn tuition credits! Check it out here!
Yearbooks For Sale!
Many of you purchased a yearbook back in September. However, it’s not too late to purchase one today.
Cost: $18.00 (Checks payable to St. Alphonsus School, drop at front office)
Email: Mrs. Wisen at Mwisen@stalseattle.org with your order
Yearbooks will be delivered the 2nd week of June.
Come to the Book Fair!
St. Al’s Book Fair is OPEN May 16 – May 24, at the following times:
Before school each day: 8:15 – 8:45am
After school each day: 2:45 – 3:45pm and 1:45 – 2:45pm (Wednesday only)
Special event: Friday, May 24 from 11:30am to final purchase.
Orientation evenings: Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22 from 6:30 – 8:15pm
An exciting new feature this year is the eWallet for your student. Instead of sending a check or cash with your student to purchase books, you can easily set up an eWallet for them online and we can use that for any book purchases over the course of the Fair.
Look for the eWallet information on our Scholastic Book Fair info page, link below. You may also purchase books online through 5/23 using the link.
The third week of May Madness had some serious buying!! 3rd grade has now pulled ahead of the 7/8 Boys. This is the last week to help your students earn an end of the year party. Which class will it be?
Lunch Recess Volunteers Needed
Did you know…? We need at least 1-2 parents to lunch recess volunteers every day to ensure the safety of our kids. Signing up is easy! Just click the “Lunch Recess Volunteer” button below!
Please contact Lisa Macomber at lmacomber@stalseattle.orgif you have questions or need additional information.
Have you made your Annual Fund donation? In an effort to achieve 100% participation, we are hosting one final contest.
Until May 30, make a donation to the Annual Fund in ANY AMOUNT and your student’s class could WIN a FREE DRESS DAY in June!
All proceeds from the Annual Fund directly benefit the students and teachers at St. Alphonsus. Make your donation today! You can learn more about the Annual Fund on our school website.
It’s election season for our Parents’ Club Board. Our Parents’ Club is an important component of our St. Al’s community that both facilitates community building and fundraising events. The events knit our community together, and our fundraising commitments fill the budget gaps.
Please read below and familiarize yourself with our list of candidates. These candidates will be joining three current board members, for a total of six members. We are grateful to the following parents for their willingness to serve.
Voting opens Thursday, May 16 and will close Thursday, May 30. Click on the link below to vote online. Please take the time to vote and show your support for the Parents’ Club.
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2019-2020 Parents’ Club Executive Board Candidates
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Christiana Cairns
My name is Christiana (Chris) Cairns. My son, Alister, has been a student at St. Al’s for 3 years now (K-2nd) and is soon to be a 3rd Grader. My husband and I have been together for nearly 20 years, dividing our time between Seattle and places around the globe. I love volunteering, organizing events and getting my hands dirty. Literally. I love to garden and will find any excuse to dig in, even if that means pulling weeds out of a sidewalk garden while I am on a walk. The reason my husband and I chose St. Al’s is the close sense of community and the incredible feeling as you walk through the doors of family.
Liz Powell
Hello! I would like to be considered for the St. Al’s Parents Club Board for a few reasons:
St. Al’s has been a blessing to our family. Our son Ronan started at our school as a 6th grader last fall. It was a big step taking Ronan out of public school, but we had a hunch St. Al’s would be good for him. After nearly a year of watching Ronan thrive, we can say St. Al’s has been a huge blessing in cultivating his love of learning/academics, robotics, spirituality and friendships.
I enjoy and have experience serving on boards, creating campaigns and events. I have found boards to be a rewarding way to give back. During the past 10 years, I have held multi-year positions with the FIRST Robotics Advisory Board in Seattle (school age STEM program), Antioch University Seattle and currently Seattle Rotary Club, where I serve as Membership Chair.
I am ready to serve the St. Al’s parents community. We felt welcomed from the first day and I would like to pay forward the generosity by serving more deliberately next year. I will be Room Parent for 7th grade boys next year, which will hopefully enhance my contribution and insights I bring to the Parent’s Club Board.
A little background on me: I am owner of RE/MAX On Market in Ballard (with my husband, John Manning) and am also a successful realtor who works with clients to buy and/or sell homes. Prior to my real estate career, I spent 25 years as a public relations, marketing and branding executive in Seattle, Portland, SF/Bay Area and France. Most recently, I led the Pac NW consumer brand team for Edelman, the largest public relations firm in the world, working with some of our region’s top brands, including Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, Charles Smith Wine, Microsoft, T-Mobile, Theo Chocolate, Value Village and Starbucks. I grew up on Bainbridge Island and graduated from the University of Oregon (yes, I am a Duck!)
Thank you for your consideration!
Amanda Daylong
Amanda is the mother of 6th grader, Kelan Stewart. Since coming to St. Alphonsus in 2017, Amanda has enjoyed the school’s close-knit community and goals of providing high-quality education to its students. Having “settled in” to St. Alphonsus, Prior to becoming an attorney, Amanda served as administrative staff at a local non-profit, private school in the University District, and assisted in the first steps of that school moving toward accreditation and navigating through tremendous growth. As a St. Als parent, Amanda now would like to use her background in education and the law to serve on the Parent’s Club Board as the the school moves forward through accreditation and help our community to continue to grow and flourish.
We are opening our doors for the remaining Thursdays in May between 9-11am for 2019-2020 prospective families! Please invite all of your friends and family to observe what great things our school has to offer.
We have space available in most classrooms and would really love to see more 1st graders next year! Please let me know if you have any questions. Flyers will be coming home with each student today, please post or pass them along to someone who may be interested.
Thanks for all your help!
Jenny Horstmann
Admissions Director
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There’s still time left,
but May Madness is nearing its end.
Hurry in and purchase Scrip
like it’s the latest trend.May Madness is almost over, so stock up on all those grocery, gas, gift, and/or travel Scrip. Remember for the month of May, the amount of Scrip you purchase will be added to the other families in your child’s class and the class that has the highest averaged dollar amount will win an end of the year class prize.Please note that some items are special order and may take up to 2 weeks to arrive.Scrip cards may be purchased:
At Saint Alphonsus we are a community of students, parents, teachers, staff, and parishioners working together for our shared success. There are countless ways you can volunteer and we would like to help you find the right opportunities!
Please complete this short Volunteer Interests & Skills survey, which will be used to create a database of expertise and talent accessible to organizers as volunteer opportunities become available.
Get pumped to pedal! Wednesday, May 8th is National Walk & Bike to School Day.
Saint Alphonsus School will join thousands of students, parents, school officials and local leaders in communities across the United States as they walk & bike to school on May 8, 2019.
Students who arrive on foot or using pedal power will be treated to drinks and snacks before school starts! Questions? Please reach out to Lisa Macomber at lmacomber@stalseattle.org.
Date: Monday, May 6
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Laqunitas Brewery,1550 NW 49th St
Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids, or $30 a family
Purchase tickets at the Scrip table.
Enjoy a beer and the company of your St. Alphonsus family at the wonderful Lagunitas Brewery. Lagunitas very generously will donate the proceeds from the beer sales that evening to St. Al’s! This event is Family Friendly! Food provided, at no charge, by Parent’s Club – Salmon or Cheese Burger Sliders, Cheese Quesadillas, Caesar Salad, Snack, Soft Drinks. Live Music by The Slags, Raffle, Outdoor Seating, and so much more!
St. Al’s Parent Club General Meeting
Date: Friday, April 5
Time: 8:30 am
Location: The Commons
Please join us and an officer from the Seattle Police Department as we discuss how to best keep out kids safe in our changing city and world of internet and social media. Most importantly we need your input on how to make a few of our upcoming events huge successes: Jog-a-Thon and May Madness Scrip Sales. We will have coffee and treats and attending Parent Club meetings count toward your volunteer hours.
St. Al’s Night at Lagunitas Brewery
Date: Monday, May 6
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Laqunitas Brewery,1550 NW 49th St
Enjoy a beer and the company of your St. Alphonsus family at the wonderful Lagunitas Brewery. Lagunitas very generously will donate the proceeds from the beer sales that evening to St. Al’s! This event is Family Friendly! Food provided, at no charge, by Parent’s Club – Salmon or Cheese Burger Sliders, Cheese Quesadillas, Caesar Salad, Snack, Soft Drinks. Live Music by The Slags, Raffle, Outdoor Seating, and so much more!
