March 9th was the final Saint Al’s Family Play Date for winter quarter. The idea to bring families together for fun and fellowship during Seattle’s dark and dreary months was developed by Season Evans, Mom of two Saint Al’s students. The events drew families large and small, as well as several future Angels. Thank you Season!
Do you have an event idea that would help build community and create connections? Let us know, email [email protected].
Angels’ Angle: March 14
St. Al’s Science Fair
St. Al’s Science Fair is an opportunity for students to present their completed projects and research to parents, classmates, and others in the community.
Angels’ Angle: March 7, 2019
Happening: Saturday, March 23, 2019
The Knights of Columbus (Council 12889) is a fraternal organization that works closely with St. Alphonsus Parish providing funds and volunteering for various parish projects. They routinely donate funds for the school drama program and the school auction. There are quite a few school fathers that are members of this great group!
Their fundraiser, the Crab Feed is being held Saturday, March 23, 2019. Would you like to donate a dessert for their Dessert Dash? We will need at least 25 desserts, it’s a quick way to volunteer! Please contact Kristine Bulson with your dessert! [email protected]
Another way to support our community is to attend! Tickets for the event are now on sale after weekend Mass. If you’re a school family, please contact Maureen Endres for tickets. [email protected]
Location: St. Alphonsus Family Center
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019
Time: 6:30pm – doors open at 6:00pm.
Tickets: $45 donation
Angels’ Angle: March 7, 2019
Please join the Saint Alphonsus Parents’ Club for this special evening presentation.
Longtime parishioners and parents, Peter and Becky Kelly will be sharing information about their time and experience at Saint Alphonsus Parish & School.
Date: February 27, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: School Commons
Each year the student receive a Jog-a-Thon T-shirt and this year we are looking for a St. Alphonsus Angel to design our Jog-a-Thon Running Shoe T-shirt Logo! Logo designs should be submitted to the office or teacher (homeroom for middle school kids) by February 1st. The link to the art submission form and instructions are attached below.
There will be 2 winners in each class, a boy and a girl, who will receive a coupon for an ice cream. The final winner will be chosen from these designs.
We can’t wait to see what our Angels come up with!
Time to Spice Up Bingo! Do you have a great chili recipe you would be willing to make for our Bingo kitchen to sell?
We plan to sell each serving bowl of chili for $1.
All you need to do is make a pot (at least 8 servings please) and let Maura Cannon know you’re bringing it in. All chili makers will earn 2 parent volunteer hours.
And please email Maura ([email protected]) in advance so our Bingo kitchen can plan accordingly. Thanks!
Join us for Bingo on Friday, January 25!
Kitchen Opens at 6:30
Bingo starts at 7 pm
Friday, January 25
Kitchen opens at 6:30
Bingo! starts at 7:00
Join us for a fun filled evening: great food, BINGO fun for the whole family, and the best kid – and BINGO caller – jokes this side of the Ballard bridge! Bingo packets are $3.50 for seven – that’s right seven! – games.
Friday, December 14
On a piggy bank budget ($0.25 per item) our children can shop for gifts for parents, grandparents, siblings and loved ones of all ages. But we need your help!
Donate
Suggested items include accessories, like scarves, purses, belts and jewelry. Check around your home or work for reusable toys, books, games, DVDs, CDs, holiday decor, kitchen items, gardening supplies, craft supplies. Gifts for Dads/Grandpa are often hard to find, so consider things that might work for them.
We can NOT accept donations of clothing or food.
We also are in need of gift wrap, gift bags, ribbon, and tags.
The day of Holiday Hoopla, please have your child bring a bag to put their gifts that they will purchase for family and loved ones. Our volunteer’s will help them wrap the gifts. Each item is a $0.25. Please have your child bring a list of family members’ names and enough money for each gift.
Volunteer
It takes a lot people to sort the items, help our kids shop, and then wrap the gifts. Please use the Sign Up Genius to volunteer!
On a piggy bank budget ($0.25 per item) our children can shop for gifts for parents, grandparents, siblings and loved ones of all ages. But we need your help!
Donate
Suggested items include accessories, like scarves, purses, belts and jewelry. Check around your home or work for reusable toys, books, games, DVDs, CDs, holiday decor, kitchen items, gardening supplies, craft supplies. Gifts for Dads/Grandpa are often hard to find, so consider things that might work for them.
We can NOT accept donations of clothing or food.
We also are in need of gift wrap, gift bags, ribbon, and tags.
The day of Holiday Hoopla, please have your child bring a bag to put their gifts that they will purchase for family and loved ones. Our volunteer’s will help them wrap the gifts. Each item is a $0.25. Please have your child bring a list of family members’ names and enough money for each gift.
Volunteer
It takes a lot people to sort the items, help our kids shop, and then wrap the gifts. Please feel free to e-mail [email protected] if you would like to help or have any questions. A Sign-Up Genius will be up on Nov 26th with specific dates and times.
Did you know we have affordable and fun Summer Day Care for 9 weeks? Open to the public and available for students ages 2.5-5. Must be potty-trained. A new kid-friendly theme featured each week! Click here for more information and to register.
St. Alphonsus Students
Extracurricular Involvement
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
Our family choose to make a switch from SPS to St. Alphonsus in 2021 and it has become a huge blessing. In midst of Covid and with concerns about the academics for our daughters, we were prompted to explore school options and discovered the St. Als community. We were attracted to the school based on the academics, the small class sizes, and the values, including upholding behavior expectations. All of these benefits have been realized with so much more.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
Our girls love St. Al’s, the commitment from their teachers and the new friendships with classmates. The academics have challenged them and when needed, they have received extra support from St. Al’s teachers/staff. Our girls, surprisingly, appreciate wearing uniforms to school as it makes the mornings so easy with one less decision/choice. They have had opportunities to try new clubs (chess), CYO sports and to pair up with younger class buddies as the school extends from Preschool through 8th grade. We all appreciate the community activities including the auction, Bingo nights, Halloween at school and more. We are relishing in our final year all 3 of our daughters will be together at St. Al’s.
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St. Alphonsus Students
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Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
We chose St. Al’s because we desired a school that not only had a strong academic curriculum but also one which focused on values such as Compassion, Generosity, Respect, etc. Educating the full child was important to us and we felt St. Al’s reinforced what we were morally and spiritually working to teach her within our home. We were also attracted to how diverse the student body was and the incredible community the school fosters both on campus and off.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
I love how happy my daughter is when I pick her up and drop her off. She loves the academic and social environment and loves being a member of the St Al’s student body. As a parent I also love seeing how much she has grown intellectually over the past 4+ years at the school. The teachers really care for each individual student and she has flourished each year through the care her teachers take in understanding what she needs in-order to continue to succeed.
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St. Alphonsus Students
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Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
When looking for a preschool for our oldest son, we hoped to find a school where our Catholic faith would be reinforced and enriched in the classroom. Finding a school that could also help him excel academically beyond preschool was a secondary goal. St. Alphonsus was both, and so much more. Within the first month at St. Al’s, it was evident that we had found a school that not only embraces the richness of the Catholic faith, but also encourages students and their families to reach their full potential in a welcoming community.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
There is so much to love about St. Alphonsus! I love how our students know each other and are friends across all grades. I love how unmistakably our teachers and staff care for the students and their families. I love how our parents support each other and work together to make the school the best place it can be. And I love that St. Alphonsus is a place where our faith is celebrated and strengthened. Lots of schools have good academic programs and good faculty and staff. But not every school has a great culture and community. We feel very blessed to be a part of a school that has all those things and a rich legacy of faith and academic excellence for over 100 years. We feel loved by the St. Alphonsus community, and we love them!
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St. Alphonsus Students
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Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
We chose St. Alphonsus because we needed more academic support and were afraid that our older child would fall through the cracks in middle school. St. Alphonsus has been able to seamlessly meet the educational and social needs of each of our boys. It has been amazing to have a faculty proactively identify particular academic and social needs and then develop a plan and work to support those goals. It was obvious from the very beginning that the teaching staff is dedicated to supporting our boys. The small class sizes help support this effort.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
We love the community! We feel very comfortable here and love the warm and supportive environment. We also feel that our boys are getting a quality education. You also may be surprised to know that many of our students are not Catholic. This school welcomes and embraces all students, Catholic or not.
St. Alphonsus Students
Extracurricular Involvement
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
While looking for a faith-based institution for our child and being a parishioner at St. Alphonsus, it was an easy decision to make. St. Al’s has a great community which was apparent in the first few tours/visits. And we found a curriculum that met the needs of our child well.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
Warm community of families, supportive teachers, and faith centric education that enhances the spiritual side of the child along with great academics.
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St. Alphonsus Students
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Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
I chose St. Alphonsus because of the small class sizes and excellent education, especially the split-gender middle school.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
I love the community of St. Alphonsus and it continues to be a wonderful experience. Parents and teachers cooperate to give a wonderful nurturing environment to all children. I’m very grateful for the many lifelong relationships that have been created through the school involvement.
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