Preschool – 4th Grade Open House
Join us on Wednesday, November 7 to learn more about our Preschool and Kindergarten through 4th Grade Elementary program. Meet our principal and current families, greet teachers, and observe our classrooms in action to see if our strong community, caring and effective teachers, and small class size are the right fit for your child.
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St. Alphonsus Parish School is an accredited Catholic School that welcomes families of all backgrounds. For over 100 years St. Als has been offering the families of Ballard and the surrounding community an excellent Catholic education for Preschool through 8th Grade by developing the whole student in a caring environment enriched by the faith of the Church and commitment of families. Our deep sense of community is fostered by our dedicated staff along with committed parents resulting in a safe, nurturing environment for our students.
No Slow Start for Preschool and Kindergarten
Please note the change in starting schedules for both Preschool and Kindergarten. All students will report to school on Tuesday, September 4.
The first day of school has a noon dismissal, no hot lunch, and no extended care.
Now Enrolling Kindergarten!
We’re now enrolling for Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year! To learn more about our program and see how St. Al’s Kindergarten builds a strong foundation for your child’s future, contact our Admissions Director.
Author Visit: Samantha Berger and Mike Curato
Thursday, April 26
Library
Grades K-2
Both Mike Curato and Samantha Berger (best friends in real life!) will be at school on Thursday, 26 April to read the new picture book they made together to us, talk about their lives as a writer (Samantha Berger), and as an author/illustrator (Mike Curato), and to answer student questions. Books will be available for purchase at the event, so that your child can get a signed keepsake, personalized by the both authors.
Samantha Berger has written numerous picture books including Crankenstein, A Crankenstein Valentine, Witch Spa, Snoozefest, and Martha Doesn’t Say Sorry, which won a Parent’s Choice Award Honor. When she isn’t writing, she’s doing voice-overs, traveling the world, and helping rescue dogs. Samantha splits her time between New York City and California, and she invites you to visit her online at samanthaberger.com.
Mike Curato is the author and illustrator of the beloved polka-dotted elephant, Little Elliot , who appears in his books Little Elliot, Big City; Little Elliot, Big Family; Little Elliot, Big Fun; and Little Elliot, Fall Friends. He is also the illustrator of Worm Loves Worm by J.J. Austrian and All the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle. Mike lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, and he invites you to visit him online at mikecurato.com.
