Our goal is to lead our children to grow in their Knowledge, Skills, Talents and Love of God, Self and Others to be successful in and outside the school walls.

Now and in their precious futures as life-long, faith-filled Catholics and productive citizens of society.

As a Catholic community we motivate our students to reach their unique, God- given potential spiritually, intellectually and emotionally.

To do this we strive to provide a safe, nurturing and Christ-like atmosphere conducive to maximum growth. We offer many positive opportunities and activities in and out of the classroom in which students experience success and feel connected to community. Resources and varied programs are offered to support children’s utmost learning and development.

Students are encouraged to use individual goal setting and self-reflection and are motivated to achieve high standards. As a result, they acquire positive life-long habits, responsibility and respect for self, others and our diverse society. They learn this through self-discipline and accountability in all areas.

Growing in their knowledge, skills and talents, students develop love of God, self and others. Students are connected to their Catholic faith and parish ministry through an emphasis on the centrality of the Eucharist, prayer, sacraments, and social service to others. Our students learn the core beliefs of our religion, prepare and participate in liturgical celebrations, and faith share. Students’ Catholic faith is therefore more than a mere memorization of facts and recitation of prayers. Students are called to demonstrate their faith daily.

Our Catholic faith then becomes a lived life-long reality for the students and the whole community. All members of St. Alphonsus are responsible for modeling the Catholic faith inspired by the Gospel message.

Faith-filled, Life-long Catholics:
Experience the Eucharist as the center
of the Catholic Faith
Believe that every person (including themselves) is a precious child of God
Understand all are called to exhibit
Christ-like behavior
Demonstrate and utilize the power of prayer
Live the Sacraments
Learn the most important prayers,
Catholic doctrines, and Scripture

Productive Academic Achievers
Acknowledge that effort is most important to success
Feel & experience success through competence
Demonstrate and continue to build a solid foundation in core subjects
Learn a variety of study skills and choose own personal best
Embrace the value of education
Display academic knowledge through various forms of communication

Clear Communicators
Think, write and speak in a clear,
organized manner
Practice public speaking skills
Utilize technology as a form of communication
Express themselves artistically
Convey feelings in a healthy, appropriate manner
Implement conflict-resolution skills

Critical Thinkers
Observe, research and interpret information
Apply problem solving strategies to academics
Self-reflect and analyze to make responsible decisions
Identify personal strengths and weaknesses
Access technological resources to broaden their knowledge and experiences

Productive Citizens of Society
Grow into confident and self-reliant persons
Share their talents to enrich the whole community
Appreciate social diversity
Demonstrate loyalty to our country
Realize their contribution makes a difference in the world
Be aware of local and global community needs and respond with action based on compassion.

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Faith-filled, Life-long Catholics

• Attend their child's annual Parish/School Mass & participate in the Breakfast.
• Attend all mandated parent meetings or classes for First Holy Communion. Classes begin in First Grade.
• Regularly take their children to receive the sacraments: Eucharist and Reconciliation.

Involved Academic Advocates

• Attend Back to School Night in September and Parent/Teacher Conferences in December.
• Review with your child Progress Reports & Report Cards; sign and return as soon as possible.
• Review graded work and tests, projects; sign and return as needed on a weekly basis.
• Review daily homework and give assistance and check the website for homework as needed.

Clear Communicators

• Remove, Read, Sign and Return all information as requested from the WEEKLY WEDNESDAY ENVELOPE & Sign off on the Envelope.
• Contact the principal, teachers or the office staff as soon as possible if you have an unresolved concern, question or complaint…. The school can resolve issues only if we are aware of them.

Productive Participants of Service

• Complete 15 service hours (4 from the Parish School Breakfast & 4 from the May Fundraiser- must  sign up for May hours by January 30. Each Missed May Fundraiser Service hour is $50.00.
• Get a SERVICE HOUR SLIP DOCUMENTING SERVICE & TURN IT IN.
• PARISH FIESTA- HOURS- Sign up for 8 hours and work them the WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 10-12.
(Or have 18 year or older representative work). SELL FIESTA TICKETS AND TURN IN OCT. 2nd.
• Complete 4 assigned Bingos or Buy-out $225.00 (or have 18 year or older rep. work) following Guidelines. Each unexcused missed Bingo is $175.00.

Responsible Financial Partners

• Set up Tuition through FACTS (Delinquent accounts result in attendance suspension).
• Pay the Book Fee by September 26th (After 9/28 fee is put on monthly FACTS account).
• Participate in mandatory fundraisers & turn in on time or BUY-OUT;

Schedule of fundraising for the 2008-2009 school year.

1. Opening Fundraiser-
• POPCORN September 4th
• ALL MONIES DUE -- September 18.
2. Mid-Year Fundraiser - CHOOSE TO SELL the Following:
• Frozen Treats - Various November 3 (ALL MONIES DUE: November 18)

AND/OR

• Sees Candy - February 20 (ALL MONIES DUE: MARCH 12)
3. May Fundraiser - May 9th
• Tickets- $100.00- given out January 2009
• ALL MONIES DUE - April 30th.

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