Monday Memo

WEEk 02 | August 27-31, 2018

Upcoming EVENTS

TECH FAQ's

School Notifications

We did switch from Rediker to Sycamore this year. If you have not gotten a text this school year, submit a ticket and let us know:

Your name
Your Student(s) & Grade(s)
Cell Phone & Email Address

Sycamore Access

For more details please visit this page. Each family should have their logins by now. We still have several students that have not had their information verified. See this message for more details.

--- From The School Office ---

Library Change

We have some exciting news! For quite some time, the St. Albert administrative team has been considering a reading transition that focuses more on lifelong reading. We feel that a 21st-century library should be the heart of our entire reading community and we are thrilled to bring a specialist on board to help guide us. Together, with Mrs. Carrie Brown, our school library media specialist, we are offering the opportunity to all students to become creators through inquiry, collaboration and engagement through STREAM. Readers will be motivated intrinsically to understand the impact of information literacy in their future pursuits. This maker-mentality is highly recommended by the American Association for School Libraries and supported by The Archdiocese of Louisville. We are thrilled to be offering our students this means of core learning which will encourage them to become the lifelong learners and readers we are striving for them to become.

Mrs. Brown is always open for discussion about our transition and would be happy to show you our new library/media space!

WATERSTEP SHOE Drive

We will be collecting Gently Used Shoes for the next two weeks. Please drop off any donations you may have in the box located in the Gathering Space of the Church, starting this past weekend, August 25th and 26th and running through August 31st.

By donating your new and gently used shoes to WaterStep, you’ll help fund safe drinking water projects all over the world — projects that help to save hundreds of thousands of lives each year. In addition to funding water projects, donated shoes keep hundreds of tons of waste out of our landfills. We accept gently used athletic shoes that are free of mold/mildew. Shoes are sold to an exporter and funds received help bring clean water to those in need.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are in need of more volunteers for this school year. People usually work 1 or 2 days a month from 10:30am to 1:00pm serving and restocking food and helping with the dishes. Volunteers must have the safe environment training. Sign up at this link!

After School Drama Club

WHEN:

Tuesdays 2:45-4 pm
September 18th - December 4th (no class 10/2 or 11/20)

WHERE:

Classroom TBA

COST:

$100/student (to be paid at start of first class)

Scholarship application available Contact Shannon

More Info & Flyer

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

--- From The Library ---

Reading Picture Palooza

What's your favorite book? Email a picture of your child holding or reading their favorite book OR send "Caught Reading" pictures to: Mrs. Brown in the St. Albert Library: cbrown@stalbert.org. Pictures will be displayed in the library.

Prototype Mania

To enhance the maker-movement in our library, the library is collecting:

Used, Clean LEGO Bricks (Not sure how to clean LEGO bricks? Check here for three easy ways!)
Small cardboard recyclables (No direct food contact)

Thank you for helping us build up our maker space!

6th-8th Grade Student Library Council Meeting

Thursday, August 30, 2:45-4:00 pm

The library will collaborate with a Student Library Council. Student Library Council leaders will be elected this Thursday. At all meetings, members will brainstorm and experiment with new maker-activities and materials, create sample maker-products/library displays, organize book clubs, recommend new literature, create book talks/trailers or maker-blog posts, and shelve books, among other duties the council deems as important. The council will meet at least once each month.

--- From The ParisH ---

Save the Date: Parish Life Complex Dedication

Sunday, September 16th after 10:30am Mass

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz will preside over the 10:30AM with the dedication to follow. All are welcome!

St. Albert the Great Golf Scramble

Friday, September 21st

Open to all Parishioners, Friends and Family

1:30 Shotgun Start @ Eagle Creek Golf Club LaGrange, Ky.

$340.00 per Team

$85.00 per person

Hole sponsors $100

For more information contact Steve Minsterketter 592-4237 or Larry Brunner 425-3940

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FORM

KY KINGDOM FAMILY DAY!

Sept. 9 @ 9:45 am

The Day begins with MASS @ 9:45 am in the Aqua Theater and
Admission includes Lunch & Free Soft Drinks all day!
Tickets only $35.00 (or $12 w/ Season Pass)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Deadline to order: August 30th

Confirmation

Our 8th Grade Confirmation Candidates have had their kick-off meeting and are beginning the preparation process!
Please complete your online enrollment form, Sponsor form and T-shirt design contest by Sept. 5th!
The Student-Sponsor Retreat Day is Sept. 29 from 2:00-6:00 pm.
See Youth Ministry Page for upcoming Service Opportunities!

Sacraments

Please contact us in the Lifelong Formation Office if:

your child needs to be baptized,
if they are 2nd Grade or older and need to make their First Reconciliation
3rd grade or older and need to make their First Holy Communion

Contact cmckinley@stalbert.org or dkoeberlein@stalbert.org

First Communion Meeting

September 12 at 7:00 pm

There is an IMPORTANT First Communion Meeting for parents of students in 2nd grade or older who need to make their First Holy Communion on September 12 at 7:00 pm. Free Babysitting is offered for the first 12 who RSVP. Please complete the ONLINE enrollment form by Sept. 12 and bring your Plate Order Form if you'd like to paint a keepsake plate.

--- FROM YOUR PTO ---

Walk-a-thon

Tuesday Sept. 19, 2018

Our 3rd Annual St. Albert the Great PTO Walk-a-thon is only 3 weeks away!!

Please remember these important dates:

Sponsorship forms are due Wednesday, August 29th
Pledge envelopes are due Friday, September 7th

Walk day schedule:

9:45-Assembly in the Gym to announce winners
10:10-4th Grade
10:10-Preschool (on the track)
10:15-8th Grade
10:15-Kindergarten
10:25-7th Grade
10:30-1st Grade
10:35-5th Grade
10:40-3rd Grade
10:45-2nd Grade
10:50-6th Grade

Lunch will follow at 11:30, please remember that the cafeteria will be closed and everyone needs to bring a sack lunch and towel to sit on. Weather permitting we will eat outside! Walk day is a 12:30 dismissal day as well.

Check out the sign up genius for opportunities to help on walk day!

Room Parent Signups

Room Parent Sign-Ups Wednesday!

Becoming a Room Parent is a wonderful way to be involved in your child's classroom! You get to spend PTO money to throw Halloween, Christmas and Valentine parties.

Room parent positions are filled on a first come basis. Please only sign up for one homeroom.

Party dates are: 10/31, 12/20 and 2/11 from 1:50-2:30pm. Preschool parties are from 9:15-10:15am. If you are unable to attend every party, you may find a substitute- don’t let that deter you from being a room parent! We need your help to make our classroom celebrations happen.

For more information please email the Room Parent co-chairs, Lauren Biagi and Kristin Chin at ptoroomparents@stalbert.org

Save the Date: Haunted Halls

October 20, 2018, 6:30-8:30pm

Mark your calendars now to join us for trick or treating through the hallways
Pumpkin painting in the cafeteria & drinks, food and games in the gym!
A ticket will be required for admission but tickets are FREE!
Watch for the link to tickets along with additional information in upcoming Monday Memos, Facebook posts and Tuesday folders.
E-mail ptohauntedhalls@stalbert.org if you’d like to help with the event! We need you!

SAVE the date: Viking Gala

January 26, 2019, 7:00pm

Held in the Parish Life Center & Gym

For more information visit:

school.stalbert.org/Viking-Gala

PTO School Supplies

Thank you to everyone who ordered a Staples SchoolKidz pre-packaged school supplies kit. Approximately 50% of our students received a kit this year. A special thanks to the Borders and Simon families for help to distribute the kits prior to Open Classrooms.

Kelly Doyle

PTO School Supplies Coordinator

Shoparoo

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There’s strength in numbers - the more supporters we have, the more we earn.

Kroger Community Rewards

If you’re not currently a Community Rewards participant, sign up today! TO SIGN UP PLEASE VISIT www.krogercommunityrewards.com

St. Albert’s Code is 10132

****NO NEED TO RE-ENROLL IF YOU ARE ALREADY PARTICIPATING****

Every dollar you spend at Kroger is $$ for our PTO!!!

--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---

Fall Sports Gate and Concession Stand Workers

Hello fall sports families!

We once again need your help to support our St. Albert Vikings.

Each family is required to sign up for one slot during the season.
Please sign up for an available date/time to work the gate or concession stand.
When you sign up or sign up a sub, please note the name of the athlete(s) so you will receive credit for working.
If you wish to have a sub work your shift, please refer to the sub list located on the Sports Ministry link. If you opted out and paid the $20 on SI play when you signed your child up for a sport this fall, I have your name and no action is required. Thanks!
Thanks in advance for your support!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

1st Annual East End Extravaganza

Archery Tournament

December 8 & 9, 2018

Do you own your own business or work for a company that would support the St. Albert Archery Team?

We're seeking sponsors for our 1st Annual East End Extravaganza!

Click here to learn more

Volleyball Workers Needed

SAAM is looking for workers to do score keeping and line judging for CSAA girls volleyball on Saturdays.
Must be high school or older.
If interested contact the gym manager at fagan.madden1969@gmail.com

Spirit Wear

OPEN NOW

VIKING SPIRIT WEAR SHOP!

Show your school or team spirit.

We have new items this fall. The shop will close September 9th, so order your items now. All the items are approved for St. Albert School Spirit Days.