Monday Memo
Week 03 | September 3-7, 2018
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- Our school code is 3505
--- From The School Office ---
Better Together
Home/School Communication
As educators, we know that communication between school and home is hugely important to a child's success in school. We are trying to keep all parents informed through a variety of communications, such as, Monday Memo, emails, Facebook, the online calendar, Tuesday folders, and phone calls.
Of course, conferences with teachers can be held at any time. You don't have to wait for a "conference day" to discuss any concerns. If your child comes home and is upset about something that happened that day at school, please let us know at once. Addressing the situation immediately is the best way to get it resolved right away.
When parents and teachers are on the same team, our children are the winners!
Debbie Abbott
Assistant PrincipalOn behalf of our St. Albert the Great Catholic Community, we would like to welcome our newest students & faculty to St. Albert the Great Parish School!
STUDENTS:
Faculty:
Thank You!
Thank you for your UniKids school supply donations at the end of last year. Our donations were shipped to schools and organizations in the Philippines, The US Virgin Islands, Haiti, Uganda, and Peru. Attached please find a thank you note from Unikids.
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)
Managing Frustration for ADHD Group at UofL
The Noble H. Kelly PSC at University of Louisville is running a group for children this fall that may be of benefit to some of our students: the Managing Frustration for Children (MFC) group for kids ages 8-11. A flyer is attached that describes the group. Parents that are interested may contact the clinic directly at 502-852-6782 to receive more information and/or enroll. You may contact me directly if you wish to get more information about these services
Join St Albert Girl Scouts!
New Girl Scout Parent Meeting: Tuesday, 9/18 at 6:30pm in cafeteria
Saint Albert the Great Girl Scouts welcomes all girls to join us for a great 2018-2019 school year!
We have grade level troops that are open to all girls – all are always welcome in Girl Scouts!
If interested in being part of a new Kindergarten troop please attend our New Girl Scout Parent Meeting on Tuesday, 9/18 at 6:30pm in cafeteria.
If interested in joining an existing troop in 1st grade and above, or if you have questions about Girl Scouts please contact Karen Schuler Ising at kschulerising@gmail.com.
August Issue
KYA
Kentucky Youth Assembly
- The date for this year's KYA conference is Sunday-Tuesday, Dec. 2-4.
- Students in 6,7,and 8th grade may attend.
- Enrollment is limited and students must be able to attend weekly meetings on Thursdays from 3-4 p.m., starting Sept. 20.
- The fee for the conference is $250, with financial aid available through KYA.
- Any questions, please contact teachers Judie Virant, Mary Gates or Allison Shontz
- More Info: http://www.kyymca.org/kya/
--- From The Library ---
Thank You
Thank you to the Franklin Family for sending LEGO donations! We are still collecting:
- Used, Clean LEGO Bricks (Not sure how to clean LEGO bricks? Check here for three easy ways!)
- Small cardboard recyclables
Student Library Council
The first Student Library Council meeting was a huge success. Students elected leaders and tried their hands at some of the first maker materials to arrive.
They'll eventually make videos that teach other students how to use the materials and assist with book circulation in the library, too. This council is open to 6th-8th grade students. Permission slips went out on Monday, August 27 via email to students who showed interest. If your student did not receive one, you may find it in your spam box. You may also ask Mrs. Brown for a paper/email copy.
Due to more maker-materials arriving, our next meeting will be moved up to Thursday September 13. In future months, we will generally try to meet the last Thursday of each month, unless there is a conflict. For more pictures of our first meeting, visit the St. Albert Library on Twitter and please follow us for exciting project reveals and library updates. https://twitter.com/stalbertlib
Library Checkouts
Library circulation has begun! We have lots of busy, happy readers finding books that meet their interests. Hooray! I have encouraged them to STOP reading a library book if they don't make a connection. They may bring it back and get a new one when this happens. Their interests are important to me, and will be the gateway that leads to lifelong reading for them.
Library Webpage
Do you want to know if our library has a particular book? Are you curious about the library mission and vision? Would you like to know more about our check-out policies? Please visit our library webpage! https://school.stalbert.org/viking-library/
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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
Sponsored by the GAP ClubFriday, 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
National Jr. High Catholic Youth Conference
December 1, 2018
- What: Jr. High Youth Conference
- Who: Any Current 7th or 8th grade student
- Cost: $65 (Scholarships are available) Let us Know ASAP to reserve your ticket!!
- When: December 1, 2018
- Where: Nashville, TN
- Archdiocese of Nashville Catholic Pastoral Center
- Bus: Leaves 7:00 am Returns 10:00 pm
Deadline to order: November 19, 2018
Sponsored by Archdiocese Catholic Youth
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
Wednesday Sept. 19, 2018
Our 3rd Annual St. Albert the Great PTO Walk-a-thon is only 2 weeks away!!
PLEDGE ENVELOPES ARE DUE BACK THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH!!!
Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors for your support:
- Realty Works-Tami Vikre
- Town & Country Ford
- Pure Barre New Albany, IN
- Greater Louisville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assoc. - Tony Sivori DMD, MD & Richard Pape DMD
- Allgeier Concrete
- Krebs Optical
- The Frasher Family
- MAVA
- Jennifer Starke State Farm Insurance
- Brownsboro Park Retirement Community
- Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
- Karen Senn, DMD
- JEC Creative Designs
- Thornton’s
We will be walking through the Graymoor-Devondale neighborhood this year, therefore we will need many volunteers walk day, please check out the sign up genius for opportunities to help!
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 Parents Still Needed
Many homerooms are still in need of Room Parents- we need your help to have classroom parties, including confirmation and graduation celebrations.
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.
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
Shoparoo
- Shop. Snap. Earn.
- Download the free Shoparoo app
- Join the 10,000+ schools already earning thousands through Shoparoo.
- Choose St. Albert the Great when you sign up.
- Snap pictures of your receipts
- Every Receipt Counts!
- Earn cash for our school
- Shoparoo makes a donation for every receipt you submit.
- Share with your friends
- 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!
1st Annual East End Extravaganza
Archery TournamentDecember 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!
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.
SAVE THE DATE: Trivia NIGHT
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018
More details coming soon!
--- Service Opportunities ---
Ronald McDonald House
- EARLY DISMISSAL DAY! Let's Go Serve at the Ronald McDonald House! We'll do some house cleaning and bake some brownies!!
- 1:00-5:00 pm - Sept. 19
- We can take the First 8 Youth to sign up - 6th, 7th or 8th Graders
603 Mass Needs you!
Needed Volunteers:
- Hospitality Minister
- Set Up Hospitality Snacks
- Babysit in Nursery
Contact ebowling@stalbert.org
Walk for Life
- Stand for the Right for Life and Dignity of ALL
- Sept 8th, 9:00 am - Noon
- Return Permission slip by Sept. 5th to Parish office!