Monday Memo
Week 07 | October 1-5, 2018
Sycamore: Update Family Information
Please double check and confirm contact information for your Sycamore Account
- At some point during the Sycamore transition process this summer some of the phone numbers for many of our contacts got switched around.
- The school office needs to be able to contact at least one parent at any given time via phone. Some of the numbers linked to our families are incorrect and need to be updated.
- Please follow the instructions linked below to go in and update and confirm contact details.
--- From The School Office ---
#StartwithHello Week
Wow! What a great weekend we were given. I hope you had a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather with your family. I hope we have more cool weather and sunshine before it turns gray and dreary.
Last week we celebrated #startwithhello week developed from the tragedy at Sandy Hook. We focused on reaching out to those around us that may be alone or feel isolated. It caused us to look beyond our group of friends and really see those around us. I hope you had a chance to look at the pictures and see the students having fun. It was heartwarming to see the kids reach out and pull others in for pictures or to dance at our dance party.
Could you continue our quest in reaching out by talking with your child(ren) about this? We can have a week dedicated to bringing this topic to the forefront but it takes parents at home talking about including all and seeing those who are alone or lonely to make the impact needed. Each one of your children is special and I want to help create an environment where everyone feels like they have someone who they can depend on. Together we can begin to make that happen.
Stacie Short
School Counselor--- From The Library ---
The Book Fair is Here!
LAST WEEK FOR BOOK FAIR PURCHASES! The Book Fair will be open until 8 pm during conferences and then online on Thursday and Friday.
- Online: Beginning Sept 24-Oct 5
- Library “Store”: Sept 27-October 3 & Available at conferences, too!
- Full hours listed on our Book Fair Homepage: bit.ly/2OF7s1G
(Please consider volunteering- Sign Up at the bit.ly above)
Our Scholastic Book Fair offers students a chance to expand home reading collections to include a wider array of interesting and entertaining books to read. We'll receive a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books that meet student interests and information pursuits. All purchases will support our library's commitment to continually offer updated information and enjoyment through reading.
See you at the book fair!
--- Around The School ---
NeedeD: Bus Captain
Does your child ride the bus? Are you looking for a way to help out?
Given the growth and expansion of our bussing system at St. Albert, we are currently looking for someone to serve as a School Bus Captain for St. Albert. This is a new opportunity for someone to get involved and work with Administration and Miller Transportation on things such as bus routes, fees, the number of busses St. Albert uses, etc. We’d love for someone that has an interest in the bus procedures to take on this new advisory role. If you are interested, please reach out to Abby Goodloe at schoolboard-chair@stalbert.org
Project AHEAD Now open
The Project AHEAD® program and curriculum provide great opportunities for students to explore new ideas, strengthen current interests or skills and just interact with other kids who love learning. Project AHEAD® is an enrichment camp for students in grades 2-9 proudly offered by Indiana University Southeast and the School of Education.
Registration opens September 10 for the Fall session that starts October 27. If you wish to check out our website, it is http://www.ius.edu/project-ahead. We also have a Facebook page "Project AHEAD" that keeps all up to date on news and happenings.
--- From The ParisH ---
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
Blessing of the Animals
October 4th at 6:30 pm
Fr. Albert will conduct a service of the Blessing of the Animals on Thursday, October 4th at 6:30 PM in the Prayer Garden, which is located between the church and the school.
Bring your pets of all shapes and sizes for this blessing which takes place annually on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology.
--- FROM YOUR PTO ---
Haunted Halls
October 20, 2018 | 6:30-8:30pm
2019 Viking Gala
The Viking Gala committee is working hard to ensure we have a fabulous event that is also a successful fundraiser for our school. The committee would like each family to secure a donation for the gala’s silent auction. Please see the attached donation confirmation letter, as well as a sample letter you can modify and present to businesses to solicit a donation. You can submit your donation confirmation to the front office c/o the Viking Gala Committee, or use this convenient google form to submit your information. Please email ptogala@stalbert.org with any questions.
Student Appreciation Day
The first Student Appreciation lunch with be Monday, October 8th. Students will be able to eat lunch outside on towels and blankets while enjoying music (weather permitting). The cafeteria will be serving bag lunches that day for all students who purchase their lunch. It will be a fun lunch break to celebrate our awesome St. Albert students!!
Boxtop Collection
Turn in valid, non-expired Box Tops on the attached collection sheet September 23 – October 3!
St. Albert earns 10 cents for each Box Top turned in. The homeroom that collects the most Box Tops will earn a special treat!
Boombozz Spirit Day
Save the Date For a Fund-Day!
At BoomBozz Taphouse in Westport Village
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
TURN THIS FLYER in with Your Order To BoomBozz Taphouse in Westport Village. BoomBozz will donate 20% to
ST. ALBERT THE GREAT
PTO Conference Dinner Signups
It's hard to believe it, but Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner and we need your help. In keeping with tradition, the PTO will provide dinner for our teachers on both evenings of the conferences (Oct. 2nd and 3rd) in the teachers lounge. We are looking for volunteers to help serve, provide additional food items and help straighten up when it is over.
It is a wonderful way to show our gratitude to the teachers for all their hard work!! In addition it is an easy way to support the PTO if otherwise your schedule hasn't permitted.
Please consider helping us show how much we appreciate all the teachers do!
Thank you,
Jessica Sullivan and Kelli Tyler
Honor Thy Children
Any parent wanting to volunteer in a classroom, chaperone a field trip, or coach a sport must complete a background check and attend the Archdiocese-sponsored “Honor Thy Children” class.
In order to obtain your background check, you will need to send to the parish office a check for $15.00 made payable to St. Albert the Great, along with your full name and email address. Please mark it to the attention of Larry Brunner. The schedule of dates and times to attend the class can be found below.
Please contact the PTO Compliance Chair (Kristie Daugherty) at ptocompliance@stalbert.org if you have any questions or want to confirm that you have met all of the requirements.
--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---
Winter Sports Registration
- Basketball and Archery went live September 17th with Early Bird pricing. Late fees begin October 8th and end permanently October 15th.
- Swimming goes live December 3rd with Early Bird pricing. Late fees begin December 17th and end permanently December 23rd.
- Boys Volleyball goes live January 7th with Early Bird pricing. Late fees begin January 28th and end permanently February 4th.
- Cheerleading for the winter season goes live September 24th with Early Bird pricing. Late fees begin October 8th and ends permanently October 15th.
--- Service Opportunities & Youth Group ---
Catholic Charities Donation Truck
7th & 8th Graders! Social Concerns Committee needs volunteers for the Oct. 20 Catholic Charities Household Items Collection that will be in the church parking lot from 9 am - 3 pm (2.5 hour shifts)
Pumpkin Deliver to Nursing Homes
Jr High and High School Youth - Families with Younger Children! Come help cheer up our friends at area nursing homes by delivering our painted pumpkins!! October 21 from 3:00-5:30 pm!
Pumpkin Painting!
Jr High and High School Youth are encouraged to come help with the Pumpkin Painting during Haunted Halls on October 20th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm!
Plate Painting Service Project
Jr High Youth are invited to come help with the First Communion Plate Painting Night with set-up and cleanup. Oct. 10 from 6:00 pm until around 8:45 pm