Monday Memo
Week 18 | Jan. 7-11, 2019
EARLY DISMISSAL NEXT WEDNESDAY (JAN. 16th)
REMINDER: Next Wednesday, Jan. 16th is an early dismissal day. We will dismiss at 12:30pm. Buses will run Play Cafe will be open.
Quarter 2 Report Cards
Dec. 21st marked the end of the second quarter. Report Cards will be posted on next Wed. Jan. 16th by Noon.
Don't forget:
- Next Wednesday, Jan. 16th is an Early Dismissal day for teacher inservice. 12:30pm dismissal, buses will run, play cafe will be open.
- Next Wednesday, Jan. 16th is also when Quarter 2 report cards will be posted on Sycamore.
- Registration deadlines are rapidly approaching for financial aid and student registration for next school year. Click the link below for important enrollment info for next school year.
--- From The School Office ---
Happy New Year!
It's 2019! A new year ushers in the second leg of the school year. We love your kids. And because we love your kids we want to keep them safe. To keep them safe we wanted to mention a few reminders regarding afternoon carpool:
- Please retrieve and take students to cars asap. Car riders come outside about 2:40 pm.
- Please remain in your lane. Do not switch lanes when cars are moving.
- Cones are to remain where they are placed for 2nd carpool.
- Also, please do not run over the cones.
- Pre-school students are located inside the gym doors
- Kindergarten students are located at the entrance of the new Parish Life Center (next to the gym)
- Keep pets in your vehicle.
--- Around The School ---
Tuition Assistance Deadline is February 28, 2019
for the 2019-2020 School YearNow is the time for all families with one or more children (Kindergarten-8th grade) enrolled in or applying to a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Louisville to apply for tuition assistance for the 2019-2020 school year. Families must submit their application, 2017 Federal tax return, 2017 W-2’s, and other non-taxable documentation along with the $25 processing fee by February 28, 2019.
Parish membership is not required to receive tuition assistance. Preschool students are not eligible for financial assistance.
Tuition assistance applications must be submitted between December 15, 2018 – February 28, 2019. Go to www.ceflou.org to apply. For assistance in filling out the online tuition assistance application please contact FACTS via their helpline at 1-866-441-4637. For St. Albert specific questions regarding tuition assistance please contact Lisa Kleyer at (502) 425-3940, x103 or lkleyer@stalbert.org.
Project Ahead
Lego Club: 1 & 2 Grades
What: Lego We Do Robotics program
Who: Grades 1 and 2 (Limited to the first 12 students who sign up)
When: Tuesdays January 29, Feb 5, 19, 26
Time: 3-4 pm.
Where: Mrs. Barger’s classroom
Students may bring a small snack and a drink to have before the club begins.
Students will be dismissed from Main office. Please wait outside until students come out.
Cost: $20.00
Lego Club: 3 & 4 Grades
What: Lego We Do Robotics program
Who: Grades 3 and 4 (Limited to the first 10 students who sign up)
When: Jan. 17,24,31, Feb.7, and 21
Time: 2:45-3:45 pm.
Where: Mrs. Rosenbaum’s classroom
Students may bring a small snack and a drink to enjoy before club begins.
Students will be dismissed from the school office. Please wait outside until students come out.
Cost: $30.00
--- From Our Library ---
January Library Clubs
Storytelling Club Meets Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
Student Library Council Meets Jan 10, 24
Mark Your Calendars!
Reading Celebration
When: February 4, 6:00-7:30
What: Our 2nd Reading Celebration: Storytelling Night and Poetry Slam
Who: Open to all St. Albert the Great School Families
Where: Parish Life Center
Featuring:
Author Skype Visit from Maria Gianferrari, children’s author
AND
Storytelling Stations:
- Read a story to a WAGS Reading Therapy Dog
- Listen to storytelling from The St. Albert Storytelling Club
- Participate in a Poetry Slam! (Original or Authored Poems)
- Create Your Own Digital Stories
Bookfair is back!
When: Coming February 12-13, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (During Conference Hours)
What: Our second and final Scholastic Book Fair of the year!
Where: St. Albert the Great Library
We are looking for a few volunteers to help set up the fair on Monday February 11 after school, as well as sales help on February 12 and 13. Please email Mrs. Brown at cbrown@stalbert.org if you would like to be part of this fun event. She appreciates your consideration!
--- From The ParisH ---
Confirmation Parent Reflection Night -- Cancelled
Due to lack of responses and possible bad timing - the Confirmation Parent Retreat Night (Jan 9) has been CANCELLED
Please remember to invite the Sponsors to the Rehearsal Dinner Night on Jan. 31st at 6:00 pm! If the sponsor is not able to attend, we ask that a parent come with the candidate.
REHEARSAL DINNER and PRACTICE with SPONSOR is January 31 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Life Complex
CONFIRMATION MASS is February 7 at 7:00 PM
Confirmation
Grandparent's Day
Please click on the link below to make your Grandparent's Day Reservation - Feb. 6, 2019
(Our non-Catholic friends are welcome to join us!)
First Reconciliation
Our First Graders will be making their First Reconciliation on March 21st! There is an important Parent Meeting on February 19 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Life Complex. Please see the attached Calendar and complete the link with the Enrollment for your child!
--- FROM YOUR PTO ---
Viking Gala 2019
The Viking Gala Silent Auction Needs Your HELP
A sincere THANK YOU to those who have secured an item or service for our Silent Auction. However, in order to make this event a success we are in need of more items/services. Christmas break provides a great time to talk with a family member or friend about donating an item to the auction. If you have a lead or contact and would like us to reach out, please email rebecca.sivori@gmail.com. A donation form will be coming home in tomorrow’s Tuesday folder OR click on the link to print. Please send in via Kidmail to the office c/o the silent auction committee. We sincerely appreciate your help with this very important event.
GALA TICKETS NOW ONLINE!
Don't miss the opportunity to experience My Old St. Albert Home, the Derby themed Viking Gala. Tickets are now on sale for the event, which will be held on January 26, 2019. Tickets purchased before November 30th will be entered into a raffle for the opportunity to win a VIP Gala Experience! Check out this flyer for more information on ticket purchases.
Calling all ParentRAZZI!
The PTO wants all our Vikings in the Yearbook!
Please submit any photos you take throughout the school year from school games, clubs, events, and activities to ptoyearbook@stalbert.org.
Please be sure to include in the email, the students’ names, grades and team/club/event.
--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---
Boys Volleyball Registration Now Open!
3-8 Boys Volleyball registration opens on the SI Play Website Monday, January 7th. The $35 late fee begins on January 28th and registration closes at 11:59pm on Monday, February 4th. No late registrations will be accepted.
Spring sports registration will coming soon! K-2 & 3-8 Girls, Boys & Co-ed Soccer, 3-8 Softball, 5-8 Track & Field.
Soccer Parents Needed!
St Albert soccer is in need of parent volunteers to assist with the soccer program. We are looking for a volunteer/group of volunteers to manage the soccer field for the season. Preferably, a 6th-8th parent. Your child’s games are guaranteed to be played at the St Albert field. SAAM receives 100% of the gate fees. So why drive 45minutes away and give your money to another soccer program?! Contact Jane Burmester at janeburmy@bellsouth.net
SAAM is also in need of a soccer coordinator for next year. This position oversees the 3-8 soccer program. Duties include communicating with CSAA, tryouts and team placements, scheduling practice times, distributing equipment & uniforms to coaches. If interested please contact Marie Gould at mcgould@bellsouth.net. She will help train you this year!
Safe Environment Training
If you are interested in coaching an athletic team and have not attended a workshop, St Albert will be hosting a 2 hour Safe Environment Training Workshop on March 11th at 6:30 pm. This is required for all coaches, including assistants.
--- FROM OUR Youth Ministry ---
Walk for Life
Come Join the Archdiocese WALK FOR LIFE in solidarity with the D.C. March for Life on Friday, January 18th! We meet in the undercroft of the Cathedral of the Assumption at 4:30 pm - Walk 5:00-6:30 pm. Contact Cindy if you need a ride
Soup to the Homebound
**NOTICE DATE CHANGE!!**
The ANNUAL YOUTH MINISTRY SOUP TO THE HOMEBOUND SERVICE PROJECT is Sunday, January 27th from Noon - 5:30 pm
We get together in the Cafeteria and make homemade soup, cornbread and brownies and then deliver meals to our Homebound friends!
ADULT DRIVERS are needed!