Monday Memo
Week 19 | Jan. 14-18, 2019
EARLY DISMISSAL WEDNESDAY (JAN. 16th)
REMINDER: THIS 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
Report Cards will be posted this Wed. Jan. 16th by Noon.
NO SCHOOL: JAN. 21st (MLK)
Next Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The school & parish will both be closed. Next week's Monday Memo will be posted on Tuesday, Jan. 22nd.
Don't forget:
- This Wednesday, Jan. 16th is an Early Dismissal day for teacher inservice. 12:30pm dismissal, buses will run, play cafe will be open.
- 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!
Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas break and found some time for relaxation, fun, and time with your families. January brings us the beginning of many things: the beginning of the new year, the beginning of a new grading quarter which means a clean slate for behavior and a clean slate for academic grades. January also gives us a clean slate with God. Isaiah 1:18 says, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” As a school, we celebrated the sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent. This sacrament gives us a fresh start, fresh as white snow. We are all given this wonderful gift as well as the wonderful gift to start anew every morning we get up. I am thankful and excited to start all of these new beginnings with you! I wish you and your families all the best in 2019!
--- Around The School ---
THIS FRIDAY IS THE DEADLINE to add a new student or withdraw for the 2019-2020 school year
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.
Alumni Mass
Thursday, Jan. 31st @ 9:25am
Come be a part of Catholic Schools Week as we celebrate mass together! We will take a group photo, refreshments will be provided and you'll have an opportunity to walk to halls St. Albert again to see what all has changed!
Trivia Night
at Presentation AcademySat. Feb. 9th @ 6:00pm
The Presentation Academy Parent Association is hosting a Trivia Night on February 9 from 6-10 p.m. The cost is $160 for a table of eight people ($20.00 per person). Prizes will be awarded for trivia winners and best decorated tables. The event will be held at Presentation Academy’s Arts & Athletics Center at 900 S. 4th Street across from the main academic building. Concessions will be available for purchase, and participants are also allowed to bring their own food and beverages. To reserve your table, please contact front office manager Dawn Needham at dneedham@presentationacademy.org.
Drummer Workshop #2
Grades 4-8 -begins Jan. 29
Ms. Peake and Mr. Billy Masterson will host Session #2 on Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30, starting Jan. 29, Feb, 5, 19, and 26 (Skipping Feb. 12). Fee is $60 per student payable by first class with check made out to Ms. Peake. No refunds for missed classes. Student may bring snack and drink. Pickup by music room breezeway. Parents may arrive at 4:15 on final day of class for a casual performance.
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: 2:45-3:45 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 15, 22, 29
Student Library Council Meets Jan 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 ---
Meet Toby!
On December 2, 2018 Father Dave brought Toby home to live with the Harris human pack. Toby is a golden retriever who is currently eleven weeks old and weighs 22 pounds. His name comes from the Book of Tobit which literally means “God is Good.”
Father Dave has already identified Toby as a good Catholic dog because he likes wearing his St. Francis of Assisi dog tag and listening to the praying of the Rosary!
Inspiration for Toby started two years ago through parishioner Billy Zapp and his dog Major who make up a therapy dog team. Father Dave witnessed Billy and Major visit people in various Hosparus units as they encouraged and supported patients there. He discovered that most people light up when in the presence of a loving and gentle animal like Major and someone as pleasant as Billy.
With the Parish Life Complex now completed Father Dave wants to spend his personal time training Toby to be part of his therapy dog team. Once certified, they will visit various venues to encourage and give hope to those who are having a difficult time.
Summer Mission Trip
8th Graders!!!
Join the 2019 Summer Mission Trip!
July 6-13th! with CAP - Christian Appalachian Project
ONLY $500 & we have fundraisers!
Contact Cindy McKinley for any questions
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: Last CAll
The deadline to order tickets for the Viking Gala is FRIDAY! Ticket purchases must be made by January 18th. Don’t miss all the fun! Grab your fascinator and your bow tie and come drink Vodka sponsored by Tito’s, lots of bourbon, bid on kid art and over $20,000 worth of auction items, and have a great time dancing the night away. All proceeds benefit OUR SCHOOL!
Gala Volunteers Needed
We need a few more volunteers to help make the Gala a success! Sign up using this form to ensure the night goes off without a hitch.
Gala Wheel of Chance
Purchase your wheel of chance tickets now for an opportunity to win some amazing packages! Only 20 tickets will be sold on each item. Winners will be announced at the Gala on January 26th, but you do not need to be present to win. Carpool fast pass, reserved seating for coveted school programs, principal for a day, class pizza party, yeti backflip cooler, and so much more!
Save the Date
GAP Club Valentine's Dance
Save the Date for the GAP Club's Valentines Dance Saturday Feb 16th. Details to follow.
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 ---
Spring & Summer Sports Registration
Spring Sports Registration:
K-2, 3-8 Girls, Boys & Co-ed Soccer, 5-8 Track, and 3-8 Softball registration will open on January 21. The late fee will begin on February 18, and sign-ups will close on February 25. No late sign-ups will be accepted.
K-2 soccer**if you did not play in the fall you will need to go to "My Sports Store" on SI Play and purchase the $5 team shirt.
Summer Sports Registration:
3-8 Field Hockey, 3-8 Baseball, 3-8 Golf registration will open on March 18, the late fee will begin on April 10, and sign-ups will close on April 15. No Late sign-ups will be accepted
TEnnis Players
Time to have some fun on the court! SMM tennis is open to all St Albert girls and boys in grades 1st through 8th. All children will practice as a team on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00, starting February 26th. All levels are welcome. The kids will need to qualify to play in the matches which will be held on Saturdays starting in March. Verification for their ratings will be February 25th from 4:00 to 5:00. The cost for tennis is $70 and the deadline to register on http://csaa-stmargaretmary.website.siplay.com/ is February 20th. A $10 late fee will be assessed beyond that date. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Marcela Newman at stmmtennis@hotmail.com
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 ---
Pizza & Prayer
Feb. 6
2:45-5:30 pm - Youth Room
Jr High Youth (Grades 6-8) will meet for Prayer & Pizza - We adore Christ in Eucharistic Adoration, Eat Pizza & Make Tie Blankets to donate!!
Movie Night
Junior High Youth! (Grades 6-8)
Movie Night in the Youth Room! January 30 from 6:30-8:45 pm Bring Friends for Fellowship & Fun! Wear P.J.'s if you'd like! May need to DONATE a FLOOR PILLOW!!!
YOUTH PILGRIMAGE
Jr High & High School Youth (and families are welcome!) We will go to High Mass (Latin Mass) together at St. Martin of Tours, Louisville and have lunch! FEBRUARY 3 - Meeting at 11:30 to pilgrimage together; return around 2:30 pm. Sign up with a Form - Due Jan. 30
NCYC
8th Graders!
Did you Know?! You may be a delegate to the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) as a Freshman in November!!
St. Albert can take 10 delegates - so grab your spot ASAP! November 21-23rd in INDY! ONLY $250 (about half-price thanks to StAG) and we do fundraising!
DEADLINE is March 11
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!
