Monday Memo
Week 20 | Jan. 21-25, 2019
--- From The School Office ---
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
JA NEEDS YOU!
Have you been wondering how to become more involved at school? Here’s the answer… parents are needed as volunteers to present Junior Achievement material in the classrooms! JA provides materials and scripted lessons for interesting and enjoyable classroom presentations. You need no special experience (only attendance in an Honor Thy Children’s class). There are 4-6 class sessions of 30-40 minutes each (Feb.-April 2018) for grades K-5. Teachers are flexible in working with your schedules.
Volunteers are needed for the following homerooms:
- KA, KB, KC
- 1A, 1B, 1C
- 2A, 2B
- 3A, 3B
- 4B
- 5A, 5B, 5C
Contact your child’s homeroom teacher or Mary Heather Adam (madam@stalbert.org) for more information or to sign up to be a part of your child’s classroom experience. Your child will be glad you did!
Now Enrolling: Junior Kindergarten!
St. Albert the Great Parish School is thrilled to announce our latest expansion! Starting with the 2019-2020 school year, we will offer a Junior Kindergarten (JK) class! JK is designed for children who miss the new Kentucky kindergarten admittance date of August 1, or those who may need an extra year of development to grow and mature before entering kindergarten. Your child must be 5 years old by November 1, 2019, and meet our JK class criteria.
Students will be guided through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that will lay the foundation for a successful transition into Kindergarten. This program will be staffed by a certified teacher, with a maximum class size of 15, and will mirror a modified Kindergarten classroom in layout, schedule and curriculum.
We are excited about this opportunity to continue to grow and invest in our school's future.
Space is limited. Now enrolling for 2019-2020. Please contact Principal, Ellen Martin, at (502) 425-1804 or emartin@stalbert.org, if you have any questions or wish to discuss Junior Kindergarten enrollment.
--- 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.
Soccer Shots!
Our Preschool After School Care students enjoyed their first Soccer Shots class! Not only did they get the chance to learn more about soccer, they talked about always trying their best and being respectful. This exciting new program is offered to preschool students that attend After School Care. For more information, contact Elizabeth Dallenbach at edallenbach@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.
Trinity High School Soccer Camp
SUMMER CAMP: Grades 4-9
July 8 – 12, 9 a.m – Noon
Cost: $115 if received by June 1; $130 if received after June 1; $145 if received after July 1 (includes camp T-shirt)
Note: Checks should be made out to Trinity Soccer Camp and mailed to Trinity High School, Attn: Dale Helfrich, 4011 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY, 40207 before the dates listed above to secure your spot and registration fee.
This camp will consist of basic skill development, along with a mixture of small-sided games and Futsal. The camp is designed to improve the technical aspect of each player’s game as well as enhance tactical decision making. Camp will be held at Trinity’s Marshall Stadium and is directed by Coach Dale Helfrich and his staff, and former and current players.
4th/5th Grade Governor's Cup
Testing for 4th/5th Governor's Cup will be held after school next Monday January 28th in 5A. Testing will last until 4:00. Governor's Cup is a one day academic competition in which students take tests in Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Arts and Humanities. This year's competition will be held on Saturday February 9th at Greathouse/Shryock Elementary School. All interested students should attend.
Girls On the Run
We are excited to announce that St. Albert the Great will have a Girls on the Run team in the spring! Girls on the Run is a ten-week after school program that combines physical activity with inspiring, fun lessons that teach girls how to handle the difficult social pressures of adolescence. Girls on the Run provides 3rd - 5th grade girls with the tools they need to become strong, confident, healthy young women who make good choices. The season starts on Feb. 19 and ends with the Girls on the Run Spring 5K on May 11 at The Parklands of Floyds Fork, where girls from all over the Kentuckiana area celebrate their accomplishments with their families, friends, and community! Please click here to view a video overview of Girls on the Run.
Practices will be held on Tues & Thurs 3:15 – 4:45PM at school.
The cost of the program, including the Spring 5K, two t-shirts, a water bottle, snacks, a lifetime of important lessons and much more is $160. The registration fee can be paid in 3 monthly installments. To register your girl for the Spring 2019 season, please click here . Team size is limited so don’t delay in registering. Registration closes February 14, 2019. Financial need scholarships may be available to those who qualify. Please e-mail gotrlouky@gmail.com to find out more. To find out more about Girls on the Run Kentuckiana, visit the website at www.gotrkentuckiana.org.
--- From Our Library ---
Upcoming Library Club Meetings, Rehearsals/Performances, and Events
Storytelling Club Rehearsal Tues Jan 22 & 29, plus perform Feb 4, 6-7:30 p.m. @ St. Albert Parish Life Center Storytelling Event
Student Library Council Meeting Thurs Jan 24, plus assist with Storytelling Event Feb 4, 6-7:30 p.m. @ St. Albert Parish Life Center Storytelling Event
Mark Your Calendars!
Reading Celebration
What: Storytelling Celebration
Who: Open to all St. Albert families
Sponsored by St. Albert the Great Library
Where: Parish Life Center
When: Monday, February 4, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Featuring...
Virtual Author Visit with Maria Gianferrari
The WAGS Reading Therapy Dogs
Bring your favorite story and read to the reading therapy dogs. Dagaz and her friends will be ready!
Poetry Slam Competition
Do you love acting? Reading expressively? Drama? It’s time to strut your stuff!
Compete by presenting a poem in our Poetry Slam! Poetry Slam Info/Permission
Create Your Own Digital Story
Library Student Council Members will assist students in creating their own digital stories!
8th Grade Digital Storytelling & Service Presentation to Louisville Metro Animal Services
The 8th graders recently created animal enrichment toys for the homeless pets at LMAS. Come see the digital storytelling behind their creations and witness their live donation to LMAS! Bring one package of dog or cat treats (soft) to show your support for their cause.
Bookfair is back!
SAVE THE DATE
What: The Book Fair! (USE ATTACHED IMAGE, PLEASE)
When: February 12-13, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (During Conference Hours)
Where: St. Albert the Great Library
Book Fair Home Page (w/Flyer & Volunteer Hours):
Please email Mrs. Brown at cbrown@stalbert.org if you would like to volunteer for some book fair fun! (She greatly appreciates your consideration.)
--- From The ParisH ---
2019 Pictorial Directory
It is time to create a new Pictorial Directory for our Parish!
Portraits will be offered for parish members and families March 14-25, 2019.
STARTING FEBRUARY 2, 2019 A LINK WILL BE FEATURED AT stalbert.org/2019-pictorial-directory/ FOR ONLINE APPOINTMENT SIGN-UPS.
***We are in need of volunteers to help with in-person signups after masses on February 23-24 and March 2-3. We are also in need of volunteers to greet parishioners as they arrive for their portrait appointments in the Parish Life Complex March 14-25. Families with children approx. 4th grade+ in particular would be great additions as Appointment Greeters! Please contact Emily Bowling in the Parish Office at ebowling@stalbert.org or call 502-425-3940 ext. 104 to help this amazing project!
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
ONE TABLE REMAINS for the Viking Gala! Walk around tickets will continue to be sold this week and at the door on Saturday for those who haven't made a decision yet.
Doors for the silent auction cocktail party will open at 6:30 pm on Saturday, which is 30 minutes earlier than previously published!
DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! You will be wowed by the food, the decor, the bourbon selection, the fun, and over $30,000 worth of auction items!!
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
Your chance to win sports fees for a year- SOLD OUT! Your chance to secure your 2019 Trivia Table- SOLD OUT!
But, it's not too late for chances to win other fabulous prizes!
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
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!
