Monday Memo
Week 23 | Feb. 11-15, 2019
--- From The School Office ---
Making the Most of Conferences
Attending conferences is an important part of letting your child know education is important to you. With conferences beginning tomorrow, below are a few things you can do to help create an even more beneficial conference.
- Talk with your child before conferences about any concerns or questions. Ask what they would like you to talk about and what they think the teacher will say.
- Check your child’s grades on Sycamore.
- Think about questions you would like to ask and write them down. Some suggestions might be homework expectations, work habits, social skills, and home support.
- If you haven’t done so already, share items you want the teacher to know about your child such as outside interests, medical concerns, or special needs.
- Keep an open mind -- remember both you and the teacher want your child to succeed.
- After conferences, talk with your child about what was discussed. Emphasize the positive and discuss a plan to make needed changes.
- Keep in touch with your child’s teacher. Remember, conferences can be held at any time. Please don’t wait for a “conference day” to discuss any concerns you might have.
Debbie Abbott
Assistant Principal--- Around The School ---
Help Wanted: Technology Assistant
We are sad to announce, but very happy for Melissa Bakken she is going to be leaving St. Albert to pursue a new career. Melissa has been our part time technology assistant for three years. She will be leaving St Albert by the end of April and we are looking for someone to fill the part time technology assistant position. We are so thankful for all that she has done the past couple of years for us. We wish her the very best.
While Melissa will still be around for a few months, we want to start the search for this position. If you are interested, please contact Bill Henderson: bhenderson@stalbert.org, or Ellen Martin: emartin@stalbert.org.
Vacation Bible School
St. Albert is sooo excited to offer ROAR Vacation Bible School JUNE 10-JUNE 13, 2019!
We NEED your opinion on what is BEST for your family!
PARENTS AND VOLUNTEERS! Please answer a couple of questions – only takes a couple of minutes! We need YOUR help in making VBS happen!! We are looking at the week of June 10-13th to transform our campus into a African Safari Bible Adventure!
This epic African adventure engages the whole herd. At “Roar” kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life.
We need your input to decide which time of day to offer this event – morning or evening?! Please Click on this Link to take a brief survey that will only take about 2 minutes of your time.
School Board Wants you!
School Board is now seeking volunteers and nominations for the open Voting Member positions for the upcoming 2019-20 school year. We are seeking individuals to fill the following positions: Vice Chair, Planning Chair, Development Chair, Technology Chair
Contact Ann Abrams, School Board Secretary, at schoolboard-secretary@stalbert.org for more information or click on the link below.
St. Baldrick's Pep RAlly
Want to be the FIRST to shave for St. Baldrick’s this year? Visit the Book Fair during conferences and enter to win to have your head shaved OR your pony tail donated on stage in front of the entire school at the pep rally on February 22!
And don’t forget to register at the link below! All registered students will have their name added to the Kindness Wall. Sign up today!
5th Grade Altar Servers
Reminder to the 5th graders interested in being an Altar Server that I need their forms back by Friday the 15th.
Bake Sale for Thirst Project
Please visit the bake sale on Tuesday, Feb 12 during conferences to support the Thirst Project. 6th graders have been raising awareness about the need for clean water in Swaziland. Check out our short video to learn more. Please visit our fundraising page at the link below!
--- From Our Library ---
It's Book Fair Week!
Where: St. Albert the Great Library
Monday Feb 11: Preview Parade for all students to get a sneak peek!
Tues/Wed Feb 12/13: Open for sales to all families from 2:30-7:30 during conferences! Plus, students with money may visit the library during scheduled grade level times either day. Volunteers will escort buyers to the fair. (Would you like to volunteer with your child's grade or longer? Visit here!)
Visit our Book Fair Homepage for more details: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=stalbertgreatschool7
--- From The ParisH ---
Help Our Neighbors in Appalachia!
SAVE THE DATE! There will be a donation truck here on St. Albert the Great Campus on March 16th. The truck will be here to collect donations for our neighbors in Appalachia at the Pirarist Outreach Center. Needed items include: cleaning supplies (cleansers, bleach, ammonia, mops, sponges, buckets, brooms, etc.), gently-used clothing of any kind, iPads or laptops, school supplies (No Backpacks), diapers, individually packaged snacks, and more. Please help our neighbors in need by dropping off donations on March 16th between 9:00AM and 3:00PM. The truck will be located behind the Sacred Heart Center garage.
2019 Pictorial Directory
The Portrait Appointment link has opened early! Signup today for your portrait appointment for the 2019 Pictorial Directory. We need all parishioners to participate in order to make the new Pictorial Directory a reality.
CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
Portraits will be offered for all parish members and families daily starting March 14th. Appointments on March 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 will be filled first with additional dates opening as needed.
**We are in need of volunteers to act as greeters during the above dates (families with children 3rd grade and up are perfect helpers!). Please CLICK HERE to signup and help us make this major Parish Event a reality!
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
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 ---
Reminder- Lost & Found Bins
During conferences, please check the lost and found bins as they will be emptied after the winter break.
PTO Elections
The PTO is now accepting your nominations for the following positions on the PTO Executive Board for the 2019-2020 school year!
We currently have one Executive Board position open for nominations: Vice President has a three (3) year term and requires one (1) prior year of service on St. Albert's PTO. As a parent at the school, you are automatically a PTO member so as long as you have been in the school for a year, you are eligible to run for office.
The positions of Past President (Laura Nash) and President (Chris Wahl) are closed as they are multi-year terms.
All nominees should show a strong commitment to the purpose of the PTO. You may nominate yourself or someone you think will honorably represent the position.
Please send in your nominations by February 15, 2019 to pto@stalbert.org.
PTO Elections Committee
Student Health Screenings
Health screenings for our students will take place on Tuesday, February 26th. If you have a few hours to help us complete these state required screenings, please check out the sign up LINK. No medical training is needed to volunteer!! We have also attached the permission slip that each child must have on file. There is an option to opt out of the screening if you so choose, but we must have the slip returned. There will also be a copy in the Tuesday Folder the week before the screenings. Please send in to your child’s homeroom teacher no later than Friday, February 22nd.
PTO Teacher Conference Dinners
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 (Feb. 12 and 13th) in the teachers lounge. We are looking for volunteers to help provide additional food items to make this a very special event for our teachers.
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.
2019 Valentine Dance
Sponsored by The St. Albert GAP ClubFeaturing: The Tymes Band
Saturday, February 16th
8 p.m. - Midnight
Tickets $45.00 per couple or $25.00 single
Tickets available after all masses February 2/3 and 9/10
For more information call John Weaver 741-7571 Or Larry Brunner 425-3940
Box Top Collection
Turn in valid, non-expired Box Tops on the attached collection sheet by February 13! St. Albert earns 10 cents for each Box Top turned in. The homeroom that collects the most Box Tops will earn a special treat!
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
Boys Volleyball grades 3-8 tryouts & Open Gym
Boys volleyball tryouts will be held at the St. Albert Gym on Monday 2/18 as follows:
- Grades 3/4 5:00-6:30PM
- Grades 5/6 6:30-8:00PM
- Grades 7/8 8:00-9:15PM
If unable to make it to the tryout on 2/18 there is a MAKE-UP on 2/19
- Grades 3/4 5-6PM
- Grades 5/6 6-7PM
- Grades 7/8 7-8:15PM
Please plan to have your son attend 1 of these nights
Open Gym: There will also be an open gym for boys volleyball grades 3-8 on Sunday night 2/17 from 6PM-8PM. This is not mandatory & is open to all those attending tryouts.
For more info contact: clvermost@twc.com
Spring Sports Registration
K-2, 3-8 Girls, Boys & Co-ed Soccer, 5-8 Track, and 3-8 Softball registration opened on January 21. The late fee will begin on Monday, February 18, and sign-ups will close at 11:59 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.
Boys Lacrosse
In conjunction with Holy Spirit, St. Albert is proud to offer boys lacrosse again this year! The spring season will start in March. Details on the league can be found here: https://kinglouiesports.com/lsll-leagues/
Lacrosse is open to all boys grades 3rd through 8th. Sign-ups are via the Holy Spirit SIPlay website: www.holyspiritfalcons.com (registration link on top left). Sign-ups need to be completed by February 5th so uniforms can be ordered. Registration fee includes shorts and shooter shirt (worn under pads) that boys get to keep.
If you have questions, please email Brent Nash at nashes502@gmail.com (St. Albert sponsor) or Josh Hartlage at josh@adventfs.com (Holy Spirit sponsor).
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 ---
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
Doughnut Sunday!
YOUTH MINISTRY is hosting the Hospitality Doughnuts after Masses Feb. 16 & Feb 17! We NEED YOU to help set out and Serve DOUGHNUTS! Email Cindy or Click the Link to sign up for a time/slot!