Monday Memo

Week 29 | March 25-29, 2019

Upcoming EVENTS

Reminders

  • Spring Break is NEXT WEEK! (April 1-5)
  • Good Friday (April 19th) is a 12:30 dismissal day (No PlayCafe)
  • No school Easter Monday (April 22)
  • No school Friday, May 3rd (Derby Weekend)
  • Wednesday, May 8th is a 12:30 dismissal day
  • As of now, the last day of school is Thursday, May 23rd which is a 12:30pm dismissal day (No PlayCafe)

--- From The Office ---

Moments

As we finish up this last week before spring break, I hope we will finish the week strong knowing we have rest ahead. Whether you have plans to go to the beach, a big city, or stay in Louisville, I hope that everyone takes some time to appreciate their families. And during this time of Lent, appreciate the “moments” that God has created for you.

This past week, while listening to Dynamic Catholic’s Lenten video series, my favorite video was Matthew Kelly delivering a message about creating and recognizing “moments”. By creating one deliberate God “moment”, we are recognizing Him in our life, and can continue to build on each “moment” He has given us.

This year, our staff is spending time each day during lent, whether it is just a quick thought, or a deliberate conversation with God, praying for another staff member. We feel the support of our staff and God as we travel through this very Holy time.

My prayer for each one of our families during this Lenten time, is to enjoy “moments” with your own families. These are truly God’s gifts. Have a wonderful and safe spring break!

Ellen Martin

School Principal

--- Around The School ---

Casting Call for all Talented St. Albert Students Grades 4-8!

The Annual Talent Show will be held on May 13th this year! We would love to see and hear and experience your talents and your skills! This is your chance to show us what you’ve got!

Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, April 24th immediately after school in the music room. Please come and “Wow” us with your wonderful talent! You will need to bring your music, your CD’s, your instruments -- all of the necessary equipment -- to the tryouts. Also, you must bring your signed Permission Slip. See link below.

Don’t be shy! Share the gifts with which God has blessed you!

2019-2020 School CAlendar

Linked below is the 2019-2020 school calendar. A few changes on the 2019-2020 calendar compared to this year's, 2018-2019, school calendar:

  • Our grading periods have moved from quarters to trimesters.
  • Our 12:30 dismissal (Professional Development for teachers) days have been moved to Fridays.
  • The days before conference breaks (October 2, February 12) will be 12:30 dismissals.

EKU Summer Reading Programs

Eastern Kentucky University, Community Education is offering a Summer Reading Skills Program to families in the Louisville area. Programs are available for 4 Year Olds - 11th graders.

Since 2015, this program has helped students in our community build strong reading skills and develop a deep love of books and reading. The program is designed and taught by the Institute of Reading Development, a nationwide leader in reading skills instruction.

To speak with a program coordinator, or enroll by phone, call 1-800-451-1263. Hours are: 8 am-10 pm Mon.-Fri., 8 am-7 pm Sat., 10 am-6 pm Sun.

2019 Viking Dash 5K

June 20, 2019 @ 6 PM

Join us for the 2019 St. Albert the Great Viking Dash 5K! Walk, run, just hang out… It’s sure to be a great time!

Charity for the People of Venezuela

"The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela is escalating as political and economic instability has left hundreds of thousands of families without access to food, medical care, critical supplies and social services. With the average monthly income now as low as $3, more than 82 percent of the population lives in poverty. And, a medicine shortage and collapsed health infrastructure have led to a rise in diseases, like Zika, thought to have been eradicated." -Catholic Relief Services

In conjugation with their community and service unit in Spanish class, 8th grade students have been learning about the dire situation that affects the people of Venezuela. We have parishioners with family and friends in need of our help. Westport Road Church of Christ will be hosting a community event on April 14th at 11:00 am and we would like to help support the cause. If you would like to contribute, donations will be received this week (March 25-29) and the week we return from Spring Break (April 8-12). Checks can be made payable to St. Albert.

--- From The Library ---

Storytelling Club Remaining Meetings

  • March 26
  • April 9- Last Meeting

Student Library Council Remaining Meetings

  • March 28
  • April 11, 25

7th Grade Parents: Publishing Celebrations!

7th Grade Parents: Please keep your eye out for an invitation to our 7th Grade Publishing Celebrations!

The invitation will arrive in the Tuesday Folder this week and celebrations will take place the week after spring break during your child's library class. Students will present their published stories to the group.

KBA Award Selections

After making efforts to read Kentucky Bluegrass Award nominated books this year, students who read at least two of the category selections were eligible to vote on their favorites. Our Votes are IN and have been submitted to the KBA committee!

Will other Kentucky schools agree with our selections?

K-2 Category:

Escargot

by Dashka Slater and Sydney Hanson

3-5:

The Big Bad Fox

by Benjamin Renner

6-8:

Scythe

by Neal Shusterman

--- From The ParisH ---

2019 Parish Pictorial Directory

THANK YOU to everyone who has participated in the 2019 Pictorial Directory thus far!

If you haven't taken your photo yet, please remember to avoid wearing the color GREEN as we are using Green Screen Technology for crisper, clearer photographs.

We still need volunteers to help as Greeters for the MAY Photography dates, May 9-13. Any student, Grades 7-12, can volunteer for Service Hours! CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP!


--- FROM YOUR PTO ---

Open PTO Positions

We have the following openings for PTO committee chairs:

  • Field Day- 2 to 3 people
  • Haunted Halls- 2 to 3 people
  • School Supplies- 1 person
  • Restaurant Fundraisers- 1 person

Please contact rising PTO President Chris Wahl at (502) 593-8664 or pto@stalbert.org.

If these chairs remain vacant, the PTO will not be able to offer these services and events for the school. Thank you in advance for your consideration in stepping up to help out the St. Albert community.

Field Day 2019

OFF TO THE RACES!!!

Mark Your Calendars for Field Day 2019! A day of fun, games, slides, and water balloons! We are getting ready for summer and need your help with our field day fun!

May 22nd between 8:30am and 12:30pm. Field day is on a Wednesday this year, so we need all the volunteers we can get!

Can't make it that day? You can still help by buying "bunch-o-balloons". Send them to Cindy Lindle via kidmail to Sam Lindle(5c) or Natalie Lindle(2b). Please do not pre-fill the balloons.

Grandparents are always welcome to help, as well as level 8 students or older that would like to volunteer. Any questions, please email Sally Hagy @ sally.hagy@erieinsurance.com.

Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon

The PTO will be sponsoring a Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch on Thursday, March 28. We could use your help in making this a success. Please sign up to bring an item or two to show how much we appreciate the great faculty at St. Albert. You can drop off your items to the teacher's lounge by Wednesday, 3/27. Thank you!

--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---

Lenten Fish frydays!

The Lenten season is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start planning for the St Albert Fish Fry. This event is a primary fundraiser for the Sports Ministry and popular event for our parish.

We need you to help make the fish fry a success! All families participating in our sports programs are required to volunteer for at least one work shift and help clear tables.

Clearing tables is assigned by grade. Your child should report to work on your child's assigned night. There are two shifts. 6-7pm or 7-8pm.

  • March 29th: 4th Grade
  • April 12th: 5th Grade

Many hands make light work. Below is the sign up link for all the positions that need to be filled each week. (Adults only in serving lines, food prep and cashiers)

Summer Sports Registration

Summer Sports Registration Now Open!

3-8 Baseball, 3-8 Field Hockey and 3-8 Golf registration opens Monday,March 18th. Late fee begins on Wednesday, April 10th, and closes at 11:59pm on Monday, April 15th. No late registrations will be accepted.

--- FROM OUR Youth Ministry ---

Spring Break Service Project

Junior High & High School Youth Spring Break Service Project - Wednesday, April 3 - 8:40 am - 1:00 pm

Come help package meals with Dare to Care at the Seniors Commodity Warehouse!

Lunch Included!

RSVP with the link below

--- SUMMER TIME AND SUMMER CAMPS ---

Trinity High School Summer Camps

Trinity High School is offering 25 different camps this summer! Camps are offered for both Athletics & Academics. Visit their website for more information and to sign up!

Sacred Heart Summer Camps

Greetings from the most wonderful place to be this summer: Sacred Heart summer camps! We’ve preserved the fun of summer camp but elevated the experience - there’s nothing retro about this year’s lineup of activities.

We have more to offer than ever, including: STEM, athletics, coding, entrepreneurship, photography, arts, dance, drama, musical theater and more. From outstanding coaches and teachers, to a wide range of activities – unforgettable adventure awaits at Sacred Heart summer camps! Visit Link below for more information.

St. x swim clinic

Prepare your swimmer for their summer swim team, sign up for the spring swim clinic at Saint Xavier High School! Our nationally ranked program offers an opportunity for your swimmer to learn essential skills and techniques to gain a competitive advantage in the water. The clinics at Saint Xavier promote a positive learning environment for ALL. Swimmers will be provided the tools to build self-confidence and will set personal goals that enrich self-esteem through a fun and competitive learning process.

Be the fastest kid on the block this summer by signing up for the Saint Xavier’s spring swim clinic! Our Spring Swim Clinic is a great way to involve young athletes and promote positive learning from our highly experienced coaching staff. Our commitment to excellence shows with our extreme attention to detail. These clinics are open to any child between ages 4-14 at any skill level. We would love to have your child in the water at St. X!

Presentation Academy Summer Camps

Are you looking for something your daughter can do this summer? She belongs with us!

This summer we have a lot of fun things going on at #FourthandBreck! Whether your daughter is interested in sports, science, art, or stepping (maybe even all of the above!), we have a camp for her!

This year's day camps (the weeks of June 17 and June 24) have early bird registration fees until April 15! They also have a new lunch offering for a small fee so your daughter can spend all day at Pres (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Check those out and start filling your calendar today before the camps fill up!

For more information please visit the link below.

Assumption High School Summer Camps 2019

Now is the time to start planning for summer, and Assumption High School is excited to announce that registration for the 2019 camp schedule is now open! Assumption is offering a variety of stimulating enrichment and athletic summer camps, including 10 new options. We hope your family will be able to take advantage of some of these opportunities, and we ask that you please help spread the word with families that you know. Space is limited, so visit the link below to learn more and register today! Contact lauren.lega@ahsrockets.org for questions.

Note: Current St. Albert archery coaches Jake and Emily Lomax are also the ones who conduct the Assumption Archery Camp!

Through 8 weeks of summer overnight camp, as well as school programming in the spring and fall, YMCA Camp Piomingo provides experiential learning opportunities and encourages campers to develop both life skills and character education. Multiple studies have shown that the activities and atmosphere at summer camp not only prevents summer learning loss but also creates an outdoor classroom that taps into academic success.

We want all students to have the benefit of these experiences, so we are reaching out to see if there is an opportunity to work more closely with your school. I have proposed some ideas below and would appreciate it if you could let me know if you are the person we would work with or if there is someone else I should contact at your school. We are hoping to impact as many campers, families, and schools as possible.

Updated: 03/25/19 @ 12:00 PM