Monday Memo
Week 31 | April 15-19, 2019
Reminders
- STREAM FAIR, Tomorrow Night at 6:30pm
- 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
- The last day of school is Thursday, May 23rd which is a 12:30pm dismissal day (No PlayCafe)
--- From The Office ---
Holy Week
As we started Holy Week yesterday with the celebration of Palm Sunday, I hope you are as excited and humbled by the awesome experience we get to observe and participate in this week. What a blessing for us to talk about and teach our children about Jesus’ grace and faith in his walk to his Father during this Holy Week.
Our prayer service on Holy Thursday will be at 9:30. We will also have Stations of the Cross this Friday, April 19, at 8:30. Our eighth grade students will do a wonderful and prayerful representation of the suffering Jesus went through for us.
During this Holy Week, please take some extra time to recognize God in our daily lives, and thank him for our many blessings.
Father, thank you for my life. Thank you for the blessings you pour out on me every day, even though I often fail to see them. Open my eyes to the grace that surrounds me and the beauty of my life.
Have a very blessed Holy Week and a Happy Easter!
Debbie Abbott
Assistant Principal
Good Friday
This Friday, April 19, is Good Friday. This is an early dismissal (12:30) day. The cafeteria will be open. We will be observing Good Friday throughout the school: dimmed lights in the school, silence in the halls and cafeteria. (Although classrooms and offices will not be silent, they will be quiet.)
We would like to invite all families to come see our eighth graders present The Stations of the Cross on Friday morning at 8:30. We are so excited to see their presentation and would love for you to join us.
--- Around The School ---
Welcome New Families
Did you know we added 9 new Vikings just since January? Please give a warm St. Albert welcome to the following families! We are so excited to have them here!
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 STREAM Fair
Our STREAM Fair is an opportunity for students to showcase their coursework and projects related to science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, and mathematics. They have worked very hard this year and are excited to show you all they've learned!
Please note: Classrooms will open following the performance in the Church (around 7 p.m.)
Cell Phone Survey
How many hours per day do St. Albert Middle School Students use their smart phones?
Ms. Carroll's class, 7A, has been discussing the effects of smart phone usage in young teens. In today's age, smart phones and social media can consume the time that students spend before and after school, affecting both physical and mental health.
7A surveyed all students in 6th-8th grade at St. Albert the Great and found that they spent on average 3.92 hours per day on their smartphones!!
This brings up the question: How much time do you and/or your children spend on your cell phone?
Preschool Parent Meeting for Incoming '19-'20 Preschool Families
Parents only please. Mandatory for new 2019-2020 preschool families. Recommended for current preschool families. Meet our preschool staff and learn more about a variety of topics including curriculum, uniforms, opportunities to volunteer, typical daily schedule, policies & procedures, communications, upcoming dates, and MORE!
FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE
St. Albert Youth will host the Annual Father-Daughter Dance on
April 26th 7:00-9:00 PM! In the Gym
For Girls K-8 and their Dads!
Proceeds support our Youth Ministry Trip to
The National Catholic Youth Conference
Come dressed-up, but formals and tuxes not required!
Fathers are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Daughters are FREE!
Join us for music, snacks, games, fun and door prizes!
Bring Cash for Photo Booth! - This is an alcohol free event.
Donation Tickets may be purchased in advance by returning the bottom of this form and payment to the Parish Office or School Office (ATTN: Youth Ministry).
Please make checks out to St. Albert the Great.
$5 Scout Camp Card Sales
Please support the St. Albert Cub Scouts by purchasing a 2019 Camp Card for only $5.00. Use the $5 Kroger Coupon and it pays for itself. Please look for your order form in Folders this week. You may also print out this form and return thru kidmail. Thank you for your support!
Support the Picnic
Win a Dress Down Day for the Entire Family!
Capital Prize Tickets will be coming home in tomorrow’s Tuesday folder. Each family that sells 30 tickets at $2 each will earn a DRESS DOWN DAY on May 2 for all students in that family. All ticket stubs and payment must be placed in one envelope with your family name on it and returned to the office by Wednesday, May 1 Attention: Summer Picnic Capital Prize.
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!
--- From The Library ---
Student Library Council Remaining Meetings
- April 25- Year-End Party: Bring a Treat!
--- From The ParisH ---
Family Day
After much discussion and prayer, the Staff has decided not to offer VBS - Vacation Bible School - this Summer. We thank those of you willing to volunteer, but we did not have enough volunteers to staff the week - with the public school systems' later dismissal and the same week as Girl Scout Camp among other factors, we have made the decision to offer a FAMILY DAY! on Saturday, September 14 here on Campus!
FAMILY DAY will be a BIG EVENT with a VBS atmosphere for the whole family - with a possible outdoor Mass, a dinner, bouncy houses, games, crafts & MORE!
We will need YOUR Help and a TEAM to design and plan this BIG EVENT! If you are willing to attend out Team Planning Meeting on May 7 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Life Complex Room #1 we would love to see you!!
Made for More Event
MADE FOR MORE with CHRISTOPHER WEST & MIKE MANGIONE.
Brought to you by: St. Patrick Church, St. Albert the Great, St. Peter the Apostle, St. Raphael the Archangel and St. Rita/St. Luke.
Sponsored by Family Renewal Project
September 18, 2019 | 7:00-9:30pm
St. Patrick Catholic Church
1000 N. Beckley Station Rd. | Louisville, KY 40245
World renowned speaker and author Christopher West, along with musician, Mike Mangione, are coming to Louisville with an all new event called MADE FOR MORE: VISIONS OF THE PROMISED LAND. Bring family and friends. No one should miss this awesome and inspiring event!
This event will sell out, so get your tickets early!
Go to www.corproject.com/louisville for tickets and more information about the event.
2019 Parish Pictorial Directory
WE STILL HAVE APPOINTMENTS IN MAY BUT THEY ARE LIMITED! If you wish to be featured in the 2019 Pictorial Directory: CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP!
LOOKING FOR SERVICE HOURS? CLICK HERE to help this major parish event as a Greeter! Students Grades 7-12 are welcome to volunteer! (we ask that at least one adult accompany their student during this service opportunity).
Summer Picnic
The 2019 Summer Picnic NEEDS YOUR HELP! We are in need of Booth Captains. Without Captains, we have no Picnic! As a Booth Captain you are asked to be at the picnic from 4:30-11:00PM to run your booth and manage your workers.
So grab a friend and Captain a booth! Recruit friends and family to work shifts in your booth! Booth Captains must be 18+ but workers can be under 18.
CURRENT OPEN BOOTHS:
- Friday: Roll A Score, Leap Frog
- Saturday:Cartoon Character, Plants
- Friday & Saturday: Tic Tac Toe, Ping Toss
Contact summerpicnic@stalbert.org to join in on the fun!
--- FROM YOUR PTO ---
Teacher Appreciation Week
April 23-26th
Be on the lookout for sign-up genius to help pamper our teachers and staff!
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.
--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---
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.
Spring Gate and Concession Workers
We once again need your help to support our St. Albert Vikings. Each family is required to sign up for one slot during the season. This means if your child is playing or played boy's volleyball, soccer or softball you need to work a shift at the St. Albert outside field. These volunteer hours greatly reduce the cost of all sports at St. Albert.
Please sign up for an available date/time to work the gate or concession stand. First come, first serve!
When you sign up or sign up a sub, please note the name of the athlete(s) so you will receive credit for working. After April 23, the remaining slots will be randomly filled with families who have yet to sign up. Thanks so much for your support.
If you wish to have a sub work your shift, please refer to either the sub list located on the Sports Ministry link or contact Kelly Logsdon at kelly.lewis.logsdon@gmail.comYou will be responsible for paying the sub. If you don't find a sub and do not show up for your shift, your child will have to sit out a game. If you do find a sub and the sub does not show up, your child will not be penalized.
If you opted out and paid the $20 on SI play when you signed your child up for a sport this spring, I have your name and no action is required. Thanks!
--- FROM OUR Youth Ministry ---
Seder Meal
You’re Invited to a Passover Meal - The Seder
April 17th - A special evening of prayer and praise as we celebrate this Passover meal.
In the Christian tradition the Passover Meal (the Seder - the Last Supper) is believed to be when Jesus instituted the Eucharist. What better way to commemorate our Lord’s Last Supper than with the ritual of the Seder!
RSVP and bring a potluck dish
See insert for more info and Click the Link to Signup!
Malibu Jack's Lock-in!
REGIONAL JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY EVENT!
MAY 17TH AT MALIBU JACK’S 8:00-11:00 PM – FOR UNLIMITED GO CARTS, MINI GOLF, LASER TAG & SPIN ZONE ONLY $25.00 PER PERSON!
Calling ALL Youth!
ALL YOUTH GRADES 6-12 - Come to the YOUTH ROOM (above the Gym) on APRIL 24th! There will be FREE FOOD & IMPORTANT INFO on YOUTH MINISTRY!
Air Hockey - Foosball - Playstation!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - If you can only come to eat with us until 7:00 - then COME ON OVER!!! (Parent Volunteers/Leadership Team will want to come, too!!)
--- 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.
Summer Drama Camps
Looking For Lilith is part of our after school programs during the year and they are offering summer sessions for ages 4-18. For more information click the link below.
BEllarmine Summer Camps
Several camps are offered throughout the summer. See below for more details.
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.