Monday Memo
Week 00 | August 5-9, 2019
Sycamore
- Invites were sent out earlier today to Sycamore.
- Remember that families share one login. So mom and dad use the same login. If you are a multi-household family there can be more than one login if needed. Just let us know.
- If you need to make any corrections to your information or have any questions please submit a support ticket and we will get back with you as quickly as we can. (click the signin with Google or create an account.)
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Important Dates
-- Thursday, August 8th, 5:30 p.m. New Families Parent Orientation, Parish Life Center
This mandatory, parents only meeting is for all brand new St. Albert families with children in grades Preschool-8th. It's St. Albert 101 and a great opportunity to meet our staff and ask questions before the start of school!
-- Thursday, August 8th, 6:15 p.m. Preschool, JK, and Kindergarten Parent Orientation, Parish Life Center & Hendrick’s Hall
This parents only meeting is for ALL Preschool-K parents (new and current St. Albert families). Meet your child's teacher and learn everything about the upcoming school year!
-- Saturday, August 10th, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Chromebook Orientation for 6th grade & new 7th-8th grade families, Parish Life Center
Parents, please join us for the Chromebook Orientation for the incoming 6th grade class & new middle school students. At this event, you will be issued your student's Chromebook, and if your student doesn't already have it, their Google Account login information.
At least one parent is required to attend from each 2019-20 6th grade (Class of 2022) family. Students are not required to attend, but are encouraged to do so.
**NOTE: The first session (on Aug. 2) was cancelled. After the Saturday session instructions will be sent as to when the online version will be. It'll be live and available for parents to watch later. All students will still get their Chromebooks.
-- Monday, August 12th: Open Classrooms, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Homerooms, Gym & Parish Life Center
Meet your teacher & drop off school supplies, visit the School Expo in the gym where many booths will be set up for you to visit (Boy/Girl Scouts, sports info, NEW St. Albert water bottles, PTO, School Board, cafeteria info, bus representatives, Walk-a-Thon packets, 8th grade class apparel, photo op area, and MUCH MORE! The Used Uniform Sale will be in Parish Life Center to drop off and purchase items!
-- Wednesday, August 14th First Day of School
Welcome back! Carpool starts at 7:25 a.m. School begins at 7:50 a.m. Please be patient during our first week back as many of our young and new students and their parents are learning how everything works. The school day concludes at 2:45 p.m.
-- Saturday, August 17th, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. St. Albert Homecoming
Meet our fall athletes and enjoy food, games, prizes, music, cornhole tournament & more!
-- Thursday, August 22nd, 6:00 p.m. 1st - 8th Grade Parent Orientation, Homerooms
This parents only meeting is for ALL 1st - 8th grade parents. Hear from your child's teacher(s), learn about class expectations, and find out about all the exciting learning activities that await your child this year. There will be multiple sessions available for those who have more than 1 child in the school so parents do not have to split up their time between homerooms.
-- August 24th - September 8th, WaterStep Shoe Collection
Students should bring in new and gently used shoes (all kinds!) to benefit WaterStep.
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St. Albert Water Bottles
Student Council is selling St. Albert the Great CamelBak water bottles for students to use during the school day. These can be purchased in the Gym during Open Classrooms. Water bottles are $15 each with ALL proceeds going towards the 6th Grade Thirst Project (organization to bring fresh water to developing countries worldwide). CASH or CHECK ONLY! No debit or credit cards will be accepted. Come purchase your water bottle before we sell out!
NOTE: At this time St. Albert branded CamelBak water bottles will be sold to grade 1-8. This is the only water bottle students can bring to school, Water fountains are available for any students that do not use the water bottle.
--- Start of the year Good things to remember ---
School Calendar
To access our 2019-2020 school calendar and instructions on how to download it to your phone, go to https://school.stalbert.org/calendar/
School Supplies
School supply lists can be found at https://school.stalbert.org/school-supplies/. If you ordered the kit, they will be available at Open Classrooms. Even if you purchased the kit, please look at the school supply list for additional items (if applicable) you may need for the school year (i.e. art shirt, rain coat, etc.). They will be listed under the chart in each grade level.
Summer Reading
There’s still time to finish summer reading requirements and recommendations! Please find your child's incoming grade level below. Follow-up activities will take place in the classroom and library when school starts up. The Summer Reading Lists include links to many additional suggestions beyond the assignments, including our students' favorites of the year, the Kentucky Bluegrass Award nominees, and the Book Bee lists. Click Here to view list
St. Albert Handbook
The St. Albert Handbook is a great resource for answers to questions you may have before school starts and throughout the school year. Even if you have read it in the past, we recommend a refresher read. Please note, the “⭑” indicates that section was updated in this year’s version of the handbook.
Communications
In addition to eblasts and the Monday Memo, we regularly post reminders, school news, and pictures on social media. We encourage all parents to Like/follow us on:
- Community Facebook Page: LIKE us on Facebook “St. Albert the Great School
- Internal Parents Facebook Page: Search “St. Albert the Great Parents & Family” & ask to join. This is for parents only. We post regular reminders and news that you won’t want to miss!
- Sports Ministry Facebook Page: LIKE us at “St. Albert Athletic Ministry - SAAM” for athletic news and updates.
Twitter & Instagram: Follow us @stalbertky
Volunteer Requirements
Any parent or grandparent wanting to volunteer in a classroom, be a room parent, chaperone a field trip or coach a sport must have:
1. A background check performed by St. Albert OR any local parish by "Selection.com", which is good for five (5) years. To start this step, please send a $15 check payable to “St. Albert” to Larry Brunner in the parish office with your full name and email address); AND
2. Attend "Honor Thy Children" Safe Environment Training (just once/never expires). Honor Thy Classes are available at a variety of schools. For a schedule of available sessions, go to https://www.archlou.org/about-the-archdiocese/archdiocesan-policies-guidelines-and-handbooks/restoringtrust/safe/. Each session lasts about 2 hours.
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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.
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Save The Date: Walk A Thon
The St Albert the Great 4th Annual Walk-A-Thon will be on Friday, September 20th. Stay tuned for more exciting news on our theme, sponsorship information and ways you can help! Make sure to see us at Open Classrooms to pick up your packet!
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