Monday Memo
Week 01 | August 12-16, 2019
Sycamore
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--- From The Office ---
Welcome Back to School!
I am so excited to get this school year started! I wish that I could meet with each one of you to hear about your summers. I know it went fast, and I hope everyone had some time to relax and enjoy their families. (My favorite things to do!)
Our school staff was very busy last week with meetings, professional development, a prayer service, arranging schedules, and moving and preparing classrooms!
A change this school year that I would like to point out, is that when students are dropped off at school in the morning, (at or after 7:30) they will come into school and go to their homeroom. This is different from past years where students would wait outside until 7:40. As in previous years, staff will be outside opening doors for drop-off at 7:25. The school doors will open at 7:30, and lock again at 7:50 for announcements. Teachers will be in their rooms ready to greet students at 7:30.
As we start our new school year together, I would like to focus on Psalms 111:10: “How can men be wise? The only way to begin is by reverence for God. For growth in wisdom comes from obeying his laws. Praise his name forever.” We are so fortunate to be starting the school year at St. Albert where we, families and school, come together to provide an excellent education rooted in Him.
Ellen Martin
School Principal--- Around The School ---
--- 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/
FALL FESTIVAL
Would love to see you come to our parish family FALL FESTIVAL! September 21st following the 5:00 pm Mass together! Free Food! Free Fun! For all ages! Rain or Shine!
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.
--- From The ParisH ---
First Communion
Important First Communion Meeting for Parents will be held in the Parish Life Complex on September 11 at 7:00 pm. (Nursery available with week advance RSVP cmckinley@stalbert.org)
The Mass celebrating First Holy Eucharist will be November 10 at 1:30 pm! Please use link below to Register your child(ren) for the preparation formation process. If your child needs to be Baptized or to receive his/her First Reconciliation, please contact Cindy McKinley
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.
--- FROM YOUR PTO ---
Save The Date: Walk A Thon
Friday September 20, 2019
Save the date for the 4th Annual St. Albert the Great PTO Walk-a-thon!! It will be a rockin’ day for the whole family, so bring everyone out to walk, cheer, and support our school. Please make sure to pick up your packet in your homeroom at Open Classrooms, you will also sign and return to your homeroom teacher the permission slip and shirt order form tonight. If you have questions about the packet please email us at ptowalk@stalbert.org. Deadline for additional shirt orders is Friday, August 23rd. Also find attached the Sponsorship Letter and form if your family or business would like to help sponsor this great event, we need these returned no later than Friday, August 30th!
School Supplies Orders
Pre-purchased school supply kits are ready and waiting in each student’s classroom. Thank you to all who purchased a kit. We had 270 kits ordered that raised $1 for each kit to the PTO! A BIG thank you to the Hertel and Brodfeher families for assisting with delivery.
PTO Info
Your PTO is excited as we gear up for another school year. This note is to thank you-- ALL OF YOU-- for your part in making our PTO a success. Whether you provide leadership chairing a committee, spend time volunteering in an activity, give funding, or organize any PTO event, you all contribute to our ability to offer services to the school that directly affect our kids.
EVERYONE that is a parent with a child enrolled at St. Albert is a part of our PTO. We have many committees that could use your help for the 2019-2020 school year. Our first meeting is September 18th. Please find our PTO table at Open Classrooms or email pto@stalbert.org if you are interested or have any questions. If you know you would like to get involved with a committee this school year please click on the following link and fill out the form linked below.
--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---
Fall Sports Gate and Concession Worker Sign-ups
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 football, volleyball, flag football, cross country, K-2 soccer, cheerleading or powder puff football you need to work a shift in the St. Albert gym. 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 and more slots will be added as schedules are confirmed!
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 September 1, 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.com You 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 fall, I have your name and no action is required. Thanks!
