Monday Memo
Week 11 | Oct 21-25, 2019
Parish Communications Survey
Our Parish is striving to improve our communications strategies. If you haven't yet, please help us make our Parish even greater by completing the below survey.
--- From The Office ---
"In Case of Emergency"
Have you ever flown on a plane?
If so, you've heard the "in case of emergency talk" given by the flight attendants. Part of that talk says for parents to put the oxygen mask on THEMSELVES first, THEN help children.
It is difficult to be a good (or simply, a satisfactory parent) if we do not take care of ourselves. Reggie Joiner talks about parents needing to recharge in the Parent Cue Blog linked below.
Have a great week and take some time to recharge for yourself before the busy Holiday Season gets here!
Mary Heather Adam
Learning Differences Coordinator--- Around The School ---
OPEN HOUSE
Our current families are our best way to attract new school families.
How can you help?
- If you know anyone looking for a Preschool (Preschool 3’s or Pre-K 4’s), Junior Kindergarten, or Kindergarten program for their little one OR a change in education for their 1st-8th grader, invite them to one of our Open House events! You can even offer to accompany them! If they can’t make October 22nd or November 3rd, encourage them to schedule a personal tour or student shadow day by calling 425-1804.
- If you live on a main street in your neighborhood OR along a busy road, and would be willing to display a St. Albert Open House Sign in your yard for a few weeks, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4EABAD22A3F94-fall.
- Would your business allow flyers to be placed in a break room or lobby? If so, let us know and we will KidMail you some flyers to put out.
- If you visit coffee shops, local businesses, restaurants, daycares, places families visit, etc. and would be willing to leave an Open House flyer or two there, let us know and we will KidMail your flyers.
- Have you had a great experience at St. Albert? We hope so and we’d love to hear all about it! Please rate us and provide positive comments on Facebook, Google, and educational sites.
- Make sure you “like” AND “follow” us on Facebook at “St. Albert the Great School” so you see all of our posts. Please like, comment, and share our posts, not only when we post recruitment information, but also other fun, interesting content.
- If you would like to get involved, meet some new faces, and help spread the word about St. Albert the Great, we are always looking for great spirit and additional parents to assist with events like Open House. To sign up for any of the above or if you have questions, please contact Janelle Richardson at jrichadson@stalbert.org.
Art Classes
A new class for grades 5-8 has been listed for a ceramic sunflower bowl. Grades 1-8 are invited to class to make a turkey wreath.
Textbook Logins
Online Textbook logins for students can be found at the spreadsheet linked below.
--- From The ParisH ---
412 Youth Movie Night
It's MOVIE NIGHT! Just in time for Día de los Muertos we'll be watching Coco. All 6th-8th grade youth our invited to join us Friday, October 25th from 6-8:30 PM in the Youth Room. Popcorn and drinks provided! Don't forget to bring your signed annual permission form if you haven't turned it in yet.
Echo the Story Bible Study
Calling all interested 6th-8th grade youth! Starting in November on select Sundays from 4:30-6 PM, 412 Youth will gather for a 12 session Bible study that will take us from Genesis through Acts in an imaginative way. It will allow us to engage the Bible using storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue. See the flyer or visit https://stalbert.org/youth-ministry/ for more information. Click the link to RSVP!
Pictorial Directory Book
For the next four years all parishioners are invited to enjoy the Digital Pictorial Directory. We invite you to click below for access instructions. Thank you!
First Communion
- It is so heart-warming to see the excitement in the children preparing to receive their First Holy Communion! We will see the students and parents for the Rehearsal on November 7 at 7:00 pm in Church! - Those who painted plates will receive their plates that evening.
- The School students' Grandparents' Day is November 8 - please ask grandparents to meet at 8:15 am in the Church Gathering Space.
- Parents, see the link below to view the "Presence" video series on the "Formed" website!
--- FROM YOUR PTO ---
Student Appreciation Day!
This Friday, October 25, the PTO is sponsoring a Student Appreciation Event!
Sack lunches will be provided and students will be allowed to bring their lunch outside.
Please bring beach towels to sit on.
Music will be playing, and we will enjoy our lunch outside for student appreciation!
This is also an early dismissal day!
--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---
Basketball Tryouts (Grades 3-8)
We are very excited to be starting a new basketball season at St. Albert the Great! Please see below regarding the schedule and information for basketball tryouts.
Evaluations will be conducted on one night for each grade level, by gender.
● Evaluations with the player's grade level are mandatory barring a legitimate, verifiable hardship (illness, death in the family, etc.)
● Any player having a legitimate, verifiable hardship (illness, death in the family, etc.) will be allowed to take place in evaluations during the next time slot only.
● Scheduling conflicts will not be accommodated
● Any player missing tryouts, not related to a legitimate hardship, will be automatically assigned to the lowest team in their grade division
● When parents drop off their player(s) they should plan on helping the player pin their bib number (which will be posted and provided) on their shirts and the parent(s) should then depart the facility. Parents can pick players up promptly at the posted ending time for their tryout session.
Only Athletic Directors, Basketball Coordinators, potential Head Coaches, and Independent Evaluators will be allowed in the facility for tryouts.
Head Coaches will be contacted directly to participate
Tryout Schedule - *ALL TRYOUTS ARE AT ST. ALBERT*
- Monday, October 21st from 6:00-8:30pm - 5th/6th Boys
- Tuesday, October 22nd from 6:00-8:30pm - 3rd/4th Boys
- Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00-8:00pm - 7th/8th Girls
- Thursday, October 24th from 5:30-6:45pm - 3rd/4th Girls
- Thursday, October 24th from 7:00-8:15pm - 5th/6th Girls
- Monday, October 28th from 6:00-8:30pm - 7th/8th Boys
TRIVIA NIGHT!
Lots of *NEW* SPIRIT WEAR ITEMS AVAILABLE
We have another vendor available to order TONS more spirit wear. The selection and prices makes it easy to find something for pretty much anybody! Check out the store at the link below.
Fall Sports Gate and Concession Worker Sign-ups
New Slots are now added!
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.
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.
Spirit Wear
Spruce up your closet with some St. Albert and Lyndon Catholic Rams gear!
Our spirit wear store is now live! Click on the link and place your order. Orders will be taken until the 1st and 15th of every month until midnight. Then, the order will be ready in 5 business days and can be picked up at the store. The store (Soccertown) is located in Holiday Manor right next to Feeder's Supply.
Go Vikings and Rams!
--- OTHER NEWS ---
Dyslexia Presentation
Langsford Center Louisville has an upcoming informational event about Dyslexia that is open to the public.
Dyslexia Presentation
October 29, 2019
4-6 pm
Seeing letters and words backwards is dyslexia, right? Wrong! In this presentation, Stephen McCrocklin, Langsford’s Executive Director, dispels that long held belief. We will also be showing James Redford’s movie “The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia.” Learn what the latest research reveals about dyslexia.
high School Open Houses & Placement Test Info
Open houses provide opportunities for students and parents to visit Catholic secondary school campuses. Open houses may include tours, special programs, and demonstrations. The format of the open house is interactive, and parents and students will have the opportunity to ask questions. Refer to the listing of secondary schools on the left for the open house schedule for each school.
All students who plan to attend a Catholic secondary school must take the placement test at the secondary school they plan to attend.
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Saint Xavier Fall Swim Clinic
We are offering a great opportunity for your students 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.
Sign up for Saint Xavier's fall swim clinic and pursue excellence! Our Fall 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!
Visit saintx.com/athletics/resources/camps-clinics/swim-clinics for more information.
Trinity Soccer Camp
WINTER CLINIC: Grades 4-9
Dec. 27, 28, 29 | 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $120 if received before Aug. 1; $130 if received after Aug. 1
Note: Checks should be made out to Trinity Soccer Camp and mailed to Trinity High School, Attn: Dale Helfrich, 4011 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY, 40207 before the start of camp.
This camp will consist of basic skill development, along with a mixture of small-sided games and Futsal. The camp is designed to improve the technical aspect of each player’s game as well as enhance tactical decision making. Camp will be held in Trinity’s Shamrock Hall and is directed by Coach Dale Helfrich and his staff, and former and current players.
Contact Coach Dale Helfrich at 736-2178 or helfrich@trinityrocks.com
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
SOS for Addiction holds a “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Kinship Family” support group, which will begin meeting again on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Taurus Park Place, 10300 Linn Station Road, Suite 275, Louisville. After this initial meeting, the group will continue to meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. There is no fee for this group. For questions contact: Janie Oaks Fargen, (502) 424-4201 or email janieoaks1234@gmail.com. If you can’t join us in person, the educational series will be broadcast on Facebook “live,” so you can join us remotely or view the video at a later date. Make sure you follow us on Facebook @ SOS for Addictions to keep up to date with future group information and events.
Living Through Grief: For Those Grieving A Death From Overdose
SOS for Addictions and Hosparus Health are holding a 6-week class for those experiencing the death of a family or friend due to an overdose. These classes will be held on Wednesdays from October 30 to December 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Taurus Park Place, 10300 Linn Station Road, Suite 275, Louisville. The classes will address what is normal for grief, present coping mechanisms, and provide a community of others facing a similar situation as you gain confidence and respect for your own healing process. Pre-registration is required by calling 502-456-5451 or 888-345-8197 or by visiting our website at HosparusHealth.org/griefevents. Please pre-register early as space is limited. There is no fee for this group. (Note: The group will not meet on the day before Thanksgiving, November 27.)