Monday Memo
Week 17 | Dec 9-13, 2019
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Second Week of Advent
Happy Second Week of Advent! The first candle that we light during Advent is called the “Prophecy Candle” in remembrance of the prophets who told about the birth of Jesus before it happened. The second candle, represents faith.
This is such a wonderful time of the year. While getting to participate in our preschool hunt to find the Gingerbread Man last week, I was reminded of the magic of Christmas! This was so evident in the excitement, belief and anticipation in our three and four year olds’ eyes as I read them their “hint” from the Gingerbread Man. During this time of Advent, we too should be filled with that same excitement, belief and anticipation of Jesus’ birth.
As we move toward celebrating Jesus’ birth, I hope that you will join me in acknowledging the presence of Him and enjoying and appreciating each step we take toward His birth. It’s so easy to get caught up in the rush of activities, decorations, gifts and holiday treats that we forget the “magic”. Enjoy these weeks of preparation filled with excitement, belief, and anticipation of the “magic” that lies ahead in this glorious season.
Ellen Martin
School Principal--- Around The School ---
Join us for KUNA 2020!
The Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) is a 3-day experiential learning conference in which students participate directly in simulated international diplomacy. KUNA offers students the opportunity to experience the richness of cultures from around the world, develop empathy, and hone their critical thinking skills while engaging with a wide variety of perspectives and global issues.
Dates: March 1-3, 2020
Where: Crown Plaza Hotel, Louisville
Cost: $250 per student, plus some meals (similar to KYA)
For who: middle school students
We will meet on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00 PM in the Viking room (upstairs in the gym).
If your middle school child is interested in participating, a sign-up will be in the Monday Memo next week. Sign ups will be open at that time and close Wednesday, December 18. The first 15 students signed up will be admitted and a waitlist will begin after that in the order signups were received.
Art Classes
New classes posted- Christmas Canvas and Hot Chocolate Ornaments with Stirring Spoons!
Middle Grades Governor's Cup Testing
Testing for seventh and eighth grade Governor's Cup will be held on Wednesday, December 11th from 2:45-4:00 in 8A. Governor's Cup is an academic competition in which students take tests in Math, Science, Social Studies, Arts & Humanities, and Language Arts. This year's district competition will be held at St. Albert on Saturday, January 18th
8th Grade Baby Photos Needed
Attention 8th Grade Parents! Yearbook has received several adorable baby photos, however we are still missing quite a few. Please be sure to upload your child's baby photo, as soon as possible, to the proper link provided below. As a reminder: the picture must be of good digital quality, be of your child age 2 or younger, and be saved and uploaded with the child's full name. Below are the links to be used to upload their photos. They are done by class, so parents, please be sure to upload your photo into the correct link.
Textbook Logins
Online Textbook logins for students can be found at the spreadsheet linked below.
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Bulletin Advertising Opportunities Available!
Sherry Montell representing Diocesan (our Bulletin Publisher) is at the parish office recently working on the advertising sales for our weekly bulletin. She is renewing present advertisements and seeking new ones. If interested, please contact Sherry directly at 330-716-4707 (feel free to text) or smontell@diocesan.com
THANKS TO YOU and DIOCESAN, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to the parish. Please consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation makes our bulletin successful, and you attract customers!
Advertisements and sponsorships can be purchased for a business, family, charity, in Honor or in Memory of a Loved One, or to support the church or a community service organization, such as Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts of America. We need and appreciate your help.
Inclement Weather Policy
Save the Date: Picnic 2020
SAVE THE DATE
St. Albert the Great Parish Picnic
Family Night: June 18th
June 19th & 20th, 2020
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TEACHER LUNCHEON AND COOKIE EXCHANGE
Please help us send the teachers and staff of St. Albert school and parish off to break in style. On December 20th the PTO will host a luncheon for all staff members immediately following dismissal. We need volunteers to assist on the day of, as well as volunteers to drop off cookies for the cookie exchange, and drinks for the luncheon. Please see the signup genius for specific requests
PTO Teacher Christmas Collection
Is your Christmas To-Do List getting overwhelming? Running out of time to buy all your Christmas gifts? Don't know what to buy that extra special teacher?
Don't worry- The PTO has you covered. We are collecting money that will be divided out among our outstanding teachers and presented to them during their Christmas Luncheon.
Instead of receiving small gifts, each teacher will receive a substantial monetary gift that they can spend as they please. The teachers really enjoy receiving these monetary gifts during Christmastime.
Please send your check (made out to the St. Albert PTO) to the school office in an envelope marked: “PTO Teacher’s Christmas Collection” by Dec.13th.
--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---
Girls Lacrosse Parent Meeting
Thursday, December 13th
6:30pm
Rooms 2-3 in the Parish Life Complex
St. Albert has joined the Saints combined school girls lacrosse team. Saints is currently registering 7th and 8th graders for the King Louie Indoor girls lacrosse league starting 1/4/2020 and running through 2/14/2020.
For grades 4th/5th/6th we will be playing in a spring league at Sacred Heart. We will send more information on the 4/5/6 league when it gets closer. The registration deadline for the 7/8 indoor league is 12/14/2019. All games will be held on Saturday mornings and practices are Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:15. Saints girls lacrosse is open to new and experienced players of all skill levels.
For additional information and to register please go to the link provided below. You can also reach out to Chip Clements at saintslacrosseky@gmail.com.
The required gear for girls lacrosse is a girls lacrosse stick, lacrosse goggles and mouth guard. The current open registration is for 7th and 8th graders. We look forward to another successful year of girls lacrosse!
Boys Lacrosse
In conjunction with Holy Spirit, St. Albert is proud to offer boys lacrosse again this year! Although our official school league play will not begin until March, there is a winter “club” league that starts in January. The winter league is a great, low intensity, opportunity to get the players (and you) acclimated to the sport.
To participate in the winter league, please email the below coaches directly. We will not be using SI Play for sign-ups for the winter league. The administration of each team will be handled by each team’s coach and any costs will be divided among the participants. Our guestimate is it will be about $75/player not including equipment (which is purchased individually).
If you have any questions, please email Brent Nash.
Details: Pre-season Winter League for Grades 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8
Format: Indoor 7v7
Date: Sundays 1/5/20 to 2/23/20
Time: Games will start at 8am and run every 50 mins. We don't have exact game times but in years past the younger grades played first
Location: King Louie’s Sports Complex
Team Contacts:
- 3rd/4th: Matt Wilmes (Holy Spirit) at mattwilmes@gmail.com
- 5th/6th: Brent Nash (St. Albert) at nashes502@gmail.com
- 7th/8th: Matt Campbell (Holy Spirit) at MattCampbell@usa.com
Winter Gate/Concession Workers
Hello Winter Sports Families!
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 basketball, archery, swimming or cheerleading 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 December 19th, 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, contact Kelly Logsdon at kelly.lewis.logsdon@gmail.com. You will be responsible for paying the sub ($20). 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 winter, I have your name and no action is required. Thanks!
East End Extravaganza Archery Tournament
The Archery Team is now seeking sponsors for our 2nd Annual East End Extravaganza.
Click below to review tax-deductible sponsor levels.
Thank you for making the East End Extravaganza a huge success!
Swim Team Sign-ups
Swim Team Sign-ups are now live!
Grades 1-8
Click below to sign-up:
http://csaa-stalbert.website.sportssignup.com/
Note: you must sign-up using a computer, not the app!
Late fee starts December 16.
Don't delay! Sign up today!
Student/Parent Paint Night
Come Out and Paint Santa's Legs going down the Chimney. For kids of all ages! Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30 in the St. Albert Cafeteria.
Each 12x16 Canvas is pre-stenciled and instructor led. $30 for a canvas of fun which makes a great gift. Come join the festivities.
Spirit Wear (MORE MERCH ADDED!)
Don't forget about St. Albert Spirit Wear for the people on your Christmas list! Click below to order today!
The SquadLocker is having a special holiday offer of 15% off all orders using code COZY15 and 20% off Holiday Outerwear! Free Shipping on Orders $125.00
New items for youth are being added this week.
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What teens want you to know (But won't tell you)
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | 6:30-8:30pm @ St. Xavier High School
WINTER SWIM CLINIC 2020
Todd Larkin (Aquatic Director) 634-2131 or larkint@saintxfac.com
Register online: www.saintx.com/swim or call 634-2131
The Saint Xavier Coaching Staff is excited to present our "Swim Clinic" for the winter of 2020. This clinic will be open to all swimmers ages 4 -14, and provides "positive" instruction for the beginning level swimmer to the advanced. The clinic is taught by our outstanding and experienced coaching staff here at Saint Xavier. Highlights include: stroke development for all four competitive strokes, faster starts, better turns, goal setting, and having fun in a learning environment. All winter clinic participants receive a special edition TYR Saint Xavier Swimming cap or poster for registering. There is limited space for this clinic, all sessions SOLD OUT last year, so register today!
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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Winter Holiday Clinic
December 27-29, 2019
Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
@ Shamrock Hall Gym
Finish 2019 off the right way with the Trinity Soccer Rocks! Clinic will consist of basic skill development, along with a mixture of small-sided games and Futsal. The clinic is a GreaT opportunity to work with Trinity Head Soccer Coach, Dale Helfrich, his staff and team, while helping to cure the winter/holiday blues (and get the boys out of the house).
The clinic will cap at 50 players (REGISTER NOW!!)
Cost is $120.00 before August 1st; $130.00 after August 1st
For Boys Grades 6th - 8th
QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Coach Helfrich at 502-445-3482 or helfrich@trinityrocks.com
