Monday Memo
Week 22 | Jan 27-31, 2020
SAVE THE DATE: Parent Teacher Conferences
St. Albert’s Parent, Teacher, Student Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020 and Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Conferences will be offered at the same times that they were offered during the Fall: Tuesday, February 11 from 3:00 - 7:00, and Wednesday from 1:00 - 5:00. (NOTE:This was originally published as 8:00pm but that was a typo. Conferences end at 5:00pm on Wednesday.)
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Catholic Schools Week
Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, 2020
National Catholic Schools Week began yesterday, January 26 - February 1. But, have you ever wondered why we are celebrating this? Catholic Schools Week celebrates the contribution that Catholic education provides to our children, to our Church, and to our communities. Most of our graduates continue their education in Catholic high schools, then graduate to go on to college.
We are acknowledging the many successes that the graduates from Catholic schools across the nation have attained. We also appreciate the dedication and sacrifices that our teachers and staff make since their love of teaching keeps them in the Catholic schools. So, every year we celebrate Catholic schools because of their valuable mission of providing Catholic education and their service to the Church.
Several activities have been planned by the Student Council for our students this week. I am sure they will enjoy the different activities. We don’t have to wait until Catholic Schools Week, but this week especially, let’s give thanks and celebrate the great accomplishments of our Catholic schools. Let’s also find within ourselves a willingness to support those efforts with our prayers.
Debbie Abbott
Assistant Principal--- Around The School ---
Flights to Fight Cancer
Support the Steven Vanover Foundation by attending their inaugural Flights to Fight Cancer gala on Feb. 15, 2020. The evening will include an array of tastes and flavors with flights of craft beer, wine, bourbon and food. Guests will also enjoy dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and more. Proceeds benefit the Steven Vanover Foundation which is currently funding Norton Cancer Institute's new genomics lab technology which will help provide personalized treatment options for cancer patients in our community.
The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at Mellwood Art and Entertainment Center. Purchase your tickets now at FlightsToFightCancer.org.
The Foundation was founded in 2015 after St. Albert parishioner and graduate, Steven Vanover ('04), lost his life to a rare form of cancer. To this date, the organization has raised nearly $500,000 for cancer research and local scholarships. Learn more and donate at StevenVanover.org.
School Board wants you!
We are looking for parents to fill three open positions for 2020-21 school year on the School Board -- Secretary, Budget Chair and Data Chair. The board exists to assist the school administration with the decision making process by offering support through short-term and long-term planning, research, evaluation, policy formation and policy implementation. If you would like to volunteer for an open position or submit a nomination, please email Ann Abrams, School Board Secretary, at schoolboard-secretary@stalbert.org your first and last name (or nominee's name) along with a contact number and email address by Friday, February 7, 2020. For descriptions of each job, click on the link. Thanks!
The Scholastic Book Fair is Here!
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place February 6-12. Students may shop during Library period as well as during Parent/Teacher Conference days that week. We will also be hosting a Pastries with Parents on Friday morning, February 7, at 7:00am in the Library. Parents and their students may stop by during that time to grab a doughnut and browse the Book Fair together.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Hoops For Heart
Mr. Muchow is hosting a 2 on 2 double elimination basketball tournament for the American Heart Association called HOOPS FOR HEART.
It is open to all St. Albert students in 4th through 8th grade. It will be a separate tournament for boys and girls.
- The Boys 7th and 8th graders are scheduled for March the 10th from 3 to 6 PM.
- The Boys 5th and 6th graders are scheduled for March the 11th from 3 to 6 PM.
- The Boys 4th graders are scheduled for March 12th from 3 to 6 PM.
- The Girls 4th graders and 7th& 8th graders are scheduled for March 17th from 3 to 6 PM.
- The Girls 5th & 6th graders are scheduled for March 18th from 3 to 6 PM.
SCouting Religious Awards
Here are the St. Albert Parish, Catholic Committee on Scouting Religious Award recipients for 2019 awarded on Sunday, Jan. 26th at the Cathedral. Great job!
Light of Christ recipients:
- Sam Allgeier
- Grant Colson
- Xavier Evans (not pictured)
- Lucas Maymon
- Henry Pate
- Zach Perry (not pictured)
- Jack Sharon
- David Wimberg (not pictured)
Parvuli Dei recipients:
- Thomas Allgeier
- August Berryhill
- Liam Brodfehrer
- Nicholas Fish
- Liam Ising
Pope Pius XII & Pillars of Faith recipient:
- Adam Fish, Troop 327
Anti-bullying bill proposed by St. Albert student passed by House committee
One of our own went to Frankfort recently with a bill focused on ending the bullying in our public school system. Or any bullying at any school. The bill passed unanimously through the education committee and will be voted on at the House in about in the coming weeks. Then on to the Senate!
Great job Alex!
Coming Soon!
Coming Soon: The School and Parish Community will soon be launching Flocknote: a smarter email and texting program! Through this program we will better be able to communicate with you about school, sports, church, stewardship, bible studies, and so much more! So keep a look out for more information coming soon!
Art Classes
Click to see the current after school art classes instructed by Ms. Clements and Ms Finley. Grades 1-8 are invited to attend.
Textbook Logins
Online Textbook logins for students can be found at the spreadsheet linked below.
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Regional Day of Service
Open to all of our 412 Youth (grades 6th-8th). Join us for a Day of Service in coordination with several of our Regional Parishes. It will take place from 9 AM – 12 PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Schindler Hall on Saturday, February 1st. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the event.
Permission Forms are located outside Ms. Ledgerwood’s office or can be found on the youth ministry parish web page. Click the link to sign up!
Mission Trip Info Meeting
All current 7th and 8th graders are invited to join the St. Albert Youth Ministry office on our Summer 2020 Mission Trip to Catholic HEART Workcamp in Montague, MI from June 28th-July 3rd.
This summer, CHWC invites you to ask yourself the question: “Who am I?”. Join us as we discover the answer to this question by encountering the great I AM through love, service, and connection to His people.
$100 non-refundable deposit & Commitment Form due to sign up. Total Cost $300. 15 Spots Available. Flyers and Commitment Forms are located outside Ms. Ledgerwood's office.
Contact Emileigh Ledgerwood, Director of Youth Ministry & Confirmation, at eledgerwood@stalbert.org for more information
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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REFIT Class
It's happening! The REFIT workout with Mrs. Culbreth was such a huge success that we have decided to continue these classes and the PTO will continue to benefit. Please mark your calendar for the following dates and plan to join. As of now, there is no signup, just show up at the PLC and sweat! Each class is $5. We hope to see you soon!
- January 29 - 3:30pm
- January 30 - 6:00pm
- February 6 - 5:30pm
- February 13 - 6:00pm
- February 27 - 6:00pm
PTO TEacher Dinner
It's hard to believe it, but Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner and we need your help. In keeping with tradition, the PTO will provide dinner for our teachers on both evenings of the conferences (Feb. 11th and Feb. 12th) in the teachers lounge. We are looking for volunteers to help provide additional food items to make this a very special event for our teachers.
It is a wonderful way to show our gratitude to the teachers for all their hard work!! In addition it is an easy way to support the PTO if otherwise your schedule hasn't permitted.
Health Screenings
Health screenings for our students will take place on Monday, February 24th. If you have a few hours to help us complete these state required screenings, please check out the sign up LINK. No medical training is needed to volunteer!! We have also attached the permission slip that each child must have on file. There is an option to opt out of the screening if you so choose, but we must have the slip returned. There will also be a copy in the Tuesday Folder the week before the screenings. Please send in to your child’s homeroom teacher no later than Wednesday, February 19th.
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Wed. Jan. 29 Dine for Dollars
Dine for dollars to support St. Albert Athletic Ministry on January 29th at City Barbeque until 9 PM. Show the flyer and SAAM will get 25% back!!
Note: If your K-2 child did not play soccer in the fall, you will need to order a shirt for your child in the SI play store.
Tennis Sign-ups
St. Albert will be combining with Saint Margaret Mary (SMM) for tennis this spring. SMM will be running sign-ups through their SI play website. Tennis is open to all boys and girls in grades 1-8.
All children will practice as a team on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00 starting on February 25th. All levels are welcome and all players will need their own tennis racket. The kids that want to play matches will need to qualify to play. The matches will be held on Saturdays in the afternoon starting in March.
The deadline to register is February 20th.
Boy's Volleyball (Grades 3-8)
Boys Volleyball Tryouts will be held one night only February 10, 2020
● 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
Only Athletic Directors, Coordinators, Potential head coaches and Independent Evaluators will be allowed in the gym for tryouts. Coaches will be contacted directly.
Boys Volleyball Tryouts February 10, 2020 at St. Albert Gym as follows:
- 5:00-6:30 3/4th tryouts
- 6:30-8:00 5/6 tryouts
- 8:00-9:30 7/8 tryouts
Spring Lacrosse Sign-ups
Holy Spirit and St. Albert will be combining together again this year for the boy’s lacrosse spring season for grades 3 through 8. The season runs from early March through May with games played outdoor on the turf at King Louie’s Sports Complex. The outdoor practices will take place at Sojourn Church on Rudy Lane or on the St. Albert field.
The registration fee will cover the cost of a shooter shirt and shorts, which the player will keep. Players will be responsible for their own pads. Please go to www.holyspiritfalcons.com to register by February 1.
In addition to the registration fee, each participant will be required to be a member of US Lacrosse. US Lacrosse registration is available here: https://usl.ebiz.uapps.net/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=340.
Please contact the Holy Spirit boys lacrosse coordinator, David Barker, at david@caliberproperties.com or the St. Albert sponsor, Brent Nash, at nashes502@gmail.com with questions.
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ArchDiocese Support Groups
There are various different groups offered through our Diocese. See the brochure linked below.
Holy Spirit Summer Camp
Summer Camp Registration is NOW OPEN! Free Registration and other early bird discounts available until February 28, 2020. Summer Camp Hours 9:00-3:30 with before and after camp care available. Camp is available to any student entering PreK - 7th grades. Part Time options are available please visit our website hspirit.org or call Angie Hiland at 502-893-7700 for more information.
What teens want you to know (But won't tell you)
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | 6:30-8:30pm @ St. Xavier High School
Abigail Academy
The Abigail Academy is a place for girls to express themselves and learn life lessons that they can utilize and carry with them throughout their entire lives. Abigail Academy is a place Where Girls Shine; Shine by loving God, Shine by loving yourself as he made you, and Shine by loving others! We believe that the best way to get the most out of our program is by becoming a Lifelong Starfish and completing each level of growth in our God & Girls Clubs and Summer Camps. We are so thrilled to get to watch your girls Shine at Abigail Academy!
Free Webinar: Raising Preteens and Teens with and for Confidence
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 | 2pm-3pm ET
With the push-me, pull-you nature of adolescence, how can parents feel confident that they are doing what they can to support their teens to create healthy relationships, work hard in school, and develop valuable life skills while resisting the high level risks they are exposed to? In the upcoming webinar, Jennifer Miller, M.Ed. will discuss how parents can better understand the developmental changes their children are undergoing to extend their empathy and patience. And we’ll dive into specific ways in which parents can act and react with social and emotional intelligence to grow their trusting relationship and model and cultivate the skills our teens need to become healthy, responsible, and independent.
Join us!