Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians,

It is my pleasure to protect the students of our great St. Albert school. Since I am the consistent personnel of our school who is directing arrivals and dismissals during the day, I feel I must say something about the issues that I have seen. I know some people may think this is silly. But, when an accident occurs retribution is on the school and staff.

Often, I have children helping with the dropoff and dismissal. These children want to contribute to our school and one way is to volunteer as a safety patrol officer. They are given important jobs that include opening car doors and moving traffic cones. Our patrollers have been taught how to receive and dismiss cars. When a driver chooses to go against the rules we have set up it creates an unexpected event which may result in injuries. Three times in the past two weeks I have experienced decisions made by drivers that could have endangered our children. It is extremely important for all to follow the drop off and dismissal rules.

Please be advised that when you are parked behind the cones during afternoon dismissal this designates that you are in the second carpool line. Do not move the cones. This goes for the morning dropoff as well. Our students are instructed to put the cones out to end morning dropoff. Our teachers need to get back to their classes to start the day.

We understand that sometimes you run late in the morning please just drop off your students to the main office. If you are in a hurry in the afternoon please pick them up in the office. The students’ safety is our first concern. We ask that you adhere to the rules of dropoff and dismissal.

• Monday, February 17, 2020 – Immaculate Conception (LaGrange)
• Wednesday, February 19, 2020 – Holy Spirit (Louisville)
• Monday, February 24, 2020 – St. Paul School
• Thursday, March 5, 2020 – St. Athanasius School
• Monday, March 16, 2020 – St. Michael (Louisville)
• Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – St. Martha
• Thursday, April 16, 2020 – St. Albert The Great
• Monday, May 4, 2020 – St. Gabriel

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!

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.

House Bill 350 would bring educational choice to Kentucky by creating a Scholarship Tax Credit program. This program would make K-12 tuition at non-public schools more affordable for thousands of Kentucky families. It only takes a couple of minutes to make a difference! Please use the following link to send a message to your legislator to support HB 350: https://www.votervoice.net/CCKY/Home

You may also call your state representatives at 1-800-372-7181 to leave them a message in support of House Bill 350. The operator will help you get the message to the right representative based on your home address.

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!

• February 13 - 6:00pm
• February 27 - 6:00pm

Sign ups are now open for softball for girls in grades 3-8!

*Late fees begin on Monday, February 10*

This camp is designed to prepare players with the technical and tactical parts of the game. Dribbling (1-on-1 skills), passing and receiving, along with shooting and other basic skills will be taught. Juggling and penalty kick shootout contests along with the 4-vs-4 tourney are always a blast! The July camp will be held on the turf at Trinity’s Marshall Stadium and is directed by Head Coach Dale Helfrich and his staff of current and former players!

There are various different groups offered through our Diocese. See the brochure linked below.

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.