Monday Memo
Week 05 | Sept. 14-18, 2020
NEw In this Week's Edition:
We are better together
Don't forget that Picture Day is Sept. 25th!
Cub Scouts is having an interest meeting
Helping Hands is looking for Volunteers
Better Together: Home/School Communication
As educators, we know that communication between school and home is hugely important to a child's success in school. We are trying to keep all parents informed through a variety of communications, such as, Monday Memo, weekly newsletters, emails, Facebook, the online calendar, Tuesday folders, and phone calls.
Communication between parents and teachers is best when the communication becomes collaboration. When parents and teachers work together, it better equips our children to reach their academic potential.
Of course, conferences with teachers can be held at any time. You don't have to wait for a "conference day" to discuss any concerns. If your child comes home and is upset about something that happened that day at school, please let us know at once. Addressing the situation immediately is the best way to get it resolved right away.
When parents and teachers are on the same team, our children are the winners!
Debbie Abbott
Assistant Principal
Picture Day is Sept. 25th
Picture Day is Friday, September 25th
Picture Retake Day is Friday, November 6th
Picture day will be a non-uniform day. Details from the Parent Student Handbook regarding dress down days can be found below:
NON-UNIFORM DRESS CODE FOR DRESS DOWN DAYS
Dresses, skirts, shorts and skorts must be of appropriate length. Shorts and skorts must reach the student’s fingertips with hands fully extended at sides.
Dress jeans must be free of holes and fit properly.
Jeggings and leggings are allowed ONLY if worn with a shirt that reaches the student’s fingertips with hands fully extended at sides.
Shirts, tops, and blouses must have sleeves and be of an appropriate length, covering waist band of chosen bottoms. Tank tops, net shirts, halter tops, tube tops, muscle shirts, spaghetti straps, bodysuits, crop tops, etc. are not permitted.
Students may wear the PE uniform in its entirety, the PE uniform shirt/sweatshirt with jeans, loosely fitted sweatpants, knee-length sport shorts, or uniform bottoms. The PE uniform shorts meet the requirements of the dress down policy and may be worn with another appropriate, non-uniform short.
St. Albert elite socks may be worn.
Stretch pants/shorts and cutoffs of any style are not permitted.
Flip flop sandals, backless shoes, boots or overly high heels are not permitted.
Rules for makeup and jewelry apply for non-uniform days.
Other notes:
If your child has P.E. on picture day, they should wear tennis shoes.
Collared shirts are NOT required.
Remember, only the top half of your child will be seen in the picture.
Sleeveless dresses may be worn with a cardigan. Students can remove the sweater for pictures.
If you still have questions on what to wear after reading the policies above, use your best judgement.
RLO Students:
Ms. Finley will be sending out more information about RLO Student arrangements.
Our School Order Code is: 50132C
Fall Map Testing
At the beginning of last school year the Archdiocese of Louisville implemented a new assessment system; NWEA MAP. Grade levels take the following tests in the fall testing window:
3rd – 7th Grade: MAP Growth Reading, Math, and Language
Grade 8: MAP Growth Math
Grades K – 2: MAP Reading Fluency.
St. Albert will begin administering the MAP Growth assessment this week in some of the grade levels. The Archdiocese asked schools to start with MATH Growth, so we will complete those tests first and then schedule for Growth Reading, Language, and Reading Fluency.
Because of the disruption of instruction this past March, we will not be releasing MAP test results this fall. Teachers will use the data to inform their instruction to target the specific needs of each student to close whatever gaps exist as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
We hope that, throughout this testing process, you continue to partner with us in your children’s education by encouraging them to do their best on the MAP assessment.
RLO students have began testing, contact Ms. Finley for more information.
Thank you so much for your continued support of St. Albert School and Parish Community
--- Around the school ---
Lunch menu
You can always find our lunch menu on our school website. The new month calendar is typically posted around the last week of the month prior.
Sycamore & Carpool
Mr. Henderson sent out a message on Friday evening with details about helpful tips for Sycamore and information about Carpool for this school year.
Optional Remote Learning Online (RLO)
Families that requested the optional RLO for their family can find the grade level plans below. This is the plan we will start the year with and we will be making adjustments as needed to fit the needs of our families.
RLO is on a month to month basis so that if you are wanting to make a change to in-person instruction from RLO or RLO to in-person instruction you will need to do that by the 25th of each month.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during these continually changing times.
Please direct all RLO questions to Lindsay Finley at lfinley@stalbert.org or leave a message or text at (502) 536-8761. Ms. Finley will be the liaison between students, parents, and teachers.
Join St Albert Girl Scouts!
Saint Albert the Great Girl Scouts welcomes all girls to join us for a great 2020-2021 school year!
Starting with Kindergarten, we have grade level troops that are open to all girls in our Parish – all are always welcome in Girl Scouts!
Contact Karen Schuler Ising at kschulerising@gmail.com
Cub Scouts - meeting for interested parents
Interested in Cub Scouts?
Virtual meeting this Wednesday for parents to learn more!
Sept. 16th, 7:00 PM
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc--grDwiGdbjGzkJWQFVklAw2ZA09woa
K-4th grade boys may join our Cub Scout Pack.
Cub Scout Leader: Mike Biagi, 502-593-4575, michaelbiagi@gmail.com
KYA
St. Albert the Great will NOT be participating in KYA this year due to COVID.
--- From The ParisH ---
2020 Baby Bottle Boomerang
Little Way and the St. Albert Respect Life Committee invite you to participate in our annual Baby Bottle Boomerang, from September 26th through October 11th.
For 36 years, Little Way has served those facing unplanned pregnancies, and a pandemic could not cause them to shut their doors to those in need.
Now more than ever, they need your support.
Starting next weekend you are invited to take home a baby bottle from the church gathering space, fill it with checks, currency, and/or coins and return the bottle to church by October 11th.
Together, we are making a difference. As an alternative to participating in the Bottle Boomerang, feel free to make a donation at littleway.org/support-us/
or mail a check to Little Way 515 W Oak St. Louisville, KY 40203; Phone number 502-589-0370. Thank you for your support.
First Holy Communion
Hello to our Parents with Children Preparing for their First Holy Communion,
This will be a special year for your children! I am honored to walk with your family in this journey of faith and help prepare them for their Sacraments! We encourage all parents to attend our First Communion Meeting on September 8 at 7:00pm in the Church.
First Communion Masses are scheduled!
Saturday, November 7 at 3:00 pm for 2A;
Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 pm for 2B
Sunday, November 8 at 4:00 pm for 2C & PREP students
Hopefully, you have received an email with the First Communion Enrollment Form which includes the plate painting order (optional) as well as an RSVP form with a number of immediate family to reserve your pew. Those with twins will need to choose which homeroom Mass to attend. Please notify the office if you have not received the email.
Thank you!
--- FROM YOUR PTO ---
2020-2021 PTO Meetings
We're getting back into the swing of things and wanted to send you the meeting dates for this year.
Please note that all meetings will start this year at 7:00 p.m. instead of 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 7:00 pm in the Parish Life Complex
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 7:00 pm in the Parish Life Complex
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 7:00 pm in the Parish Life Complex
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Life Complex
This year will be very different, but together we can help our children thrive.
Helping Hands - Seeking Volunteers
What is Helping Hands?
We are a volunteer group that provides meals and services to families in need in our parish. It is 100% anonymous. We do this mainly for the families benefit, as sometimes asking for a helping hand is hard, and this way it keeps it easy for both parties. We generally work with a friend of the family on what their needs are. We can provide meals to yard work and small errands or sending supplies or a cheerful note to someone who may be ill or quarantined that just needs a pick me up. When tragedy hits a family, our St. Albert community always wants to pitch in and help and this truly is the best way we can support them in combination with prayers. If you want to join our committee message Allison Gibson directly to gibsonfam2005@gmail.com and we will add you.
Yearbook Committee
The Yearbook committee would like to encourage parents, students, teachers, and staff to have their cameras ready! We will be incorporating a lot of candid photos into the yearbook this year. Special links to submit photos and more info coming soon!
--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---
Fall Sport Reimbursement Update
We are currently working with the CSAA to issue refunds to all athletes that signed up to play this fall. The CSAA is having to do mass refunds to all parishes with a new system and it is going a little slower than anticipated. We ask for your patience and please know the issue is not forgotten and we will issue the refunds as soon as we can.
Support SAAM
Buy a Mask or Water Bottle
SAAM is selling St. Albert branded face-masks and water bottles that will be available for pick up while supplies last, place your order online to reserve yours today. More details at the link below.
Spirit wear STore Now Open
They might not be on the field right now but they are still in our hearts! Show your Viking pri
Online Chess Club
CHESS PERFORMANCE is proud to offer our popular chess club in a new format that allows students to participate wherever they are!
Classes will be held over Zoom meetings and students will have an opportunity to both learn and play during each session.
Open to all students, regardless of skill level!
$60 per session.
Class Info:
Classes will be held Monday through Thursday!
Pick your meeting day!
Classes will meet from 4 to 5 p.m.
Two 6-week sessions offered for Fall 2020!
Session 1: Week of Sep. 14 through Week of Oct. 19
Session 2: Week of Oct. 26 through Week of Dec. 7
(No classes Nov. 23-26)