I know this week is going to be filled with excitement and anticipation as we get closer to the weekend. It is so fun to see holidays through a kid’s eye. They really know how to live life to the fullest and embrace all the fun there is to have. I know I wish I could be more like them. I hope you find joy in this week and get to celebrate Halloween with fun and games. (While wearing a mask and practicing social distancing :-D )

I have a couple of different things I want to share with you.

For our jr high parents:

There is a webinar through Operation Parent tomorrow on the effects of social distancing on teen’s social emotional wellness. They also have another webinar on dating abuse. Here is the link to their website where you can register and sign up for email notifications.

There are two opportunities through the U of L Depression counseling office for our 13-18 year olds. Please see the links included to learn more about these offerings.

• Path2Purpose General Flyer

• Path2Purpose Brochure

For everyone- regarding carpool

Thank you to everyone. I think that carpool is running much better now that we have our routine down. We still need you to continue to pull forward by the elementary school drop off. The students can walk in the grass to their correct entrances. Please do not stop at a certain entrance to let your child out. This slows up carpool.

For the Jr high drop off please allow your child to get out of the car and walk to their correct entrance. They do not have to be directly in front of the door to exit their car.

There have been some parents who have volunteered to help with carpool. Teachers and others have mentioned this to us. If you are someone who would like to help please email the carpool team. Our emails are:

• lfinley@stalbert.org

• madam@stalbert.org

• sshort@stalbert.org

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is a huge help that will allow our assistants and special teachers to get to their rooms and prepare for their day.

In the midst of this crazy year if you think of something that you see going right or feel happy that it is happening, will you share that with the person? Just a few kind words or recognition of the hard work that is going on can mean so much to someone who may need to hear that. It is easy to feel defeated and less than when we only hear the negative comments.

On that note, I just want to take the time to say to all of the parents out there thank you for sending your child to St. Albert and for entrusting us with your most precious gift. We share with you the love and care you have for them and want to support them in their school career.

Virtual hugs,

Stacie Short

Last week the youngest and only of every Parish School family received a rosary in honor of the 20th Anniversary of our new Church's Dedication. Some of those rosaries featured a card inside that stated your family won a special door prize! Be sure to verify if your family's rosary was a winner. If so, have your student bring the card to the office and collect their prize.

Happy Anniversary St. Albert Church!

Friday, October 30th

Students in grades 1st-8th may participate in a regular spirit wear day (follow the spirit wear policy found in the Parent/Student Handbook) OR wear a Halloween themed shirt with uniform bottoms on Friday, October 30th. No costumes allowed.

Preschool-Kindergarten students should follow Halloween dress instructions provided by your child's teacher.

The Catholic High School Placement Test will be administered to 8th graders at the Catholic High School of their choice on Saturday, December 12. Educational Resources will offer a test prep course again this year. The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with the test format and question types, show students how to eliminate answer choices, utilize effective test-taking strategies, and reduce anxiety. The teaching goal is to enable students to maximize their potential! Our test prep course can be in-person or online. Download the registration form at https://www.ertutor.com/test-prep/catholic/.