Monday Memo
Week 12 | Nov 2-6, 2020
NEw In this Week's Edition:
Remote Learning Option Clarification/Reminders
Time is almost out to get your raffle ticket
Many Thanks from our PTO to our wonderful Parents!
Want to Coach Basketball?
You can order apparel online again!
Quick Updates
Re-Entry Handbook has been updated as of 09/17/20 (LINK)
NOTICE: The Cafeteria will be closed on 12:30pm Dismissal Days
Online Textbook Logins
Generic Logins are available for our online textbooks. Find the logins at the link below.
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Lamentations 3: 21-22: “ Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.”
How do I even start? This past weekend has definitely been a very difficult one for our community during a very difficult time for the world. My prayer for our community is that we can focus on hope. That we can find the one candle burning light into our lives. The candle that will brighten each day and illuminate the darkness. Through all of our darkness, we can still find goodness. Please continue to pray for our St. Albert community.
Ellen Martin
Principal
Remote Learning Option
What RLO is
The Remote Learning Option is for students quarantining due to a COVID-19 positive test or exposure to a positive COVID-19 case. Once a student has tested positive or has been in contact with a person within 48 hours of their positive test, parents can call the school office or email Lindsay Finley (lfinley@stalbert.org) to request to be added to the RLO program for the duration of the student’s quarantine. Please refer to the school COVID Response Website if you have any questions.
What RLO is not
The Remote Learning Option is not to be used for a sick day or two or for any type of trip. If your child is sick or is waiting for COVID-19 test results, it is considered a normal absent day. You can email your child’s homeroom teacher about getting the make up work sent home or telling the teacher your child will pick up the work when they return to school. If your family has planned a trip during the school year, follow the guidelines in the Parent/Student Handbook.
Honoring Mrs. Boone
Mrs. Pam Boone was honored on October 9th at a small gathering at the home of former St. Albert math teacher, Mrs. Nancy Coomes. Many of Mrs. Boone's colleagues were in attendance to celebrate her 40 years of teaching in the schools of the archdiocese. Mrs. Boone taught at St. Albert for 20 years. She tirelessly devoted herself to her students and to the school and its betterment as a whole.
When she opened her gifts and saw that her St. Albert bear was holding a small copy of To Kill a Mockingbird, her smile grew from ear to ear! She was so grateful for the PTO blanket and the beautiful framed crosses that the children had made for her as well.
We wish Mrs. Boone many blessings and good health! She will always be in our hearts and in our prayers. Thank you Mrs. Boone for being such a wonderful and devoted teacher of St. Albert's students!
--- Around the school ---
Friday, 12:30 Dismissals Continue Through January
As stated in our September Sustainability Letter, we have evaluated the continuation of our Friday, 12:30 dismissals. At this time, we are going to continue the Friday, 12:30 dismissals through January when we will reevaluate the calendar/schedule again. As several Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese are adjusting their calendars during the Holiday season, we have currently decided to continue with our original school calendar with the addition of the Friday, 12:30 dismissals through January. Thank you for your understanding in this adjustment, and we will watch our circumstances and take into consideration recommendations from the CDC and Archdiocese should we need to make any further adjustments.
Morning Car pool times changing
Our morning carpool seems to be going great! With the colder weather approaching, we are now taking temperatures when students are entering the building. Since we have made such great improvements, we are going to move the drop off time from 7:15 to 7:25. This means our morning carpool will be from 7:25 - 7:50 each morning. We will start this adjusted time after Thanksgiving, on Monday, November 30.
--- From The ParisH ---
Feast Day 50/50 Raffle
All proceeds from the Feast Day 50/50 Raffle will go towards offsetting the funds our Parish lost when our Summer Picnic was cancelled. Plus, its a chance to win up to $22,500 with 3 chances to win cash prizes! Tickets are on sale now. Buy online at stalbert.square.site or via the Parish Office. Thank you for supporting St. Albert!
First Holy Communion
Our thoughts and prayers are with the 2nd Grade children as they prepare to receive the Eucharist for the first time; that the Lord will open their hearts to be ready to receive Him.
Their First Holy Communion Masses will be:
November 7 at 2:00 pm
November 8 at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
These will be live-streamed at www.stalbert.org/live/
See Names/Seating Chart in link below!
--- FROM YOUR PTO ---
Thank you parent volunteers!
The PTO would like to send a big "Thank You!" to those who have already signed up to be teachers' helpers this month! The staff truly appreciates the efforts of our families to help during this time. Please be on the lookout for future signups!
Thank you from School Supplies Committee
The School Supplies Committee of the PTO wants to thank all the parents, grandparents and children who came out to school and helped separate and distribute the school supplies to the classes this summer. We cannot thank you enough, nor can we be St Albert the Great, without amazing and GREAT volunteers! So, thank you!
--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---
Want to Coach Basketball?
Want to coach basketball? Follow these steps on Gameday!
https://gameday.loucsaa.net/login
Steps to Sign-up:
1. Click on Apply on left hand column
2. Click Add Application
3. Select Sport
4. Select User
5. Select position “Coach”
6. Select I Agree button
7. Select Save
8. All coaches must have attended Honor Thy Child Class sponsored by the Archdiocese of Louisville in past or attend next class available (link to class schedule below) and turn in sheet after to Larry Brunner
9. All coaches must have background check on file at school (good for 5 years). If need email Larry Brunner @ lbrunner@stalbert.org (Click Here for ArchDiocese safe environment trainings)
Go Vikings!
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.
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Spirit wear STore Now Open
Are you ready for basketball season? Click below to order your gear before the season starts!
Catholic High School Placement Test Prep
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/.