Monday Memo

Week 20 | Jan 18-22, 2020

NEw In this Week's Edition:

  • Re-Enrollment is happening now. There are several deadlines that have passed.

  • Our staff can get the COVID Vaccine this Thursday!

  • WE WILL HAVE 12:30 DISMISSALS BOTH DAYS, THURSDAY & FRIDAY (1/21 & 1/22) THIS WEEK. Cafeteria and PlayCafe are closed.

  • Catholic Schools Week is coming up!

  • Student Council is collecting virtual dollars for diapers!

  • After-School-Online-Drama Club is starting!

  • Viking Gala is going virtual

  • WE NEED BOURBON!

  • 8th grade baby photos are still needed

  • Get a good deal on online chess!

Upcoming EVENTS

Don't Forgets

  • If you are adding a new child for preschool-kindergarten (or any other grade), please submit their New Student Application by January 31, 2021.

Online Textbook Logins

Generic Logins are available for our online textbooks. Find the logins at the link below.

An Answer to prayers

“This is what the Lord says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you.” 2 Kings 20:5


We are so thankful and excited that our faculty and staff has been offered to receive the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine this Thursday! We have been given a specific appointment time on Thursday, so we will need to dismiss school at 12:30. I know this year has been full of changes and adjustments for all of us. Thank you, again, for adjusting your schedule to help and support our faculty and staff.

Ellen Martin

Principal

2021-2022 School year Registration & Tuition Assistance INformation

Please visit the link below with very important information about Registering your returning/new students for next school year.

2021-2022 Enrollment Info

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Catholic Schools Week 2021

Theme- There’s No Place Like St. Albert!

  • Monday 2/1 - Celebrate the Community- Student Council reps go to homerooms to discuss Dollars for Diapers donations.

  • Tuesday 2/2 - Celebrate Staff that Make Catholics Schools Possible- Support Staff appreciation- deliver cards/treat to staff.

  • Wednesday 2/3 - Teacher and Assistant Luncheon- in the faculty lounge.

  • Thursday 2/4 - Celebrate Families- All School Mass- no homework tonight so families can enjoy a movie/game night.

  • Friday 2/5 - Celebrate Students-Treat passed out, free dress day.

Dollars for Diapers Fundraiser

Hosted by Student Council

February 1-8th

According to the National Diaper Bank, parents spend $70-80 a month on diapers for one child. With everything that is going on in our world today, many people are turning to the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank for help!


The Student Council at St. Albert the Great is asking families to consider donating to our annual Catholic Schools Week fundraiser, Dollars for Diapers. This year, we are collecting monetary donations and will send one big check to the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank that will allow them to purchase the supplies most in need for the families they serve.


Thank you for your donation! We are excited to announce our grand total before February conferences.

After-School Drama (Online)

An after-school DRAMA program OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

AGES: Kindergarten – 5th Grade

WHERE?

ONLINE ON ZOOM.

WHEN?

One hour immediately after school, one day a week. Classes are offered for a full semester in accordance with school calendar. Six, eight or ten-week sessions are also available.

HOW MUCH?

6 weeks—$60 per student

8 weeks—$80 per student

10 weeks—$100 per student

14-16 weeks - $140-$160 per student

Scholarships are available through application.

CONTENT

Grades K-2 will participate in story drama, exploring characters and environments of children’s literature and folk tales from around the world.

Grades 3-5 will learn the basics of improvisation, creating a character, reading a script and working with a scene partner.

All classes emphasize cooperation and communication skills.

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Safe Environment Training

The Archdiocese offers several opportunities to attend a Safe Environment Training class throughout the year for those who wish to volunteer in our school and parish. These required classes are free and there is no registration needed. The next class offered here at St. Albert will be on Jan. 26th at 6:30pm in the Parish Life Complex. For a full listing of classes visit https://archlou.org/safe.

At this time there is a 25 person limit.

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PTO Fundraiser- Virtual Viking Gala 2021

The PTO is gearing up for a virtual fundraiser in lieu of the Viking Gala that is traditionally held in odd years to support initiatives around the school. Please see messages about the needs of the committee for your involvement with Silent Auction Items and/or Corporate Sponsorships. Thanks in Advance!

Rebecca Sivori & Lee Van Natta

Viking Gala: Auction items

We are looking for auction items that can be used in a virtual silent auction. We are challenging each family to secure one item for the Silent Auction. We are not suggesting you should buy something, but rather think about your network—both personal and professional—who might be willing to donate an item or service to help enhance your child’s experience at St. Albert the Great. This typically can be done through one phone call, text, or e-mail. Some ideas for auction items include:

  • Restaurant/ Boutique Gift Cards

  • Golf Outings

  • Spa Packages

  • Tickets to Sporting Events

  • Signed Memorabilia

  • Wine Tastings

  • Vacation Rentals

  • Sports Camps

  • Lessons (sports, music, etc.)

  • Jewelry

  • Pool Membership

  • Tickets to Churchill Downs

  • Excursions/Lodging in Other Cities

  • Designer Purses and Bags

  • Baskets of Assorted Themed Items

  • Dental and Cosmetic Enhancements

  • Photography

Contact Rebecca Sivori (502-819-0286 rebecca.sivori@gmail.com) or Lee Van Natta (502-931-6622 leeellen_7@yahoo.com) to arrange pick up of your items.

Viking Gala: Corporate Sponsors

Additionally, we are seeking corporate sponsors who can help provide a gift matching opportunity for our "fund the need" project. If you have a business and would like to be recognized on social media and on our online bidding platform as a corporate sponsor, please contact us to further discuss potential donations.

WE NEED BOURBON!!!

Do you have an interesting bottle of bourbon collecting dust on your shelf? You can donate it to the Bourbon Pull portion of the Virtual Viking Gala! Contact Ann Abrams for more information on donating a bottle of bourbon. 515-494-1331 akalayil@hotmail.com

8th Grade Baby Pic Reminder

Reminder to 8th Grade parents that we are still collecting baby pictures for the yearbook!

We need a good quality head shot photo, and parents are welcome to upload more than one to ensure we get the best photo to fit our template. Photo Deadline is January 31st. Thank you to all parents who have already uploaded their photos and if anyone has questions, they can contact Elizabeth Schultz at ebschultz@twc.com. See links below to upload photos. Thanks!

Yearbook Call for Creative Content

Call for Creative Content!

Would you like to see your work featured in the yearbook? Do you have interesting photography, essays, book reviews, short fiction, or poetry highlighting your experience as a student at St. Albert this year, or just about life in general? We'd love to include more student submissions in the 2020-2021 yearbook. Please use this form to submit your work. If you have original artwork you'd like to submit, please fill out the form and we will contact you about getting a high resolution scan of your work. All grade levels are encouraged to submit. The deadline for submissions is March 1st, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Sivori at rebecca.sivori@gmail.com

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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!

Online Chess Club

30 Days of Chess for $60!

The End.

Updated: 01/19/21 @ 3:30 PM