Monday Memo
Week 21 | Jan 25-29, 2021
NEw In this Week's Edition:
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
Spirit Wear Store has been reopened
Get a good deal on online chess!
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.
Catholic Schools Week
Jan. 31 - Feb. 6
National Catholic Schools Week begins next week, January 31 - February 6. But, have you ever wondered why we are celebrating this? Catholic Schools Week celebrates the contribution that Catholic education provides to our children, to our Church, and to our communities. Most of our graduates continue their education in Catholic high schools, then graduate to go on to college.
We are acknowledging the many successes that the graduates from Catholic schools across the nation have attained. We also appreciate the dedication and sacrifices that our teachers and staff make since their love of teaching keeps them in the Catholic schools. So, every year we celebrate Catholic schools because of their valuable mission of providing Catholic education and their service to the Church.
Several activities have been planned by the Student Council for our students next week. I am sure they will enjoy the different activities. We don’t have to wait until Catholic Schools Week, but next week especially, let’s give thanks and celebrate the great accomplishments of our Catholic schools. Let’s also find within ourselves a willingness to support those efforts with our prayers.
Debbie Abbott
Asst, 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.
Spirit wear STore Now Open Again!
Coaches and parents please note:
Our St. Albert spirit wear has team sports grouped together. Just in the sports categories, there needs to be a minimum of 15 to order.
