Monday Memo
Week 22 | Feb 1-5, 2021
NEw In this Week's Edition:
PT Conference Signups link will be sent out tomorrow (Tues, 02/02),
Catholic Schools Week is This Week!
School Board has open positions for next school year (21-22)
$1.00 Dress Down Day is coming up for V-Day
Blood Drive coming up on Feb. 14th
Confirmation Cross Project
Confirmation Blessing Bags Work of Mercy
Safe Environment Training is coming up Feb 16th
Volunteer Positions open to help teachers
PT Conference Dinner Sign ups
The Viking Gala is online this year!
Another chance to win $20k!!!!!
Tennis Signups are now open
Archery Signups are now open
Online Textbook Logins
Generic Logins are available for our online textbooks. Find the logins at the link below.
Carpool Reminders & Thank you
Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation. Parents and students are doing a fantastic job. Students should be ready to exit their car: masks on, good byes and kisses done, all items in hand. This makes the line move more efficiently. After dropping your student, please proceed slowly and cautiously through the parking lot.
Mary Heather Adam
Learning Differences Coordinator
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.
2021-22 School Board Open Positions
The School Board is now seeking volunteers and nominations for the open Voting Member positions for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. We are seeking individuals to fill the following two positions.
Policy Chair
The policy committee evaluates existing policies in the areas of Community Relations, Administration, Personnel, Students & Instruction and Business & Non-Instructional Operations. It also formulates any policy additions or changes needing to be addressed immediately. This is a great committee if you like rules or have experience in human resources, public relations, real estate, education, finance and law.
Technology Chair
The technology committee drafts a school technology plan, including budget, by assessing existing technology, prioritizing a wish list and gathering cost estimates on securing wish list items. It also evaluates how technology is being used effectively elsewhere. The committee works closely with school and parish technology personnel. This is a great committee if you have experience with information technology and computer programming or you just can’t live without the latest tech gadget.
If you would like to volunteer for an open position or submit a nomination, please email Aaron Giust, School Board Secretary, at schoolboard-secretary@stalbert.org your first and last name (or nominee's name) along with a contact number and email address by Friday, March 5, 2021.
All volunteers and nominees are required to meet with current School Board members for a Discernment Meeting the afternoon of March 7, 2021, to learn more about the Board and the responsibilities of Voting Members. The session will be held online and will last about 30 minutes. Only interested parties will receive the meeting invite. If you have a conflict but are still interested, then please email Aaron Giust, School Board Secretary, at schoolboard-secretary@stalbert.org. Thank you!
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.
$1.00 Dress Down Day
Wednesday, February 10th
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Valentine's Day Blood Drive
The Social Concerns Team and St. Albert Parish School are sponsoring our quarterly Red Cross blood drive in Visitation Hall (cafeteria) on Sunday 2-14-21 from 8:00am until 12:30pm--Valentine's Day! Appointments will once again be REQUIRED and social distancing will be enforced (all donors will be required to wear a mask inside the cafeteria and may be asked to wait outside in their car or socially distanced on the sidewalk. Temperatures will be checked).
For appointments, please call Mary Jo Bird at (502) 552-2093 or email kybirdsnest@aol.com. Appointments can also be made directly with the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at www.redcrossblood.org. Donors who register are also encouraged to fill out the “Rapid Pass” online within 24 hours of their donation to expedite the donation process.
All Students who recruit family members or neighbors to donate will earn a PRICELESS free “dress down” pass for a day to be determined.
Confirmation Cross Project
Our 8th Grade Confirmation Candidates will be decorating a cross during 8A Class on February 16 and 8B and 8C on February 17 ! - that will be used as decoration in Church for Confirmation!
On Feb. 16 and Feb. 17, respectively, you will need to bring a clay pot, a cross to decorate along with filler to place in the pot to hold up your cross and any decorations needed to finish your project. This is a fun, creative way to express your faith and decorate the Confirmation environment in Church! See the attached Supply List!
Confirmation Work of Mercy!
Since the Regional Day of Service and a few other “Work of Mercy” projects have been cancelled; we are offering those who need to complete a Work of Mercy for the service component of Confirmation this opportunity to gather Thursday, Feb. 4 after school to create bags full of blessings and notes full of compassion for those who are homeless or feeling loss of companionship in Nursing Homes.
We will assign each person an item to bring and ask that one brings at least 20 donations of that item, and we will all sort them into Blessing Bags - Items such as warm socks, deodorant, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, lip balm, water bottles, granola bars, etc!
Please click Here to Reply if you will participate in this Work of Mercy for Confirmation, and we will send you your assigned donation that is needed for our Blessing Bags!
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 Feb. 16th 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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Teachers' helpers Volunteer Opportunities
When the PTO reached out to St. Albert staff for their needs in the coming months, they mentioned that they could use lunch time monitors to help with the transition from class to lunch and back. Please sign up to help our awesome teachers during this time of day. Check in at the office at 10:45am and check out at 1pm (earlier on Fridays- for now.)
Thanks so much for your help during this time!
Conference Dinner Signups
It's hard to believe it, but Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner and we need your help. In keeping with tradition, the PTO will provide dinner for our teachers on both evenings of the conferences (Feb. 8th and Feb. 9th) in the teachers lounge. We are looking for volunteers to help provide additional items to make this a very special event for our teachers.
It is a wonderful way to show our gratitude to the teachers for all their hard work!! In addition it is an easy way to support the PTO if otherwise your schedule hasn't permitted.
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
Virtual Viking Gala Raffle Tickets
The Virtual Viking Gala Raffle Tickets are LIVE! Enter for your chance to win $20,000!
Please see the document attached for more information!
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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Tennis Sign-ups
Tennis Sign-ups are open for Grades 1-8. Sign-ups are open through February 24.
We will have evaluations at Louisville Indoor Racquet Club on Friday, February 26th at 4:00. In order to be placed on the team, the player will need to be able to serve and hit the ball from the baseline. We will have a combined team with St. Margaret Mary.
Any questions can be directed to Sally Hagy at Sally.Hagy@erieinsurance.com
Go Vikings!
Archery Sign-ups Open!
Archery signups are now open!
Due to limited gym space forced by COVID restrictions, we’re starting a little late this year. As said before, I honestly don’t know how many tournaments we’re going to be able to attend this season. I really want to get the kids back on the range, and hopefully, get a jump on next season.
After signups are complete, I will send out some introductory information for our new archers.
Thanks,
Coach Doyle
You will need to sign up via your gameday account. If new, you will need to create an account with link below.
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.
