Monday Memo
Week 28 | March 15-19, 2021
NEw In this Week's Edition:
A word from the office
Author of The Giver encourages St. Albert students
Spring Book Fair is here
Homework Club Open, Grades 6-8
Annual Stewardship Form is due to the Parish
Reminders about Spring Break Travels
Crazy Sock Day on Friday
Parish Pastoral Council is looking for members
Last Day of School is May 25th
New Morning Carpool Pattern Reminder
Final Fish Friday & 8th Grade Bake Sale This Friday!
Easter Bunny is doing a Drive By at St. Albert on March 21
Safe Environment Training is coming up
Powderpuff Signups are now LIVE!
Online Textbook Logins
Generic Logins are available for our online textbooks. Find the logins at the link below.
Time Change & Rain
The week after the time change is always an adjustment for me. You would think that moving the clock up one hour would not make such a difference, but losing that one hour seems to set my week into a shock for a few days.
I wanted to make you aware that Margie DeMuth has decided to retire from St. Albert at the end of this school year. Margie has been at St. Albert for 20 years and has touched the lives of so, so many families. It has always been so obvious to me that Margie loves her job as a first grade teacher. Her calm demeanor along with her sparkly smile have been such a perfect match for our young students. We will be soaking up all of those smiles these next couple of months.
Also planning to leave St. Albert at the end of this school year is Bill Henderson. Bill has been a driving force of the technology at St. Albert for 7 years. Bill has always been there to help out wherever our community has needed him, and has done so with a positive attitude and a wealth of knowledge.
We are going to miss Bill and Margie, but wish them the very best. We look forward to staying in touch with them and hearing about their future experiences.
Looks like a rainy start to our week, but we can’t have the spring flowers without the rain! Spring is around the corner.
Ellen Martin
Principal--- Around the school ---
Author of The Giver applauds our students
A right of passage at St. Albert is reading The Giver in Ms. Geerer's 7th grade literature class. One of the assignments in this unit was for students to design and make book covers that would entice someone else to read the story.
Our Librarian, Mrs. Turner, saw the pieces hanging in the hallway and was struck by a particular cover. She took a few photos and emailed them to the author of The Giver herself, Lois Lowry!
To everyone's amazement she actually replied herself with an emphatic 'BRAVO!' and congratulated the students on the hard work that went into this assignment.
While you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, it doesn't hurt to take a look. Ask your student about the books they are reading at school and come get a new book or two at our SPRING BOOK FAIR!
Spring Book Fair!
The Book Fair will be open from Friday March 19th-Thursday March 25th
There will be two evenings available for parents to come shop from 3:30-7:30pm Monday March 22nd and Tuesday March 23rd.
The Book Fair will be located in the PLC. Online Orders are also available and students will be able to shop the book Fair at their designated library times!
I would love to have a few parent volunteers to help set up on March 18th at 4:15 pm and Tear down at 3:30 on March 25th! Also, I would love parent volunteers to assist with the book fair on March 22nd and 23rd so If you are interested in helping please email me at bturner@stalbert.org.
Homework Club, Grades 6-8
St. Albert the Great is pleased to announce an after school program, Homework Club, developed for students currently in grades 6-8 who are challenged by completing their homework in a timely manner, need additional assistance with assignments, and or need to to prepare for tests and quizzes.
Homework Club is a structured environment where students will receive small group attention and motivation in a warm and encouraging atmosphere.
The goal of Homework Club is to help students become resourceful and proactive learners. Students will become empowered to take charge of their academics and learn the art of successful study habits.
Homework Club Mentors will be Mrs. O’Keefe, Mrs. Short, and Ms. Adam
Club participation is limited to 20 students per day.
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Where: 8C Mrs. O’Keefe’s Homeroom
Cost: $12 per session
Pick up: 4:15 pm SHARP Junior High Breezeway door
Annual Stewardship Form
St. Albert the Great Parish is made up of thousands of generous people giving their gifts of time, talent and treasure in support of our parish's mission to love, serve, and know God and one another. As part of our Annual Stewardship Renewal, this Tuesday we will be sending home Early Stewardship Forms to families currently attending St. Albert school (last year's Stewardship Renewal was delayed from Spring to October 2020 due to COVID-19).
The return of an annual Stewardship form is a requirement for you to receive Parish Tuition Rates for the 2021-2022 school year.
These "Blue Forms" are being sent out to you ahead of the parish-wide Stewardship Renewal in April to allow our parishioners with school children additional time to return the form before the end of the school year.
Please return this Early Stewardship form to the School Office by April 9th. Thank you.
Spring BReak Reminders
The Archdiocese has recommended that we proceed with our original school calendar regarding spring break: no NTI buffer as was recommended during the holidays.
Please take into consideration:
What type of travel are you and your family participating in?
A (car) trip to visit family in a remote or secluded environment vs flying and visiting a highly populated area/amusement park
The Archdiocese of Louisville recommends a 14 day quarantine after travel (A family that will be quarantining after spring break, will need to let Lindsay Finley know by Thursday, March 18, and will return to school Monday, April 19)
Anyone that has been fully vaccinated does not have to self quarantine
Non travel social gatherings to take into consideration:
Was the social gathering in a closed/confined area with little ventilation for an extended period of time?
Were there numerous unfamiliar attendees at the social gathering? Were masks worn?
We are asking that all families be cautious as we proceed ahead, and keep our St. Albert community, as well as all others, in mind as we make decisions regarding travel, gatherings, and quarantines.
Wear Super Socks on Friday, March 19th
We are celebrating "Super socks" day on March 19 for World Down Syndrome. $1.00 donation to wear crazy socks.
#LotsOfSocks
Parish Pastoral Council -- Open Positions
It is with great pleasure to announce that it is time to begin the process of identifying new members for the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC). In consultation with the Pastor, the PPC actively listens to and identifies the needs and concerns of the parishioners and develops a parish pastoral plan to respond to these needs working closely with the parish staff. The Council also seeks to implement the plan by seeking the involvement of parishioners.
We are in need of 4 parishioners who possess the following qualities:
● A desire for spiritual growth in themselves and the Parish
● An enthusiasm about the future direction of the Parish
● A willingness to listen, to speak honestly and to work toward consensus
● The ability to inspire and empower others to delegate
● Flexibility and openness with people and ideas
What we are asking of you is the following:
● Consider if you have the above qualities, and if so, prayerfully consider nominating yourself
● Consider others within the Parish that you feel exhibit the above qualities and nominate them (with their approval)
Nominations can be sent to mamapesce@yahoo.com, subject line: PPC Nomination, or can be brought to the Parish office.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
The last day of school for the 2020-2021 school year is May 25, 2021. This will be a 12:30 dismissal.
New Morning Carpool Pattern
If you have students that are in K-4 and 5-8 please follow the K-4 procedures.
We ask that you please have your student ready to exit the car as soon as you have stopped. They need to have backpacks, jackets, lunchboxes, and all kisses and hugs ready to go so that we may be as efficient as possible.
Remember JCPS is starting back to school so there will be more traffic. Plan to leave your house earlier than you have this school year to allow for traffic.
If you arrive after 7:50, you will need to drop your child off at the school office for a tardy slip before they head to their homeroom.
8th Grade Bake Sale
8th Grade Families: We are fundraising for our wonderful kids to have a fun graduation party at the end of the year and we need your help! Please see the below link to the sign up genius for the Fish Fry bake sale. All proceeds go directly to the eighth graders! Thanks for you help and support!
LJS/Albert BOGO Deal
Our Friends and Neighbors of St. Albert’s—
Please join us at Long John Silver’s Goose Creek (corner of Westport Rd. & Goose Creek Rd.) throughout the Lenten season. We have take-out, drive-thru, and delivery available, 7 days a week for your convenience. If you are wanting delivery, please click on ljsilvers.com and chose the nearest location to you.
We are offering this special coupon for St. Albert’s parishioners for take-out and drive-thru orders only until April 4, 2021. Please bring coupon or coupon image with you when you visit Long John Silver’s Goose Creek.
We are happy to part of your community and look forward to seeing all your happy faces.
--- From The ParisH ---
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 March 23 at 6:30pm in the Parish Life Complex. For a full listing of classes visit https://archlou.org/safe. All classes will be limited to 25 people at this time.
--- FROM YOUR PTO ---
Teachers' helpers Volunteer Opportunities
Our fabulous teachers are still in need of lunch time monitors for the month of March 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.
Thanks so much for your help during this time!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Yearbook submission requests
Please upload any candid shots you have from sports or other activities. This can include drive thru Ash Wednesday and drive thru fish fry, remote learning snow sculptures or other fun assignments.
--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---
LAST FISH FRY IS THIS FRIDAY!
THANK YOU ST. ALBERT!
On behalf of the Sports Ministry we’d like to thank you for your support during our fish fry this year. We have one more weekend to get your fish fix this Lent.
Thanks for your patience and support. We’ll see you this Friday from 5-7:30pm!
Powderpuff Sign-ups
Powderpuff is back! St Margaret Mary will be hosting a 7th grade and an 8th grade league. The 8th grade league will play on Sunday nights, and the 7th grade league will play on Monday nights. Sign-ups are open starting today through next Wednesday, March 24th. Sign up today!