Monday Memo
Week 30 | April 5-9, 2021
St. Albert at Virtual KUNA 2021
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (before Spring Break) St. Albert the Great 6th, 7th and 8th grade students represented Venezuela at virtual KUNA (Kentucky United Nations Assembly). Their resolution asking for a medical permit which would give medically disadvantaged countries the option to request vaccines passed and was endorsed by the Secretary General. Additionally St. Albert was awarded Outstanding Resolution for the highest ranked and “most innovative” resolution as well as being named a Premier Delegation.
St. Albert was recognized for their performance of the "joropo," the traditional dance of Venezuela, as a part of the International Stage. The World Expo team set up a table in the library showcasing the landscape, traditional food, sports, clothes, music and dance of Venezuela including a 3D printed flag and map.
We would also like to recognize the following students:
Max C. was awarded Outstanding Ambassador
Alyssa D. was awarded Outstanding Speaker
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Summer Programs
The following academic programs are being offered this summer:
Summer Academic Camp at Meredith Dunn School
Educational Resources: Summer Options
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.
Summer Solutions: ORDER NOW
Parents use promo code SUMMER3 before April 30, 2021, you will receive 10% off orders with 3 or more books.
They've made it as easy as possible for schools to offer Summer Solutions books this year! When you place orders online, ALL books are now delivered directly to your home!
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.
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.
AFTER-SCHOOL DRAMA
Classes are available for all ages and take place online via zoom. Classes begin next week.
Vacation Bible School
CALL TO MISSION ALL VBS VOLUNTEERS!! We would like to offer Vacation Bible School for June 8, June 9 and June 10 from 9:00 am - Noon for K-5th Grade (possibly PK)!
VBS is built by our wonderful Volunteers!
We NEED Volunteers in order to make VBS a possibility - please click on the link below (for each volunteer - Grades 6 +) and let us know if you can come help in any way.
We will use outdoor spaces in the garden area, the cafeteria, the gym, the field, the PLC along with some classrooms! We will have a Construction Theme "Building Our Faith with St. Joseph!"
Click Here for the Volunteer Signup
(even if you have emailed me, please complete the short survey) There's room for comments if you can also help set-up, decorate, or pre-planning
Thanks so much,
Cindy McKinley
Director of Children's Ministry
cmckinley@stalbert.org
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CRS Rice Bowl
If you took an Operation Rice Bowl home with you as part of your Lenten observance, please plan to return it to the church or the church office sometime between March 27 – April 11th. There will be a box in the gathering space marked Operation Rice Bowl. CRS Rice Bowl is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Through CRS Rice Bowl, faith communities in dioceses throughout the United States put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Lenten alms donated through CRS Rice Bowl support the work of CRS in more than 100 different countries each year. Twenty-five percent of donations to CRS Rice Bowl stay in the local diocese, supporting hunger and poverty alleviation efforts. For more information, visit crsricebowl.org
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Teacher Appreciation Week
LET’S CELEBRATE OUR TEACHERS!!!!
Teacher Appreciation Week is April 19-23
We have lots planned to show our teachers how much they are appreciated and loved!
Let’s all show them how they put the “GREAT” in St. Albert the GREAT!!
MONDAY -- Coffee and muffins delivered
TUESDAY -- Free dress day – also don’t forget to check your mailboxes for a surprise!
WEDNESDAY -- Snacks and refreshments in the lounge
THURSDAY -- Lunch in the lounge
FRIDAY -- Or should we say Fri-YAY!! Prizes drawn on the hour!
Parents – we need your help to show our teachers how much they are appreciated!
Please see attached sign up genius.
THANK YOU!!
Field Day SAVE THE DATE
Theme: Fun in the Sun
Date: Monday May 24th
-More info and volunteer signups to come after spring break.
-Any specific questions can be emailed to ptofieldday@stalbert.org
Open PTO positions for next school year
Have you been wondering how you might get more involved at St. Albert? Well, here's your chance!
We are looking for the following committee volunteers for next year:
Vice President
Communications & Technology Chair
PTO Conference Dinner Chair
Stewardship Co-Chair
Teacher Appreciation Chair
Teacher Luncheons Chair
Teacher Year-end Meal Chair
Please contact Christopher Boehnlein at 502-930-5760 or christopher@FamilyRealty.com if you are interested or would like more information. Thanks!
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.
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Gate and Concession Workers Needed
Sports are back and we need your help! Please click the link below and sign up to work one gate or concession stand shift this spring. Shifts start tonight! Just a reminder, if your child is signed up to play a spring sport, each family is required to work one shift if you did not pay the opt out fee at registration. Thanks!
GO VIKINGS!
CSAA Field Hockey-Grades 3-8
News on Field Hockey from CSAA!!
Practices can start after spring break.
Games will start May 18 and all grades will be 7v7.
We have high school and college St. Albert alumni willing to help, we need a parent to please step up and assist them for the 5th/6th grade team.
GO VIKING FIELD HOCKEY!!!
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Sacred Heart Summer Camps
Sacred Heart is excited to welcome campers in-person to our beautiful campus again this summer where they will learn, grow, make new friends, and HAVE FUN! Sacred Heart offers numerous camps in both all-girls and coed formats for students from age 3 through 11th grade. SHA is the #1 ranked athletic program in the State – your camper will learn and improve their skills in camps led by our award-winning coaches and student-athletes. Budding stars can shine through coed camps in drama, dance, and visual arts, with numerous performance opportunities such as the Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Disney’s Descendants the Musical, and The Nutcracker. Enrichment camps include Girls Middle School Coding, Chinese Classical Poetry, Camp College, and more. Wherever your student’s interests lie, they will find their place at Sacred Heart camps this summer. For information about camps, dates, and pricing, and to register, visit www.shslou.org/summer-camps/ Register now, space is limited!
SHA Spring Campus Preview
6th and 7th graders, it’s your turn! Join us for the first-ever Sacred Heart Academy Spring Campus Preview! This new event doesn’t replace your Open House next fall, we’ve created a new, exciting, and engaging way for you to begin to find your way at SHA! Learn more about SHA, our beautiful campus, welcoming buildings, and student life as you walk through our favorite places. Meet students, learn about clubs, leadership, service, teams, arts programs, and all the fun activities waiting for you at SHA! Follow your heart TO and THROUGH our Sacred Heart community on April 11, 2021, anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. We can’t wait for YOU to become part of the HEART!
Assumption Summer Camps
Assumption High School is excited to welcome back campers to campus this summer! Rocket campers will have the opportunity to experience over 45 different enrichment and athletic camps, with 10 brand new options, including Aviation, Camp Invention, Summer Olympic Fun, and Test Kitchen! Full descriptions of each camp, as well as dates, times, and prices can all be found here. As you are browsing the different camps, you will notice that each camp has three essential skills that campers will learn during their time on campus. Camps are open to boys and girls in grades K-11. Space is limited. Please email lauren.lega@ahsrockets.org or call 502-271-2675 for questions.
Trinity HS Soccer Camp
Youth Summer Camp: July 12-16, from 9 a.m. – Noon
Trinity Soccer Camp will consist of basic skill development, along with a mixture of small-sided games and Futsal. The clinic is a GreaT opportunity to work with Trinity Head Soccer Coach, Dale Helfrich, his staff and team, while having fun and developing essential skills for the game.
Grades 4 – 9
Cost is $120.00 before July 1; $150.00 after July 1
College Prep Camp, June 21-23, from 6:30 -9 pm.
Stay sharp this summer with a collection of great coaches from the collegiate ranks in Louisville at Trinity High School. College coaches from the University of Louisville, the University of Evansville, Bellarmine University, Transylvania University, Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Thomas More College, Hanover College, and many other schools have been represented in the past. The camp will be designed to help players improve the technical and tactical aspects of their game, all in a competitive and fun environment in beautiful Marshall Stadium!
Grades 10 – 12
Cost is $120.00 before June 1; $150.00 after June 1
To secure your son’s spot, please mail payment to Trinity High School; Attn: Coach Dale Helfrich; 4011 Shelbyville Rd, 40207. Checks should be made out to Trinity Soccer Camp.
QUESTIONS?
CONTACT: Coach Helfrich at 502-445-3482 or helfrich@trinityrocks.com