Monday Memo
Week 12 | November 1-5 2021
NEw In this Week's Edition:
Feast Day Raffle, LAST CHANCE TO ENTER!
Homework Club Schedule Update
Veterans Day Mass
8th Grade Poinsettia Sale
Cafeteria Closure 11/5
SAAM Trivia Night is Selling out!
First Communion Grandparents Day
First Reconciliation Workshop
Confirmation Retreat
Reconciliation Service
Children's Treble Choir
Letter from the Administration
Gray skies and cold ahead: As an undergraduate at The Ohio State University, I remember November - February being difficult months filled with gray skies, rain, sleet, and snow. To this day, it still seems that when I travel to Columbus (including this past weekend) days are still monopolized by this dreary weather.
I recently listened to an inspiring podcast about this time of year. During these months, it is up to us to BE the sunshine! We can not control the weather, or many things in our lives, but we can control ourselves. Let’s choose to be our own sunshine, and spread your bright light to those around you. Take some time to fill yourself with happy thoughts (and maybe a special coffee) and spread your joy!
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Ellen Martin
Principal
Feast Day Raffle: Time is Running Out!
One Week left to purchase your 2021 Feast Day Raffle Tickets!
We aim to sell 1000 tickets and currently are less than halfway to our goal--we need your help! All proceeds go to offset the funds lost due to the cancellation of our Summer Picnic. This raffle helps our Parish and School community in a major financial way. We invite you to purchase your ticket online or via the Parish Office today.
Please share this opportunity with your family and friends and help support our Parish and School community!
--- Around the school ---
covid protocol:
Parents of a vaccinated student may send a copy of their child's vaccination card to tpark@stalbert.org or to the school office to the attention of Tatum Park. If your vaccinated child is exposed to a positive case, you will still be contacted if they are within the 3-foot radius of the positive case. Vaccinated students do not need to quarantine. This is optional but would greatly help us in speeding up the process dealing with exposures and quarantining. Thank you!
New Year, New Protocols!
Click the button to the left to view our 2021-2022 COVID Protocols on what to do upon exposure or a confirmed positive test.
Click on the button to the left to fill out the 'Test to Stay' Permission Waiver
Homework club schedule update
Many parents have asked if Mrs. O'Keefe will extend Homework Club to Thursdays. Beginning November was 4th through the second trimester Thursdays have been added to Homework Club. A decision will be made about extending Thursdays for the 3rd trimester in February at a later date.
Veterans Day -
mass for our military
We will be celebrating the courageous men and women who have served—and are serving—our country at Saint Albert the Great's Mass on November 11th at 9:25 AM. We would like to invite and encourage all active duty members and veterans of the military and their families. We would like our students to be able to experience and honor those who have served our great nation. Thank you!
Cafeteria closure 11/5
Due to a staffing shortage, the Cafeteria will be closed on 11/5. Students should bring a lunch and drink from home on Friday. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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Santa's Secret Shop
Santa Secret Shop is back, so tell your kids to start earning some Christmas money! Santa Secret Shop is an opportunity for the kids to pick out presents for their loved ones. All gifts are reasonably priced.
The shop will be Nov. 30-Dec. 2. We will need parent volunteers as well.
The volunteer sign up link will be in the next Monday Memo.
8th Grade Poinsettia sale
The season of giving is right around the corner. Are you looking for a gift for your neighbor, teacher, co-worker, boss, family member, or friend? Our 8th Grade Poinsettia Fundraiser is the perfect opportunity!
We are asking for your help to sell and/or buy poinsettias to support our 8th graders fundraise for their class trip in April.
An order form is coming home in the Tuesday folders and there is also an online option to order: https://store.stalbert.org/
Thank you!!
Box Tops - Easier than ever
Box Tops are a simple way to make money for our school! All you have to do is scan your receipt.
Thank you to all who have sent receipts. Please continue sending to Angela Augustine or Rachel Hubbard. Each Box Top is worth a dime. Those dimes turn into dollars, which turn into great things for our students!
If scanning receipts isn’t your thing, send them to school in an envelope labeled for Angela Augustine or Rachel Hubbard, and we’ll do it for you. Receipts are only good for two weeks after purchase, so don’t delay!
--- From Our Sports Ministry ---
SAAM Trivia night
Gate and Concessions Workers needed
All families who have a child participating in fall sports must work one concession stand shift during the season. If you have not worked or paid the opt out fee, please select a time during the CSAA Volleyball Tournament.
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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 will be mentored by Deanna O'Keefe
Club participation is limited to 10 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
New STEM club registration
NEW after school STEM CLUB registration is NOW OPEN for the January / February 6-week session. Available for 1st - 6th grade.
Any questions - contact Kerry Wahl 502.693.2530 or kerry@centralcreativity.com
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Children's Treble choir
Children's Choir for 3rd and 4th graders will begin soon!
Rehearsals will be on Thursdays after school in the music room beginning November 4th. This choir will sing with the Advanced Children's Choir (school choir) about once a month for weekend Mass in addition to singing for the 5 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve.
Please fill out an information form and send to Laura Sullivan, Director of Music and Worship lsullivan@stalbert.org
Thanksgiving Basket Collection
Our Parish Social Concerns Committee, along with our school, will participate in our annual Thanksgiving Basket Collection.
Each grade has been assigned a needed food item. Donations will be assembled to create complete Thanksgiving Meal Baskets for Eastern Area Community Ministries to distribute to families in need. We encourage families to go shopping together, and allow the students to pick out their donations so they feel a part of this wonderful giving opportunity.
Donations will be accepted 10/25-11/5. Thank you!
Confirmation Retreat
The Confirmation Retreat will be here before we know it! December 7, the 8th Grade Class will travel by bus to Camp Nikao in Elizabethtown, KY for their Confirmation Retreat. They will board the buses around 8:00 am and return around 4:00 pm. PLEASE make sure you turn in the completed, signed permission form. Lunch is included and there is no additional cost.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy McKinley cmckinley@stalbert.org
Reconciliation service
In preparation for receiving their First Holy Communion, our 2nd Graders will have a Reconciliation Service on Tuesday, November 9 at 10:00 am in Church. Those in this class who will be making their First Reconciliation may invite their parent(s) to come sit with them! Please review this Sacrament with your child!
First Reconciliation Workshop for Older Students
For those older students (2nd grade +) that have been working with their First Reconciliation Books this Fall will have a parent/child Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 pm in Church. This will also include a walk-through rehearsal!
First communion
The 2nd Grade First Communion Grandparents' Day will be Friday, November 12! Remember to invite your grandparent(s) to meet your child in the Church gathering space at 8:15 am for the 8:30 am Mass. Then they will walk over together to the cafeteria or the Parish Life Complex for their First Communion craft project! We are so happy to bring this back! Everyone MUST wear a mask and we may not serve refreshments to our grandparents this year. Thank you!
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