Monday Memo
Week 13 | November 8-12 2021
Letter from the Administration
Thank You!
It’s hard to believe we are only two weeks away from Thanksgiving Break! During this season of Thanksgiving, I would like to thank you, the parents, who help make St. Albert the Great the wonderful place it is. The volunteer hours you spend in the classroom and on multiple committees, the donations of supplies and food preparation, and charitable gifts you make do not go unnoticed. I speak for the entire St. Albert staff in saying we would not accomplish what we do without your help. Thank you for entrusting us with your children each day at school, and for the opportunity we have to help your child reach his/her potential.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break making many happy memories, while spending time with your families!
Sincerely,
Debbie Abbott
Assistnat Principal
Please share this opportunity with your family and friends and help support our Parish and School community!
FINAL WEEK TO BUY FEAST DAY RAFFLE TICKETS!
WE HAVE ENTERED THE FINAL WEEK TO PURCHASE YOUR FEAST DAY RAFFLE TICKETS!
Online purchases must be made by Thursday, November 11th by 4:00pm. In-person tickets will be sold via the Parish Office through Friday, Nov. 12th. Final Ticket sales will occur after the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, Nov. 13th. Our GRAND PRIZE drawing will be Sunday, Nov. 14th during the 10:30am Mass (livestreamed on YouTube).
We aim to sell 1000 tickets and currently are only 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.
--- 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 the 4th through the end of the second trimester, Thursdays have been added to the Homework Club schedule . 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!
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Santa Secret Shop
Santa Secret Shop is back, so tell your kids to start earning some Christmas money! Santa Secret Shop is an opportunity for kids to pick out presents for their loved ones. All gifts are reasonably priced.
The shop is Nov. 30-Dec. 2. We need parent volunteers. Classroom signups are at the link below.
Thank you!
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!!
--- From Our Sports Ministry ---
SAAM Trivia night
Water bottles
Just a reminder, St. Albert water bottles can be purchased any time of the year through SAAM. Use the attached the link below to place your order. Bottles will be delivered to students every Friday.
⭐️ Students can also carry ANY clear, spill-proof water bottle, not just the St. Albert version.
⭐️ We are having a lot of students come down to the school office daily, requesting disposable water bottles. Please make sure your child brings a reusable water bottle from home each day.
⭐️ Water bottles are only permitted in JK-8 classrooms. NOT Preschool due to state regulations.
⭐️ Missing a water bottle? Check the Lost & Found. We have a nice assortment of abandoned bottles without names.
⭐️ Please label your water bottles. With 597 JK-8th grade students, we see a lot of bottles without names.
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.
--- After school ---
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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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 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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