Monday Memo
Week 15 | November 29-December 3 2021
Letter from the Administration
Welcome Back!
I hope you had a fantastic break. It was definitely needed. Obviously, there have been many changes due to COVID the last two years. But, this year I think it really hit me how much.
For as long as I can remember my family gathers around the table after Thanksgiving dinner and plays some type of a card game. Usually, it is with my extended family-my aunts, uncles, and cousins. Many of us have fond memories of learning how to play different card games from our grandmother. She has since passed on but we all have funny stories of how competitive she was.
Unfortunately, since COVID the large family gathering has been put on pause. Last year we had a very small family thanksgiving. It was not the relaxed, fun atmosphere we have had before. There were no hugs shared or cards played. I think we wore masks and tried to stay apart from one another.
This Thanksgiving my brother and I gathered at my parent’s house with our families. We sat at the table and played cards after dinner. We laughed, shared stories, and stayed longer than we have in a very long time. It seems silly sharing that we played cards but it made me think about how many traditions we have allowed to go to the wayside with our families without realizing it. It may not be because of COVID. It may be because we are too busy or it is such a hassle to do. I am taking time to reflect on those important traditions that I want to pass on to my kids and to their families. Or maybe we may even begin new traditions.
I hope you can take time to reflect on your favorite traditions this Advent season and hold tight to passing them on. Families are changing. That just happens. It has been happening for years and years but it is up to us to carry on the traditions of our family and show each other how important it is.
Counting my blessings,
Stacie Short
School Counselor
--- 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
2022-2023 SY: Important Enrollment & Financial Aid Information
It’s hard to believe it’s already time to begin planning for the following school year. Please take some time to carefully review the attached information, as it affects every family here.
It is also critical that we know as far in advance as possible how many new siblings will be added and how many current students are not returning for the 2022/2023 school year. This helps us identify the number of spots that are available for prospective students next year. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Contents:
Pre-Registration process for students currently enrolled in Preschool - 7th Grade that will be returning for the 2022-2023 school year.
Registration information for current St. Albert families adding a NEW student in preschool, junior kindergarten, or kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year.
Preschool, JK, and Kindergarten Eligibility
Requirement if your child is NOT returning for the 2022-2023 school year.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Tuition Assistance Information (New earlier application period this year!)
MAP Winter Testing Dates
Parents,
Please mark your calendars with the following dates for our MAP Winter Testing for your child’s grade.
Please do your best to avoid scheduling any appointments or travel for these dates.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation!
January 6, 7 - 1st & 2nd grades
January 11,12,13 - 3rd grade
January 14, 19, 20 - 4th grade
January 25, 26, 27 - 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grades
--- From our pto ---
Christmas Teacher collection
The PTO Is collecting the Christmas Teacher Bonus! Please click below and help us pool money to help reward our wonderful teachers and staff with a gift for the holidays to show how thankful we are for their hard work.
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!
--- 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
Assumption high school focus
Picture yourself at Assumption High School! 7th and 8th grade Future Rockets are invited to attend AHS In Focus Wednesday, December 1 at 6:30 PM. Guests will attend two 25 minute special interest sessions, followed by a Christmas-themed social for everyone to enjoy some AHS holiday fun. For more information and to register, please click here.
2021 High School placement test
Click below for more information on the 2021 High School Placement Tests
Sacred Heart Academy Open House
You're invited to Step Into Your Future at SHA's Open House! Don't miss this fun chance to interact with students, teachers, and coaches as you tour the school and learn more about high school at SHA. You'll see classrooms in action, hear from our student leaders, tour our 48-acre campus and see the SHA Difference for yourselves! Sunday, December 5, 2021 1:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.
--- From the parish ---
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
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Happy thanksgiving! No memo next week!
