Monday Memo
Week 26 | March 7-11
Letter from the Administration
Are you a parent of an anxious child? Do you struggle with what to do when they are experiencing it? Please see the article below from Child Mind Institute to find ways to help your anxious child.
https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/
You may also be interested in learning about CBT ( cognitive behavioral therapy) used to treat anxiety as well as information regarding commonly prescribed medications.
Please remember that I am always here to help. If you have questions or would like me to meet with your student please email me at sshort@stalbert.org. I love working with the students and helping them know they can control their anxiety rather than their anxiety controlling them.
Have a great week!
Stacie Short
Counselor
--- Around the school ---
Health Department Helpline: (502) 912-8598
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.
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. It needs to be completed one time and will be kept on file for the year.
In order to participate in the Test to Stay program, you must fill out the form with the test dates request (Please fill all dates on one form). If re-exposed, this form must be filled out again.
2022-2023 Calendar Now Available to view
To access the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar, please click below.
Father-Daughter Dance
We need at least 10 parent volunteers to help plan and decorate the Dance! (May bring your child - min. age 10)
First Meeting will be March 8 at 6:30 pm in the Youth Room!
ALL Funds raised will go towards the KY tornado victims! We hope to have a summer mission trip!
Click the Link Below to sign up on Service Central to VOLUNTEER!
School Board Positions Open
School Board Openings
The School Board is now seeking volunteers and nominations for the open Voting Member positions for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. We are seeking individuals to fill the following two positions.
Policy Chair
The policy committee evaluates existing policies in the areas of Community Relations, Administration, Personnel, Students & Instruction and Business & Non-Instructional Operations. It also formulates any policy additions or changes needing to be addressed immediately. This is a great committee if you like rules or have experience in human resources, public relations, real estate, education, finance and law.
Development, PR & Marketing
The development, PR and marketing committee develops marketing strategy and assists with marketing activities. It cultivates relationships with school parents, parish members and alumni in terms of creating goodwill. This is a great committee if you are creative, enjoy event planning or social media. Experience in public relations, marketing, communications and development is also helpful.
If you would like to volunteer for an open position or submit a nomination, please email Aaron Giust, School Board Secretary, at
schoolboard-secretary@stalbert.org your first and last name (or nominee's name) along with a contact number and email address by Friday, March 4, 2022.
All volunteers and nominees are required to meet with current School Board members for a Discernment Meeting the afternoon of March 6, 2022, to learn more about the Board and the responsibilities of Voting Members. The session will be held online and will last about 30 minutes. Only interested parties will receive the meeting invite. If you have a conflict but are still interested, then please email Aaron Giust, School Board Secretary, at schoolboard-secretary@stalbert.org. Thank you!
Yearbook Photos
We are gathering photos for the school yearbook, and we need your help! Please share any pictures you have of students this year. Use the links below to upload directly to the yearbook website.
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Sivori at rebecca.sivori@gmail.com.
Each class has its own upload link. You can use this to upload from a mobile device or computer.
PreK 3: https://plicbooks.com/go/VQH1XP
PreK 4: https://plicbooks.com/go/C127E4
JK: https://plicbooks.com/go/54MXCH
Kindergarten: https://plicbooks.com/go/BVJWKU
1st Grade: https://plicbooks.com/go/4TD2RA
2nd Grade: https://plicbooks.com/go/5BN37X
3rd Grade: https://plicbooks.com/go/3555Q5
4th Grade: https://plicbooks.com/go/AA12EV
5th Grade: https://plicbooks.com/go/4WZYQ6
6th Grade: https://plicbooks.com/go/GLPUGV
7th Grade: https://plicbooks.com/go/VMZEBG
8th Grade: https://plicbooks.com/go/NHFC7T
Spring stem club
Central Creativity is excited to continue Afterschool STEM Club and offer a spring session with all new experiences, including some that we will take outdoors!
We will meet on Mondays/Wednesdays as opposed to Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Waterstep annual spring cleaning event
WaterStep is hosting a Spring Cleaning Event to help collect recyclable materials, gently-used clothing, backpacks, shoes, and even tattered American Flags for retirement.
Please help serve the community that we're all a part of by participating in this local event, every little bit helps. The event will take place in the parking lot of RE Solutions. 8712 Bayberry Place- (off Westport road at the entrance of Louisville Indoor Racquet Club).
“Take care of God’s creation. But above all, take care of people in need.”
-Pope Francis
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Viking Gala committee members needed
If you're looking for a fun way to get involved, meet other parents and help with one of our PTO's most important fundraisers, please consider joining the planning committee for the next Viking Gala, which will take place in early 2023.
Planning is under way, and we are looking for committee members to help with silent and live auction solicitation, creation of kid art to be sold at the event, event logistics, decor and more.
Please contact Julie Kruer at julie.kruer@gmail.com or 502-544-4970 if you have questions or want to join the committee.
Thank you!
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Lakeside Swim Team Spring Stroke Clinic
April 16, 23, 30, May 6, 14, 21
Saturday Session I - 9:00-9:40 AM
Saturday Session II - 9:50-10:30 AM
Friday, May 6 – both sessions 9:00-9:40 AM
About: Lakeside is looking for athletes, aged 6-11 with swimming knowledge in a minimum of freestyle & backstroke to engage in a 6-session swimming clinic with a technique-oriented curriculum teaching all the competitive strokes, starts & turns.
Cost: One-time $100.00 fee, a Lakeside Swim Cap & 6 instructive lessons. *Not intended for current Lakeside Seahawks, or as an additional practice.
Location: All sessions held at the MTM Aquatic Center
Register online at www.lakesideseahawks.org
Questions or to request a team tryout
Proud Sponsor of CSAA Swimming
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
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Vacation Bible School
We are hoping to host VBS again this Summer, June 6-9! We will need Adult and Youth Volunteers to create this wonderful experience! Please see the signup on Service Central below or on the parish website, and come to a meeting on March 21 at 6:30 pm in the Youth Room (upstairs from PLC).
First Reconciliation
FIRST RECONCILIATION!
Our First Reconciliation Parent/Child Workshop will be Tuesday, March 15 in Church at 6:30 pm. We need all of our children with parents here for this fun, learning workshop AND Rehearsal for the Sacrament! Grandparents’ Day for PREP students will be March 20, and for the weekday school students on March 23.
Nursery is available for younger siblings - please RSVP cmckinley@stalbert.org
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Have a wonderful week!
