Monday Memo
Week 28 | March 21-25
Letter from the Administration
Finding Time for Lent
Our fast paced hectic lives may seem to leave little time for the traditional Lenten practices. However, we can experience moments of spiritual awareness and service in our lives. The trick is to see Lenten practice as part of, rather than in addition to, our ordinary hectic days.
The three foundational practices of Lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Here are a few new ways of thinking about these foundational practices.
Praying Daily
If you make a habit of saying a little prayer whenever someone irritates you or does you a favor, when you experience friendly service or when something joyful happens to you--you will soon find yourself praying your way through the day.
A Different Type of Fasting
There are many ways to fast. Try fasting from criticism, gossip, or judging others. Try being the confident, blessed person God calls you to be. These are beautiful ways to observe the Lenten call to fasting and abstinence.
Give of Yourself
Daily life also offers countless opportunities to give of yourself to others. Show kindness to someone who could use a friend, or offer a word of thanks to those whose service of others often goes unappreciated. Give the gift of your attention to someone who simply wants to be noticed. Tell your children stories about people whose values you admire. Most importantly, give your love to those close to you.
So no matter how busy we are in life, with some greater awareness we can consciously pray, fast, and give of ourselves this Lent.
Debbie Abbott
Assistant Principal
--- 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
LET'S GLOW CRAZY!!
Father-Daughter Dance (K-8)
Friday, April 29 in Gym 7:00-9:00 pm
Daughters Enter Free
Dads $15 Presale/$20 at Door
Please send Money along with Names, Dad's email to Cindy McKinley, Director of Children's Ministry via kidmail
Save the date:
Sarah Salyer Memorial game
"Save the Date for the 2022 Sarah Salyer Memorial Game!!!! Sunday april 24, 2022 at Skyview Park at 5 p.m.
We are in need of volunteers to sell tickets, shirts and run and work the concession stand.
We are also looking for companies who are willing to sponsor this event! Companies who sponsor $250 or more will have their logo on the shirts for this year's game! If you are available for any of this please reach out to Becca Turner at bturner@stalbert.org.
All proceeds for this game will go directly to the American foundation for suicide prevention and awareness. Pre-Sale tickets will be available for purchase online April 1, 2022! We look forward to seeing you there!"
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
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
--- After school ---
NASA AStro camp
If you have been a fan of Central Creativity's Afterschool STEM Club, you are going to love the experiences we've developed with NASA!
We are NASA's K-12 Education Partner for KY and are bringing NASA Astro Camp to St. Albert the Great July 11th - 15th.
Each camper will receive their very own kit of NASA camp experiences for the week, along with some other surprises that are way too big to fit in a box. Seats are limited, so reserve your spot now!
Camp Earl Wallace
Sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Camp Earl Wallace is filling up quickly! If your kids are interested in attending, click the link below for information and registration.
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
--- From the parish ---
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).
SEder meal
You’re invited to a Passover Meal - the Seder! Come to the PLC on April 10 from 12:30-2:30 pm for this special meal of prayer and praise. In the Christian tradition the Passover Meal (the Seder - the Last Supper) is believed to be when Jesus instituted the Eucharist. What better way to commemorate our Lord’s Last Supper than with the ritual of the Seder!
RSVP to Cindy McKinley by March 31 - and bring a potluck dish. Come enjoy this prayerful adapted Seder Meal Hosted by St. Albert Children’s Ministry for any age 8 and older. (Children must be accompanied by an adult) cmckinley@stalbert.org
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