MAP Growth Testing will begin this week. Grade level teachers will communicate to parents when they will be testing. Students in Grades 1-2 will take MAP Growth Tests in Reading and Math. Students in grades 3-8 will take MAP Growth Tests in Reading, Math, and Language Arts. MAP Growth is a computer-adaptive test that begins with a question at each student's grade level and adjusts the level of difficulty based on individual performance. Teachers will use the results of the tests to inform their instruction as well as monitor the growth of individual students. Watch the video on the right to learn more.

We will collect shoes for WaterStep between 8/30-9/9. As you purchase new school shoes for your children, please hold onto the old ones. We can accept all new and gently used shoes including tennis shoes, high heels, boots, kids dress shoes, athletic cleats, and more! Send your donations in with your kids. They have boxes outside of their homerooms.

WaterStep is a nonprofit organization that provides safe water, sanitation and health education to communities in developing countries. If you would like more information about WaterStep, please visit their website at https://waterstep.org.

The St. Albert PTO would like to welcome you to the new school year and invite you to our meetings. We would love to see you! The meetings will take place in the Parish Life Complex on the dates below. If you have questions, please email PTO@stalbert.org.

Sept. 22 at 7:15 p.m.

Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.

April 19 at 7 p.m.

We are expecting a big crowd Sept. 18 at Fall Family Fun night, our first community-wide gathering since the pandemic began! This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your business. We need sponsors to offset the cost of the event — which will include food, drinks, games, music and more — so we can raise money for St. Albert’s greenspace.

Two “presenting” sponsorships are available. These businesses or families will be recognized on a banner and by the emcee. The first two businesses/families can secure this sponsorship for $1,000 each, or one business/family can have single-title rights for $1,900.

An unlimited number of sponsorships is available for $150 each. Your logo will be displayed on a large banner beneath the presenting sponsors, and the emcee will recognize you.

Interested? Contact Blair McBride at (502) 664-5590 or blair.mcbride.ky@gmail.com; or Chris Boehnlein at (502) 930-5760 or christopher@familyrealty.com.

We will send the signup genius link to become a Room Parent on Wednesday September 1st. Two room parents from each homeroom will use PTO funds to plan and execute 3 parties this year.

10/29 Halloween

12/17 Christmas

2/9 Valentine’s Day

These parties are currently scheduled from 10-10:45 am

All Room Parents must complete the Archdiocese Safe Environment Training and a background check through St.Albert before 10/29.

Please contact Lauren Biagi and Kristin Chin for more information. lauren.biagi@gmail.com Kristinlchin@bellsouth.net ptoroomparents@stalbert.org

Editor's Note:

I use what I learned in Scouts every single day. Scouting is one of, if not the best, organized activities for youth from 5-18. Nothing has had the same impact on me as scouting did. It teaches lifelong lessons and helps builds a character on principle and kindness. The Scout Slogan is 'Do a Good Turn Daily' and every day, I ask myself if I've done my turn still. I cannot recommend the program enough.

Sincerely,
Monday Memo Editor / Eagle Scout, Jack O'Keefe

You are invited to revitalize your faith at our upcoming Parish Mission. Join Rev. Jim Sichko for 3 nights of engaging inspiration! Nursery will be provided for children infant to age 5 in the Sacred Heart Center every night of the mission (masks are required for children age 3+). Rev. Sichko will also be the homilist at all weekend Masses on Sept. 11 and 12. We hope to see you there!