Monday Memo
Week 31 | April 19-22
Letter from the Administration
Monday, April 18, 2022
Happy Spring! I hope everyone has had a wonderful Easter Weekend.
Spring is such a busy time for many people, and it is also a very busy time for St. Albert Parish School!
We are busy tying up the end of the year activities as well as beginning preparations for the 2022-2023 school year. The end of the school year is always a bit difficult in that it is a time that changes begin to take place. Not only are our students growing and progressing to the next grade, but our staff and faculty tends to make changes as well. This year, we are saying “see you later” (not goodbye) to several loved staff members.
Sharon Grider, our much loved cafeteria manager, will be retiring after this school year. Sharon has been at St. Albert for 40 years and is loved by all. I feel certain we will still see Sharon helping out around St. Albert.
BJ Ziegler, who you have seen in the cafeteria, our amazing cook, will also be retiring after this school year.
Sharon Zdunek, our preschool director, is also retiring after this school year. Sharon has been at St. Albert for 12 years. She is a miracle worker with our sweet preschoolers, and has created the fun and nurturing school start for many of our students.
Grace Duckworth, our sixth grade Reading and Language Arts teacher (and Science this year!) will be retiring after this school year and 16 years of experience. Grace is excited to start spending more time with her family and traveling.
Chelsea Culbreth, one of our current second grade teachers, will be leaving after this school year. Chelsea assures me that she will be back to St. Albert, but will be taking some time to enjoy her son Dean, a preschool student, and the two new additions to their family: William and Andrew.
Bekah Wheat, one of our second grade assistants, will be taking the rest of the year and into next year off as she is preparing for a brother or sister for their son, Wren.
Being part of the St. Albert community is a gift. As a family, we never really say “good bye” to one another, we really just make room for some new additions. We wish all of our staff that is leaving the very best, and can’t wait to hear about their adventures.
Ellen Martin
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.
Fall 2022 school bus registration
To register for the Fall 2022 Bus Route please fill out the Google Form below by no later than May 27th. Thank you!
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
--- From Sports ministry ---
SAAM Golf Scramble sponsorships
The golf sponsorships are now available! Please click on the link below to become a sponsor and mark your calendars for Friday, May 20 at 1:30 pm at Oxmoor Country Club for the SAAM Golf Scramble to kick off summer!
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
--- From out pto ---
PTO vice-president needed!
Help wanted! So you'd like to get more involved in the school parent group, but you're not sure you're ready to take the lead role? Our vice-president position has your name written all over it! You'll learn behind-the-scenes intel and be part of decision-making on important issues throughout the year. You'll help the president get things done -- kind of like a superhero's sidekick, but without the silly costume. If you're interested or have questions, please email ssclements@gmail.com.
viking walk & Field day
The Viking Walk and Field Day, "Let It Glow," is Wednesday, May 25. Be on the lookout for sign-up info. Every student must be registered online to walk and receive a T-shirt. We encourage you to raise funds! This is our largest fundraiser of the year. We also are looking for T-shirt sponsors. Please email julie.kruer@gmail.com for more information.
EVERY STUDENT MUST BE REGISTERED online to walk by May 2 and to receive a t-shirt and we encourage you to Raise Funds! This is our largest fundraiser this year!
Visit VikingWalkathon.com
Last PTO meeting of the school year
The last PTO meeting of the 2021-22 school year is 7-9 p.m. April 26 in the PLC.
It is important for committee chairs to attend to determine the direction of the PTO budget and operations for next school year.
All parents are welcome as well!
Bunco!
Join us for a night of Derby Bunco to benefit the 8th grade!
* Thursday, April 28th in the Parish Life Center
* Doors open at 6:30 play starts at 7:00
* Wear your favorite Derby hat or fascinator
* Cash bar-Beer & Seltzer
* Bring a Dish to share
* Sign up via the link below
Help us the spread the word-friends & family welcome!
Used uniform sale
The PTO will be hosting a Spring Used Uniform Sale on April 21st from 5pm to 7pm in the PLC. Bring what your kids have outgrown and pick up some spring items to end the year.
Door Prizes Needed
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, and we need door prizes! If you own or have access to a local business and would like to donate door prizes, please email Kelsey.scott1120@gmail.com. Thank you!
--- 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
---From the parish---
Confirmation 2023!
ALL Current 7th Graders and their parents are highly encouraged to attend an important information meeting about our St. Albert the Great 2023 Confirmation Preparation on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Life Complex!
Please take a few minutes to complete the Confirmation Registration Form linked here in the button below.
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will include several required service project experiences.....please see some upcoming opportunities for service!! -- Father Daughter Dance and VBS!!
Door Prizes Needed
2022 VBS will be here before we know it - as long as we have enough help with special areas and with small groups!
PLEASE reply and let me know if you and/or your high school son or daughter will be able to come help this summer! June 6-9 from 8:45 am - 12:15 pm (workers)
Contact Info:
502-425-3940 ext 105
502-219-2596 (cell)
Thanks!
Cindy McKinley
Director of Children's Ministry
---Summer Plans---
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.
Summer Solutions!
Order Summer Solutions workbooks for your students before 4/30/22 to receive 10% off three books or more with Promo Code: 2022BW
Order the level of the book your child is in currently. St. Albert most often uses Standards-Based books when given an option.
FREE shipping to your home! Books are $16.99
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Have a wonderful week!
