Monday Memo
Week 34 | May 9-13
Letter from the Administration
Monday, May 9th, 2022
National Mental Health Month
Wow! Can you believe we only have 3 weeks left before summer break? We have had so many things that we dealt with this year due to COVID. When I sit and reflect on the year it seems like the beginning was so long ago. I know it is because we have had a lot of changes going on through the school year with mandates and protocols. Our students have been amazing. They have just rolled right on through the changes and taken them all in stride. They are so resilient.
May is National Mental Health Month. As a school counselor, I talk with students about what mental health is, what to do if we are not feeling well mentally and emotionally, and how our mental health can affect all areas of our life. The following came across my desk and I want to share it with you. This is from Counselor Chelsey blog.
If you need any more information, have questions, or have concerns please email me at sshort@stalbert.org.
Peace,
Stacie Short
School 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.
May Crowning
Throughout history, Catholics have long honored the Blessed Virgin Mary during the month of May to symbolize Her significance in the Church and in our lives. In honor of the Blessed Virgin, Saint Albert the Great Catholic School will honor and celebrate Mary with a "May Crowning" on May 12th at 9:30 AM.
Each class will participate in the procession, the second graders will recite a special poem, and we will crown a statue of the Blessed Virgin with a garland or crown of flowers honoring Her as “the Queen of May."
Students in each class are asked to bring stems of flowers that day (May 12th) so that we can make vases of flowers for our special procession.
Students are also asked to wear their white school uniform shirts if they have one.
Please join us for this beautiful tradition. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. We honor our Blessed Mother, and our earthly mothers, on this special day!
Flowers for May Crowning
In order to honor Mary, students are asked to please bring flowers to school on Thursday, May 12th. T. Flowers, if possible, should be stem flowers in order to help make the bouquets for each classroom. Please de-thorn any flowers before bringing them!
Thank you!
Bus registration for fall 2022
Please click the link below to register for the Bus Route for Fall of 2022. Registration must be completed by Friday, May 27th.
2022-2023 Calendar Now Available to view
To access the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar, please click below.
Map Growth results
1st-8th grade parents,
Tomorrow you will be receiving the NWEA Family Report showing your child’s MAP Growth results for the 2021-2022 school year. For more information on how to interpret your child’s progress please access the Family Toolkit.
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
Box tops for education
Box Tops are a simple way to make money for our school! All you have to do is scan your receipt:
1. Download the Box Top app.
2. Select St. Albert the Great.
3. Click on “Products” to discover items that are Box Top friendly.
4. Click on “Bonus Offers” to see products that are offering bonuses.
5. Click “Refer a Friend” to share with friends and family to get 50 bonus points.
6. After the app is set up, all you have to do is scan your receipts after shopping.
Each Box Top is worth a dime. Those dimes turn into dollars, which turn into great things for our students!
If scanning receipts isn’t your thing, send them to school in an envelope labeled for Angela Augustine or Rachel Hubbard, and we’ll do it for you. Receipts are only good for two weeks after purchase, so don’t delay!
Book Fair!
Book Fair is May 9-13th!!!!
We will be open during the student library special throughout the week if you want to send in money labeled "book fair" they will have a chance to shop. Additionally we will be open until 7 pm on Tuesday and Thursday night of that week! All proceeds go to support the school library! If you have any questions at all please contact Becca Turner at bturner@stalbert.org
We have Tshirts leftover from the Sarah Salyer Memorial Game! We will be selling them at a discounted rate of $15 for tshirts and $25 for sweatshirts! You can email Becca Turner at bturner@stalbert.org AND/OR We will have them at afternoon carpool on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon!
These shirts can be worn on Spirit Wear Days and 100% of proceeds go to a donation to The American Foundation for Suicide Awareness and Prevention! Please consider donating or buying a shirt!!!
--- 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
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viking walk & Field day
Your students must be registered before May 25 in order to participate in Walkathon so that we have a permission slip on file for them. Seventh grade will walk before they leave on their field trip!
Thank you so much to those who have already begun fundraising! We are well on our way to our $40,000 goal! Funds raised will help the PTO provide fun activities and additional learning resources for our students all year long.
For Walkathon questions, contact Julie Kruer at julie.kruer@gmail.com or Allison Gibson at gibsonfam20005@gmail.com.
For Field Day questions, contact Jennifer Boyle, Nancy Stewart or Laura Smolinski at ptofieldday@stalbert.org
Visit VikingWalkathon.com
Sign up Below to Volunteer!
--- After school ---
GAP Club news: kickball
We are putting together our Summer Adult Kickball League and need a couple more teams. We play on Friday Nights and the league will start June 10th and run for 9 weeks.
This is a very fun league to get some friends together, bring the kids and all enjoy some good food, soft drinks and adult beverages. For more information contact John Weaver at jmwjr54@gmail.com
Parents & Tots
Are you home in the morning with babies or toddlers, finding yourself ready for some fellowship? Join us on Thursday Mornings 9:30-11:00 a.m. Parent/Family Chapel (back of Church) The goal of Parents and Tots is to provide an opportunity for any parent in St. Albert the Great Parish to meet for fellowship, spiritual growth and development. The group will meet after daily mass on Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 am in the Parent Chapel starting May 5. Please bring a few toys for the little ones to share. We will meet the month of May, and at park play dates over the summer. We will resume our normal meeting at the church in August. Contact Erin Morris at erin.ebelhar@gmail.com.
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---
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
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SPROUTS MINISTRY!
What Do We Do?
We provide several opportunities for parents and children to enjoy quality family time through parent-child activities, Godly play, community service and annual social events for young children in preschool-1st grade.
Contact Cindy McKinley, Director of Children's Formation cmckinley@stalbert.org
---Summer Plans---
Vacation Bible school
VBS! Vacation Bible School “Wilderness Adventure through the Sacraments! Registration is NOW OPEN for VBS - June 6-9 from 9:00 am - Noon!
Click the Button Below for the Registration Form!
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.
NASA AStro camp
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!
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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