Monday Memo
Week 7 | September 27-October 1, 2021
Letter from the administration
I don’t know about you, but I love Tik Tok. I have found so many crafts I want to do, many exercise routines I have yet to try, and even cleaning hacks that I am going to get to one day. But there are videos out there that are promoting hurt and negativity.
It has come to our attention that there is a challenge going around on Tik Tok that is promoting vandalism and inappropriate behavior from the students. You may already be aware of this but I wanted to share the monthly challenges with you. We have already had a few things destroyed in the JR high and intermediate bathroom. This may be a catalyst for a family conversation. I know many kids love social media but as with all things parental supervision is needed as well as using it in moderation.
August- sleep in and be late
September- mess up a toilet/ vandalize a restroom
October- smack a staff member on the backside
November- kiss your friend’s girlfriend at school
December- deck the halls and show your b**ls in the school hall
January-jab a breast
February- mess up school signs
March- make a mess in the courtyard or cafeteria
April- grab some “eggs,” theft or stealing
May- ditch day
June- flip off front office
Thank you,
Stacie Short
Counselor
--- Around the school ---
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. If your vaccinated child is exposed to a positive case, you will still be contacted if they are within the 3-foot radius of the positive case. Vaccinated students do not need to quarantine. This is optional but would greatly help us in speeding up the process dealing with exposures and quarantining. Thank you!
New Year, New Protocols!
Click the button below to view our 2021-2022 COVID Protocols on what to do upon exposure or a confirmed positive test.
**New Change!**
Although we highly encourage you to make student appointments after school, we are going back to our original policy of allowing students to return to school after their appointments during the school day. We appreciate your cooperation with this throughout our year last year, and hope that the decrease in interruptions throughout the school day will continue as much as possible.
Volleyball Tournament 8th grade fundraiser
We want to thank everyone who registered a team in our volleyball fundraiser! We have exceeded the number of teams expected! The support means so much to us! If you did not get a team in, you can still help out!
Come to J-town Beach to enjoy some food, volleyball, and drinks! They will have all college football games on that day. We will also be selling baked goods and crafts! Stop by at any point during the day for a good meal and fun!
This is a family-friendly event.
Details are listed below:
Date: October 2nd
Location: J-town Beach ( 10315 Watterson Trail, Louisville, KY 40299)
Time: Play begins at 11 AM play should wrap up around 9 PM that night.
DO NOT BRING PETS TO THE EVENT!
Accelerated Reader
This year we have decided to implement the Accelerated Reader program as part of our school's curriculum. The purpose of Accelerated Reader is to "Guide, Engage, Practice and Grow" all things that are valuable lessons for each of our students.
Guide: Personalized goals help students stay focused on the factors that matter most for reading growth—and help us monitor their progress and provide feedback to keep learners on track.
Engage: Individual reading recommendations use students’ interests and reading levels to suggest “just-right” titles—or students can self-select from over 200,000 choices!
Practice: “Just reading” transforms into high-quality reading practice that fuels growth: Reading quizzes monitor comprehension, while literacy skills and vocabulary quizzes extend student learning and build skills mastery.
Grow: Detailed reports provide insights into students’ progress. Paired with Renaissance Star Reading®, track students’ mastery of focus skills aligned to state-specific learning standards.
We have already begun to administer STAR reading tests so that we can make attainable goals for our students to succeed in each of these areas. Our hope as we implement this program is to develop a love of reading but also a set of reading skills that is vital to student success.
What we do not want AR to be is a reward for those who love reading and a punishment for those who don't. In the past I have seen AR programs fail due to this philosophy. Instead our approach will be using this as a tool and resource to intervene where the student needs assistance and to keep students accountable in reaching their goals.
We are very excited about this program and where it will take us both now and in the future. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me @ bturner@stalbert.org.
Let me know if there is something you would like me to change!
Book Fair Volunteers needed!
We are needing Volunteers for Book Fair! We are asking that our volunteers be fully vaccinated. Below are the days and times that we need assistance.
October 4-12 All school day (7:30-3:30)
October 13th-Half day and After school to tear down
Evenings: October 11 and 12 (3pm-8pm)
If interested please contact Becca Turner: bturner@stalbert.org
Sacred heart academy info
Choosing your high school will be a fun process and we are here to help you every step of the way!
We are so excited to welcome you to our campus to connect with students, teachers,and coaches and learn all about SHA. Come be PART OF THE HEART!
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PTO Meetings!
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.
If you have questions, contact:
Angela Augustine
angjaug@aol.com
502-299-9621
Trunk-or-treat
Join us for trunk-or-treat 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30! Entrance is free with a canned good or other nonperishable item. Pizza, drinks and carnival games will be provided.
At least one vehicle/trunk per class is required. Deadline to register is Oct. 15. The registration form is provided in this post and should be returned to school in an envelope labeled to Angela Augustine.
Please start sending candy/items to school with your children:
Preschool 3s – Suckers
Preschool 4s – Stickers
JK – Smarties
K – Skittles, Starbursts
1st – Gummies
2nd – Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids
3rd – Tootsie Rolls
4th – Kit Kat, Twix (no-nut chocolate candy bars)
5th – M&Ms (plain only)
6th – Pencils
7th – Hershey bars (no nuts)
8th – Airheads, Nerds
Box Tops - Easier than ever
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!
--- After school ---
Saint Albert online chess club
The Chess Education Foundation will be providing professional chess coaching through our Online Chess Club. Our experienced coaches are the best in the state. There will be a daily chess class at 5:30 PM online, students may join any or all classes that fit their schedule.
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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