Monday Memo
Week 18 | January 9-13
Letter from the Administration
I hope the first week back to school after the Christmas break has been an easy transition. I tried so hard to ease my way back into getting up early but I kept pushing it off to the next day until it was the day to return and I had no option but to get up early. This tends to happen to me when I am trying to start a new routine. Maybe you find yourself in the same situation with a New Year’s resolution. Most people say I am going to lose weight or eat healthier or…….. fill in the blank. But then, say I will start tomorrow or the next day. Maybe this year instead of trying to change something you consider taking time to be present. Use being in the moment as a gift to yourself and those you love.
The following article talks about how being present can help build/strengthen our relationships with our children.
Resolve to Be Present for the Children in Your Lives
Stacie Short
School Counselor
--- Around the school ---
Health Department Helpline: (502) 912-8598
covid protocol:
If your child tests positive for Covid or has Covid symptoms, please refer to the Archdiocese of Louisville Covid Health Guidelines (attached) and complete the form below. Email your child's homeroom and Amy Baker at abaker@stalbert.org with any absence from school to arrange pickup if your child's missed work.
2022-2023 Calendar
To access the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar, please click below.
2023-2024 returning student Pre-registration
It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to begin planning for the following school year. We ask for your cooperation by letting us know as far in advance as possible if your child(ren) will NOT be returning for the 2023-2024 school year. This helps us identify the number of spots available for prospective students next year and also affects our enrollment forecast.
Catholic Schools Week
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week starting on Monday, January 30th! Please see the attached flyer for details of the theme days the Student Council planned. We will be celebrating by thanking the many people who make our Catholic school so great!
Dollars For Diapers
According to the National Diaper Bank, "1 in 3 U.S. families experience diaper needs." During Catholic Schools Week (January 30- February 3), Student Council will be collecting donations for the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank which services families in our area.
Please use the link below to make an online donation or send cash/checks made out to St. Albert the Great (memo- St. Bernadette Diaper Bank). Homeroom teachers will collect donations each morning during the week of January 30th. Thank you for your support!
Cafeteria Reminders
Just a friendly reminder to parents to please check your child(ren)'s lunch account balance and make sure there is money added as necessary. The cafeteria will always make sure your child gets fed, but students may not purchase extra items when they have a negative balance.
Parents can check their account balance on myschoolbucks.com. It is free to set up.
If you have any questions, please email Marylynn Peterman -- mpeterman@stalbert.org
--- After school ---
Winter 2023 Stem Club
2023 is taking STEM engagement to a new level! From online gaming to graphic design, chemical concocting to engineering challenges, and virtual reality to culinary arts, this afterschool program has something for everyone.
Trust us. You're going to love it!
Scan the QR Code on the Image or click on it to learn more and sign up!
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 12 students per day.
When: Monday-Thursday
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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First Reconciliation
Parents of First Graders! Mark your calendars!
This year, First Reconciliation is scheduled for March 23, 2023!
In order to inform you of everything that goes on with First Reconciliation preparations there will be a Parent Meeting for those with Catholic children in the First Grade on January 19 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Life Complex (PLC). You will receive your information packet at that time. Please take a few minutes to go to the link below to register your child for this Sacrament.
It is very important that you fill this form out before our meeting. Childcare will be available in the Nursery - RSVP - Space is limited! If you have any questions, please contact me, Cindy McKinley cmckinley@stalbert.org 502-425-3940 ext 105 or Debbie Koeberlein dkoeberlein@stalbert.org ext 110.
Confirmation Grandparents day
Grandparent's Day! - We have a tradition at St. Albert the Great to host students' grandparents to attend this event on the week they receive their Sacrament! The 8th Grade Confirmation Class Grandparents' Day will be February 8 - 8:30 am - 10:00 am. Please invite the grandparents to meet their grandchildren in the Gathering Space of Church to attend the 8:30 am Mass together, and then we will walk over to Visitation Hall. We will serve doughnuts, milk, juice and coffee and they will create a personalized cross together! If the grandparents cannot attend, we invite either the Sponsor or a parent to attend with them if desired. Make sure to RSVP Below so we make sure we have enough doughnuts! SEE LIST OF SUPPLIES NEEDED! The students will need to arrive at school at the regular time and bring these supplies in with them.
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Happy New Year, saint albert!
(And Good Luck with those New Year Resolutions!)
