Monday Memo
Week 19 | January 17-20
Letter from the Administration
Monday, January 16, 2023
Archbishop Selton has asked that all Catholic Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese observe Christian Unity Week from January 18 - January 24 this year. To get us started, our Faculty listened to Annette Turner, from the Office of Multicultural Ministries last week during our Faculty Meeting. Ms. Turner encouraged us to recognize, embrace, and celebrate our differences. “We are all created by one God, God of all people.”
Our celebration of Christian Unity Week will begin with class presentations by Annette Turner and Jannice Mulligan from The Archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministries. Each grade level will have the opportunity to participate in the presentation on Wednesday, January 18. Throughout the week, teachers will be incorporating Christian Unity into their lessons, and each morning we will be praying the following prayer during our announcements.
Prayer for Christian Unity Week
Loving God, we ask that you grant us the spirit of wisdom and unity, so that we may be one, as you are one with our Lord Jesus Christ. Lead us into the paths of peace and righteousness.
We ask you to teach us how to love one another as Christ loved us and help us to show one another the kindness that can only come from knowing your Son, Jesus.
We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen
Ellen Martin
School Principal
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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!
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Silent auction open!
The Blue and Gold Viking Gala Silent Auction is now open! Head over to VikingGala.Org to check out all of our amazing packages. Look for kid art, camps and family fun, school experiences, bourbon, beauty packages, and more. Thank you so much to our Gala committee volunteers for going above and beyond this year to secure some priceless items, and to all of the St. Albert families and friends who donated so generously to make all of this possible! Now, go bid!! The auction will close at 10 pm on Saturday, Jan. 21st during Gala.
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NASA Astro Camp 2023
Please join us for our 2nd year of partnering with St. Albert the Great to bring Kentucky's Official NASA Summer Learning Program to students in grades K-8! We have even extended the hours because there is so much fun to squeeze in!
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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Junior high youth retreat
The Archdiocese of Louisville is offering a Jr High Youth Retreat for 7th & 8th Graders on February 10-12 at the Flaget Retreat Center. Your cost will only be $50!! The deadline is Jan. 23. For more info contact Karl Dolson kdolson@archlou.org
Archdiocese walk for life
Join the Archdiocese of Louisville Walk & Mass for Life on Friday, January 20 at the Cathedral of the Assumption gathering at 4:30 pm! Walk in prayer and solidarity with your Family!!
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 Rehearsal
We are excited for your son/daughter as their Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated soon, and they will complete their initiation into the Catholic Faith and receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit! The Mass with Archbishop Fabre for the Sacrament of Confirmation will be here at St. Albert the Great Church on Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 pm!
Our Confirmation Rehearsal will be Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 pm in Church WITH the students AND their SPONSORS! If the Sponsor cannot attend, then we ask that a parent come stand in their place for the rehearsal.
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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