Monday Memo
Week 22 | February 6-10
Letter from the Administration
This quote came across my desk recently and it really stopped me in my tracks. I spent some time reflecting on what I actually needed from the adults in my life when I was younger? For me the answer was understanding and love. Messing up and making mistakes is a part of growing up.
What about you? What did you need from the adults in your life?
With conferences coming up I encourage you to think about this. I know that there are some students who are already worrying about how their parents are going to react to their grades. What do they need from you? Consequences and punishments or encouragement, time with you to work on what they need to improve, understanding, and love?
I know as a parent I loved hearing how my child was doing but what I was the most concerned about was how they were as a person. Are they kind? Do they include others? Are they respectful? What is their character? To me these are the most important things that I needed to develop in my children. These are the life skills that they were going to need to make it after high school, college, or trade school.
Just something to think about.
Have a great week.
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.
The Book Fair Is Coming!
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place February 8-14. Students may shop during Library class as well as during Parent/Teacher Conference days.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
2023-34 School Board Open Positions
The School Board is now seeking volunteers and nominations for the open Voting Member positions for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. We are seeking individuals to fill the following positions.
Budget Chair
The budget committee gathers and understands the status of school funding from tuition, subsidies and fundraising to assist the principal in advocating on behalf of the school to the Parish Finance Council. It also reviews financial reports to ensure that proper financial management policies and procedures are in place regarding income and expenses. This is a great committee if you live on a budget or have experience in accounting and finance.
Data Chair
The data committee collects data on enrollment, testing, state of the school, alumni and current school families. It assists the other standing committees needing survey information and data to develop their goals, in particular the planning and development committees. This is a great committee if you love to organize or have experience in market research and data analysis.
Technology Chair
The technology committee drafts a school technology plan, including budget, by assessing existing technology, prioritizing a wish list and gathering cost estimates on securing wish list items. It also evaluates how technology is being used effectively elsewhere. The committee works closely with school and parish technology personnel. This is a great committee if you have experience with information technology and computer programming or you just can’t live without the latest tech gadget.
Secretary
The Secretary is a member of the Executive Committee and responsible for the following:
Keep the minutes of all Board meetings and Executive Committee meetings
Circulate all School Board meetings and School Executive Committee meetings to the Board and post minutes on the St. Albert website
Coordinate with the Chair to prepare and circulate agendas for Board meetings
Register the Board Members for the annual Archdiocese School Board Workshop.
At the Chair’s request, distribute and tally electronic consensus/voting by the Board and the Executive Committee.
Timely coordinate with the School technology administrator(s) to ensure:
That the Board page of the School website is up-to-date;
Posting of Board meeting dates/times;
in the School calendar on the School website;
on the School Board page of the School website; and
in the “Monday Memo”; and
The timely posting of approved Board meeting minutes on the School Board page of the School website.
At the Chair’s request, facilitate Board and Executive Committee correspondence.
Communicate regularly with the Formation Committee Liaison.
Include in the Board’s minute book, copies of all Board and Executive Committee requests for Electronic Consensus/Voting.
Supervise the two Standing Committees assigned to the Secretary by the Executive Committee.
If you would like to volunteer for an open position or submit a nomination, please email Aaron Giust, School Board Secretary, at schoolboard-secretary@stalbert.org your first and last name (or nominee's name) along with a contact number and email address by Friday, February 24, 2023.
All volunteers and nominees are required to meet with current School Board members for a Discernment Meeting during the week of February 26, 2023, to learn more about the Board and the responsibilities of Voting Members. The exact date and time will be determined upon input from interested parties. Thank you!
Teacher Conference Dinners
We need your help to provide dinner to our wonderful teachers during winter conferences. Please sign up for an item to bring to treat our teachers!
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SHA Spring Events
6th and 7th graders- it’s your time to explore SHA and see how your Forever Starts Today!
Future Valkyrie Night at the Theater
March 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Matilda the Musical
Future Valkyrie Movie Night
April 14, 2023, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Class of 2028 High School Preview Night
For Students and Parents
April 26, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
SHA Summer Send-off Luau
May 12, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
7th graders – Schedule your Shadow Visit at sha.shslou.org
Spring 2023 Stem Club
Don't miss our final 6-week STEM Club of the school year! Our team is planning some exciting things for the spring session, including Lego Robotics, the science of soap-making, building solar cars, and making homemade bouncy balls!
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
--- From the parish ---
NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE (NCYC)!! Is coming to Indy this November 16-18th for those in 9-12 grades in the Fall of ‘23!! The cost will be $170 if you register before March 31st! (St. Albert will pay $300 toward your fee and CEF pays $100) NCYC is a powerfully unique 3-day experience of prayer, community ( with thousands of teens!), service and empowerment for Catholic teenagers of high school age. NCYC is the premiere Catholic youth event on a national scale that gathers people from all across America for a life-changing encounter with Christ! Contact Deacon Mark Preischel mpreischel@stalbert.org to register before March 31 (price goes up after that)
First Reconciliation
Parents of First Graders!
Our First Reconciliation Parent/Child Retreat will be held in Church on March 7 at 6:30 pm. This will also be our rehearsal!
Remember to invite your child's grandparents for our Grandparents' Day on March 22 - meeting the grandparents for the 8:30 am Mass and then walking over to Visitation Hall for doughnuts and a craft.
CLICK HERE FOR THE RSVP - so that we may order enough doughnuts!
If you have any questions, please contact 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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