Monday Memo
Week 27 | March 13-17
Letter from the Administration
Coffee and Conversation
Our “Coffee and Conversation” get togethers last week went great! Mrs. Abbott and I enjoyed having the time to meet with many of our parents sharing ideas and discussing topics surrounding our school and community. Some of the topics we discussed were discipline, technology, dress code, cafeteria, MAP assessments, and field trips. We appreciate all of the parental support in partnering with us in the education of all of our students.
While we are working on getting through all of our notes from the meetings, and follow up email ideas, we are hopeful to address many of the topics while also planning for future “Coffee and Conversation” dates. We look forward to planning more dates and incorporating other faculty/staff members in our future meetings. Stay tuned, we are excited to meet again soon!
Ellen Martin
School Principal--- 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 & 2023-2024 Calendars
To access the 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 School Year Calendars, please click below.
2023-24 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!
World Down Syndrome Day Crazy socks
On Tuesday, March 21st, St. Albert will be celebrating & supporting World Down Syndrome Day by wearing Super Socks! Students will be allowed to wear crazy socks to school with their regular uniform that day.
Grade 5 - Folk Dance and Ice Cream Social - Coming Soon!
Thursday, March 16, 2023 - 6:30- 8:00 pm in St. Albert Gym
5th Grade students and their parent/parents are invited to join Dr. Rob Amchin of U o L School of Education with Ms. Peake in a night of fun and folk dance together, ending with a tasty ice cream treat. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and maybe something green! We look forward to starting this new musical tradition!
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support the PTO
When: Thursday, March 16th, 4:00PM-8:00PM
Where: Panera Bread on Rudy Lane
Join us Thursday, March 16th at Panera Bread on Rudy Lane 4pm-8pm - 20% of proceeds go to St. Albert PTO!!
In store, Drive Through, Carry out OR Delivery!!
Stroke Clinic
The Lakeside Seahawks would like to extend and invitation to all students for our stoke clinic beginning April 15th. All information is on the attached flyer. Use QR code to register.
The Crayon Initiative
4th Grade Girl Scout, Troop 1391, is collecting used and broken crayons for their service project in support of The Crayon Initiative. These crayons will be recycled into new crayons for children’s hospitals. Please bring in your used and broken crayons and place them in the containers in the classrooms and throughout the school. We will be collecting until the middle of April. Thank you for your help!
To learn more about the crayon initiative please visit
Free Annual Spring Cleaning Event
Join us on Saturday, April 8th from 9-11:00am for a free recycle, shred, donate, dispose event! This free neighborhood event is hosted by RE Solutions (8712 Bayberry Place) in partnership with the City of Plantation and several non profit agencies (WaterStep, Twice Blessed Bargains, Free2Hope) to allow surrounding neighbors the opportunity to do a little spring cleaning and a lot of giving back through donations! Coffee and donuts will be provided, drive through option available!
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
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Director of Children's Ministry
We have some great news to share! It’s with pleasure that we announce Sr. Sarah Cathleen Yungwirth, OSB, has accepted the position of Director of Children’s Ministry and will be joining the St. Albert parish staff on June 1, 2023.
She will be handling the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP), Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation preparation, as well as other elements of children’s ministry such as Children’s Liturgy of the Word and Sprouts.
Sr. Sarah graduated from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland with a bachelor degree in Elementary Education, and has graduate degrees in Theology and Learning & Behavior Disorders. She is a Master Catechist and has certificates in Pastoral Studies and Youth Ministry. In addition, she brings experience with planning sacramental liturgies, leading Confirmation retreats, mentoring new religion teachers and attending youth conferences.
Currently, she serves as Associate Director for Vocations at the Archdiocese of Louisville and was a Teacher and Learning Support Coordinator at Saint Patrick and Saint Raphael schools.Sr. Sarah is a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, IN one of the largest Benedictine communities of women in the United States. She enjoys dancing, singing, cross-stitch, and sudoku.
She has a love of young people and the Catholic faith and will be an asset to our parish and school community. Please welcome Sr. Sarah!
Eggs Needed for Sprouts Egg Hunt
Filled Easter Eggs are needed for our Sprouts Egg Hunt on April 15th. There will be boxes in the back of church beginning April 1st.
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!
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!
First Reconciliation will be on Thursday, March 23rd at 6:30 pm. Please arrive by 6:15 pm and be seated in your assigned seats. The first grade students (only) will not have school on Friday, March 24th.
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Koeberlein dkoeberlein@stalbert.org ext 110.
--- Summer Plans ---
Assumption High School Summer Camps
We are excited to announce that our 2023 summer camp schedule is now open! This year, Assumption is offering over 40 fun-filled enrichment and athletic sessions, including 13 new camps to girls and boys in grades K – 9. Our goal is for each camper to have an exciting, safe summer, and build new friendships. We hope your family will be able to take advantage of these opportunities! Space is limited, so register today, and come see what it’s like to be a Rocket! Contact miranda.mccarty@ahsrockets.org with questions.
Sacred heart academy summer camps
Spend your summer with Sacred Heart!
Sacred Heart is excited to offer your daughter or son endless opportunities to be engaged, entertained, educated and empowered this summer! With over 60 summer camps taking place on campus, we have something for every interest, age and ability.
Registration is open, sign up and secure your student’s spot for summer fun at Sacred Heart!
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