Monday Memo
End of School Year
--- Letter from the administration ---
It’s that time of the school year…
We have staff and faculty closing the door on their time at St. Albert, and we have new staff and faculty opening those doors. We wish the best of luck to those leaving, and welcome our new family with open arms.
Leaving St. Albert at the end of the 2022-2023 school year are:
Mary Heather Adam: Ms. Adam will be continuing her role as a Learning Coordinator at St. Agnes Parish School.
Star Adams: Ms. Adams will be moving closer to home to teach second grade at St. Michael.
Kayla Gustek: Ms. Gustek will be continuing her teaching career at Holy Angels Academy.
Maddy Hagan: Ms. Hagan will be leaving us to continue her teaching career at JCPS.
Jack O’Keefe: Jack will be continuing his technology career at Trinity High School.
Current St. Albert Staff/Faculty changing positions within our building:
Deanna O’Keefe: Mrs. O’Keefe is our (new position) additional Assistant Principal. She is leaving her Seventh/Eighth Grade Social Studies Teaching Position and entering the world of Administration. Her new office will be in the Jr. High wing as well as a mobile desk floating through our hallways.
Jillian Osborne: Ms. Osborne will be moving from her Fifth Grade teaching position to her passion of teaching Social Studies in the Seventh and Eighth grade. She will be moving to Mrs. Rose’s room as a Seventh Grade Homeroom Teacher.
Tricia Rose: Mrs. Rose will continue teaching Seventh and Eighth Grade Math, but she will now be an Eighth Grade Homeroom Teacher moving to Mrs. O’Keefe’s former classroom.
Allison French: Allison will be moving from her current position as a Third Grade Teacher to the Learning Coordinator position. Her office is being relocated to Mrs. Short’s office and Mrs. Short will be joining Mrs. O’Keefe in the Jr. High wing.
Jade Sczcublewski: When Mrs. Ski returns to St. Albert in the fall after her maternity leave, she will be moving to the Third Grade Teaching position.
Bryce Barringer: Ms. (Bryce) Barringer will be moving from her current position as a Fourth Grade Assistant to a Second Grade Teaching position.
Robyn Melton: Mrs. Melton will be moving from her First Grade Assistant position/First Grade (long-term) Substitute position to a Second Grade Teaching position.
Edith Crespo: Edith is our former St. Albert cook changing her role and joining our team of Teacher’s Assistants.
New to our St. Albert Staff/Faculty:
Ken O’Brien: Ken is joining us from Meredith Dunn as our new Technology Director
Mark Harbrecht: Mark is a St. Albert and Trinity alumni coming back to St. Albert to teach Eighth Grade English/Language Arts.
Jordan Stewart: You may know Jordan from the Preschool Afterschool program, but she is moving to the Fifth Grade Teaching position as she completes her Master’s Degree at Bellarmine.
Lucy Lejong is joining our team of Assistants. Lucy is a former St. Albert parent.
Paula Knopf is coming to us from St. Aloysius. She is joining our team of Teacher’s Assistants.
We are looking forward to our 2023-2024 school year! Go Vikings!
Ellen Martin
School Principal--- Around the school ---
Summer Reading:
Our librarian and reading teachers have put together our 2023 Summer Reading Lists. Junior Kindergarten through 2nd grade have book recommendations, but are not required to read these specific books. However, we do suggest they read throughout the summer whether it is on their own or with a parent. 3rd through 8th grade have required books and books they can select from based on a list provided by their teacher. Students will do projects and discuss the books when they return to school in August. Many of these books can be found at the library, Half Priced Book Stores, or borrowed from other parents. Happy reading!
Fall Sports-Important Dates:
The fall sport signup period will be Monday, June 26- Monday, July 10. A late fee will be applied after Monday, July 10 and signups officially close after Monday, July 17. If you plan on participating in sports, please go to https://www.school.stalbert.org/saam. Here you can sign up to receive Sports Ministry emails, sign up for a Gameday account, register for sports, sign up to coach, view the athletic handbook, and find resources to help you with all things related to athletics at St. Albert.
Fall sports:
Grades 3-8 Football
Grades 1-2 Flag Football
Grades 3-8 Girls Volleyball
Grades 1-2 Girls Volleyball
Grades 1-8 Cross Country
Girls 5-8 Girls Flag Football
Cheerleading
JK-2 Soccer
SAVE THE DATE:
Grades 3-8 Volleyball Tryouts
Volleyball Tryouts will be held the week of July 24.
Family Contact Information:
If your contact information (home address, email, phone number, family status, etc.) has changed recently or will be changing over the summer, please notify the school office immediately by emailing Becky Fry (bfry@stalbert.org) and copying Janelle Richardson (jrichardson@stalbert.org) with your new information.
School Supplies
2023-2024 School Supply Lists are now available!
Tuition
Questions regarding tuition or your FACTS account, please contact Cheryl Harper at charper@stalbert.org.
New Family Mentor Program
Starting a new school can be an exciting time in a family’s life, but it can also be an overwhelming experience. The New Family Mentor Program (previously known as “Host Families”) was created to assist new families in navigating St. Albert the Great School during their first year. Our number one priority is to welcome new families and make sure their questions are answered.
We believe the best way to help new parents is to pair them with current families at St. Albert. The mentor family will assist new families starting this summer and throughout the school year by answering questions, addressing concerns, helping them get involved and meet friends, all while making sure they feel welcomed and informed. Most importantly, the mentor family will be a familiar face around the school to help new families feel more comfortable when everything else seems new.
Please see the attached document for more information about the program and the participation form for interested families wanting to sign up.
Last call for Stewardship Forms!
If you didn't send in your form please fill out the PDF and email to Cheryl Harper at charper@stalbert.org.
--- Picnic news ---
Cake Booth
Summer Picnic is a month away! Our most popular game is the Cake Booth and we need homemade or purchased cakes/desserts for prizes. You can drop them off on the day of the picnic or purchase one through the website at this link-
Split the Pot
Split the Pot Raffle tickets can be purchased for $100 online or from the parish office. The drawing will be held the last night of the summer picnic, Jun 17, 2023 around 11pm. Click here to purchase your chance to win up to $35,000 for first prize.
The Stuffed Jar Booth
The Stuffed Jar Booth is one of our most popular games! To make it a success we rely on donations for the prizes. This is a fun way to get your family involved in the picnic. Fill a jar with treats and prizes- candy, stickers, art supplies, glow sticks, and small toys. Adult prizes too, like tea bags, nail polish, golf tees, retro candy and stationary items. Be creative!
Volunteer
Sign up to work a shift at the Summer Picnic! Volunteer for two hours and then enjoy the live music, food and games!
--- After school ---
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!
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!