Monday Memo
Week 22 | Feb. 4-8, 2019
SCHOOL ALERTS!
Just a reminder, we have sent out several text and email notifications this year. If you have not gotten a text this school year, submit a ticket and let us know:
- Your name
- Your Student(s) & Grade(s)
- Cell Phone & Email Address
NOTE: We cannot send out email and text alerts out simultaneously and it does take a little bit of time (about 5-10 minutes) to send a text to all 1,000+ people on our lists. We say that to say this: If your friend got the alert and you did not, please wait about 10 minutes or so, if you still don't get it, contact Mr. Henderson. We will send out a text message and an email for each alert. We no longer do robocalls.
--- From The School Office ---
!!! TONIGHT !!!
Reading Celebration
What: Storytelling Celebration
Who: Open to all St. Albert families
Sponsored by St. Albert the Great Library
Where: Parish Life Center
When: Monday, February 4, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Featuring...
Virtual Author Visit with Maria Gianferrari
Click Here to get the order form for autographed copies of Maria's books!
The WAGS Reading Therapy Dogs
Bring your favorite story and read to the reading therapy dogs. Dagaz and her friends will be ready!
Poetry Slam Competition
Do you love acting? Reading expressively? Drama? It’s time to strut your stuff!
Compete by presenting a poem in our Poetry Slam! Poetry Slam Info/Permission
Create Your Own Digital Story
Library Student Council Members will assist students in creating their own digital stories!
8th Grade Digital Storytelling & Service Presentation to Louisville Metro Animal Services
The 8th graders recently created animal enrichment toys for the homeless pets at LMAS. Come see the digital storytelling behind their creations and witness their live donation to LMAS! Bring one package of dog or cat treats (soft) to show your support for their cause.
--- Around The School ---
Help Wanted: Technology Assistant
We are sad to announce, but very happy for Melissa Bakken she is going to be leaving St. Albert to pursue a new career. Melissa has been our part time technology assistant for three years. She will be leaving St Albert by the end of April and we are looking for someone to fill the part time technology assistant position. We are so thankful for all that she has done the past couple of years for us. We wish her the very best.
While Melissa will still be around for a few months, we want to start the search for this position. If you are interested, please contact Bill Henderson: bhenderson@stalbert.org, or Ellen Martin: emartin@stalbert.org.
Vacation Bible School
St. Albert is sooo excited to offer ROAR Vacation Bible School JUNE 10-JUNE 13, 2019!
We NEED your opinion on what is BEST for your family!
PARENTS AND VOLUNTEERS! Please answer a couple of questions – only takes a couple of minutes! We need YOUR help in making VBS happen!! We are looking at the week of June 10-13th to transform our campus into a African Safari Bible Adventure!
This epic African adventure engages the whole herd. At “Roar” kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life.
We need your input to decide which time of day to offer this event – morning or evening?! Please Click on this Link to take a brief survey that will only take about 2 minutes of your time.
Now Enrolling: Junior Kindergarten!
St. Albert the Great Parish School is thrilled to announce our latest expansion! Starting with the 2019-2020 school year, we will offer a Junior Kindergarten (JK) class! JK is designed for children who miss the new Kentucky kindergarten admittance date of August 1, or those who may need an extra year of development to grow and mature before entering kindergarten. Your child must be 5 years old by November 1, 2019, and meet our JK class criteria.
Students will be guided through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that will lay the foundation for a successful transition into Kindergarten. This program will be staffed by a certified teacher, with a maximum class size of 15, and will mirror a modified Kindergarten classroom in layout, schedule and curriculum.
We are excited about this opportunity to continue to grow and invest in our school's future.
Space is limited. Now enrolling for 2019-2020. Please contact Principal, Ellen Martin, at (502) 425-1804 or emartin@stalbert.org, if you have any questions or wish to discuss Junior Kindergarten enrollment.
Tuition Assistance Deadline is February 28, 2019
for the 2019-2020 School YearNow is the time for all families with one or more children (Kindergarten-8th grade) enrolled in or applying to a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Louisville to apply for tuition assistance for the 2019-2020 school year. Families must submit their application, 2017 Federal tax return, 2017 W-2’s, and other non-taxable documentation along with the $25 processing fee by February 28, 2019.
Parish membership is not required to receive tuition assistance. Preschool students are not eligible for financial assistance.
Tuition assistance applications must be submitted between December 15, 2018 – February 28, 2019. Go to www.ceflou.org to apply. For assistance in filling out the online tuition assistance application please contact FACTS via their helpline at 1-866-441-4637. For St. Albert specific questions regarding tuition assistance please contact Lisa Kleyer at (502) 425-3940, x103 or lkleyer@stalbert.org.
School Board Wants you!
School Board is now seeking volunteers and nominations for the open Voting Member positions for the upcoming 2019-20 school year. We are seeking individuals to fill the following positions: Vice Chair, Planning Chair, Development Chair, Technology Chair
Contact Ann Abrams, School Board Secretary, at schoolboard-secretary@stalbert.org for more information or click on the link below.
Trivia Night
at Presentation AcademySat. Feb. 9th @ 6:00pm
The Presentation Academy Parent Association is hosting a Trivia Night on February 9 from 6-10 p.m. The cost is $160 for a table of eight people ($20.00 per person). Prizes will be awarded for trivia winners and best decorated tables. The event will be held at Presentation Academy’s Arts & Athletics Center at 900 S. 4th Street across from the main academic building. Concessions will be available for purchase, and participants are also allowed to bring their own food and beverages. To reserve your table, please contact front office manager Dawn Needham at dneedham@presentationacademy.org.
Scout Religious Medal Recipients
Sunday, January 27th the Catholic Committee on Scouting of the Archdiocese of Louisville held its annual Religious Emblem Presentation at the Cathedral of the Assumption. 7 Boy Scouts and 12 Cub Scouts represented St. Albert the Great by receiving medals for their hard work and effort. Please join in congratulating the following St. Albert the Great Scouts for their accomplishments.
LIGHT OF CHRIST
- Vincent Biagi
- Michael Thomas
PARVULI DEI
- Garrett Augustine
- Hayden Bufford
- Samuel Dalrymple
- Jacob Early
- Dalton Hines
- Adam Hughes
- Jackson Moore
- Garrett Pate
- Tyson Taylor
- Mathis Zipper
AD ALTARE DEI
- Hayden Kappesser
- Andy Recktenwald
- Adam Fish
- James Green
POPE PIUS XII
- Will Recktenwald
- Will Daunhauer
- Justin Burch
Trinity High School Soccer Camp
SUMMER CAMP: Grades 4-9
July 8 – 12, 9 a.m – Noon
Cost: $115 if received by June 1; $130 if received after June 1; $145 if received after July 1 (includes camp T-shirt)
Note: Checks should be made out to Trinity Soccer Camp and mailed to Trinity High School, Attn: Dale Helfrich, 4011 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY, 40207 before the dates listed above to secure your spot and registration fee.
This camp will consist of basic skill development, along with a mixture of small-sided games and Futsal. The camp is designed to improve the technical aspect of each player’s game as well as enhance tactical decision making. Camp will be held at Trinity’s Marshall Stadium and is directed by Coach Dale Helfrich and his staff, and former and current players.
Congrats Ms. Diebel!
Congratulations to Ms. Deibel for being honored in St. Baldrick’s League of Legendary Heroes! Ms. Deibel started the first in the world school shaving event at St. Albert 17 years ago. Help continue her legacy by signing up to participate on March 16 at https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/StAlbert2019.
--- From Our Library ---
THE BOOK FAIR IS NEXT WEEK!
Where: St. Albert the Great Library
Monday Feb 11: Preview Parade for all students to get a sneak peek!
Tues/Wed Feb 12/13: Open for sales to all families from 2:30-7:30 during conferences! Plus, students with money may visit the library during scheduled grade level times either day. Volunteers will escort buyers to the fair. (Would you like to volunteer with your child's grade or longer? Visit here!)
Visit our Book Fair Homepage for more details: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=stalbertgreatschool7
--- From The ParisH ---
2019 Pictorial Directory
It is time to create a new Pictorial Directory for our Parish!
Portraits will be offered for parish members and families March 14-25, 2019.
STARTING FEBRUARY 2, 2019 A LINK WILL BE FEATURED AT stalbert.org/2019-pictorial-directory/ FOR ONLINE APPOINTMENT SIGN-UPS.
***We are in need of volunteers to help with in-person signups after masses on February 23-24 and March 2-3. We are also in need of volunteers to greet parishioners as they arrive for their portrait appointments in the Parish Life Complex March 14-25. Families with children approx. 4th grade+ in particular would be great additions as Appointment Greeters! Please contact Emily Bowling in the Parish Office at ebowling@stalbert.org or call 502-425-3940 ext. 104 to help this amazing project!
Summer Mission Trip
8th Graders!!!
Join the 2019 Summer Mission Trip!
July 6-13th! with CAP - Christian Appalachian Project
ONLY $500 & we have fundraisers!
Contact Cindy McKinley for any questions
Please pray for our 8th Graders - Confirmation is THIS THURSDAY, February 7 at 7:00 pm in Church! We ask that candidates be in their homerooms at 6:30 pm with their robes and Sponsors! There will be a reception in Willett Hall following the Mass.
Confirmation
Grandparent's Day
Please click on the link below to make your Grandparent's Day Reservation - Feb. 6, 2019
(Our non-Catholic friends are welcome to join us!)
First Reconciliation
Our First Graders will be making their First Reconciliation on March 21st! There is an important Parent Meeting on February 19 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Life Complex. Please see the attached Calendar and complete the link with the Enrollment for your child!
--- FROM YOUR PTO ---
PTO Elections
The PTO is now accepting your nominations for the following positions on the PTO Executive Board for the 2019-2020 school year!
We currently have one Executive Board position open for nominations: Vice President has a three (3) year term and requires one (1) prior year of service on St. Albert's PTO. As a parent at the school, you are automatically a PTO member so as long as you have been in the school for a year, you are eligible to run for office.
The positions of Past President (Laura Nash) and President (Chris Wahl) are closed as they are multi-year terms.
All nominees should show a strong commitment to the purpose of the PTO. You may nominate yourself or someone you think will honorably represent the position.
Please send in your nominations by February 15, 2019 to pto@stalbert.org.
PTO Elections Committee
Student Health Screenings
Health screenings for our students will take place on Tuesday, February 26th. If you have a few hours to help us complete these state required screenings, please check out the sign up LINK. No medical training is needed to volunteer!! We have also attached the permission slip that each child must have on file. There is an option to opt out of the screening if you so choose, but we must have the slip returned. There will also be a copy in the Tuesday Folder the week before the screenings. Please send in to your child’s homeroom teacher no later than Friday, February 22nd.
PTO Teacher Conference Dinners
It's hard to believe it, but Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner and we need your help. In keeping with tradition, the PTO will provide dinner for our teachers on both evenings of the conferences (Feb. 12 and 13th) in the teachers lounge. We are looking for volunteers to help provide additional food items to make this a very special event for our teachers.
It is a wonderful way to show our gratitude to the teachers for all their hard work!! In addition it is an easy way to support the PTO if otherwise your schedule hasn't permitted.
2019 Valentine Dance
Sponsored by The St. Albert GAP ClubFeaturing: The Tymes Band
Saturday, February 16th
8 p.m. - Midnight
Tickets $45.00 per couple or $25.00 single
Tickets available after all masses February 2/3 and 9/10
For more information call John Weaver 741-7571 Or Larry Brunner 425-3940
Box Top Collection
Turn in valid, non-expired Box Tops on the attached collection sheet by February 13! St. Albert earns 10 cents for each Box Top turned in. The homeroom that collects the most Box Tops will earn a special treat!
Calling all ParentRAZZI!
The PTO wants all our Vikings in the Yearbook!
Please submit any photos you take throughout the school year from school games, clubs, events, and activities to ptoyearbook@stalbert.org.
Please be sure to include in the email, the students’ names, grades and team/club/event.
--- FROM YOUR SPORTS MINISTRY ---
Spring & Summer Sports Registration
Spring Sports Registration:
K-2, 3-8 Girls, Boys & Co-ed Soccer, 5-8 Track, and 3-8 Softball registration will open on January 21. The late fee will begin on February 18, and sign-ups will close on February 25. No late sign-ups will be accepted.
K-2 soccer**if you did not play in the fall you will need to go to "My Sports Store" on SI Play and purchase the $5 team shirt.
Summer Sports Registration:
3-8 Field Hockey, 3-8 Baseball, 3-8 Golf registration will open on March 18, the late fee will begin on April 10, and sign-ups will close on April 15. No Late sign-ups will be accepted
Boys Lacrosse
In conjunction with Holy Spirit, St. Albert is proud to offer boys lacrosse again this year! The spring season will start in March. Details on the league can be found here: https://kinglouiesports.com/lsll-leagues/
Lacrosse is open to all boys grades 3rd through 8th. Sign-ups are via the Holy Spirit SIPlay website: www.holyspiritfalcons.com (registration link on top left). Sign-ups need to be completed by February 5th so uniforms can be ordered. Registration fee includes shorts and shooter shirt (worn under pads) that boys get to keep.
If you have questions, please email Brent Nash at nashes502@gmail.com (St. Albert sponsor) or Josh Hartlage at josh@adventfs.com (Holy Spirit sponsor).
Boys Volleyball Registration Now Open!
3-8 Boys Volleyball registration opens on the SI Play Website Monday, January 7th. The $35 late fee begins on January 28th and registration closes at 11:59pm on Monday, February 4th. No late registrations will be accepted.
Spring sports registration will coming soon! K-2 & 3-8 Girls, Boys & Co-ed Soccer, 3-8 Softball, 5-8 Track & Field.
Soccer Parents Needed!
St Albert soccer is in need of parent volunteers to assist with the soccer program. We are looking for a volunteer/group of volunteers to manage the soccer field for the season. Preferably, a 6th-8th parent. Your child’s games are guaranteed to be played at the St Albert field. SAAM receives 100% of the gate fees. So why drive 45minutes away and give your money to another soccer program?! Contact Jane Burmester at janeburmy@bellsouth.net
SAAM is also in need of a soccer coordinator for next year. This position oversees the 3-8 soccer program. Duties include communicating with CSAA, tryouts and team placements, scheduling practice times, distributing equipment & uniforms to coaches. If interested please contact Marie Gould at mcgould@bellsouth.net. She will help train you this year!
Safe Environment Training
If you are interested in coaching an athletic team and have not attended a workshop, St Albert will be hosting a 2 hour Safe Environment Training Workshop on March 11th at 6:30 pm. This is required for all coaches, including assistants.
--- FROM OUR Youth Ministry ---
Pizza & Prayer
Feb. 6
2:45-5:30 pm - Youth Room
Jr High Youth (Grades 6-8) will meet for Prayer & Pizza - We adore Christ in Eucharistic Adoration, Eat Pizza & Make Tie Blankets to donate!!
NCYC
8th Graders!
Did you Know?! You may be a delegate to the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) as a Freshman in November!!
St. Albert can take 10 delegates - so grab your spot ASAP! November 21-23rd in INDY! ONLY $250 (about half-price thanks to StAG) and we do fundraising!
DEADLINE is March 11
Doughnut Sunday!
YOUTH MINISTRY is hosting the Hospitality Doughnuts after Masses Feb. 16 & Feb 17! We NEED YOU to help set out and Serve DOUGHNUTS! Email Cindy or Click the Link to sign up for a time/slot!
