Monday Memo
Week 14 | November 15-19 2021
Letter from the Administration
Happy Thanksgiving!
This year we are focusing on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. For the month of November we are focusing on charity (love). Charity is the love of God and of neighbor, without any thought of receiving something in return. It is not a "warm and fuzzy" feeling, however; charity is expressed in concrete action toward God and our fellow man. During this time of Thanksgiving, I hope your family has the opportunity to demonstrate the Fruit of Charity to others. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Holiday.
Sincerely,
Mary Heather Adams
Learning Coordinator
--- Around the school ---
covid protocol:
Parents of a vaccinated student may send a copy of their child's vaccination card to tpark@stalbert.org or to the school office to the attention of Tatum Park. If your vaccinated child is exposed to a positive case, you will still be contacted if they are within the 3-foot radius of the positive case. Vaccinated students do not need to quarantine. This is optional but would greatly help us in speeding up the process dealing with exposures and quarantining. Thank you!
New Year, New Protocols!
Click the button to the left to view our 2021-2022 COVID Protocols on what to do upon exposure or a confirmed positive test.
Click on the button to the left to fill out the 'Test to Stay' Permission Waiver
--- From our pto ---
Christmas Teacher collection
The PTO Is collecting the Christmas Teacher Bonus! Please click below and help us pool money to help reward our wonderful teachers and staff with a gift for the holidays to show how thankful we are for their hard work.
PTO Meeting 11/16
The St. Albert PTO will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the Parish Life Center.
All parents are welcome, and we would love to see you!
Santa Secret Shop
Santa Secret Shop is back, so tell your kids to start earning some Christmas money! Santa Secret Shop is an opportunity for kids to pick out presents for their loved ones. All gifts are reasonably priced.
The shop is Nov. 30-Dec. 2. We need parent volunteers. Classroom signups are at the link below.
Thank you!
8th Grade Poinsettia sale
The season of giving is right around the corner. Are you looking for a gift for your neighbor, teacher, co-worker, boss, family member, or friend? Our 8th Grade Poinsettia Fundraiser is the perfect opportunity!
We are asking for your help to sell and/or buy poinsettias to support our 8th graders fundraise for their class trip in April.
An order form is coming home in the Tuesday folders and there is also an online option to order: https://store.stalbert.org/
Thank you!!
--- From Our Sports Ministry ---
SAAM Trivia night
Water bottles
Just a reminder, St. Albert water bottles can be purchased any time of the year through SAAM. Use the attached the link below to place your order. Bottles will be delivered to students every Friday.
⭐️ Students can also carry ANY clear, spill-proof water bottle, not just the St. Albert version.
⭐️ We are having a lot of students come down to the school office daily, requesting disposable water bottles. Please make sure your child brings a reusable water bottle from home each day.
⭐️ Water bottles are only permitted in JK-8 classrooms. NOT Preschool due to state regulations.
⭐️ Missing a water bottle? Check the Lost & Found. We have a nice assortment of abandoned bottles without names.
⭐️ Please label your water bottles. With 597 JK-8th grade students, we see a lot of bottles without names.
Gate and Concessions Workers needed
All families who have a child participating in fall sports must work one concession stand shift during the season. If you have not worked or paid the opt out fee, please select a time during the CSAA Volleyball Tournament.
--- After school ---
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 10 students per day.
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
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
presentation academy open house
Presentation Academy is celebrating its 190th birthday on Sunday, November 21, and we want you to be a part of it!
Sign up for our Fall Open House and find out what sets Pres apart! We will offer in-person tours of our academic building and Arts and Athletic Center from 12-3 p.m.
Assumption high school focus
Picture yourself at Assumption High School! 7th and 8th grade Future Rockets are invited to attend AHS In Focus Wednesday, December 1 at 6:30 PM. Guests will attend two 25 minute special interest sessions, followed by a Christmas-themed social for everyone to enjoy some AHS holiday fun. For more information and to register, please click here.
2021 High School placement test
Click below for more information on the 2021 High School Placement Tests
Sacrd Heart Academy Open House
You're invited to Step Into Your Future at SHA's Open House! Don't miss this fun chance to interact with students, teachers, and coaches as you tour the school and learn more about high school at SHA. You'll see classrooms in action, hear from our student leaders, tour our 48-acre campus and see the SHA Difference for yourselves! Sunday, December 5, 2021 1:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.
--- From the parish ---
Confirmation Retreat
The Confirmation Retreat will be here before we know it! December 7, the 8th Grade Class will travel by bus to Camp Nikao in Elizabethtown, KY for their Confirmation Retreat. They will board the buses around 8:00 am and return around 4:00 pm. PLEASE make sure you turn in the completed, signed permission form. Lunch is included and there is no additional cost.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy McKinley cmckinley@stalbert.org
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Happy thanksgiving! No memo next week!
