Monday Memo
Week 5 | September 13-17, 2021
Message from the Principal
Monday, September 6, 2021
I hope everyone is having a great Labor Day weekend. We have been in school for three and a half weeks with a few bumps in our road, but we are going strong! As I look ahead to next week, I want to acknowledge September 11, and what that day represents, and how it is appropriate this September 11, 2021.
Sandy Dahl, wife of United 93 pilot, Jason Dahl said after the horrible tragedy,
“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short, and there is no time for hate.”
I can’t help but think about the world we are living in today, and how we need to hear this quote again and again. Our lives are so full of stress and anxiety: COVID, masks, politics, social media… Through all of this, let’s look for the positives, lift one another up, show empathy and support for one another, and know that God has a plan for us. As the quote from Sandy Dahl says, time is short. Enjoy your precious time with the ones you love.
--- Around the school ---
Updated covid protocol:
Vaccine Cards Request!
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 below to view our 2021-2022 COVID Protocols on what to do upon exposure or a confirmed positive test.
**New Change!**
Although we highly encourage you to make student appointments after school, we are going back to our original policy of allowing students to return to school after their appointments during the school day. We appreciate your cooperation with this throughout our year last year, and hope that the decrease in interruptions throughout the school day will continue as much as possible.
Volleyball Tournament 8th grade fundraiser
We still have spots open for our 8th-grade volleyball fundraiser. To register, fill out the Google Form below. Come out on October 2nd to support our 8th graders and have a day of fun! Price is $200 per team for a team of six $33 per person. Registration and payment are due to Mr. Savage by Friday, September 24th.
--- From our pto ---
PTO Meetings!
The St. Albert PTO would like to welcome you to the new school year and invite you to our meetings. We would love to see you! The meetings will take place in the Parish Life Complex on the dates below. If you have questions, please email PTO@stalbert.org.
Sept. 22 at 7:15 p.m.
Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.
Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.
April 19 at 7 p.m.
Fall family fun night sponsorship opportunities
We are expecting a big crowd Sept. 18 at Fall Family Fun night, our first community-wide gathering since the pandemic began! This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your business. We need sponsors to offset the cost of the event — which will include food, drinks, games, music and more — so we can raise money for St. Albert’s greenspace.
Two “presenting” sponsorships are available. These businesses or families will be recognized on a banner and by the emcee. The first two businesses/families can secure this sponsorship for $1,000 each, or one business/family can have single-title rights for $1,900.
An unlimited number of sponsorships is available for $150 each. Your logo will be displayed on a large banner beneath the presenting sponsors, and the emcee will recognize you.
Interested? Contact Blair McBride at (502) 664-5590 or blair.mcbride.ky@gmail.com; or Chris Boehnlein at (502) 930-5760 or christopher@familyrealty.com.
--- From Sports ministry ---
Fall Festival-Cornhole Tournament
The Fall Festival will be here before we know it! This will be a family fun event you do not want to miss. It is taking place on Saturday, September 18 from 6:00-10:00 pm. We encourage everyone to attend Mass at 5:00 pm before the festival begins.
One of the many events happening at the fall festival will be the cornhole tournament. You will need to sign up and pay for the event prior to the festival. There will be three divisions this year:
Grades K-4-$20 per team (1st place: $100 and 2nd place $40)
Grades 5-8-$20 per team (1st place: $100 and 2nd place $40)
Adults-$40 per team (1st place: $300 and 2nd place $100)
Tournament will start at 6:15 pm.
To purchase a team click below...Don't delay...these will sell out!
--- After school ---
Saint Albert online chess club
The Chess Education Foundation will be providing professional chess coaching through our Online Chess Club. Our experienced coaches are the best in the state. There will be a daily chess class at 5:30 PM online, students may join any or all classes that fit their schedule.
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
--- From the Parish ---
Parish Mission: Sept 12-14
You are invited to revitalize your faith at our upcoming Parish Mission. Join Rev. Jim Sichko for 3 nights of engaging inspiration! Nursery will be provided for children infant to age 5 in the Sacred Heart Center every night of the mission (masks are required for children age 3+). Rev. Sichko will also be the homilist at all weekend Masses on Sept. 11 and 12. We hope to see you there!
REFIT Exercise Classes canceled
As a precaution due to rising cases of COVID-19, all fall REFIT classes have been canceled.
Fall Family fun night:
Join us for St. Albert the Great's Fall Family Fun Night on September 18th after the 5:00pm Mass. This event will be like a "miniature picnic" with bouncies, pull-tabs, cornhole, food and drinks, and much more opporuntities for family fun! All funds raised will go towards our St. Albert Greenspace Renovation Project. Thank you to our event sponsors, the St. Albert Athletic Ministry and St. Albert PTO!
Want to participate in the Cornhole Tournament? Visit store.stalbert.org to register today.
We are in need of volunteers to help make this event happen! Signup today at Service Central, link via the link below!
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