Monday Memo
Week 5 | September 12-16
Letter from the Administration
Communication between parents and teachers is best when the communication becomes collaboration. When parents and teachers work together, it better equips our children to reach their academic potential. Of course, conferences with teachers can be held at any time. You don't have to wait for a "conference day" to discuss any concerns. If your child comes home and is upset about something that happened that day at school, please contact your child’s teacher and let us know at once. Addressing the situation immediately is the best way to get it resolved right away.
When parents and teachers are on the same team, our children are the winners!
Debbie Abbott
Assistant 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 Calendar
To access the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar, please click below.
Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day at inter-state.com/order. Our school order code is 68860GF.
picture day reminder
Picture Day is coming up soon, make sure to mark your calendars!
Picture Day - Tuesday, September 27th
Picture Retake Day: Tuesday, November 8th
- Picture Day is a non-uniform day for students. Please see our dress down policy on page 41 in the Parent Student Handbook under "NON-UNIFORM DRESS CODE FOR DRESS DOWN DAYS" for specific details on what your child can/cannot wear to school.
- If your child has P.E. on picture day, they should wear tennis shoes.
- Collared shirts are NOT required.
- Remember, only the top half of your child will be seen in the picture.
- Sleeveless dresses may be worn with a cardigan. Students can remove the sweater for pictures.
- If you still have questions on what to wear after reading the Parent Student Handbook policy, please use your best judgement.
Student Council 2022-2023
After a record number of essays written to answer the question, How do you live up to the mission statement of St. Albert the Great? Explain at least three ways, the following names were drawn out of a hat to represent our student body. Thank you to all of the interested students. Ms. Clements, Ms. Hagan and Ms. Finley are excited to work with these students and see what they bring to our school this year!
WaterStep collection
Don’t throw those old school shoes and summer sandals out!
St. Albert the Great Parish School, in conjunction with the Parish Social Concerns Committee, are collecting shoes for WaterStep between Monday, August 29th through Friday, September 9th.
Students should bring shoe donations to school. There will be several collection boxes throughout the school building starting August 29th. Really large bags can be dropped off in the school office if your child cannot carry them. Shoes of ANY kind, including cleats, high heels, sandals, and boots, will be accepted!
WaterStep is a nonprofit organization that provides safe water, sanitation and health education to communities in developing countries. If you would like more information about WaterStep, please visit their website at http://waterstep.org/.
Fall Mum Fundraiser
Orders are completed and in! Carpool Pick-Ups for the Mums will begin on Wednesday 9/14!
--- From our PTO ---
Room Parent sign up
The PTO Room Parent signup will be Thursday September 15th beginning at 6am!
The signup genius link will be emailed to all parents that morning, with a reminder sent on the 14th. Our room parent responsibilities meeting will be held 9/29 at 7pm.
The PTO is looking for volunteers to be room parents who will use PTO funds to plan and execute classroom parties for Halloween, Christmas and Valentines Day. They will also arrange a treat for St. Nick’s Day. All volunteers must undergo a background check and complete the Safe Environment training.
If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Biagi and Kristin Chin at PTOroomparents@stalbert.org.
Party dates/times are as follows:
Halloween: 10/28
(1-8) 11:35-12:20
(JK-K) 10:00-10:45
Christmas: 12/16
(1-8) 11:35-12:20
(JK-K) 10:00-10:45
Valentine’s Day: 2/10
(1-8) 1:45-2:30 (8th TBD)
(JK-K) 10:00-10:45
PTO Meeting
We hope you will attend our first PTO meeting on Sept. 22! Meetings are always at 6:30 p.m. in the PLC. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meeting dates are:
Sept. 22
Dec. 8
March 9
June 8
We look forward to seeing you!
--- 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 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
Sacred Heart School For the arts open to the community
Sacred Heart School for the Arts is open to the community for a variety of classes from dance, musical instruments, visual arts and more! See the attached information below for more details.
Chess club is back!
The Knight Schools has arrived at St. Albert The Great! Chess is more popular than ever, so now is the perfect time to join Coach Nathan as we laugh, learn, and play one of the most beloved games of all time. Wednesday, the 24th is our free promo day, so come check us out! If you can't make the 24th, you're welcome to drop in any time during the year for an additional complimentary class. Total beginners are highly encouraged! Chess is in the library every Wednesday when school's in session from 2:45-4:00.
Enrolled Students receive a Knight School t-shirt, a chess set with carrying bag, and free replacement pieces for life.
The Knight School's high-energy, party-based approach to chess excels at instilling students with essential skills like critical thinking, confidence, focus, pattern recognition, and decision making. To learn more, check out this short video, All About The Knight School.
You can sign up for St. Albert's new chess team at www.theknightschool.com or contact Coach Nathan at nathan@theknightschool.com, phone: (630) 338-9409 with any questions.
Fall stem club
Summer may be over, but the fun is just getting started!
If your child loves technology and opportunities to be creative with fun, hands-on science experiences, STEM Club is the place to be!
YEAR TWO CONTAINS ALL NEW ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT ARE GUARANTEED TO EXCITE AND EDUCATE!!!
--- From sports ministry ---
trivia night sponsorships
Trivia Night is here December 3, 2022. Sponsorships are open!
If you would like to sponsor the event please contact trivianight@stalbert.org
--- From The Parish ---
Children's Choir
Children's Choirs are forming for grades 1-8!
Please see the flyer for more information.
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation for our 8th graders will be celebrated with Archbishop Fabre on February 9, 2023! PLEASE make sure that you have registered your son/daughter with the online form below by August 19th. We also need your Sponsor Info by August 19th.
The Student/Sponsor Retreat will be held on September 17 from 3:00-6:00 pm in the PLC - remember to INVITE YOUR SPONSOR!
Grace Marriage
September 17th, November 5th, February 4th,
April 22nd, 8am-1pm
No marriage is perfect, but all marriages can grow. Grace Marriage is for all married couples. You and your spouse will have one-on-one time to talk about the lessons and apply it to your own relationship. There is no forced sharing, so you will never have to share anything that you don’t want to share. The cost is $200/couple for the entire year. Which breaks down to $50/session. Breakfast and coffee/drinks will be provided, as well as snacks during the day.
Contact Erin Morris at erin.ebelhar@gmail.com for more information.
Understanding Your Grief
A new group is forming on Tuesday afternoons from 12:30 to 2:00 for ten weeks.
We will begin on Tuesday, September 27th in the Sacred Heart Center Room C, starting with a meet/greet and hand out of materials
Contact Laura Graven to register at
(502) 425-3940, Ext. 169
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