Monday Memo
Week 8 | OCTOBER 3-7
Letter from the Administration
What do the teachers do on 12:30 dismissal days?
Our 12:30 dismissal days are a time that our teachers have for trainings, professional development, and time to work together in planning their curriculum.
Last Friday, our teachers spent the afternoon with two goals in mind:
Our new Social and Emotional curriculum, Friendzy, was introduced to our staff and implementation will begin after PTS conferences next week. The Friendzy program provides a Biblical social, emotional and academic framework for PreK-8 classrooms that teaches skills like respect, confidence, problem solving and communication skills.
Grade levels met, and evaluated MAP scores looking at strengths, weaknesses, and goal setting. This time allows grade level and subject matter groups of teachers to organize students according to mastery of standards. (Reteaching and accelerated teaching groups.)
We appreciate families working with our staff in being able to schedule the 12:30 dismissal days throughout our calendar for these productive days. Thank you!
Ellen Martin
School 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.
CEF Tuitition Assistance 2023/2024
NEW APPLICATION PERIOD THIS YEAR!
Starting October 15, 2022, all families with one or more children entering kindergarten-8th grade for the 2023/2024 school year, can begin applying for tuition assistance.
To better serve families, CEF has changed their application process to allow them to communicate the awards much earlier. Families wanting to apply for tuition assistance for the 2023/2024 school year need to submit their application between October 15 - November 30, 2022.
For more information, please watch this short video https://www.ceflou.org/tuition-assistance-explainer/ and reference the attached flyer.
For questions regarding tuition assistance, please contact Lisa Kleyer at lkleyer@stalbert.org.
Book Fair coming!
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place October 5-11. Students may shop during Library class as well as during Parent/Teacher Conference days that week.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Trunk or treat!
The PTO Trunk-or-Treat is Oct. 29, 6-9 p.m. Each class needs at least one vehicle representing it. Prizes for best child's costume, best trunk and best family costume. No gore, violence, guns or knives!
Vehicle registration forms will in Tuesday folders and are attached to this post, too. Please return to school addressed to Angela Augustine by Oct 20.
Free pizza (lots!), water and soft drinks, plus a DJ, bouncies, popcorn and giveaways!
This event is for current and prospective parish/school families only.
Admission is a food donation. Details to come.
A SignUpGenius will be posted soon asking for volunteers.
Please send in candy (no nuts):
Preschool (3's-4's) - Suckers
JK/kindergarten - Smarties/Sweet Tarts
1st - Skittles/Startbursts
2nd - Gummies (any kind)
3rd - Sour Patch Kids/Swedish Fish
4th - Tootsie Rolls
5th - Plain M&M's
6th - Twix/KitKats
7th - Hershey bars/Crunch bars (no nuts)
8th - Airheads/Nerds
make-up picture
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Picture Day is coming up soon, make sure to mark your calendars!
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.
Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day at inter-state.com/order. Our school order code is 68860GF.
Teacher conference Dinners
It's conference time again. We need volunteers to help provide items for teacher dinners on Monday and Tuesday.
Please click on the sign up genius link and sign up for something to bring. Please drop off items in office clearly marker for teacher conference dinners. Thanks!
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Viking Gala
The PTO invites you to the St. Albert Viking Gala, Jan. 21, 2023!
This fun parents' night out is 6-11 p.m. at The Olmsted. It will feature hors d'oeuvres, a plated dinner, live entertainment by Full Contact Karaoke Band, silent and live auctions, a bourbon pull, a trip raffle for a culinary trip to Napa Valley for two, kid art and more!
We need sponsors to make this biennial PTO fundraiser a success. Funds provide supplemental programming, equipment, and upgrades for our students! Sponsor opportunities are posted at VikingGala.org. Help us spread the word to area businesses!
To ensure everyone not on social media has a chance to purchase tickets, we have paused ticket sales until 9 a.m. Oct. 7 at VikingGala.org! Tickets for sponsors, however, are still live.
We need bourbon and auction donations, and volunteers to help that evening.
VikingGala.org for more info or email gala@stalbert.org. Thank you!
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
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!!!
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--- From The Parish ---
Sprouts: Pizza & Pumpkins
Sprouts Ministry - for children 7 years and younger and their Parents! (Siblings welcome)
PIZZA & PUMPKINS!
Saturday, October 29
Join us after Mass at 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria for pizza and pumpkin decorating!
Click Below to RSVP! - We need to know how much pizza and how many pumpkins to have!!
Blessing Bags!
Please mark your calendars for the Parent Night with spiritual reflection/discussion with "Presence, The Mystery of the Eucharist" with group leader Holly Preischel on OCTOBER 6 beginning at 7:00 pm in the Viking Room above the gym.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP for Oct 6 as well as our November 3 First Communion Students' Service Project creating Blessing Bags for Catholic Charities' Sister Visitor pantry!
Children's Choir
Children's Choirs are forming for grades 1-8!
Please see the flyer for more information.
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Have a good week, saint albert!
