August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024
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The first week of the 2024-2025 school year is officially in the books! Congratulations on navigating (and surviving) the first week back; it was a tremendous success. Our students have shown remarkable enthusiasm and adaptability as they settled into their new routines and classrooms. It has been a joy to see their smiling faces and the excitement for learning that they bring each day. This school year promises to be filled with many wonderful opportunities for our students to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. From engaging classroom activities and exciting field trips to our continued emphasis on character education and community service, there is so much to look forward to. We are grateful for your ongoing support and look forward to partnering with you to ensure a fantastic year for all our students!
Loren Corbett
School Counselor
The front office, administration, and teachers are moving towards no longer having early dismissals after 2:00. This is to encourage all students to remain in school until the end of the school day. We know that appointments can be challenging to schedule; however, this has become very frequent, and disruptive. Leaving early affects the teachers and students unfavorably.
In the future, we will only allow students to leave at the 1:50 class change or the end of the day with 2:40 announcements. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience! Please continue to email Amy Baker at abaker@stalbert.org with any mode of transportation changes; for example: Bus to carpool.
You can also add our digital school calendar to your phone so you have the latest school dates at your fingertips. To add our Google Calendar, click HERE and then select the +Google Calendar in the bottom right corner.
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 August 12-23.
Students should bring shoe donations to school. There are several collection boxes throughout the school building. 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 .
Please click here to read the Parent/Student Handbook for this school year. Each student needs a signed form turned in to their homeroom teacher no later than Wednesday, August 28th. Click here for the form to print and sign.
Walkers need to have this digital form on file in the school office for emergency purposes. (One digital form per family.)
Please review the morning and afternoon carpool routes (found here) to help ensure the safety of everyone in our community. Please do not block driveways and follow the carpool monitor's directions. Please stay in your lane and do not switch as we have had several near misses.
PACK THE PEWS at 5:00 pm Mass before heading to the VikingFest!
The VikingFest Committee has been working hard and is excited to kick off the school year with an AMAZING VikingFest 2024. This year is sure to be the perfect way to start to the 24/25 school year and we hope to see everyone there!
Who: EVERYONE ONE! All Grades, Families, Students, Former Students, Parishioners, etc. are invited!
What: VIKINGFEST 2024 – Kickoff to the 24/25 School Year! There will be food, drinks, ice cream, bouncy house, cornhole tournament, DJ, split-the-pot and so MUCH MORE!
Where: SATG Parking Lot and Field
When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 @ 6pm-10pm
Why: Raise funds for the Class of 2025 Trip
*This will be a CASH or CHECK ONLY event.
Cornhole Tournament- Please visit the link to secure your spot TODAY for the VikingFest Cornhole Tournament – Spaces are limited and may fill up prior to the event.
Volunteers- To make the event a success we need your help and time. Please see the link for volunteers. The “student” sign up is for 8th Graders.
If you are a current school family wanting to add a new student for the 2025-2026 school year, your priority application period is August 15-31, 2024. It is critical that we know how many new siblings there are before we start accepting applications from external applicants. To apply for enrollment, a completed application, specified supporting documents, and a $200/$210 non-refundable application fee, must be submitted between August 15-31. Applications do not guarantee enrollment. Each application/applicant is reviewed by our Admissions Team before confirming official enrollment status.
Please keep in mind that applications received after August 31st will be late and considered in the general application pool based on the order of priority criteria found on our website.
For more information about our 2025-2026 admissions process and to download our new student application, please visit https://www.school.stalbert.org/admissions.
If your child is currently enrolled at St. Albert, you DO NOT need to apply again. Once your child is in the school, we will roll over their enrollment each year. The information above only pertains to families that are adding a brand new sibling to the school.
If you have any friends or family who are interested in touring and/or applying for the 2025/2026 school year, please refer them to our school website (under the Admissions tab). We have made several changes to our application dates and admission policies. They will want to reference that information before applying.
For questions, contact Janelle Richardson at jrichardson@stalbert.org.
Are You Safe Environment Compliant? Are you working regularly with children? If so, you must have attended an Archdiocese of Louisville Safe Environment Training. Has it been 5 years since your initial in-person training? You must complete your 5
year refresher training. You must also have a satisfactory background check not older than 5 years. Click here for more information. This monthly newsletter link will be at the top of the page under "Important Links."
We recommend that parents join their child’s grade-specific Facebook group if they have not done so already. These private groups are for parents only. You will be asked to review the group rules and check if you agree with them. You also need to include your and your child’s name. To keep these groups private and for parents only, if we do not recognize the names or if the rules box is not checked, we will not approve the request. Please contact Janelle Richardson at jrichardson@stalbert.org to receive a link to your group or to ask a question.
St. Albert the Great is pleased to announce that Homework Club will return this year for students currently in grades 5-8 who need help or have questions 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 Mentor will be Mrs. O’Keefe
Starts: Monday, August 20th
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Where: 8C
Cost: $15 per session Venmo @Deanna-O’Keefe-1
Pick up: 4:15 pm Junior High Breezeway door. ***Students who attend Play Cafe will be walked over @ 4:15
Sign Up Genius: Link Here
Water Bottles
Water bottles sold out at Open Classrooms. They have been reordered and should be delivered after August 26th. The previous link on the school website is invalid and all water bottle orders will go thru our spiritwear website. Preorders are being taken now and names or monograms can be added if desired. Here is the link.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Julie Corbett at jeccreativedesigns@gmail.com.
Click here to view information about a drama opportunity for elementary and middle school females. Audition information is found here.
Thursday, August 22, 2022
6pm-8pm
Champs Rollerdome
ALL grades welcome
Cost is $18 per person and INCLUDES skate rental!
We will have drawings for door prizes for those who attend.
Sponsored by the Class of 2025
PTO would like to welcome every St. Albert family, new and old, to the 2024-2025 school year. We are so excited that you’re here! Did you know that every school parent is automatically a member of the St. Albert PTO? This organization is a great way to get involved with your child’s school. You can learn more about us and what we do, HERE, on our website page. We have committees, events and volunteer opportunities for every level of participation! Come to a meeting, sign up for a committee, volunteer at an event- we’d love to have you!
2024-2025 PTO Executive Committee:
President - Jennifer Boyle, ptopresident@stalbert.org
Vice President - Sarah Stahl, ptovicepresident@stalbert.org
Secretary - Lauren Biagi, ptosecretary@stalbert.org
Treasurer - Emily Rives, ptotresurer@stalbert.org
Past President - Christine Newman, pto-past-president@stalbert.org
2024-2025 PTO Meeting Dates:
September 26th, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Visitation Hall (Cafeteria)
November 21st, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Visitation Hall (Cafeteria)
January 23rd, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Visitation Hall (Cafeteria)
April 24th, 7:00pm-8:30pm, PLC
Kroger Rewards & Box Tops for Education
Did you know that there are two ways you can help our school earn money with things you are probably doing everyday?
1. Choose St. Albert the Great P.T.O. for your Kroger Community Rewards. This can be done easily by selecting our program on your digital account.
St. Albert the Great school ID # is: FY349
2. Create a Box Tops For Education account and easily snap pictures of your receipts to earn money for our school! No more clipping, it is all digital now. It is easiest to download the app. Learn more at BTFE.com
St. Albert the Great school ID is: 156500
Current Box Tops for Education Promotions:
Walmart: Connect your Walmart account in the app and earn 50 Bonus Box Tops! Valid 08/01/24-08/31/24
Target: 40 Bonus Box Tops when you buy any 4 participating products in a single transaction, now through 9/21/24
Kroger: Earn 50 Bonus Box Tops when you buy any 5 participating products in a single transaction, now through 8/31/24.
Meijer: Earn 40 Bonus Box Tops when you buy any 4 participating products in a single transaction, now through 9/7/24.
Sam’s Club: Earn 40 Bonus Box Tops when you buy any 2 participating products in a single transaction, now through 9/15/24.
PTO Open Positions 2024-2025:
Click here to fill out our interest form!
The following committees are still in need of a chair or co-chair for this school year.
Fill out the form above or email ptopresident@stalbert.org if interested.
-Restaurant Fundraisers
-Spring Showcase
-Student Appreciation
-Yearbook & School Pictures
-Stewardship
August PTO Restaurant Fundraiser:
Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 (12:30 Dismissal)
Dairy Queen, 4:00-7:00pm
4811 Norton Healthcare Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40241
Round out our first early dismissal day with some ice cream!
10% of all store sales during this scheduled time will come back to the St. Albert PTO
The PTO is looking for volunteers to plan and execute classroom parties for Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Each homeroom needs 2 room parent volunteers who will use PTO funds for the parties. One lead room parent per grade will also be responsible for any extra communication or coordination with the teachers.
We are also looking for volunteers to coordinate treats on St. Albert’s feast day (Nov. 15) and St. Nick’s day (Dec. 6). This is a great opportunity for those who want to be involved but are unavailable during school day parties.
All volunteers must undergo a background check and complete the Safe Environment training.
Party dates/times for grades JK-8 (preschool TBD)
Halloween: October 31 at 1:50pm
Christmas: December 20 at 11:35am
Valentine's Day: February 10 at 1:50pm
There will be a sign up in early September- more info to come. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Biagi, Rebecca Schardein and Ashley Beard at PTOroomparents@stalbert.org.
Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link
Do you have a business that you’d like to highlight throughout St. Albert’s athletic facilities? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities that support St. Albert Athletic Ministry (SAAM). Reach out today to secure your sponsorship! Click for SAAM Sponsorship Packet
Boys and girls ages 5-13 are invited to the St. X Fall Swim Clinic. Click here for more information.
Please read the Parish Post to stay up to date with events and opportunities.
We are in the process of scheduling and starting special sacrament classes for students who need to catch up on their sacraments or who wish to become Catholic. If that is the case, please contact Sr. Sarah at syungwirth@stalbert.org or use this form and return to the parish or school office.