December 19, 2024

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A Message from Administration

As we are beginning our Christmas break,I want to reflect on our first half of our school year. Our school year has started off with some changes, many accomplishments, and celebrations. We’ve had some struggles, are growing from them, and are focusing on our continued journey in making St. Albert the best school it can be. We’ve also had huge accomplishments, and a lot to celebrate! I thank all of our faculty, staff, parents and students for their continued teamwork and support. I look forward to working toward our goals together in 2025.

I want to wish all of you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. I hope the break will bring some rest, excitement, and mostly some time to see the “sparkle” of the season. My heart is full of gratitude for our community. You, our community, is the “star” on top of the tree.

Have a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and I look forward to seeing you in 2025!

Ellen Martin

School Principal

Sept.- Cooperation

Oct.- Empathy

Nov.- Gratitude

Jan.- Perseverance

Feb.- Honesty

Mar.- Respect

Apr.- Integrity

Looking Forward... Bounce Back with Friendzy in January!

Happy New Year, Viking families! This month, our Friendzy lesson, "Bounce Back," focuses on building resilience and practicing perseverance—our Virtue of the Month. Life brings its challenges, but with God's help, we can "bounce back" stronger than before.

Our goal is to help students understand that setbacks are not the end of the road but an opportunity to grow in faith, courage, and determination. We are reminded of this in James 1:12:
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him."

Another key verse to guide us this month is Galatians 6:9:
"Let us not grow weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

Parents, join us in fostering a spirit of perseverance at home! Here’s a simple prayer to share with your children during evening prayers: "Dear Jesus, when life feels hard and we face challenges, help us remember that You are with us. Give us strength to keep trying, courage to trust in Your plan, and the joy of knowing that with You, we can bounce back. Amen."

Let’s encourage one another to keep going, keep growing, and keep trusting in God's love and guidance. Together, we can make 2025 a year of strength and resilience!

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.

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SCHOOL NEWS 🍎

$1 Dress Down Day TOMORROW

$1 Dress Down Day on Friday, December 20th. Wear your favorite Christmas attire. Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for the dress-down policy. All proceeds benefit the 8th-grade activities.

Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten- NO SCHOOL JAN. 10, 2025

On Friday, January 10, 2025, our JK and Kindergarten educators will conduct readiness assessments for new students entering JK or Kindergarten for the 2025/2026 school year. As a result, there will be no school for current JK and Kindergarten students on that day. However, Preschool and grades 1-8 will still be in session. We are notifying parents early to allow for any necessary adjustments. Thank you for your understanding.

School Board Meetings and Minutes

The next School Board meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2025. Meetings are from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Viking Room. (Enter through the gym door. The Viking Room is on the 2nd floor.) You can learn more about the School Board and review minutes of past meetings on the school website.

Mother Son Carnival Night Registration Now Open!

Step right up and join the fun! Registration for the mother/son carnival night is now open! We are looking forward to a night of fun and games on Saturday, January 18th from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $20 per mom. Click here.

SATG Alumni in the Military

As part of our celebration of Catholic Schools Week, the students of St. Albert the Great are writing letters to the military. We would love to send some to SATG alumni and close family/friends of our families. If you would like to have letters sent to an active member of the military, please provide their full mailing address below. Complete this form as many times as you would like! We want to reach as many alumni as possible.

Catholic Schools Week is January 26, 2025 - February 1, 2025 and cards will be mailed around that time. Click this link to add a mailing address.

PTO NEWS❤️

Click, HERE, to visit our PTO webpage.

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:

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

Boxtops

As you do your holiday shopping, don't forget to scan for box tops and earn money for our school!

PTO Student Appreciation Committee

The PTO Student Appreciation Committee is ready for the holidays, and we can’t wait to celebrate our students! Get ready to groove into the holiday season with our Silent Disco & Christmas Cheer event on December 19th! Students will dance to their favorite tunes through wireless headphones in a festive silent disco experience. To add to the holiday fun, each student will receive a scratch-off card for a chance to win a special prize, with winners in every grade. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season with music, dancing, and a little extra holiday magic!

Viking Gala 2025: Gold & Glam presented by Fun Masters!

Join us Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Louisville Marriott East from 6 to 11 p.m.!

Ticket Info:

There are very few remaining individual tickets still available at VikingGala.org! Tables are now sold out. Don’t delay, grab your tickets now!

Win a Trip for Two to Costa Rica!

The 2025 Gala Trip Raffle presented by Kaiman & Crahan is a 5-day trip for two to Costa Rica including airfare! Raffle Tickets are now on sale at VikingGala.org! Tickets are $50 each and only 400 will be sold! Spread the word to your friends and family! The winner will be drawn at the Gala, and you do not need to be present to win! Charitable Gaming License # ORG0000407

We Need Event-Day Volunteers!

It takes many hands to create a fun and successful fundraising event for 500 guests! Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift on the day of the event. There are several shifts that you can do even if you are also attending the event as a guest. Sign Up to Volunteer

2025 Fund a Need Project

This year’s Gala Fund A Need is presented by Stealth Field Hockey! At the November PTO Meeting, the PTO voted on and approved this year’s fund-a-need project, which is installing security laminate to doors and priority windows (as determined by law enforcement professionals) both outside and inside our school and church campus. The laminate is designed to prevent unwelcome entry. It helps keep glass firmly in its frame, delaying intruders and allowing time for police to reach the campus.

Visit VikingGala.org to learn more about the project and how you can help!

Find out how to help at VikingGala.org!

Donate bourbon to the Pet Station Country Club Bourbon Pull by emailing gala@stalbert.org
Donate fabulous items to our auctions

Email questions to Julie Kruer and Allison Gotting at gala@stalbert.org!

SAAM NEWS (Sports Ministry)🏆

Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link

PARISH NEWS⛪

Please read the Parish Post to stay up to date with events and opportunities.

Advent Schedule

Prepare your heart and mind for the celebration of Christmas by engaging in prayer and reflection!

Family Friendly Eucharistic Adoration - Thursday, December 19th, 6:00 pm TONIGHT

Families and individuals of all ages are welcome! This holy hour will take place in the church and will include prayers, music, scripture and time for silent reflection.