A Message from Administration

Why Attendance Matters

The foundation for student success begins with consistent attendance. Regular school attendance plays a critical role in your child's academic development.

Each school day provides valuable learning opportunities, and missing even one day can cause students to fall behind. Our dedicated teachers work hard to deliver lessons and activities that build upon one another, and when a student is absent, they may miss out on key concepts and skills. Frequent absences can result in gaps in learning that are difficult to overcome, making it harder for students to stay on track.

Moreover, regular attendance not only supports academic achievement but also helps students develop important life skills such as responsibility, time management, and the ability to work as part of a team.

The Impact of Absences

• Academic Performance: Missing school, even for a short time, can result in missed lessons, tests, and assignments. As a result, students may struggle to keep up with their coursework and may require additional support.

• Social Development: School is not just about academics. Students also benefit from social interactions and group activities. Absences can limit their ability to form friendships and develop social skills.

• Long-Term Success: Studies show that students with regular attendance are more likely to graduate, pursue higher education, and succeed in their future careers.

We ask for your partnership in ensuring your child attends school regularly. Here are some ways you can help:

1. Prioritize School Attendance: Encourage your child to attend school every day unless they are ill or have an unavoidable situation.

2. Stay Informed: If your child is absent, please notify the school as soon as possible and arrange for any make-up work.

3. Support Health and Well-being: Help your child maintain good health by establishing a consistent bedtime routine and ensuring they have a nutritious breakfast each morning.

4. Communicate with Us: If your child is facing challenges that affect their attendance, please reach out to us. We are here to support your family and work together to find solutions.

We appreciate your understanding of the importance of regular school attendance and are grateful for your continued support in ensuring the success of your child. Together, we can make a positive impact on their education and future.

Thank you for your partnership!

Debbie Abbott

Assistant Principal

SCHOOL NEWS 🍎

LETS SKATE!!!

Join us for the FINAL Skate Party of the Year. Help us make it the best one yet!!

St Albert the Great students, families, staff, everyone is invited.

Champs Rollerdome- Tuesday, February 18th from 6pm-8pm. See flyer.

Cost: $18/person (includes skate rental) Cash, Check or Venmo ONLY. Benefits the 8th Grade Class Trip.

Author Visit for Grades JK-K-1-2

St Albert will have children’s author Alex Willan visit on Thursday, March 13th, at 1:00 for grades K-1-2.  Alex is the author-illustrator of the Worst! picture book series and the Jasper & Ollie series, as well as the illustrator of Got Your Nose, written by Alan Katz.  You can visit him online at AlexWillan.com.  During his visit he will be discussing life as an author and an illustrator, as well as reading his newest book, Mermaids are the Worst!  In this book, Gilbert the Goblin’s beachside vacation gets ruined by mermaids and their games in the side-splitting latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends.

If your child would like a signed copy of this new book or some of his other books, please click this link.  In order to receive a signed copy, the order must be completed by March 3rd. 

Neighborhood Forest - Giving Trees to Kids: 6th-grade Stewardship Project

The 6th-grade class is working with Neighborhood Forest to provide free trees to each of our students. We are excited to help our school celebrate Earth Day 2025 by planting trees throughout our community. Parents will follow the link to place an order for a free tree for your child/children. The trees will be delivered to school and the 6th grade will send them home with your child before Earth Day. Neighborhood Forest has all the answers to your questions including what type of tree will be sent and how best to plant your tree. The deadline to order your tree is March 15, 2025. 

NASA Astro Summer Camp 

Click here for more information.

Order Your Yearbook 

Due to publication costs, we have made the tough decision for families to purchase their own yearbook(s). You may have received an email from Inter-State asking if you would like to purchase a yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year. If you would like a St. Albert yearbook for this school year, you will need to place your order through Inter-State. You will have a choice between a hardcover ($26.00) or a softcover ($21.00). You will also have the choice of purchasing a yearbook for each child, or one for your family. 

You have until March 14th to place your order. Yearbooks will be delivered in May. Click here to order.

*Eighth graders do NOT need to place an order as the school will provide a yearbook 

for each eighth-grade student. 

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:

April 24th, 7:00pm-8:30pm, PLC

SAAM NEWS (Sports Ministry)🏆

Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link

Athletic Ministry Positions Available | We Need You!

• Vice Chair (This is a 3 year term: Vice Chair-Chair-Past Chair. Prior experience as a sports coordinator or committee member required)

• Jk-2 Basketball Coordinator (shadow current coordinators in 2025, take ownership 2026-27) 

• Girls 3-8 Basketball Coordinator

• Swim Coordinator

• Tennis Coordinator 

• Trivia Night Coordinators (Shadow current coordinators in 2025; ownership 2026-27) 

• Awards Coordinator (Shadow current coordinator in 2025; ownership 2026-2027) 

Volunteers enable us to offer a vast variety of sports for our student-athletes. Please consider volunteering for one of our many vacant, or soon-to-be vacant, roles! 

Email Ashley Taylor Ashley.Taylor623@yahoo.com with questions.

Fish Fry- The COD SQUAD is back! 

The fish fry committee will be meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19th in the cafeteria at 6 pm. If you would like to be more involved in this year's fish fry or have any suggestions on how we can improve the experience please join us.  

PARISH NEWS⛪

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

2025 Parish Picture Directory

Feb. 13-15; Feb. 17-19; Feb. 27 - March 1, 2025 

2:30-8:30pm weekdays, 10:30am-3:00pm on Saturday

In the Parish Life Center

Have you talked with a fellow parishioner and then wondered what their name is? Want to help our new Pastor and Associate get acquainted with our parishioners?

A pictorial directory is a great way to help us get to know each other better!

Our last directory is now out-dated and it is time for a new one. We encourage everyone to get a new picture made so that our new directory will be complete. Each family photographed will receive a free copy of the directory and an 8x10 portrait at no cost.

Sign ups for the photography sessions are open now! You will have a professional photography session, see your proofs, and have the opportunity to purchase extra portraits for family and friends. It's super easy! Make your appointment today using this link.

Need to add something to the Viking Voice? 

Click HERE to enter your submission. 

*Entries need to be submitted on the Tuesday BEFORE the Thursday print date .