A Message from Administration

Safety In Our School

As we continue to cultivate a nurturing and enriching environment for our students, we would like to take a moment to emphasize the importance of safety in our school community. The well-being of every student, staff member, and family member is our top priority, and it is essential that we work together to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.

Yesterday, our teachers heard from Jason Pohl, with LMPD, and David Dahl with UofL Threat Assessment. Jason is a member of the St. Albert Safety Committee which meets once every other month to discuss ways we can continue to improve safety while we are in school and in church. They spoke to us about how we can help prevent violence by being able to identify threatening or concerning behavior. We also discussed positive mediations that can be used to help someone who might be struggling.

Two key takeaways from their presentation were that we all play a role in preventing violence in our community, and that early detection and reporting of concerning or threatening behaviors are key to prevention. Safety is a shared responsibility, and together we can create a positive and secure environment where all students can thrive.

Thank you for your continued support in making our school a safe and welcoming place for all!

Debbie Abbott

Assistant Principal

SCHOOL NEWS 🍎

Trimester 2 Report Cards

Trimester 2 report cards will be posted in Sycamore on Friday, February 28 after 3 pm. Report cards are only viewable on the Sycamore website, not the phone or iPad app.  You can learn how to view the report card at the Parent/Student Tech Help Site. 

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. 

St. Albert’s Daisy Troop 4532 + The Comfy Cow Collaboration!

We’re thrilled to introduce our limited-edition ice cream flavor:

MINT-AMAZING-SCOUTS

[A delicious blend of mint-chocolate cookies and marshmallows!]

Available: March 1 - 7

The Comfy Cow - Westport Village

Stop by after school or after church to grab a scoop!

Join us for our Release Party Event!

Monday, March 3  |  3 PM - 7 PM

Purchase cookies at our booth while enjoying our special flavor!

Come out and support our community and troop while enjoying a sweet treat!

Order Your Yearbook- Deadline is Soon

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. 

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. 

Bringing Lent to Life with CRS Rice Bowl

As we journey through Lent, we invite all of our Saint Albert families to participate in our school-wide service project, CRS Rice Bowl, led by our 7th-grade students. This initiative encourages prayer, fasting, and almsgiving while supporting those in need around the world. Each student has been given a  Rice Bowl to take home.  Please encourage your child to fill it with donations throughout Lent, and return it to school on Holy Thursday.   Together, we can make a meaningful impact and live out the spirit of Lent through generosity and service. Thank you for joining us in this important mission!

Hunger Relief in the United States 

Your donation to CRS Rice Bowl helps provide lifesaving support to more than 200 million people in more than 120 countries. But did you know your support also helps your local diocese?  

Twenty-five percent of every donation stays in your community to fight hunger and poverty, while 75% supports Catholic Relief Services programming around the world.

Our Lenten Prayer

Jesus, Bread of Life,
As we encounter you in the Eucharist this Lent,
nourish us with your love,
unite us in communion with our sisters and brothers,
showing us how we are connected.
Transform our hearts, that we may be moved to
share bread for life with our global family
and work for a world where all can thrive.

Summer Solutions Order Now!

Order Summer Solutions Books for your students to keep their skills sharp over the summer break. Order the level your child has just completed. Use promo code SHIPFREE for any book order or BESTDEAL for 15% off your order of 3 or more books. Promo code offers end July 15, 2025. Click here to order books. 

Spring STEM Club ~ Grades 1-4 

Link for families to register. 

NASA Astro Summer Camp 

Click here for more information.

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

Positions Available | We Need You!

• Finance Committee-Sponsorship (2): Here we grow! We need more hands to support coordinating corporate sponsorships

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

• Swim Coordinator

• Tennis Coordinator 

• Trivia Night Coordinators (Shadow current coordinators in 2025; ownership 26-27) 

• Awards Coordinator (Shadow current coordinator in 2025; ownership 26-27) 

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Ashley Taylor Ashley.Taylor623@yahoo.com

Basketball Uniform Collection Dates | Drop off in the Gym Lobby

3-8 Basketball Jersey Tops AND Bottoms

• Sunday 3/2 2:30-4:30pm

1st and 2nd Jerseys 

• Saturday 3/15 11a-1p

All uniforms must be returned to avoid the $100 uniform replacement fee

Fish Fry | The Cod Squad Needs You!

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. Contact John Nunn jnuffkmf@gmail.com for questions or more information.

Fish Fry Dates:
March 7th, 14th, 21st, and April 11th
March 28th – First Friday of Spring Break. We will have a limited menu and carry out will go through the gym.

Many hands make light work! Sign up here to work a shift at the fish fry

PARISH NEWS⛪

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

Picnic Sponsor Needed!

The picnic committee is looking for a new 2025 Picnic sponsor for the Capital Prize and Raffle booth! The sponsor of this booth can include marketing materials and/or a coupon for their business on the back of each raffle and capital prize ticket sold or distributed and can also include signage during the picnic weekend to advertise your business. Please reach out to Brittany Ullrich 502-974-1641 if you’re interested and would like to discuss the sponsorship opportunity!

2025 Parish Picture Directory

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 .