January 16, 2025

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A Message from Administration

NTI/Snow (make up) days:

It’s been such a crazy start to our school year! Thank you so much to our families for working with us in trying to make our NTI (Non-traditional instruction) days beneficial to our students. Thank you also to our teachers for planning and implementing online lessons on short notice.

Back in September, St. Albert utilized their one “snow day” that was figured into our 2024-2025 school calendar. This was a free day in which school was called off because of hurricane winds. Since that date, the state of Kentucky has declared that day as “excused” and we no longer have to use that day as our “snow day”.

The Archdiocesan policy on NTI days is that each school is permitted to use 5 NTI days during a school year. With last week's snowstorm, we have used 4 of those 5 NTI days.

With all of that information, the plan for upcoming snow days is:

Our next snow day will be a “free day” to enjoy the day
A second snow day would be an NTI day (#5 for the school year)
A third snow day would be a free day that would be made up on Monday, February 17.
A fourth snow day would be a free day that would be made up on Monday, April 21.
A fifth snow day would be a free day that would be made up on Friday, May 2.
A sixth and subsequent snow days would be added to the end of the school year: (May 27, 28…)

I am hoping that we do not need to utilize any of the bulleted plans listed above, but for planning purposes, we are ready.

Thank you again for being part of our team.

Go Vikings!

Ellen Martin

School Principal

Sept.- Cooperation

Oct.- Empathy

Nov.- Gratitude

Jan.- Perseverance

Feb.- Honesty

Mar.- Respect

Apr.- Integrity

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 🍎

Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten- NO SCHOOL JAN. 17, 2025 TOMORROW

On Friday, January 17, 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.

Catholic Schools Week

Join us at 10:30 Mass on Sunday, January 26th to kick off Catholic Schools Week!

On Tuesday, January 28th, we will Celebrate Our Students and Families with the following:

Student Free Dress Day- Follow handbook guidelines.
Treat from PTO- Thank you!
No Homework to encourage time for a family meal or game night.

Click here to see how the students of St. Abert the Great will spread the news of our GREAT school with various community members.

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.

Join the St. Albert Boy Scout Troop!

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th grade boys: February is the perfect time to join the St. Albert Boy Scout Troop. Interested boys and their parents are invited to attend the Troop meeting on Monday, February 3rd, at 7:00 PM in the PLC.

Check out www.facebook.com/groups/Troop327Ky/ to see what our Scouts have been up to:

- camping, hiking and outdoor adventures

- developing leadership skills, character, fitness and citizenship

- earning merit badges in life skills, science, business, sports and crafts as the boys advance to possibly becoming Eagle Scouts.

More info: www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa.

Feel free to reach out with questions to:

Jim Sharon, St. Albert Troop Scoutmaster, ‭james.sharon@twc.com

Mike Biagi, parent of 6th & 8th grade Scouts, michaelbiagi@gmail.com

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:

January 23rd, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Visitation Hall (Cafeteria)

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

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

Please read the email sent on Wednesday, January 8th for updates on the Viking Gala.

BOXTOPS

To kick off the new year, Boxtops has a bonus for our school! Buy 4 participating items in one transaction and St. Albert gets an additional $2.00! Start scanning now until 2/14. Learn more here.

SAAM NEWS (Sports Ministry)🏆

Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link

Sports Sign-Ups

The following sport sign-ups will be open January 7-January 21 on Gameday with an early bird discount! The same sports will continue to stay open from January 22-January 28 without the discount. After January 28, you will not be able to sign up for spring sports. No exceptions!

Grades JK-8: Coed Soccer

Grades 1-8: Coed Tennis

Grades 3-8: Boys Volleyball

Grades 3-8: Girls Softball

Grades 5-8: Coed Track

TENNIS INFO: Tennis practices will be on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 starting on February 13. Match play is for 4th grade and up that can serve and keep score. Verification for kids who are interested in playing matches is on January 30 from 3:30-4:30. The tournament is on April 13.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Tryouts will be Tuesday, February 4. If you are interested in coaching boys volleyball this season, please email Dan Mehling at danmehling@yahoo.com

Click to sign-up!

GO VIKINGS!

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.

Family Adoration

Thurs., January 16th | 6 p.m.

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. The presence of Christ in the Eucharist is real, true and substantial. We have an amazing opportunity to spend time with Jesus who is physically present in the Eucharist that is exposed on the altar.