A Message from Administration

Dear Saint Albert Families,

Lent Week #2

I hope your Lent is going well. I want to remind you of an important event coming up: Next Monday, March 17th, our accreditation team will be visiting Saint Albert the Great. We are excited for them to witness all the incredible things happening in our school—academic rigor, faith formation, social and emotional learning, and so much more. We take great pride in our school community, and I have no doubt that our students and teachers will shine during this visit.

This week, I want to focus on something that has been on my heart—something I struggled with as a teacher and now, as an administrator, see even more clearly. It is the power of words and actions between students in the classroom, hallways, and especially on the playground. Too often, unkindness creeps into these spaces, whether through exclusion, teasing, or harsh words.

As we journey through this season of Lent, let us all—parents, as the primary educators, and teachers, who guide students daily—commit to modeling kindness in all we do. The word kindness has become a buzzword, but I challenge us all to make it more than just a concept. Let’s show it at the dinner table, at work, while coaching, in Scouts, in Quick Recall, and in every interaction with others. Let our children witness us standing up for those who are overlooked.

I encourage you to talk with your children about small but meaningful ways they can be Christ-like in their words and actions.

• Invite a child who is often left out to join a group.

• Choose a partner in class or on the playground who is usually the last one picked.

• Offer a simple smile or kind word to a classmate who seems lonely.

• Pray for those who feel excluded or unseen, especially within our own school.

Let’s take action and truly live out our Catholic faith. Let’s replace the “buzz” of kindness with authentic acts of love and inclusion.

Do it for Lent. Do it to be kind. Do it because it is who we are called to be.

In Christ love,

Deanna O'Keefe

Assistant Principal

SCHOOL NEWS 

$1 Dress Down Day- Friday,  March 14th. TOMORROW

Please refer to the Parent/Student handbook for the dress down day policies. This benefits the 8th grade class activities.

New Look for the Sycamore Website Login

Sycamore has changed the appearance of the login page for our school.  A screenshot of the new login page is found here.  The change is in appearance only; your login information remains the same.

Save the Date- Spring Showcase

Mark your calendar for the Annual Spring Showcase on Tuesday, April 15th from 6-7:30! Student artwork from the year will be displayed in the halls. Student work will be in the classrooms. The 6th Grade Drumming and Xylophone Exhibition with a Handbell preshow will be in the gym at 6:15 pm. The Please and Thank You Airstream will sell treats and drinks!

Order Your Yearbook- Deadline is TOMORROW

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- THIS SATURDAY. 

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.

St. Patrick's Day Treats

On March 17th, the PTO Student Appreciation Committee will be spreading a little luck and a lot of love with St. Patrick’s Blessings & Treats! Each student will receive a special St. Patrick’s themed treat bag delivered to their classroom, filled with Skittles, a mini-cross, and a St. Patrick’s Day Sticker. We will share a note with each teacher with the Holy Trinity so that as the treat bags are passed out students can reflect on the Holy Trinity. It's a meaningful way to celebrate with a reminder to students of the importance of their faith. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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.

**Talent Show**

The Talent Show for 4-8 graders will be held April 30, 2025! 

Tryouts will be Wednesday, April 16th. Please print and fill out the Permission slip form, and turn it into Mrs. Peake or Mrs. Melton (2B) by April 16th! We will have hard copies on hand if you don't have the ability to print. Come see one of us for a copy if you need it!  

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

Field Hockey Registration is Open! Grades 3-8

Field hockey sign ups will be open February 28-March 21 on Gameday!   After March 21, you will not be able to sign up for field hockey. No exceptions! 

Field Hockey-Practices will start the week of April 7, games begin the week of May 12 and tournament will begin the week of June 16. If you are interested in coaching field hockey, please email Ashley Beard at ashleybeard625@gmail.com

Don't delay, sign up today!

Positions Available | We Need You!

• Girls 1-2 Volleyball Coordinator 

• Finance Committee-Sponsorship (1): 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

1-2 Basketball Uniform Collection | Drop off in the Gym Lobby

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 jnunnkmf@gmail.com for questions or more information. 

Fish Fry Dates:
March 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!

Praying for Pope Francis

PRAYER TO SAY AT HOME

Lord, we ask that you watch over Pope Francis and grant him the courage, strength and healing he needs. Grant wisdom, compassion, and empathy to those caring for him. Grant that we may have faith in your healing heart and unite us in prayer for all who are experiencing pain or illness. In Jesus’ name we pray.

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