A Message from Administration

Dear Parents,

As we enter the season of Lent, a time for reflection, renewal, and spiritual growth, it’s an opportunity to help our children embrace the powerful traditions of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. These practices can deepen their faith and provide them with meaningful ways to connect with God and others. Below are some ways you can guide your children in making Lent more meaningful.

1. Prayer:
Lent is an ideal time to focus on our relationship with God through prayer. Help your child understand that prayer is a way to speak with God and listen to Him. Encourage them to set aside a few moments each day for quiet prayer. This could be a simple prayer before meals, bedtime, or a short prayer of thanks or reflection in the morning. For older children, you might consider teaching them the practice of daily scripture reading, praying the Rosary, or having family prayer time together. You can also introduce the practice of journaling their thoughts and prayers to reflect on their journey during Lent.

2. Fasting:
While fasting is often thought of as giving up food, it can also be a way to practice self-control and sacrifice in different areas of life. Encourage your children to think about what they might give up during Lent—whether it’s sweets, screen time, or even an attitude such as complaining. Fasting is a way for children to develop discipline and focus on their faith by making small sacrifices. Remind them that fasting isn’t about deprivation but about making space for spiritual growth and drawing closer to God.

3. Almsgiving:
Lent is also a time to focus on helping others. Children can practice almsgiving by giving to those in need, whether it’s donating money, clothes, or food. You can also encourage them to do acts of kindness throughout Lent, like helping a neighbor, writing a letter to someone who may be lonely, or volunteering in the community. The key is to instill in them the joy of giving and serving others, just as Christ gave Himself for us.

Together, these three practices—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—can provide your children with an enriching spiritual experience that helps them grow in faith, love, and service to others. By creating intentional moments for these practices, we can help our children prepare their hearts for the joy of Easter.

Wishing you and your family a blessed and meaningful Lenten season!

Warm regards,

Allison French

Learning Coordinator

SCHOOL NEWS 🍎

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.

Trimester 2 Report Cards- Don't Forget to View

Trimester 2 report cards were 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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

• 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

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!

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.

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 .