A Message from Administration

This month in Friendzy, our theme is "Stress Less, Breathe Easy," with a focus on the virtue of "Gratitude." This unit provides an excellent opportunity to discuss coping skills that help students learn healthy ways to manage stress. Developing these skills is crucial for emotional well-being and resilience. According to data from the CDC for 2021-2022, 1 in 10 children aged 3-17 has been diagnosed with anxiety, which translates to millions of children in the United States alone. The Child Mind Institute indicates that teaching coping strategies can lead to a 25% reduction in anxiety symptoms among children. Research suggests that children who acquire coping skills early are better equipped to manage stress and experience fewer long-term mental health challenges. With a “toolbox” of strategies—such as deep breathing, drawing, or talking to someone they trust—kids feel more prepared to navigate life’s ups and downs.

Your support at home is key! By practicing coping skills together, children can explore what works best for them in a safe space. Over time, these skills become second nature, helping them navigate challenges calmly and confidently. Try introducing a new coping skill each day, and have your child rate how much they liked it, creating a personalized list of their favorites.

Click here to view a list of coping skills. 

Lauren Corbett

School Counselor

SCHOOL NEWS 🍎

No School Mass Thursday, 11/14

We will not have a school Mass on Thursday, November 14th, since there will be Mass on Monday, November 11th, for Veterans Day and Friday, November 15th, for St. Albert's Feast Day.

No Spirit Wear on 11/15

Friday, November 15th is the Feast Day of St. Albert the Great. Students will be attending Mass on this day, therefore, we will not have a spirit wear day. Students should wear their school uniforms.

Cognia® Engagement Survey 

This year, during Discover Catholic Schools Week: Nov. 17-23 we will be administering a Family Engagement survey to parents/guardians and students (grades 3-8). We are committed to continuous school improvement and rely on the feedback of our school community to ensure this commitment leads to the further growth of our program. Next week, you will receive a link to the survey through which you will be asked to provide feedback on our program effectiveness. We thank you in advance for your full participation. *This is in addition to the School Board Climate Survey. 

St. Albert School Climate Survey

Attention parents! We need your help! It has been more than 5 years since our last survey and a lot has changed, which is why it is so important to get your feedback. Your Administration and School Board want to know what YOU think about both your child's school experience and YOUR satisfaction level of St. Albert the Great School. Please find below a link to the St. Albert School Climate Survey, which you can easily access and finish in about 15 minutes.

Completing this survey will help our Administration and School Board better understand where we excel and where we need improvements in our school. Your participation is important so please take a few minutes to tell us what you think. Please fill out one survey per household.

All your responses are anonymous. If you would like to be entered to win the $100 Visa gift card, please send an email with the subject "I completed the school survey" to schoolboard-chair@stalbert.org. Include your name, which will be entered into the raffle. The winner will be randomly selected after Thanksgiving break. Please submit your responses by November 15. The survey link will close after that date. 

Invitation to Veterans Day Mass Monday, November 11th

Dear Saint Albert the Great Community,

We invite you to join us on Monday, November 11th, at 9:25 a.m. for a special Veterans Day Mass at Saint Albert the Great Parish. Let us come together as a community to honor and celebrate our nation’s veterans, who have courageously served and protected our freedom.

Please feel free to bring along family members, neighbors, and friends for this beautiful tribute. Together, let us express our gratitude for their sacrifices and lift our prayers for those who serve.

We hope to see you there.

*Please note there will NOT be an All School Mass on Thursday, November 14th.

Thanksgiving Basket Collection

Our Parish Social Concerns Committee, along with our school, is excited to kick off our annual Thanksgiving Basket Collection. Each grade has been assigned a particular food item to gather. The donations will be assembled into full Thanksgiving Meal Baskets, which will be distributed by Eastern Area Community Ministries to families in need. We invite parents and children to shop together, enabling students to choose their contributions and engage in this important act of kindness. Generous donations are greatly appreciated, and students are encouraged to bring in multiple items. Collections run November 4-14. Click here to view grade-level items. 

Honor Flight Bake Sale 

The 8th grade will host a Bake Sale on Wednesday, November 13th, to raise funds to donate to their Honor Flight service project.

Students from each grade will have an opportunity to visit the Bake Sale and purchase yummy treats donated by the 8th-grade families. Classes will have a designated time to visit the bake sale. 

Treats will be $1 - this is a cash-only event.

Please send money with your student on Wednesday 11/13 if they would like to get a treat from the bake sale. 

PTO Restaurant Fundraiser

Hey St. Albert families!! There's enough meal planning in November, so we are making one night easy! Join us at Panda Express (10600 Westport Rd.) on Tuesday, November 12th between 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM and make a difference! With every order you place 20% will be donated to St Albert the Great Parish School. You can order in-store or online AND they have family meals! Please use this link for more information.

EXTRA 2023-2024 Yearbooks Still AVAILABLE!! 

If you want to purchase a 2023-2024 yearbook, email Amy Baker at abaker@stalbert.org.  The yearbook is $20.00/Book and will be charged through your FACTS account and sent home with your child.

Safe Environment Training

Given November 5th is election day we are moving the previously scheduled Safe Environment Training at St. Margaret Mary to St. Albert the Great on Monday, November 11th 6:30 pm in the PLC.

Are You Safe Environment Compliant? Are you working regularly with children? If so you must have attended an Archdiocese of Louisville Safe Environment Training. Has it been 5 years since your initial in-person training? You must complete your 5-year refresher training. You must also have a satisfactory background check not older than 5 years. See your Safe Environment Coordinator today to verify your compliance!

Report Cards

Trimester 1 report cards will be published to Sycamore on Friday, November 15, 2024 at approximately 3 pm.  Report cards can only be viewed on the Sycamore website: not the phone or iPad app.  You can read instructions about how to access the report cards at the Parent/Student Tech Help Page.

Guest Speaker for 5-8th Grades

On November 19th, 5-8th grade students will hear former WNBA player, Rushia Brown, speak about the consequences of choices, academic excellence, personal value, respectful relationships, peer acceptance, and achieving dreams. Encore Wealth Management sponsors speakers from Sports World which encourages positive choices and has the motto of- You're not born a Winner; You're not born a Loser; You're born a CHOOSER! Click here to view the flyer and Sports World website. 

Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten- NO SCHOOL JAN. 10, 2025

On Friday, January 10, 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.

Viking Pride All School Skate Party

Monday, November 18, 2024 6pm-8pm at Champs Rollerdome $18/Person Including Skate Rental 

All grades and families welcome! Celebrate your VIKING PRIDE by wearing all your Viking Gear, Blue and Yellow!  There will be a prize awarded to the class with the most attendance.  *Date and prize will be coordinated with the class teacher and administration.  Link to flyer.

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:

November 21st, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Visitation Hall (Cafeteria)

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

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

Viking Gala

Get GOLD & GLAM with us at the Viking Gala!

Who: You! Get ready to sparkle and dance in support of our school!

What: The PTO Viking Gala presented by Fun Masters! 

When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 from 6 to 11 p.m.

Where: Louisville Marriott East

Why: To raise funds to support PTO programming and school improvements for the next two years!

Tickets: Will go on sale Friday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. at VikingGala.org! Get all the event details on the website including the menu and room block information.

2025 Gala Trip Raffle presented by Kaiman & Crahan: We are excited to announce this year’s trip raffle is a 5-day trip for two to Costa Rica! Tickets will also go on sale on Friday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m.! Tickets are $50 each and only 400 will be sold! Get all the details at VikingGala.org and spread the word to your friends and family! Charitable Gaming License # ORG0000407

Find out how to help at VikingGala.org!

• Limited sponsorships available - Gold, Silver & Viking Spirit still available!

• Donate to our class baskets for the auction by Nov. 15!

• Donate bourbon to the Pet Station Country Club Bourbon Pull

• Donate fabulous items to our auctions

Email questions to Julie Kruer and Allison Gotting at gala@stalbert.org!

SAAM NEWS (Sports Ministry)🏆

Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link

St Albert Trivia Night- December 7, 2024

23nd Annual St Albert Triva Night- Presented by SAAM and Sponsored by The Noe Group

Join Us For Fun and Fellowship!Doors open at 6PM. Trivia starts at  7PM.

THIS YEAR’S THEME IS COLLEGE GAMEDAY!  

Dress up as your favorite team, player, mascot, coach, gameday anchor, the choices are endless!

Click here for more information

Prizes for the Winning Teams, Best Theme, Split the Pot and Heads or Tails

Tables of 8- $240 EACH 

Tables will go on sale on November 9, at 9:00 am and can be purchased at the ST ALBERT STORE

DJ Dave with Odyssey Entertainment is the returning Emcee for the evening. Water and Soda will be available for free with table purchase. Bring your own food. Email Trivia Night Chairs Nick and Erin Carter with questions at trivianight@stalbert.org 

PARISH NEWS⛪

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

Family Friendly Adoration

Thursday, November 21st   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.

St. Albert Men's Fellowship

Looking for brotherhood and a strong sense of community? The St. Albert Men's Fellowship is just for you!

All our parish brothers are invited  to come meet other like-minded men interested in forming strong friendships, deepening their faith, and participating in service. "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Proverbs 17:17

Join the Fellowship on Thursday, November 14th at 7:30pm in the Cafeteria for a Thanksgiving celebration! Join us for a night of football, drinks, and fellowship. Stay tuned for more details on the food spread. Commanders @ Eagles kicks off at 8:15PM.

The group is always brainstorming ideas for future social gatherings and ways to get involved in parish life. If interested in attending, please click the link to fill out the form and tell us more about yourself. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Norcia at NLNorcia@gmail.com

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