A Message from Administration

September has been centered around the Friendzy catchphrase "We Are One" and our Viking Virtue, Cooperation. Throughout the month, students have learned the importance of working together and supporting one another as a team. Since today was the last Thursday of the month, we were thrilled to recognize one student from each class in grades kindergarten through 8th at this morning’s school mass who embodied our virtue and the spirit of unity! As we move into October, we look forward to exploring our next Friendzy catchphrase, "Listen Up," along with our Viking Virtue, Empathy. We hope that through these monthly activities and lessons, we are helping students foster kindness, build stronger relationships, and contribute to creating a positive school community. We encourage you to continue this language at home to reinforce these important life skills. Thank you for partnering with us to help shape students of good character!

October Key Verses:

“Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”

Deuteronomy 6:4-5 

“Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.”

Proverbs 2:2 

October Goal:

To learn and listen with our whole selves - eyes, ears, heart, and mouth - so that others feel seen, heard, and valued.

Loren Corbett

School Counselor

SCHOOL NEWS 🍎

Say Cheese, Vikings!

School Picture Day is Friday, October 18th.

$1.00 Dress Down Day on Sept 27th! TOMORROW 🐯☘️

Wear your favorite Trinity or St. X attire. Who will have the most representation? Rocks or Tigers? Students are welcome to have a regular dress-down day as long as it follows the $1 dress-down day policy found in the Student/Parent Handbook on our website. All proceeds benefit 8th-grade activities.

Book Fair is Coming!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be here October 2- October 9 for students and parents to enjoy!  This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again!  

Here are a few things to remember:

     * Students may bring money to shop during their regular library class during this week or 

        wait for their scheduled conference.  If your child doesn't shop during class, 

        we can provide a wish list to write down choices

     * If JK-3rd grade bring in money to shop during class time, please put it in a

        labeled envelope with the student's name

     * If you are interested in ewallet (digital payment account that allows your child(ren) to 

       shop for books instead of using cash), please refer to the Scholastic Book Fair flyer that 

       will be sent home in the Tuesday folder

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Tech Refresher Camp

Join Technology Director Ken O'Brien for a 2 day after-school refresher camp on Google Docs or Google Slides designed for 5th and 6th graders.  Each camp session will begin at 3 pm and end at 4:15 pm. Registration and cost information is available at the following link.

SAVE THE DATE - Harvest Homecoming Adult Mixer

Dust off those boots and hats and get ready for a fun night of dancing, games, and friendship. 

Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 7pm-10pm

Spread the word and invite your friends.

Please see the link

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:

September 26th, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Visitation Hall (Cafeteria) TONIGHT

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

Restaurant Fundraiser

🎉 Ready for a mouthwatering meal that supports a great cause? Join us at City Barbeque (9429 Viking Center Drive) on Sunday, September 29th between 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM and make a difference! With every order you place, 25% will be donated to St Albert the Great Parish School. 🙌 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to dine for a purpose! RSVP & details here🌟🍴 

Kroger Rewards & Box Tops for Education

Did you know that there are two ways you can help our school earn money with things you are probably doing everyday?

1. Choose St. Albert the Great P.T.O. for your Kroger Community Rewards. This can be done easily by selecting our program on your digital account.

St. Albert the Great school ID # is: FY349

Kroger Rewards Instructions

2. Create a Box Tops For Education  account and easily snap pictures of your receipts to earn money for our school! No more clipping, it is all digital now. It is easiest to download the app. Learn more at BTFE.com

St. Albert the Great school ID is: 156500

Current Box Tops for Education Promotions:

• Target: 40 Bonus Box Tops when you buy any 4 participating products in a single transaction, now through 9/21/24

St Albert PTO Hosts Trunk or Treat (St Albert School families only)

Saturday, October 26th from 6pm to 9pm

Trick or Treating, Bouncies, Free Pizza, Popcorn, and Waters, Music and Contests!

A Signup Genius will be available next week for registering a trunk or to volunteer. The candy donation list for each grade will also be posted next week in the Viking Voice.

Autumn Beats and Sweet Treats

Save the Date- On October 18th, students will eat lunch and enjoy music outside, along with a sweet treat provided by the PTO. Students can purchase a sack lunch from the cafeteria or bring lunch from home. Students are also welcome to bring in a beach towel to sit on if they would like.

SAAM NEWS (Sports Ministry)🏆

Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link

Intermediate Basketball Coordinator(s) Needed

SAAM has an Intermediate Basketball Coordinator position(s) available to support our Intermediate Basketball League this Fall/Winter. 

The CSAA intermediate basketball league supports basketball players in grades 9-12 by offering a fun and competitive environment within their parish. Players practice each week and compete on Saturday or Sunday evenings. The season schedule generally follows the CSAA school basketball timeline—Practices begin in late October and games start in early December. 

The coordinator is responsible for organizing teams, coordinating practice times, and overseeing the gym space during games. 

If you, or a team of individuals, are interested in volunteering for this role, please contact Ashley Taylor

Ashley.Taylor623@yahoo.com or (502) 593-1233. 

SAVE THE DATE!! December 7, 2024

St Albert Trivia Night- College Gameday Edition

Presented by SAAM and The Noe Group

Join us for a lively night of fun and entertainment.  Back by popular demand, DJ Dave will serve as your emcee.  More info to come soon.

Business Sponsorships

Do you have a business that you’d like to highlight throughout St. Albert’s athletic facilities?  Learn more about sponsorship opportunities that support St. Albert Athletic Ministry (SAAM). Reach out today to secure your sponsorship! Click for SAAM Sponsorship Packet

PARISH NEWS⛪

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

Healing Novena in Honor of Thérèse of Lisieux

SEPTEMBER 22nd - OCTOBER 1st

MASS at 5:00pm | CONFESSIONS 6:00-9:30pm

September 22, Day 1: Healing of the Evils & Victims of Wars

September 23, Day 2: Healing for Chronic & Terminal Illness (Anointing of the Sick during Mass)

September 24, Day 3: Healing After the Loss of a Loved One

September 25, Day 4: Healing of the Disease of Addiction

September 26, Day 5: Healing for Broken & Struggling Marriages

September 27, Day 6: Healing for Those Who Have Journeyed through Abortion

September 28, Day 7: Healing for Those Who Struggle with Mental Illness

September 29, Day 8: Healing for Past Sins

September 30, Day 9: Healing for Victims of Abuse

October 1, Day 10: Feast Day Mass in Thanksgiving (Celebrant will be Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre)

You are invited to place intentions in a basket for yourself, for family & friends, or any other cause which will be brought before an image of St. Thérèse during the Novena. You are also invited to bring roses for the altar & sanctuary each night of the Novena. A blessing with her relic will be given after each Mass.

*Masses on September 22nd, 28th & 29th fulfills obligation for Sunday Mass. 

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