September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024
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If you have ever walked into one of my classrooms, two of the first things you see emblazoned on my classroom walls are two sayings that I preach to my students each year, “HARD WORK ALWAYS WINS!” and “DO YOUR BEST AND A LITTLE BIT MORE!”
I truly believe that!
As we celebrated Labor Day on Monday, it's fitting to reflect on the value of hard work, a virtue deeply rooted in our faith. Jesus Himself was a carpenter, dedicating His days to labor with His hands, showing us the dignity of hard work. He approached His tasks with care, purpose, and love, teaching us that every job, big or small, is an opportunity to glorify God.
In our Saint Albert the Great school community, we are called to follow Jesus’ example. Whether it’s in our studies, sports, or helping others, let us instill in our children the value of doing our best. Hard work isn't just about achieving good grades or winning games; it’s about building character, developing perseverance, and growing closer to God.
As parents and teachers, administration and religious, we are called to set an example and model for our children the virtue of hard work, and giving our best. It is up to us to lay a foundation that is cemented in Christ’s example. Every effort you put in now, every example that you allow your child to witness, will shape the person with whom God has entrusted you to raise. Remember that God sees and blesses hard work, even when it feels challenging. So, let’s honor Labor Day by rededicating ourselves to our work of parenting and teaching, knowing that through it, we follow the path Jesus set for us.
Saint Albert the Great, Pray for Us!
Deanna O’Keefe
Assistant Principal
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September 17, 2024 6PM
Dear Saint Albert the Great School Families,
As the new school year begins, we know that parents have already been hard at work helping their children transition. Supplies have been bought, forms completed, backpacks filled, and many pep talks have already been given. Your dedication is vital to everything that happens this year, and we deeply appreciate all that you do.
With this in mind, we are hosting an evening to help you transition into the new school year. Please join us on Tuesday, September 17th at 6 PM in the Parish Life Center (PLC) for beverages and charcuterie, followed by a program in the church at 6:45 PM. Pam Hurwitz, a national speaker, from the Faith and Family Collective, will share an important message of inspiration, humor, and hope for everything that lies ahead.
We will also take intentional time to pray for our children and the school year ahead.
We hope you can make every effort to join us for this special evening with your Saint Albert the Great School Family.
17 days remaining and we have raised 34% of our $45,000 goal. We can do this Vikings! Remember, the top 3 students who raise the most money will be bringing home a $100 Target Gift Card! We also have the top two fundraising students in each homeroom who will get to carry their class banner in the walk! Plus, they will get a swag bag filled with fun accessories they can wear during the walk! Donut party for the top fundraising class. The EXCITING news, we have our volunteers for the dunk tower! The top fundraising student from each grade will have a chance at these teachers.
Volunteer Signup Genius link
Link to flyer.
The 8th Grade Class of 2025 is selling mums to help offset the cost for all students participating in the class trip to Washington, D.C., Gettysburg, and New York City! Mums are locally grown and come in 10 in. pots. See the flyer for available colors. To order, email Lizzie Minton (lizzie.minton@gmail.com) with "Mums" in the subject line! Thank you for your support! More information here.
Join us for our first school board meeting of the year. It will take place on Monday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Viking Room. Our meetings take place every other month and all St. Albert families are welcome.
This year's school board includes:
Chair - Jaimie Weiss
Vice Chair - Chet Allen
Secretary - Katie Cropper
Past Chair - Jean Terry
Budget - Nick Norcia
Technology - Ray Olivencia
Data & Safety - Rebecca Becht
Policy - Jay Shafferman
Planning - Jessica O’Bryan
Development, PR & Marketing - Mary T. Lammers
The St. Albert the Great School Board, is a consultative board, assisting the administration in achieving its mission and providing quality Catholic education to students of the school. For more information visit our website.
Our 8th graders have an amazing opportunity to embark on an East Coast Expedition trip of a lifetime. Students will tour Washington D.C., Gettysburg, and New York City. This is the third year we are taking students on a trip of this scale. We are hopeful that our community will help us make the trip affordable for all who would like to travel by participating and supporting our fundraising efforts.
Our Beach Volleyball Tournament fundraiser will be on September 28, 2024. It will be a day of fun at J-town Beach! We are looking for support in several ways: enter a team to play in the tournament, pencil it in on your calendar to come out for the day to enjoy good company and good food and order an event t-shirt which students can also wear on Spirit Wear days at school!
There will be two divisions of play, "Competitive" and “Family Fun". Below you will find information on each division.
The Competitive Division: Must be 9th Grade or older. This is for teams of people who would fall into the C, B, or A category of play. This is a double-elimination tournament. TEAMS SIGNED UP FOR THIS DIVISION MUST BE CO-ED.
The Family Fun Division: For 12 years old and up. This is for kids and people who are just looking for fun and to have a great time. This is a double-elimination tournament. Please note some kids' teams might not be co-ed. ADULT TEAMS MUST BE CO-ED.
Please sign up on the Signup Genius Link to enter your team. Cost is $200/team:
Order a Spikes for Vikes t-shirt here.
Please contact Cindy Lindle at cchoinka@yahoo.com with registration questions and for payment options.
Dust off those boots and hats and get ready for a fun night of dancing, games, and friendship.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
7pm-10pm
Spread the word and invite your friends.
Please see the link
Youth who are high school age and younger are invited to submit original visual art, such as a drawing or painting, to be featured in the “Saints for Kids” section of Youth Focus in The Record Newspaper.
Students can submit art depicting the following saints:
Our Lady of the Rosary, deadline to submit — Sept. 22
St. John Paul II, deadline to submit — Oct. 3
St. Martin de Porres, deadline to submit — Oct. 17
Our Lady of Guadalupe, deadline to submit — Nov. 21
A photo of the artwork can be submitted via email to ocastlen@archlou.org or the original can be mailed to the attention of The Record at the Maloney Center, 1200 S. Shelby St., Louisville, Ky., 40203, with a stamped return envelope.
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)
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
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
Meijer: Earn 40 Bonus Box Tops when you buy any 4 participating products in a single transaction, now through 9/7/24.
Sam’s Club: Earn 40 Bonus Box Tops when you buy any 2 participating products in a single transaction, now through 9/15/24.
Click here for Kroger and Boxtops Directions.
PTO Open Positions 2024-2025:
Click here to fill out our interest form!
The following committees are still in need of a chair or co-chair for this school year.
Fill out the form above or email ptopresident@stalbert.org if interested.
-Restaurant Fundraisers
-Spring Showcase
-Student Appreciation
-Yearbook & School Pictures
-Stewardship
SIGN UP 9/6 to be a Room Parent!
On Friday 9/6 at 6am the email with the Room Parent signup will go out.
The PTO is looking for volunteers to plan and execute classroom parties for Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Each homeroom needs 2 room parent volunteers who will use PTO funds for the parties. One lead room parent per grade will also be responsible for any extra communication or coordination with the teachers.
We are also looking for volunteers to coordinate treats on St. Albert’s feast day (Nov. 15) and St. Nick’s day (Dec. 6). This is a great opportunity for those who want to be involved but are unavailable during school day parties.
All volunteers must undergo a background check and complete the Safe Environment training.
Party dates/times for grades JK-8 (preschool parties are at 9:30am on these dates)
Halloween: October 31 at 1:50pm
Christmas: December 20 at 11:35am
Valentine's Day: February 10 at 1:50pm
If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Biagi, Rebecca Schardein and Ashley Beard at PTOroomparents@stalbert.org.
Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link
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
Please read the Parish Post to stay up to date with events and opportunities.
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, September 5th at 7:30pm in the Cafeteria to kick off the NFL season, tailgate potluck style! Bring your best tailgate dip/snack/appetizer and join us for a night of football, drinks, cornhole, and fellowship. Ravens @ Chiefs kicks off at 8:20PM.
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
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.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th AFTER the MASSES
9:00AM- 12:30PM CAFETERIA
God has given every member of St. Albert a unique talent to share! Come to the St. Albert Ministry Fair to learn how you can share the talents you have been given and meet other members who have similar interests to you. (singing, teaching, community outreach, leadership, cooking, landscaping, decorating, athletics and many more...) Learn about the many ministries and volunteer opportunities in our parish. Ask questions and discover where God is calling you to serve!
Register here to join us on October 12th for Crafting Fun in the PLC 9AM - 9PM. This is an all-day event, but you can come and go as needed. The $40.00 fee includes Table Space, Dinner, and a Goodie Bag. Payment will be made through Venmo/PayPal and will reserve your spot.
For more info email: Cathy Hardin cbhardin50@gmail.com or Val Boeh ulmom@aol.com