School News

Archdiocesan Survey

This year, during Discover Catholic Schools Week: Nov. 12-18, we will be administering a Catholic Identity Program Effectiveness survey to parents/guardians, faculty/staff, and our students (grades 5-8). 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.

Preschool Coffee and Conversations

Click here to RSVP for the Preschool Coffee and Conversations on November 14th. 

Mass for Our Military

We will celebrate the courageous men and women who have served—and are serving—our country at St. Albert the Great’s Veterans Day Mass at 9:25 am on Thursday, November 9th. We invite all veterans and current service men and women to attend our Veteran’s Day Mass, planned by St. Albert the Great Parish School’s 8th Grade.

8th Grade Honor Flight Stewardship Project

Please help the 8th graders with their stewardship project to send a veteran St. Albert parishioner to Washington D.C. to visit the memorial of the wars they fought in! 

There are two ways to donate:

1. Purchase an American Flag pin from 10/30-11/10 with this order form.

2. Send your donation with your child(ren) on Friday, 11/10 for the Bake Sale. Items will cost $1. *Please let your child(ren) know if you expect change to come back or if they should donate any change to the project. Thank you!

Picture Retake Day 

Click here for more information about the Picture Retake Day on November 7th.

Thanksgiving Basket Collection November 6-10

Our Parish Social Concerns Committee, along with our school, will participate in our annual Thanksgiving Basket Collection. Each grade has been assigned a needed food item. Donations will be assembled to create complete Thanksgiving Meal Baskets for Eastern Area Community Ministries to distribute to families in need. We encourage families to go shopping together, and allow the students to pick out their donations so they feel a part of this wonderful giving opportunity. Please give generously. Your child is welcome to bring in multiple items! Donations should be sent to homerooms for collection. 

Preschool 3's: Canned Corn

Pre-K: Canned Green Beans

JK & Kindergarten: Canned Yams

1st Grade: Canned Sweet Potatoes

2nd Grade: 2 Boxes of Mashed Potatoes

3rd Grade: Instant Powdered Tea

4th Grade: Instant Powdered Lemonade

5th Grade: Canned Fruit

6th Grade: Pie Filling/Crust

7th Grade: Cake Mix/Frosting

8th Grade: Stuffing

High School Open Houses

6-8th grade families- open the one-page flyer (in English or Spanish) that summarizes information about the high school open houses and the placement test. High school open houses start in November and the High School Placement test is Saturday, December 9, 2023, 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

KUNA

The Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) is a 3-day experiential learning conference in which students participate directly in simulated international diplomacy. KUNA offers students the opportunity to experience the richness of cultures from around the world, develop empathy, and hone their critical thinking skills while engaging with a wide variety of perspectives and global issues. Dates: March 17-19, 2024 

Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Louisville 

Cost: $290 per student, plus some meals (assistance is available) (includes supply fee) 

For who: middle school students 

Representing France and Peru We will meet on Thursday afternoons beginning December 7 from 3:00-4:00 PM in Mrs. Gates’ room (6C). 

*If your middle school child is interested in participating, they must complete an application as spots are limited.* 

*According to the Academic Extracurricular Eligibility Policy under Section 23.2 of the Parent-Student Handbook, students who have two failing grades are ineligible to participate in all extracurricular activities.* 

**Applications are due to Mrs. Early or Mrs. Gates by Friday, November 10** Here is the Information Sheet. Students know to ask Mrs. Gates or Mrs. Early for a paper application form. 

Safe Environment Training- 

Anyone working with children must complete an initial in-person training at any of the Archdiocese of Louisville scheduled training courses. After that, a person is required to complete a five-year refresher training either online or any in-person training. Check the dates and locations on page 2 of the attached newsletter.

Click here for the most recent issue of the Honor Thy Child newsletter and the most up-to-date sessions for the Safe Environment Training offered by the Archdiocese of Louisville. If you plan on coaching or volunteering in the school, you must complete this training. Any questions, contact Rebecca Nash at rnash@stalbert.org.

2024-2025 Tuition Assistance

Now is the time to apply for tuition assistance for the 2024-2025 school year! The application process consists of completing the FACTS application and submitting supporting documentation. The tuition assistance application is available at https://www.ceflou.org/.  Deadline to complete the application and provide all documentation is November 30, 2023 for consideration in the initial round of funding. 

• The 2024-2025 application fee is $35.

• Financial assistance is available for students entering kindergarten through eighth grade, both parishioner and non-parishioner families. 

• FACTS Management is an independent, third-party service that provides reasonable assessments of the ability of families to pay tuition at private and parochial schools. Copies of the FACTS analysis and forms are shared only with the contracting parish, school or agency; no one else will receive this information. 

For more information visit https://www.ceflou.org/2023-2024-tuition-page/.

For specific questions regarding tuition assistance, please contact Lisa Kleyer in the Parish office at lkleyer@stalbert.org.

8th Grade Poinsettia Fundraiser

Please consider buying a poinsettia for the Holidays and supporting our 8th graders in their East Coast fundraising efforts! All proceeds from poinsettia sales go directly to help offset the cost for all students participating in the 2024 class trip to Washington D.C., Gettysburg, and New York City. Pre-orders will be taken through November 17. Click on the link to access the online store. The delivery date is set for November 30. More details to come on pick-up times.

Save the Date- Back to the 90's Adult Mixer

Time to dust off that windbreaker and warm up your best Electric Slide because we want you to join us for a 90’s throwback Adult Mixer! Save the Date - Saturday, January 20th. Spread the word and invite your friends!

Holiday STEM Squad

Calling all 1st and 2nd graders! Don't miss out on this festive fusion of learning and holiday cheer! Register for our Holiday STEM Club today and watch your child light up with the magic of science, technology, engineering, and math, all while celebrating the holiday season. 🌟🎅🔬🎁 Visit the link here: https://form.jotform.com/central_creativity/st_albert_holidaySTEM

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