A Message from Administration

Dear St. Albert Families.

I hope that everyone was able to have a peaceful week away from school and had time to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday with family and friends.

We are at the beginning of a new trimester! During the last 2 trimesters of the year, all students- grades 2-8 will participate in the Accelerated Reader (AR) program, as part of their Reading or Literature classes. Participation is required, as it will factor into the student’s overall Reading/Literature grade.

There are 3 basic components to how AR works:

1. Students are given an assessment to determine their reading level, and given a goal that they will try to meet before the end of the trimester. 

2. Students choose books that fall in their level and of their interests, and read it at their own pace.

3. Students come to school prepared to take a short, online quiz- which earns them points toward their goal.

So, what are the benefits of AR? It goes without saying that students that read more perform better in all academic areas. Accelerated Reader fosters a culture of reading through choice and recognizing their achievements. It gives them an opportunity to read to their interest while also allowing them to explore other possible interests. There are over 220,000 selections to choose from, in ALL genres!  It increases self-confidence, because students are reading books at a level that they can read and comprehend. The reports generated by AR provide the teachers with insight into each student’s progress and their mastery toward certain skills.

Our teachers do a great job of getting students excited about AR! But it also requires support from home. Students will need time to read independently. For our little readers this can also come in the form of reading aloud to them! Students will need access to books. They are always welcome to take books from our school or classroom libraries, but they may also need trips to the public library or access to books that may be sitting around your house.

If you have any questions about the AR program, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or your child’s teacher.

Sincerely,

Allison French

Learning Coordinator

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TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR!

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.

2024-2025 Important Enrollment Information for All Families

As a current St. Albert school family, you do not need to do anything to register your current student for the 2024/2025 school year. On February 16, 2024, we will automatically draft your Pre-Registration fee of $100 per student through your FACTS account. Please see 2024-2025 Enrollment Information for Current Families for more information. If your child(ren) will NOT be returning for the 2024-2025 school year, please submit your intention to withdraw your student(s), in writing, to Mrs. Martin by January 12, 2024. See link above for more details.

Boy Scouts

Thank you to St. Albert the Great Pack & Troop 327 for another successful year of Scouting for Food.  Nearly 100 Scouts & Leaders delivered flyers or food.  Over 1300 items (650 pounds of food) were donated to Eastern Area Community Ministries from Graymoor-Devondale & North Lyndon. 

The Record

Did you see our Veterans Day Mass in the news? Click here to view the article. Thank you to the many hands that helped make this Mass a meaningful experience for all in attendance. 

Cooking Club

St. Albert is proud to offer an after school cooking club for grades 1-4 and 5-8! This club will be run by St. Albert parent, Sarah Stahl who has had previous experience cooking in JCPS schools and working for the USDA teaching nutrition in schools. Groups will be divided by grade and will meet once a month from 2:45-4:30 in the PLC kitchen. Click here for more information and for the registration link.  You must commit to attending ALL sessions before signing up. Space is limited.

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.

7th and 8th Grade Hawaiian Mixer

7th and 8th graders are invited to a Hawaiian Night mixer on December 9 from 7:30-10:30. Admission is $10. Refreshments and Hawaiian theme items will be available for sale and a parent must sign a student in/out. Come out for a night of fun! 

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 on January 20th! See link for more details! Grab your tickets here! We anticipate a sold-out event! 

Poinsettia Pick-Up

Poinsettias are in! If you selected to pick up your order instead of having an 8th grader deliver it to you, please make arrangements to pick up your order at the Sacred Heart Center during the following times:

Thursday 11/30 anytime between 2:30 and 6:30

Friday 12/1 between 2:30 and 4:30 

Secret Santa Shop

Seasons Greetings,

It is that time of year again for Santa's Secret Shop. Santa will be visiting St Albert the Great from 12/4-12/7 in the Parish Life Center. Here is a signup genius for additional elves to assist us, particularly with the younger grades. You should see it this Thursday or Friday. Additionally, your child will be bringing home a flyer with an envelope to help organize their shopping list by the end of this week. As always, please remember that this event is intended to inspire and teach children about giving and to celebrate the magic of Christmas. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Straight from the North Pole :),

Andrea Brown (502-741-3411) and Renee Eichas (502-615-6381)

Mark Your Calendars!

2023-2024 School Year Meeting Dates 

Each PTO meeting will occur in the Cafeteria from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

All parents are encouraged to attend!

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

Thursday, April 18, 2024

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PTO Teacher & School Staff Christmas Collection  

Need ideas on what to gift your favorite St. Albert teachers and staff for Christmas? 

The PTO has you covered. We are collecting money that will be divided out among our outstanding teachers and school staff for the holidays.

Instead of receiving small gifts, each teacher and the school staff will receive a substantial monetary gift that they can spend as they please. They really enjoy receiving these monetary gifts during Christmastime.

You can send your check (made out to the St. Albert PTO) to the school office in an envelope marked: “PTO Teacher & School Staff Christmas Collection”. Deadline is Friday, Dec.8th or you may contribute online using the link until December 4th.

22nd Annual St Albert Trivia Night

This Saturday Night is the 2023 St Albert Trivia Night BATTLE OF THE BANDS! presented by SAAM and The Noe Group

Important Information to remember:

• Doors open at 6:00pm, trivia starts promptly at 7:00pm.

• Bring appetizers and desserts with you including plates, utensils and napkins.

• We will provide bottled water, coke, diet coke, and sprite for free with your table purchase.

• Beer and Selters will be available for purchase.

• Please remember this is a cash only event  no other forms of payment including credit cards, checks or venmo will be accepted.   

• A TV will be available in the gym to keep up with the UofL Vs FSU football game.

Thank you to all of our sponsors and players who continuously support events like these to raise money for our parish.  We truly appreciate you.  If you have any questions please email us at Trivianight@stalbert.org

See you Saturday.  Come ready to BATTLE! 

Parish Post

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

The Purple Mass 

The Purple Mass is for those who have lost a loved one to Substance Abuse or Overdose and will be held on Tuesday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. at St. Albert the Great. Archbishop Shelton Fabre will be the Celebrant. All faiths are welcome! Join us for a night of peace and healing.

St. Albert Men's Fellowship

Looking for brotherhood and a strong sense of community? The St. Albert Men's Fellowship is just for you! The idea for the fellowship came about in 2022, when several parishioners began to get together informally to share ideas, opportunities and to sharpen one another in different ways. Over the year, the group has grown, and we're excited to formalize our gatherings at St. Albert, inviting all our parish brothers 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 30th at 7:30pm in the Cafeteria for pizza, drinks, and some NFL (Seahawks vs. Cowboys) on the TV! The group will be providing an update on initial plans & brainstorming ideas 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.

Bambinelli Sunday

All children and teens are invited to bring their baby Jesus to Mass on December 9th & 10th for this special blessing and tradition.

Blessing of the Child in the Womb

Fr. Dave will conduct the Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb in the Adoration Chapel right after all the Masses on December 9th & 10th. This rite serves to embrace parents and families as they prepare to welcome the birth of a child. All expectant mothers and their families are invited to participate!

Environmental Concerns Committee Christmas Light Recycling

Have you bought new string lights for the holidays, and don’t know what to do with the tangled-up old strings you have? 

After bringing your family holiday cheer your Christmas lights deserve better than the dump! Holiday light strings contain materials which sit in a landfill for years, but can be recycled into construction materials, car batteries, electronics, jewelry, and more. 

St. Albert will be collecting used holiday lights to reduce their impact on the environment. Parishioners can leave string lights in the back of church on the following weekends:

December 9th/10th & 16th/17th

January 6th/7th & 13th/14th

If you would like to protect and preserve the earth consider joining the Environmental Concerns Committee. Contact Mark Wehrley for more information call or text 741-3216 or call 456-5176, or email akmojo@aol.com.