06 Week- September 21, 2023
A Message from Administration
Dear St. Albert Families,
My name is Loren Cataldo and I am so excited to introduce myself as one of the new school counselors! I will be working primarily with third grade and below, but am here to help support all students and families. I am beyond grateful for the warm welcome and kindness that has been shown to me, and feel honored to be joining such a wonderful community.
I want to take a moment to share a few things about myself. I am a Jupiter, FL native and travel there as often as I can to see my family and friends. I attended the University of Kentucky where I graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications. After graduating, I moved to Nashville, TN and attended Lipscomb University, where I received my master's degree in school counseling. I worked as a school counselor for three years at Lipscomb Academy Lower School. I recently relocated from Nashville to Louisville, and am in the thick of wedding planning with my fiance, who is a native of Louisville. We are getting married in Florida this February.
I look forward to partnering with you as we grow your child's heart and mind. We are going to do GREAT things this year!
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. My email is lcataldo@stalbert.org
Loren Cataldo
School Counselor
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School News
Tomorrow is the Walk A Thon!
Student/Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Look for signups in the Viking Voice next week! Conferences are after school on October 9 and 10th.
Picture Day is Coming
Picture Day is coming up on Tuesday, October 3rd! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at inter-state.com/order and enter Order Code 79323DF
The Scholastic Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place Wednesday, October 4- Tuesday, October 10! Students may shop during Library class as well as during Parent/Teacher Conference days that week. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Please contact Lindsey Choi with any questions- lchoi@stalbert.org
Beach Volleyball Tournament
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 30, 2023. 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!
Please find the team registration link . 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.
If you send your child to Saint Albert the Great School, please send in cash or check for your teams into the office for Eryn Wicinski. Please write in the memo "8th grade volleyball registration" and include your team name with payment. If you know someone who wishes to play in this tournament and is not a member of Saint Albert the Great Parish School, please have them email erynreck@aol.com.
Central Creativity's Afterschool STEM Club
STEM Club will start back in October and registration is open! The fall session is being offered to students in grades 1-4. Please visit the link for more details.
Saving For Your Children's Education
Encore Wealth Management Group invites you to attend a complimentary presentation on "Saving For Your Children's Education", presented by Private Wealth Advisor and parishioner Jonathan Smith.
During this complimentary session, Jonathan will cover topics such as: 1) College and private high school funding options 2) The financial aid process and how to apply 3) Loan and repayment options 4) How your student's college and major selection can play into their financial situation.
The sessions are Monday, September 25th or Wednesday, September 27th each beginning at 6:15 pm. RSVP Cindy Deininger at cindy.deininger@ampf.com or by calling 502-498-4281.
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. In-person training courses paused during the month of July, but new sessions are now scheduled for August and September. Check the dates and locations on page 2 of the attached newsletter.
Click here for the dates 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.
PTO News
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, Nov. 9, 2023
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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St. Albert Water Bottles Pick Up
If you ordered St. Albert water bottles online but did not pick them up at open classrooms, you can pick them up from the school office during regular office hours. If you cannot stop by the office, please email abaker@stalbert.org to make other arrangements to get your order. If you still need to order bottles, you can go ahead and do so here: https://store.stalbert.org/. After you place your order, you can pick up your bottles in the school office by showing your order receipt to Amy Baker. Bottles must be ordered online.
SAAM (St. Albert Ahletic Ministry)News
Sponsorship Opportunites
Dear Parents, With the new school year and various sports programs at St. Albert the Great well underway, we're excited to offer you a chance to support our sports programs while gaining valuable exposure for your business or organization.
We have a variety of exclusive sponsorship opportunities available for you to choose from:
Signature Sponsors - $2500: 8’x4’ Banner Placed in High Visibility areas in the gym for the entire year.
Championship Banners - $600: Tasteful additions to the bottom of the 13 sports championship banners on the wall facing the bleachers.
On the Field- $600: 8’x4’ Banner placed on the front fence line where all spectators enter the fields. Note: these banners are only up during games. These are flag football (fall) and soccer (fall and spring)
Scorers Table - $300: High visibility ads run in 30 second increments throughout EVERY game played.
Scorers Table Special Event - $50: Special message on the scorers table for an individual game.
Your support makes a huge impact on our school while allowing you to showcase your commitment to education and community. Interested or have questions? Contact Stephen DeMuth at Stephen.DeMuth@ruoff.com
Thank you for considering supporting St. Albert Athletic Ministry. Together, we can shape a brighter future.
Thank you,
Stephen DeMuth
Sponsorship Coordinator
502.794.1835 Stephen.DeMuth@ruoff.com
Viking Spirit Wear
Show your Viking spirit by purchasing spirit wear for the whole family! A portion of the proceeds from the sale of spirit wear will benefit SAAM, the St. Albert Athletic Ministry. Click here to place your order from JEC Designs or Kratz Sporting Goods. Interested in team-specific spirit wear T-shirts or have a design request? Email Julie Corbett at jeccreativedesigns@gmail.com.
Parish News
The 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, September 28th at 7:30pm in the Cafeteria for the first social gathering. The group will be 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
Sprouts Ministry
Please join the Sprouts (ages Pre-K to 1st Grade) Fall Festival on Saturday, September 23rd. We will begin with 5:00 Mass and then to Visitation Hall for Pizza, Games, and Pumpkin Decorating. Please RSVP at this Link
Has Your Child Missed a Sacrament?
Please complete this form if you have a child that needs to be baptized!
Please complete if your child is in 2nd Grade or older and needs to make their First Reconciliation.
Please complete if your child is in 3rd Grade or older and needs to make their First Holy Communion.
Please complete if you have a youth in 9th Grade or older who desires the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Children's Choir Opportunities
Choristers – directed by Laura Sullivan 1st & 2nd grade: Wednesdays in the school music room 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. First rehearsal is Wednesday, October 18th. This choir will sing once a month most often at the 5 p.m.
Saturday Mass Treble Choir-directed by Laura Sullivan 3rd & 4th grade: Thursdays in Church from 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. First rehearsal is Thursday, September 14th. This choir will sing once or twice a month at weekend Masses. Click link for permission form.
