Back to School Edition
Back to School Edition
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Welcome to the Viking Voice!
Welcome to the Viking Voice!
The Viking Voice is the weekly communication from the school office. Each Thursday, a new edition of the Viking Voice will be emailed to all school families to help them prepare for the upcoming week. Please bookmark this page and refer back to it often! Our goal is to have everything pertinent to families on this page so everyone knows about the great things going on at St. Albert the Great. Here's to a blessed and wonderful year. Saint Albert the Great, pray for us!
The Viking Voice is the weekly communication from the school office. Each Thursday, a new edition of the Viking Voice will be emailed to all school families to help them prepare for the upcoming week. Please bookmark this page and refer back to it often! Our goal is to have everything pertinent to families on this page so everyone knows about the great things going on at St. Albert the Great. Here's to a blessed and wonderful year. Saint Albert the Great, pray for us!
There is a lot of information in this Back to School edition!
There is a lot of information in this Back to School edition!
A Message from Administration
A Message from Administration
Hello, and welcome to the new Viking Voice! We are so excited about this restructuring of the former Monday Memo, and look forward to the changes in this St. Albert Parish School communication.
As mentioned in previous summer letters, we have had many updates and changes over the summer.
We are welcoming several new staff/faculty members: Ken O’Brien (technology director), Robyn Melton (second grade teacher), Bryce Barringer (second grade teacher), Jordan Stewart (fifth grade teacher), Glenn King (sixth grade teacher), Cori Carter (eighth grade teacher), Lucy Lejong (KC Assistant), Paula Knopf (4th Grade Assistant), Edith Crespo (KA Assistant), Barbara McCallum (5-8 Grade Assistant)
We have several safety updates: The Lyndon/St. Matthews mayor and Chief of Police toured our campus, deadlock reinforcement locks were installed on all classroom doors, and blinds were installed on all classroom doors.
Building updates: The cafeteria has been remodeled! Thank you to the PTO Gala and all of your donations and support. Please stop by to see the beautiful changes! Mrs. Wolz’s first grade classroom has expanded. The wall between the classroom and the old Learning Coordinator’s office has been removed to expand the classroom. Mrs. French, our new Learning Coordinator, will be located in the old counselor’s office. Mrs. O’Keefe, our additional Assistant Principal and Mrs. Short will now have offices in the Jr. High wing.
Whew! It’s been a busy summer!
We are so excited to be welcoming Jonathan Chiaramonte to St. Albert to welcome parents to the 2023-2024 school year on Monday, August 7, and speak to staff and faculty on Tuesday, August 8. Jonathan is a national speaker that many of our teachers have heard speak at “Get Your Teach On”. They were so impressed with him, loved his message, and wanted to share him with our St. Albert School community.
With all of that information, I can’t tell you how excited I am for the 2023-2024 school year! I know this is going to be the best school year yet, and I couldn’t be happier to be welcoming you back. Being a part of your child’s education is an honor and I know that together, we are going to do an excellent job in providing the best Catholic Education possible for them.
Let’s celebrate the start to the 2023-2024 school year!
Psalm 16:11: “You teach me the way of life. In your presence is total celebration. Beautiful things are always in your right hand.”
Ellen Martin
You can also add our digital school calendar to your phone so you have the latest school dates at your fingertips. To add our Google Calendar, click HERE and then select the +Google Calendar in the bottom right corner.
School News
School News
New Families
New Families
Click here for the 2023 St. Albert the Great New Family Summer Communication- St. Albert 101
Important Back to School Dates
Important Back to School Dates
Thursday, August 3- Junior Kindergarten Parent Meeting
6:00pm, JK Classroom
August 3rd OR 11th- Mandatory Chromebook Training Meeting
6:00-7:15pm, PLC
Parents and students of the incoming 6th Grade (Class of 2026) & any NEW 7th or 8th grade transfer students, need to attend our Chromebook Orientation regarding our 1:1 Chromebook program. Only 1 parent needs to attend with their child.
Friday, August 4- End of Summer Skating Party Hosted by 8th Grade Parents
5:00-7:00pm, Champs Rollerdrome at 9851 La Grange Rd, Louisville, KY 40223
Sunday, August 6- New Viking Welcome for 1st-8th grade transfer students
2:00-3:30pm, PLC
Monday, August 7- Parent Guest Speaker & Cocktail Half Hour
6:30pm Parent Cocktail Half Hour in the Cafeteria
7:00pm Jonathan Chiaramonte Presentation
Tuesday, August 8- Preschool Parent Meeting
6:00pm, PLC (Parish Life Complex)
Wednesday, August 9- Junior Kindergarten Ice Cream Social
6:30pm, St. Albert playground
Wednesday, August 9- Kindergarten Kick-Off
10:00-11:30am, PLC (Parish Life Complex)
Wednesday, August 9- Kindergarten Parent Meeting
6:00pm, PLC (Parish Life Complex)
Thursday, August 10- Open Classrooms 4:00-7:00pm- Homeroom lists will be posted on classroom doors.
Tuesday, August 15- First Day of School 7:50- 12:30pm
Safe Environment Training-
Safe Environment Training-
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 Larry Brunner at lbrunner@stalbert.org
2024/2025 Application Period For Current Families Adding a New Sibling
If you are a current school family that will be adding a new sibling in preschool-6th grade for the 2024/2025 school year, you will need to apply between August 15-31, 2023. The new 2024/2025 application and instructions can be found HERE.
Applications will be numbered according to the date received in the school office. It is critical that we know how many new siblings will be added before we start accepting applications from external applicants. We cannot guarantee enrollment if your child’s application is received after August 31, 2023. Late applications will be considered in the general pool below.
Since we get asked this every year by many parents...
If your child is currently enrolled in the school and is advancing to the next grade level next year, you DO NOT need to apply again. Once your child is in the school, we will roll over their enrollment each year. The information above only pertains to families that are adding a brand new sibling to the school.
PTO News
PTO News
From your 23/24 PTO Executive Board:
We hope you and your family are having a wonderful summer! Time flies when you’re having fun so we have been hard at work over the summer gearing up for a great 23/24 school year. We need your help to make sure the PTO is able to offer all of the great programs and fundraising support for our students and school that we have enjoyed as a community in the past.
As you know, our student body has grown, but unfortunately, parent involvement in the PTO has not grown at the same rate. We often see the same families stepping up time and again to plan events, volunteer and attend meetings. Many hands make lighter work, and we need more hands this year! It’s a great way to meet other families and build community at St. Albert. Please view our open PTO chair positions below and let us know if you are interested in taking on one of these positions!
OPEN PTO CHAIR POSITIONS
Technology/Communications Chair
Field Day Chair and Committee
Retail/Rebate Programs Chair
Compliance Officer
Click here to read descriptions and indicate interest.
Mark Your Calendars!
2023-2024 School Year Meeting Dates
Each PTO meeting will occur in the Parish Life Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
All parents are encouraged to attend!
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Please stay tuned for regular PTO communications throughout the year with more involvement and volunteer opportunities!
About the PTO
If you aren’t familiar with the St. Albert PTO, all school parents are members of the PTO and have the opportunity to attend regular meetings, participate in fundraising and social events, and contribute volunteer time and talent through our many PTO volunteer opportunities. Getting involved with the St. Albert PTO is a great way to help improve our students’ educational experience while building community with other parents as well as our teachers and administrators.
Meet Your 23/24 PTO Executive Board
President - Christine Newman
Vice President - Jennifer Boyle
Secretary - Lauren Biagi
Treasurer - Rachael Hubbard
Outgoing President - Pete Eichas
Faculty Reprsentatives
Principal - Ellen Martin
Assistant Principal - Deanna O’Keefe
Teacher - Tierney Coman
Our Mission Statement
The PTO’s mission is to work with the school administration and the Pastor to enhance the educational experience and environment at the school by helping foster strong communication and cooperation between parents and teachers and by sponsoring critical volunteer and fundraising opportunities for the betterment of our students’ educational experience at St. Albert.
Cafeteria Remodel Update
Thanks to the generous support of our community and the Marshall Family Foundation during the 2023 Viking Gala Fund a Need, the cafeteria remodel has been underway all summer!
Your students will be greeted by a light, bright made-over cafeteria space on the first day of school! We can’t wait for everyone to see it and enjoy the remodeled space soon!
Water Bottles
Water Bottles
More 20oz official school water bottles are now available for order!
https://store.stalbert.org/product/camelbak-eddy-bottle-with-tritan-renew/267?cs=true&cst=custom
Available in 2 sizes: 20 oz ($16.00) and 25 oz ($18.00).
This is the official St. Albert the Great water bottle - the only water bottle that is permitted for students in grades JK-8 to bring to school. Proceeds from the sale of this bottle benefit SAAM, the St. Albert Athletic Ministry.
Water bottles pre-ordered by Aug. 9 will be available for pick up at open classrooms on Aug. 10 at the SAAM table located in the gym.
Bottles will be available for purchase at open classrooms (pending stock availability), but ordering in advance of open classrooms is recommended so we can make sure we have enough for everyone who wants one! If they go out of stock, we will order more! Don't fret, everyone will get one that wants one! Questions, contact Julie Kruer- julie.kruer@gmail.com
Skating Party- Back to School- CASH-Only!
Skating Party- Back to School- CASH-Only!
Click here for more information about the Back to School Skating Party hosted by the 8th grade.
Viking Fest
Viking Fest
Join us for the 2023 Viking Fest on Saturday, August 19th from 6-10 pm. There will be food, friends, and fun! Registration for the Cornhole Tournament will be available soon. There will also be a DJ, face painting, music, and games! Contact Kelly Logsdon with questions.
Join us for the 2023 Viking Fest on Saturday, August 19th from 6-10 pm. There will be food, friends, and fun! Registration for the Cornhole Tournament will be available soon. There will also be a DJ, face painting, music, and games! Contact Kelly Logsdon with questions.
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