A Message from Administration

Dear Parents,

Teacher Appreciation week is celebrated nationally this week. It is a great opportunity to show gratitude and respect for our educators who are committed to serving all students and helping them reach their full potential. It is a time to acknowledge the tireless efforts of our teachers here at St. Albert the Great and the impact they make on the lives of our students. But if you are like me, I believe it should be celebrated every day.

Teaching is more than just imparting knowledge, it’s about inspiring and motivating students every day. Teachers play a crucial role in the development of a student’s cognitive, emotional and social abilities, and they are responsible for nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

There are many reasons why teachers should be celebrated and appreciated. Here are just a few:

• Teachers do what they do from the heart. We all are aware that teaching is not a high-paying profession. It is a calling, and it comes from the heart.

• Teachers give one of the most important gifts of all to their students: the gift of learning and the gift of thinking for themselves.

• Teachers have a far-reaching influence on society. It is often said that other than parents or guardians, no other person can have a more profound influence on an individual than a teacher. Students are deeply affected by a teacher’s character, compassion, competence, and commitment.

• Teachers have been expected to take on much more than they ever imagined. Between Covid and remote learning, the growing use and exposure to social media, and the increase in depression and anxiety among school-aged kids, teachers are faced with much more than teaching the subjects they were trained to teach.

I’m sure each of us can look back to our elementary years and fondly remember a teacher or two who left a lasting impression on us. As a parent, I’ve always felt strongly that a teacher’s role in a child’s life can be monumental in their growth as a student and as a human being. On the days when I felt my children were struggling, I was simply appreciative of the teachers that would greet them with a smile and offer words of encouragement. As a counselor at St. Albert for the past year, I am inspired by the great things that I witness our teachers doing every day and am so grateful to walk alongside these heroes who are truly doing God’s work. 

So, thank you, St. Albert the Great teachers, for all that you do for your students. I know it is not an easy job, but it is one of the most important ones there are. 

Prayer for Catholic Teachers

Heavenly Father, thank you for calling and choosing our teachers to do Your work. Thank you for their commitment, compassion and patience. May they continue to teach the students according to Your word and the teachings of Your Church. May they be an example of an authentic Christian life. Use them as an instrument to bring our students closer to you.

Through Christ Our Lord.

Amen

Julie Kane

School Counselor

• 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. 

2024 Summer Camps & Activities Resource Guide

Looking for youth activities and camps for your kiddos this summer? Here is a list to get you started. Feel free to email Janelle Richardson, Director of Development, at jrichardson@stalbert.org with additional camp suggestions that have worked for your family in the past. This Google Doc will be updated as needed so check back for more ideas!

NASA Summer Learning Program

Central Creativity is excited to announce that registration for NASA Astro Camp is open and will be the week of July 15-19! This is our 3rd year partnering with St. Albert to bring Kentucky's Official NASA Summer Learning Program to Louisville students! Registration Link

Summer Solutions 

Prepare your child with academic success for the next school year with Summer Solutions workbooks. Purchase the grade your child is in currently. 

Please note that grades 4, 5, and 6 use the Math Standards-Based workbook during the school year. All other classes use the regular math workbook. Standards-based workbooks tend to be text-heavy and may require more explanation. If you want your child to work independently, you might want to consider the original version over the standards-based. Click the link above to order. 

Father-Daughter Dance

All girl’s Pre-K through 8th Grade are invited to "Dance Through the Decades" with their father or other special guy.

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024

Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm

Cost: Students Free | Dads - $20

Ticket Request Form: Click here “Dance Through the Decades” 

Song Requests for the Father-Daughter Dance

The DJ is taking song requests for the Father-Daughter Dance. NO requests will be honored the night of the dance, so please fill out this form. Make sure the songs are appropriate for school-aged children. Thank you! Click here to request a song.

Current 7th Graders TONIGHT

Attention students finishing their 7th grade year and their parents!

It is very exciting to begin the Confirmation process- which will hopefully be a blessed and joyful experience! This is a reminder that we will be having a parent-student information meeting in the PLC on Thursday, May 9th at 7pm. This meeting will provide an overview of the Confirmation program, information about the service component of the program, as well as other aspects that are a part of this sacramental formation.  Dates for upcoming Confirmation experiences will also be provided. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Saint Albert the Great Summer Enrichment 2024 Grades 3-7

Grades 3-4  Language Arts: Phonics, Reading, Grammar,  and Math

Grades 5-7  ELA Comprehension Strategies, analyzing Texts, Summarizing, Writing skills, grammar, and Study Habits.  Math focus will be on core Concepts and Skills

Week 1  June 10-14 and Week 2  June 17-21 9am - 12 PM *** Content will not be repeated so students can attend both weeks.

Teachers: Mrs O’Keefe and Mrs Melton

Space is LIMITED, Reserve asap! Sign Up Genius link. Click here for more information.

$ PTO Treasurer Needed $

The position of PTO Treasurer is OPEN! The treasurer maintains a current budget (to be reported quarterly to the PTO) and works with the parish Finance Coordinator to receive receipts and submit reimbursement requests. Please contact pto@stalbert.org if you are interested.

SAVE THE DATE!!

St Albert Field Day 2024 is on May 23rd! But we need your help...

Volunteer opportunities are now live and can be found here.

Donation "Wish List" can be accessed here.

SAAM Needs YOU!

We need volunteers to fill the following positions for next school year and be a part of the St. Albert Athletic Ministry (SAAM)...

Gameday Coordinator

Gameday Coordinator Assistant

3-8 Girls Flag Football Coordinator

1-2 Flag Football Coordinator

Intermediate Basketball Coordinator

You can contact Tricia Rose (2024-2025 Chair) or Carmen Williams (2024-2025 Past Chair) if you are interested.

Tricia Rose

triciarose9925@gmail.com

Carmen Williams

cnoltemeyer@yahoo.com

GO VIKINGS!

Grades 3-8 Volleyball Tryout Information

Fall Sport Sign-ups are Coming Soon, but we wanted to make everyone is aware of the Girls Volleyball Tryout Times ASAP.

3rd/4th Grade

Monday 7/15 from 5:00-6:30 pm; Wednesday 7/17 from 5:30-6:30 pm

5th/6th Grade

Monday 7/15 from 6:30-8:00 pm; Wednesday 7/17 from 6:30-7:30 pm

7th/8th Grade

Monday 7/15 from 8:00-9:30 pm; Wednesday 7/17 from 7:30-9:00 pm

We ask that everyone try to attend as much as possible, but players have to be there for at least one night in order to be considered for the A or B team.  We will offer a make up tryout the week of 7/22 for one hour for emergency cases only.

Please contact the volleyball coordinator, Cindy Lindle by email at cchoinka@yahoo.com, if you will miss the tryout days and need a make-up tryout.

Also, please read the policy below that is found in the SAAM handbook regarding quitting a team...

QUITTING A TEAM

When an athlete quits a team, it leaves the team short on players and affects the morale of the team. It is not fair to the remaining team members and coaches. In an effort to dissuade quitting, any athlete that quits a team from the time team rosters are posted after tryouts, or before the 2nd practice for non-tryout sports to the end of the season will receive a suspension of eligibility and will not be allowed to participate in any sport within the next two (2) seasons (see pages 8-9) and will not be eligible to participate in the same sport the following year. 

The suspension of eligibility can be appealed by the athlete’s parent(s)/guardian(s) with the SAAM Executive Committee. The parent(s)/guardian(s) must contact the SAAM Grievance Chair (see contact list on website) and request an appeal. The SAAM Committee will vote to uphold the suspension or restore eligibility. 

This policy does not apply to Kindergarten, 1st grade or 2nd grade sports.

Parish Post

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

2024 St Albert the Great Summer Picnic Booth Sponsors!!!

The St Albert Summer Picnic will be held the weekend of June 21st & 22nd.  If you are looking for a way to support our parish & help make the summer picnic a continued success, perhaps sponsoring one of the many fun booths is a way you can contribute.  Your family or business can make a tax-deductible donation, and at the same time support OUR parish.  You decide what level of sponsorship works for you… 

Click here for more information and a sponsorship form.

Vacation Bible School Registration 2024

June 25-28, 2024 9:00am-12 noon

SCUBA VBS is for students age 4- students entering 5th grade in August 2024. Register to attend here. 

VBS Volunteer Registration 

Volunteers are needed to help with Vacation Bible School!  Our Scuba VBS is going to be a lot of fun- an underwater adventure with Jesus!  We need people to help lead stations, take care of snack, be group leaders and other great things along the way!  Students entering 7th grade- Adults are needed to help make Scuba VBS as awesome as it can be!  Dates for Scuba are June 25-28th.  Register to Volunteer here. 

Stewardship

Stewardship Renewal Forms were sent home in Tuesday folders. We ask that you note any changes to your contact information and prayerfully consider increasing your commitment to prayer, participation and generosity. Link to Stewardship Form.

Summer Picnic June 21 & 22 (St Albert Family Night June 20th)

Summer Picnic Silent Auction Items Needed!

The Summer Picnic is beginning to collect items for the Silent Auction and Gift Basket Raffles. Donate items as an individual, group or business! Popular themes are Travel and Experiences, High-End Items or Jewelry, Dinner Experiences or Gift Cards, Sports Memorabilia and Tickets, Themed Gift Baskets and Bourbon.  For questions or to donate contact Ashley Jaha, Chair of the Silent Auction at ashleyjaha85@gmail.com or the parish office at 425-3940.

Booth Captains Needed!

Booth Captains set up the game, ask friends to help work a shift, stock booth with prizes from the prize room and clean up the game after the picnic ends. The following dates and booths still need Captains.

Friday, June 21st: Wallet Booth

Saturday, June 22nd:  Cornhole, Tic Tac Toe, Horse Dice and Kerplunk

Contact Lauren Owens laurenhowens@gmail.com