A Message from Administration

“Take it all in… it’s as big as it seems. Count all your blessings. Remember your dreams.” ~ Jimmy Buffett

I hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend.  As we are saddened by the death of Jimmy Buffett, we have so many wonderful quotes to remember him by.  His quote above hits me the hardest.  

“Take it all in and count your blessings”

As I have been a student, a teacher, an administrator, and most importantly a parent, you will hear me say over and over, “Enjoy every moment”.  By unpopular opinion, I loved being a student:  the organization, the discovery and learning, and of course the social aspect.  I loved being a teacher:  watching students explore and find their passion, guiding them, and encouraging them…such an awesome profession.  And now an administrator:  part of the “big picture”.  Most importantly, I have been a parent to two amazing girls.  When I look back on this very important role, I LOVE and have loved every minute of it.  I loved the time in the car (even carpool), I loved our SpaghettiO lunches/dinners, I loved coaching their sports teams, I loved the high school football games and sleep-overs, I loved college weekend visits, and now, I love watching them navigate adulthood.  

If there is anything I can wish and pray for each one of you (parents), it’s to “take it all in”, and “count all your blessings”.  It’s not easy, it’s not perfect, and it may not be what you thought it would be, but Jimmy Buffett had it right!  “Take it all in…it’s as big as it seems.  Count all your blessings.  Remember your dreams.”

Ellen Martin

School Principal

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$1 Dress Down

Friday, September 15th is a Dollar Dress Down Day. Please bring in $1 per student. Proceeds benefit 8th-grade activities. You may refer to dress-down day policy. 

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

September School Board Meeting - 9/11/23

The School Board invites you to attend their first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 11 from 6 - 8 pm in the Viking Room (above the gym). We are still looking for a couple more volunteers to fill some open chair positions so please stop by to learn more!

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 and the Spirit Wear pre-order form. All shirt orders must be submitted by September 1st!! 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.

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, Sept. 14, 2023

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.

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.

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.

Sacrament Form

St. Albert Ministry Fair

Join Us for the St. Albert Ministry Fair on Sunday, September 17th after the 8:00 am & 10:30 am Masses. Ask questions and discover where God is calling you to serve! God has given every member of St. Albert a unique talent to share! Come to the St. Albert Ministry Fair to learn how you can share the talents you have been given and meet other members who have similar interests to you. Singing, teaching, community outreach, leadership, cooking, decorating, athletics, and many more... find a ministry that needs your enthusiasm. Ask questions about what they do, who they serve, and how to get involved. Hesitating to volunteer because you are unsure how much time you can give? Talk with ministry volunteers and make sure it's the right choice for you before you commit... and also join us for the Nord's donuts & coffee!

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.

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