August 21, 2025
We look forward to seeing our parents at the Parent Orientation tonight from 6-7:30 pm.
A Message from Administration
Better Together: Home/School Communication
Welcome to the start of a new school year! I hope you and your family had a restful and enjoyable summer. I’m excited to begin this year with renewed energy, high expectations, and a strong commitment to supporting every student’s success.
One of the most important factors in creating a positive and productive school environment is effective communication between school and home. When we work together, stay informed, and communicate openly, we are much better equipped to meet students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
We are committed to maintaining open lines of communication with you throughout the year. Whether it’s through the Viking Voice, newsletters, phone calls, emails, Facebook, or parent-teacher conferences, our goal is to ensure you are always informed and involved.
We also want to hear from you. If you have concerns or just want to check in on your child’s progress, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your insights and involvement are essential to helping us create a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Let’s make this year a strong partnership between home and school. Together, we can help our students achieve their full potential.
Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to working with you and your family this year!
Warm Regards,
Debbie Abbott
Asst. Principal
SCHOOL NEWS 🍎
TOMORROW- $1 Dress Down Day
Friday, August 22nd, is a $1 Dress Down Day to support the 8th-grade trip. Follow the Dress-Down policy in the Student Parent Handbook on page 43. Bring $1 to your homeroom teacher for the collection.
🚗Transportation Change Reminders
For the safety of all students, please notify the school of any transportation changes — such as switching from bus to car rider, a different person picking up your child, or a bus route change — before 2:00 PM on the day of the change- chumston@stalbert.org
Contact the school office directly to share these changes. If there is an urgent or emergency change after 2:00 PM, please call 502-425-1804 rather than email, as staff may not see emails in time.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, smooth, and stress-free for everyone.
Walkers and Bike Riders
If your child(ren) will be leaving campus anytime this school year as a walker or bike rider, please complete this form so the office has your permission and emergency contact information on file.
2026-2027 Applications for New Siblings
All current school families looking to enroll a new student for the 2026-2027 academic year will need to apply online, using FACTS, between August 15 to August 31, 2025. We will send an email to all current school families with the application link by August 15th. Please remember that applications submitted after August 31 will be considered late and will enter the general application pool, evaluated according to the priority criteria available on our website.
For more information about our 2026-2027 admissions dates and process, click HERE.
For questions, contact Janelle Richardson at jrichardson@stalbert.org.
Viking's Saints and Virtues Program Continues
We are excited to continue our Saints and Virtues lessons this year, supporting both our Catholic faith and our students’ social and emotional development. Each month, we will focus on one saint and a virtue that they exemplified in their life.
Classroom teachers will introduce the saint, sharing their life story, accomplishments, and the path to sainthood. They will also teach students about the virtue the saint lived. Following this, our school counselors will visit each classroom once a month to explore how students can live out this virtue in their daily lives—at home, in school, and in the community.
Students who demonstrate the monthly virtue in the classroom, hallways, or playground will be recognized with our Viking Virtue Award, presented on the last Thursday of each month after our school mass.
Our first saint of the year is Saint Teresa of Calcutta, known around the world for her tireless work serving the poorest of the poor. She devoted her life to caring for the sick, the orphaned, and the dying, founding the Missionaries of Charity to continue this mission of love. Her life perfectly reflected our first virtue: Kindness—treating every person with compassion, respect, and love, no matter their circumstances.
Together, let’s follow her example and bring kindness into every part of our school community.
WaterStep Shoe Collection, August 9-24
Don’t throw out your old school shoes and summer sandals! St. Albert the Great Parish School, in conjunction with the Parish Social Concerns Committee and PREP Program, is collecting shoes for WaterStep between August 9-24. Link for more information.
Grades 5-8th Homework Club
St. Albert the Great is pleased to announce that Homework Club will return this year for students currently in grades 5-8 who need help with their homework, have questions and are challenged by completing their homework in a timely manner, need additional assistance with assignments, and or need to to prepare for tests and quizzes.
Homework Club is a structured environment where students will receive small group attention and motivation in a warm and encouraging atmosphere.
The goal of Homework Club is to help students become resourceful and proactive learners. Study skills will be emphasized. Students will become empowered to take charge of their academics and learn the art of successful study habits.
Homework Club Mentor will be Mrs. O’Keefe. SignUp Genius Link here and is also found in "Important Links" at the bottom of this site, where it will be permanently.
2024-2025 School Yearbooks
The school office has 2024-2025 yearbooks for sale. We have 5 hardback copies available for $25 each and 10 softcover copies for $20 each. Payment can be made by cash or check. If you are interested, please email Becky Fry at bfry@stalbert.org.
Join Us for the St. Albert Sand Slam Volleyball Fundraiser!
📅 Saturday, September 27th
📍 The J-Town Beach
We’re rallying together to support the 8th grade class, and we want YOU to be a part of the fun!
Here’s How You Can Get Involved:
1. PLAY:
Whether you're ready to bring the heat or just want to have some fun, we’ve got a spot for you!
Choose from:
• Competitive Division (for serious players)
• Non-Competitive Division (just for fun!) Open to players in 5th grade and up.
👉 Register your team of 6 or more using this link!
2. SPONSOR:
Become an event sponsor and get your name out there in front of the Viking community!
📩 Reach out to Kerry Wahl (502-693-2530) or Leslie Pike for details.
3. VOLUNTEER:
Many hands make light work—and a successful event!
🙌 Sign up to help with setup, games, food service, or clean-up. Sign up here.
4. ATTEND:
Even if you’re not playing, come out and join the fun!
🎉 Enjoy food, music, a candy bar, raffles, and more with your Viking family!
PTO NEWS ❤️
Click, HERE, to visit our PTO webpage.
2025-2026 PTO Executive Committee:
President - Lauren Biagi, ptopresident@stalbert.org
Vice President -Kristie Daugherty, ptovicepresident@stalbert.org
Secretary -Beige Thomas, ptosecretary@stalbert.org
Treasurer - Emily Rives ptotresurer@stalbert.org
2025-2026 PTO Meeting Dates:
September 18 at 7pm in the cafeteria
November 13 at 7pm in the cafeteria
January 22 at 7pm in the cafeteria
April 16 at 7pm in the cafeteria
Vikings Monster Mile Walk-A-Thon (Flyer link)
REGISTER HERE! Every child needs to be registered.
Date: October 24th
It will be a day filled with fang-tastic fun and frightful delights!
Every student gets to come dressed in costume (please bring a change of clothes)
This Year's goal is $50,000
If we meet that goal, our day off is 2/16!
New Incentive for top fundraisers!
Top 3 families get a $150 gift card of choice and many more!
Kroger Community Rewards and Box Tops for Education
Did you know that there are two ways you can help our school earn money with things you are probably doing every day?
1. Choose St. Albert the Great P.T.O. for your Kroger Community Rewards. This can be done easily by selecting our program on your digital account- our ID number is FY349.
2. Create a Box Tops For Education account and easily snap pictures of your receipts to earn money for our school! No more clipping, it is all digital now. It is easiest to download the app. Learn more at BTFE.com. The St. Albert the Great school ID is: 156500
Come check out the PTO
Did you know you're already part of the St. Albert PTO just by being a parent of a St. Albert student? We’d love for you to join us at our first PTO meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Bonus: Parents who attend will receive a free dress pass for their student(s) to use on Friday, Sept. 26!
Come see what the PTO is all about, meet other parents, and learn how you can get involved in making this school year amazing. We can’t wait to see you there!
Questions? Contact Lauren Biagi at ptopresident@stalbert.org.
Room Parent Sign Up
Please watch your inbox for the SignUp Genius link, which will be sent on Friday, 9/5 at noon. Remember, you must complete a background check and the Archdiocese Safe Environment Training to be a room parent. Please sign up for only ONE position and siblings are not permitted to attend class parties.
Get Involved- Become a Room Parent! The PTO is looking for volunteers to plan and execute classroom parties for Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Each homeroom needs 2 room parent volunteers who will use PTO funds for the parties. We are also looking for volunteers to coordinate treats on St. Albert’s Feast Day (Nov. 15) and St. Nick’s Day (Dec. 6). This is a great opportunity for those who want to be involved but are unavailable during school day parties.
Party dates/times are as follows: Halloween: 10/31 (JK - 8th) 1:50 - 2:30 Preschool: 10/31 10:00 - 11:00 Christmas: 12/19 (JK - 8th) 11:35 - 12:20 Preschool: 12/19 10:00 - 11:00 Valentine’s Day: 2/6 (JK - 8th) 1:50 - 2:30 Preschool: 2/6 10:00 - 11:00
If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Beard and Brittany Ullrich at PTOroomparents@stalbert.org.
SCHOOL BOARD 📋
Click here to visit our School Board webpage.
SAAM NEWS (Sports Ministry) 🏆
Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link
We are excited to kick off a new year! It takes many volunteers to make our sports program a success! Thank you to all parents, coaches, student athletes, coordinators, executive members, and many more for your commitment and partnership!
2025-2026 Executive Committee Members
Past Chair: Tricia Rose
Chair: Ashley Taylor
Vice Chair: Stephanie Davis
3-8 CSAA Athletic Director: Chris Kelly
3-8 CSAA Athletic Director: Justin Rzepka
JK-2 Athletic Director: Emily Lenihan
Secretary: Jenny England
Treasurer: Matt Cassin
Treasurer: Sarah Barker
Important Resources | Sports Registration Emails, Contact List, CSAA Sports Calendar
SAAM Emails: View here
SAAM Contact List: View here
CSAA 2025-2026 Sports Calendar: View here
SAAM Water Bottle Update
We have less than 100 St. Albert clear water bottles left to purchase! St. Albert Water Bottles can be ordered here: https://stalbertspiritwearstore.itemorder.com/shop/home/
After we sell our current inventory, due to increasing costs, SAAM will no longer sell water bottles. Students may utilize a clear water bottle during school hours. For more information, please see the Parent Student Handbook Page 41.
Volunteer Opportunity! Trivia Night Coordinator Needed
SAAM needs a Trivia Night coordinator(s) to lead one of our largest annual fundraisers! The new coordinator(s) will shadow and train with current coordinators for 2025 and own the event for 2026-forward. If interested, please contact Ashley Taylor at ashley.taylor623@yahoo.com
PARISH NEWS ⛪
Please read the Parish Post to stay up to date with events and opportunities.
St. Albert Men's Fellowship
Looking for brotherhood and a strong sense of community? The St. Albert Men's Fellowship is just for you!
All our parish brothers are invited 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 4th at 7:30pm in the Cafeteria to kick off the NFL season, tailgate potluck style! Bring your best tailgate dip/snack/appetizer and join us for a night of football, drinks, cornhole, and fellowship. Cowboys @ Eagles kicks off at 8:20PM.
The group is always brainstorming ideas for future social gatherings and ways to get involved in parish life. If interested in attending, please click this 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