August 28, 2025

Please remember to report all student absences to both the homeroom teacher and the school office by 9:00 a.m. Since Amy Baker is no longer in the office, please email Courtney Humston at chumston@stalbert.org along with the homeroom teacher. You’re also welcome to call the front office to report an absence. 

Changes to student transportation in the afternoon should be emailed to both the homeroom teacher and the school office by 2:00 p.m. Changes made after 2 p.m. should be made with a phone call to the office to ensure the homeroom teacher is notified. Thanks for your assistance.


St. Albert the Great School Safety 

In light of the recent shootings in Minneapolis, we want to reassure our St. Albert family that our safety remains our top priority.  While we may not be able to share every detail of our security measures, we want you to know that we have strong systems and policies in place to help ensure a safe environment for everyone.


We are pleased to share the following:


We are committed to maintaining a secure and welcoming space.  If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact one of our Administrative Team Members.

A Message from Administration

Dear St. Albert families,


It was great seeing so many families at our Parent Orientation night last week! As we finish up our 3rd week of school, I hope your families have settled into a good, balanced routine of homework time, family time, and extracurricular activity time.


Throughout the next month, all St. Albert students will be taking Fall MAP tests- Measures of Academic Progress. We give MAP tests 3 times a year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) to determine your child’s instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year and from year to year in the areas of Math, Reading, and Language Usage.


MAP tests are unique in that they adapt to be appropriate for your child’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. Since MAP tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it is easy for teachers to identify skills that students would benefit from, and plan instruction accordingly. Teachers will share your student’s results with you during your Parent-Teacher conference in October.


Teachers spend time preparing students at school to take the MAP test, and there are things you can do at home as well! Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast that will keep them sustained throughout the test. Leave plenty of time in the morning so that your child is not feeling rushed and stressed out before they get to school. It is also important to be on time for school, especially on testing days. If a student is late and their class has already begun testing- they will be asked to stay in the office until the class is finished. Students may bring a healthy snack to have on mornings they are MAP testing, along with their water bottles.


Thank you for all you do to prepare your student(s) for school every day!


Allison French 

Learning Coordinator, JK-4


SCHOOL NEWS 

Test of Emergency Alert- TOMORROW

We will test the Parent Alert capabilities of FACTS SIS on Friday, August 29. Each parent and guardian will receive a text alert, a voice call alert, and an email message.  The test alert will be sent between 8 - 9 AM on Friday.  


* The FACTS Parent Alert system will only be used to send important information about unplanned school closures, delayed start times, or emergencies.  It will not be used to distribute the link for the Viking Voice, new about fundraising events, or early dismissal reminders.  Please do not click "STOP" on the text alert or unsubscribe from the email message as this will prevent you from receiving alerts in the case of an actual emergency.

* All text alerts will come from 31706.

* The "from" address for email alerts is noreply@pikmykid.com. This is a true "no reply" email; replies are not monitored. Please check your spam folder if you cannot locate the test e-mail message.  


If you are a parent or guardian of a student and do not receive the test alert message, please login to the Family Portal and use the WebForms section to update your contact information.  You can learn how to do that at the Family Tech Support Site.  


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. Click here to view the Saint and Virtue for each month.

2024-2025 School Yearbooks- Almost SOLD OUT

The school office has 2024-2025 yearbooks for sale. We have 1 hardback copy available for $25 each and 5 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!


🍂🧪Fall STEM Club🧪🍂

Calling all curious minds in Grades 1–4! Join us for hands-on experiments, creative problem-solving, and STEM fun this fall! First meeting is Tuesday, 10/14. Spots are limited, so sign up today! Link to register.


Children's Choir Opportunities

Choristers – directed by Laura Sullivan 

2nd grade:  Wednesdays 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.  School Music Room

First rehearsal is Wednesday, October 15th; last rehearsal is February 4th

This choir will sing once a month at a weekend Mass.

Choir limited to 25 participants. Sign up here.


Treble Choir - directed by Laura Sullivan 

3rd & 4th grade:  Thursdays from 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  in the Church

First rehearsal is Thursday, September 18th, last rehearsal is March 12th.  Sign up here.


Advanced Choir-directed by Charlotte Peake

5th – 8th grade:  Tuesdays in the church from 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. beginning August 19th

This choir is in conjunction with the school choir and sings all school year.


Treble Choir and Advanced Choir will sing at weekend Mass once or twice a month from October through March including First Communion Mass and the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass.


Children’s Choir is a wonderful way for your child to grow closer to God and to be involved in ministry while having fun!  


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 her


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