*The Calendar and Important Links section has moved to the bottom of the newsletter.
*The Calendar and Important Links section has moved to the bottom of the newsletter.
Welcome to a new school year! I hope it has been a great summer full of some wonderful memories. As we begin this new school year together, I am excited to work with all of our faculty, staff, and families to make this the best school year yet. I look forward to all we will accomplish—together! I pray that this year be one of growth and continued blessings for each of our students and their families.
We’ve had some changes over the summer, and we are welcoming some new members to our St. Albert family.
Brand new to St. Albert:
Katelyn Becker (PE): Katelyn is a graduate of the University of Louisville and coming to us with experience in athletics/coaching from preschool through high school. Welcome, Katelyn!
Christiana Singler (6th Social Studies and English): Christiana is a recent graduate of Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame. She is excited to be joining our St. Albert family and can’t wait to meet her new sixth graders.
Rachel Peters (5th Social Studies and Literature): Rachel is an experienced teacher returning to teaching after taking some time off to be with her daughter, Nora. Rachel has experience teaching 5th grade at St. Michael and we are happy to welcome both Rachel and Nora to our St. Albert family.
Changing positions/returning to St Albert:
Mary Gates (Learning Coordinator): We are excited to share that Mrs. Gates will be taking on a new role this year as our Learning Coordinator! She has touched many lives in her years as a dedicated and compassionate classroom teacher. As a learning coordinator, she will now have the opportunity to work with even more students! We are excited to welcome her to our administrative team and watch her continue to share her love of our Catholic faith and kindness throughout our school and community.
Chelsea Culbreth (6th grade English, Language Arts, and Literature): Chelsea is returning to St. Albert after stepping away from teaching for a couple of years to stay at home with her boys. We are so happy that she is returning to St. Albert to her love of English/Language Arts/Literature, but now in sixth grade!
Glenn King (6th Math and Science): Welcome back, Glenn! We are so excited and thankful to have Mr. King returning to his sixth grade classroom and curriculum at St. Albert!
Robyn Melton (3rd grade): Robyn will be moving across the hall from 2B and will be joining our third grade team!
Melissa Mann (2nd grade): Mrs. Mann will be moving to a second grade teaching position from her roles as: KC long term substitute, 2C long term substitute, and 2A assistant. Melissa is a certified teacher with many years of teaching experience.
Courtney Humston (2nd grade assistant): Welcome back, Courtney! After staying home with her new baby, Cal, Mrs. Humston will be returning to St. Albert as an Assistant in 2A. Courtney has many years of experience in the classroom as both an Assistant and Teacher. She most recently left her fourth grade teaching position at St. Albert to start her family.
The school office has been busy all summer preparing for the 2025-2026 school year: ordering text books, rostering students in homerooms, classes, and schedules. We are ready and excited to see you!
We are looking forward to seeing you this evening at Open Classrooms.
Let’s make it a great year!
Ellen Martin
Principal
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.
🎉 Kick Off the School Year at Viking Fest! 🎉
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 16, 5–9 p.m., and come celebrate the new school year at Viking Fest! This community event has something for everyone: bounce houses, face painting, a dunk tank, keychains, food, and more!
🎟️ $15 Raffle – Win a 3D printer!
🍔 Food – Hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, sweets & ice cream
🎫 Wristbands – Unlimited kids' activities (except food & tournaments)
🎯 Games – Cornhole tournament, 3-point shootout & more!
🥇 Want to Compete? Sign up now for the Cornhole Tournament and 3-Point Shootout
🥫8th graders- Bring 12 canned goods to earn service hours and support local pantries.
Let’s kick off the year with fun, friends, and St. Albert spirit!
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" in the above section, where it will be permanently.
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.
We're shaking things up in the cafeteria!
TWO New and Improved Menu Items Have Arrived! The cafe is serving up some new and delicious items, we think you're going to love it!
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH- Golden, crunchy and better than ever!
JUICY BEEF PATTY- Cooked to perfection with improved flavor and quality!
We are also adding a "Grab and Go" option this year. Our "Grab and Go" option will offer items such as a turkey wrap or chef salad. Stay tuned as we get this new option up and running.
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
Date: October, 24th
It will be a day filled with fang-tastic fun and frightful delights!
Goal: $50,000
If this fundraising goal is met, all students will get Monday, February 16th off which will be an extension of Winter Break!
More information to come next week, including the link to RallyUp to register students and additional prize info!
Click here to visit our School Board webpage.
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
Join us at our next monthly SAAM meeting! Monday, August 18, 7-8:30 in the Parish Life Complex (PLC)
Go Vikings!
Please read the Parish Post to stay up to date with events and opportunities.
Blessing of the Backpacks at Mass August 16th & 17th
All students are invited to bring their backpacks to Mass for a special Blessing of the Backpacks as we begin a new school year! Students of all ages are welcome—from preschool to college—as we pray for a year filled with learning, growth, and God’s guidance. Teachers and school staff are also invited to receive a blessing as we support all who are returning to the classroom.
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.