INFORM. REMIND. CONNECT.
INFORM. REMIND. CONNECT.
Absences/Dismissal Changes- Remember to include chumston@stalbert.org on emails sent to homeroom teachers involving school absences, tardies, and transportation changes.
Mother/ Son Night- Saturday, February 21st, 6-8 pm. Please see the flyer for more information.
Dear Saint Albert Families,
As we enter the holy season of Lent, our school community is invited to embrace these forty days with a renewed spirit of prayer, service, and sacrifice. Lent calls us to slow down, refocus our hearts, and grow closer to Christ through small, meaningful daily choices.
One simple yet powerful sacrifice we might consider as families is setting aside our cell phones. What if, as part of our Lenten journey, we committed to no phones at the dinner table or no phone use after 7:00 p.m.? Perhaps we even choose to step away from social media altogether during these forty days. In giving up screens, we make room for conversation, prayer, laughter, and true connection.
Here are a few simple ways families can make Lent rich in purpose:
For Children:
Say one extra prayer each day for someone in need
Perform one hidden act of kindness daily.
Give up a favorite treat and offer it up with intention.
For Parents:
Begin or end the day with Scripture or a short devotional.
Reach out to someone who may be lonely
Model gratitude and patience in daily routines.
For Families:
Pray together before bed.
Attend Stations of the Cross.
Choose one family service project (collecting canned goods, writing cards to the elderly, helping a neighbor).
Participate in Rice Bowl
Gather in community at the weekly Fish Frys
Lent is not only about what we give up, but about what we gain — deeper faith, stronger family bonds, and hearts turned toward Christ.
Wishing you and your family a focused, peaceful, and prayerful Lenten journey.
Deanna O'Keefe
Assistant Principal
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
In February, our school community will focus on the virtue of Love—a love that is patient, kind, forgiving, and selfless. Inspired by St. Valentine, we are reminded that love is more than a feeling; it is a daily choice shown through our words and actions. As St. Paul teaches us, “Love is patient, love is kind… It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” This month, we encourage our students and families to practice Christ-like love at home, at school, and in our community.
Family Prayer for February
Loving God,
Thank You for the gift of love. Help our family to be patient and kind with one another, to forgive as You forgive, and to show love through our actions each day. Through the example of St. Valentine, teach us to love generously and faithfully. May our words and choices reflect Your love in all we do.
Amen.
This Lent, our school community will participate in Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl, a Lenten program that invites us to pray, fast, and give in solidarity with those in need around the world. Through simple acts of sacrifice and generosity, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We encourage all families to prayerfully join us in this effort as we live out the call to love our neighbors and serve the most vulnerable during this holy season. Rice Bowls will be collected in homerooms during Holy Week, Monday, March 30th, through Friday, April 3rd.
FACTS Student Information System (SIS) generates several types of reports to keep you informed about your child's academic progress. To help you distinguish between a "snapshot" and a "live look," here is a breakdown of the reports you will receive throughout the school year.
PLAY CAFE REMINDER- On Fish Fry Fridays (2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, and 3/27), we will be closing at 5 PM. If you pick up your child after 4:15 PM, please come to the side door by the air conditioner unit.
Order your yearbooks at inter-state.com/order with the code 0294BX. Yearbooks are $21 for the softback and $25 for the hardcover. The deadline to order is March 4th. 8th Graders should NOT order a yearbook as they will receive one courtesy of St. Albert the Great!
Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:00-7:30 PM
Come walk the school halls to view your child's classroom displays in their homeroom and artwork displayed in the hallways and library of the main school building for all preschoolers- 8th graders. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the Please and Thank You Food Truck located between the school and gym.
6:15 PM - 6th Grade xylophone and drum exhibition in the gym. All families and students are welcome to watch the performance
7:00 and 7:15 PM - Filipino Tinikling (stick dancing) in the music room. All families and students are welcome to give it a try!
Now open for registration! We’re celebrating our 5th year partnering with St. Albert the Great to bring an out-of-this-world week of hands-on NASA fun to 1st–6th graders. Get ready for all-new activities, big discoveries, and tons of excitement!
Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early! The link to register is here.
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 ptotreasurer@stalbert.org
2025-2026 PTO Meeting Dates:
April 16 at 7pm in the cafeteria
Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link
SAAM Important Resources
St Albert Athletic Ministry Handbook
Parent, Coach, and Student Athlete Code of Conduct
For the Winter Stewardship project for Cheerleading, Archery, & Swim, we are asking student athletes to bring in food donations for local students in need. Many JCPS schools are in need of food donations that can be provided to students for Spring Break coming up at the end of March. Link to flyer.
- Donations can be dropped off in the Gym Foyer
- Donations will be accepted starting Sunday 1/18 through Saturday, 2/28
- All boxed food donations are accepted with the exception of anything that includes pork.
For any questions, please contact:
Ashley Beard - ashleybeard625@gmail.com or Abby Hart - abbyRN23@gmail.com
SAAM needs you to Sign up to volunteer.
Fish Fry Dates: 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, and 3/27
February 27 | Live Music Night
Stick around after the Fish Fry for live music from parish picnic favorites Halfacre & Haywood from 7–9.
Food will be served 5–7:30, and both alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages will be available until 9.
March 6 | Grades 5–8 Basketball Open Gym
After helping with Fish Fry clean‑up, student athletes in grades 5–8 are invited to stay for open gym, music, and pizza until 9. Siblings welcome.
Parents, please remain on site; this is not a drop‑off event.
Extra pizza will be ordered for student athletes after clean‑up, compliments of SAAM.
More Fish Fry favorite fun is on the way, stay tuned in the coming weeks!
St. Albert Sports Ministry is looking for an additional Field Manager for the upcoming soccer season!
Details:
- Must be 18+ and out of high school
- Must be up to date with a background check and Honor Thy Child course requirement
- Prior experience as a gym or field manager, or in youth sports, is strongly preferred
- Train with our lead Field & Gym Manager
- Saturdays starting March 21, approx. 8 AM–3 PM
- No shifts Easter or Spring Break weekends
- Occasional Sundays March 22 through May 16
- This is an as‑needed role for extra coverage, schedule will vary
- Pay: $22/hour
If you're interested, please contact SAAM Chair Ashley Taylor at 📧 Ashley.Taylor623@yahoo.com
We’d love to have you join the team and support our student athletes!
We’re gearing up for next year and inviting enthusiastic, mission‑driven leaders to join the SAAM team. If you’re interested in serving, please complete the Google Form below.
Open Roles:
- Vice Chair
- CSAA Athletic Director
- Secretary
- Grievance Coordinator
- Uniform Coordinator
- Communications Coordinator
Complete this Interest Form
Help shape the future of SAAM and support our student athletes in a meaningful way.
Next SAAM Meeting:
February 23 | 7:00–8:30 PM | PLC
Please visit our website.
School Board meetings are open to school parents and parish members. The board meets every other month from September through May. The meetings are generally held on the second Monday of the month in Hendricks Hall Basement from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (dates falling on holidays are the following week).
2025-2026 School Year Meeting Dates- (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm) in Hendricks Hall Basement
* March 9, 2026
* May 11, 2026
Executive Committee
Chair – Chet Allen, schoolboard-chair@stalbert.org
Vice Chair – Rebecca Becht, schoolboard-vice-chair@stalbert.org
Secretary – Katie Cropper, schoolboard-secretary@stalbert.org
Past Chair – Jamie Weiss, schoolboard-ex-officio-chair@stalbert.org
Please read the Parish Post to stay up to date with events and opportunities.
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