INFORM. REMIND. CONNECT.
INFORM. REMIND. CONNECT.
Thursday, May 21st, Field Day- Kids need a lunch from home, tennis shoes, and sunscreen. Wear your grade shirt in the color listed below! They may also want to bring a towel and a change of dry clothes. See the post below for more information.
Friday, May 22nd, LAST DAY- Students need a lunch from home. Dismissal is at 12:30.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we move toward the end of another school year, I wanted to take a moment to share what we, the St. Albert staff are privileged to see and hear each day within our building. In a world that can sometimes feel heavy, please know that there is so much goodness happening within these walls every single day. It is truly a blessing to witness. I have often thought that I wish parents could see what we see because you may not always hear about the good things that happen during your child’s day at school.
As you may know, the school day begins and ends with Mrs. Martin leading the school in prayer over the intercom. Her daily reflections and positive affirmations are the perfect way to greet the students and then later to send them on their way.
There are many reminders throughout the day that “God is in this place”:
siblings holding hands and walking into the building at the beginning of the day with the older ones making sure that the younger ones get where they need to go or just making sure they are okay
Ms. Elizabeth calming a preschooler who doesn’t want to get out of the car
a first grader walking by the statue of the Blessed Mother near the church on the way into school and says “Hi, Mary”, while minutes later, an older student stops at the same spot to genuflect
Mrs. Rosenbaum’s 4th grade class enjoying a dance party because “It’s Friday!”
Mrs. O’Keefe working with children outside her office and encouraging them because they are feeling overwhelmed with their schoolwork
Mr. King in the hall joking with 8th graders who he taught 2 years ago while laughter abounds
an 8th grade boy walking down the hallway and high fives his classmate after she bravely performed in the Talent Show
students proudly sharing with us that they did well on the test they were so worried about
hearing students in the music room playing “Amazing Grace” with recorders (yes, they use them)
Every day we see students holding doors open for one another, offering help to classmates who are struggling, and including others at recess or lunch. We see older students guiding younger children with patience and care. The sixth, seventh, and eighth graders look forward to time spent with their “buddies”, and the little ones adore them. For some of these older kids, we see them really coming out of their shell, and the little ones truly look up to them.
We hear words of encouragement in classrooms and laughter in the hallways. We witness children praying together, showing reverence during Mass, and demonstrating the values of Christ through their actions. One of the most meaningful parts of our day is witnessing students live out our Catholic values by comforting classmates who may be sad or anxious or offering prayers for sick family members or friends. These moments remind us that faith is not only taught here—it is lived daily through small acts of love and compassion.
As the school counselors, Ms. Loren and I have the privilege of seeing students grow not only academically, but emotionally and socially. We see resilience when challenges arise, courage when they try something new, and joy in simple moments of learning and friendship.
In a world where negative stories often receive the most attention, I hope it brings comfort to know that within our school walls there is much joy, kindness, and faith-filled leadership happening every single day.
May God continue to bless your families and our school community.
With gratitude,
Julie Kane
School Counselor Grades 5-8
We believe that reading is more than just an essential skill for the classroom—it is a lifelong key to curiosity and happiness. To keep that spark alive over the break, we are thrilled to announce that our JK – Grade 8 Summer Reading List is officially available!
Our faculty has hand-selected titles for every grade level to foster a genuine joy of reading. Please take a moment to review the specific guidelines for your child's upcoming grade:
📖 Reading Requirements & Recommendations
JK – Grade 2: These lists are comprised of recommended titles. They feature a wide variety of grade-level appropriate books involving many different interests—from animals and science to fairy tales and sports—to help your child discover what they love most.
Grades 3 – 8: Students in these grades have one or more designated required books to read before the first day of school.
Choice Selections: In addition to the required titles, some of these grades also include a "Student Choice" component, where students select one or more additional books from the curated list.
🔗 How to Access the List
You can find the organized grade-level guides and specific requirements via the link here.
🌟 Making the Most of Summer Reading
The goal of the required reading is to provide a shared starting point for our fall discussions, while the recommendations and choice books allow students to follow their own curiosity. We encourage you to help your child find a comfortable "reading nook" and enjoy the journey these books offer.
We can’t wait to hear about the stories that captured your child’s imagination when we return! Happy reading!
Dear Parents,
On Wednesday, April 29, FACTS SIS is implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to provide an extra layer of protection for your family’s private information.
Why This Matters for Year-End Reporting:
Final report cards will be distributed through the Family Portal in just a few weeks. It is vital that you complete the MFA setup and password update process now. Taking these steps today will ensure you have uninterrupted access to review, download, and save your child's final grades when they are released.
What to Expect on April 29:
The first time you attempt to log in to the Family Portal on April 29, you will be guided through a security setup.
MFA Setup:
You will choose how to receive your secure login codes. You may use an authenticator app or have a one-time code sent to your email address.
Username & Password Updates:
* You will now set and manage your own unique username and password. Passwords must be at least 12 characters and include a letter, a number, and a special character. Usernames must be unique within the entire FACTS global system.
Persistent Login:
You will be asked to verify your identity via MFA once every 8 hours of active session time.
Note on Student Accounts:
Students will not need to set up MFA. However, because of the new 12-character password requirement, some students may need to update their passwords to meet the new security standard. If possible, the school Technology Director will update the passwords for students (but we won’t know if that is possible until MFA is activated on 4/29).
We appreciate your partnership in keeping our school community’s data secure and ensuring a smooth finish to the school year. You can read more about MFA here.
Use the code WHYWAIT to receive a 15% discount on Summer Solutions workbooks for your child(ren). Go to www.SummerSolutions.net to order. Purchase the grade your child is currently in. Ex- First graders should buy the First Grade Summer Solutions workbook. Link to flyer.
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.
We NEED your DONATIONS for the raffle booth summer picnic!!! Click here for donation suggestions.
At this time, Play Cafe 2026-27 is full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please email dlynch@stalbert.org. We are working on getting more staff for the school year 2026 - 2027 to be able to take more students.
Psychologist, Dr. Jonathan Bauman, who presented to St. Albert parents last year on anxiety, is hosting a Summer Life Skills Group for grades 3-5 and 6-8. Click here for more information.
G-FORCE Summer Day Camp for youth, ages 8-15, who are coping with loss from death. Now in its fourth year, this award-winning, evidence-based camp takes some atypical approaches to grief and continues to be a transformative experience for those who attend. While it may not be your usual summer camp, fun is not allowed to sit out, and campers enjoy all the elements that make camp, camp! Click for the flyer and the FAQ sheet.
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
The PTO is an incredible way to get involved at St. Albert! With committee positions of all levels of responsibility- from one time small projects to ongoing efforts, there is something for everyone.
Please click here to see descriptions of all of the committees that have one or more open positions for next year.
Mark your calendars for 5/21!!
Each grade should wear the following color:
Preschool: yellow
JK & K: blue
1st: white
2nd: teal
3rd: green
4th: red
5th: black
6th: orange (t-shirts provided)
Kids need a lunch from home, tennis shoes, and sunscreen. They may also want to bring a towel and a change of dry clothes.
Please sign up to help make our field day the best- Volunteer link
Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link
SAAM Important Resources
St Albert Athletic Ministry Handbook
Parent, Coach, and Student Athlete Code of Conduct
Not receiving SAAM emails? Click here and scroll to the white box - Sign up for SAAM Notifications.
Cheerleading Registration is open for rising 1st–8th graders for the 2026–2027 school year.
Spiritwear Shops are open for spring and summer sports. One shop is for lacrosse, field hockey, golf, and soccer. The second store is for softball, volleyball, track, and tennis. All items will ship directly to your home and should arrive 7-10 days after the order is placed. We can’t wait to see everyone showing their Viking Spirit!
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).
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
The School Board is looking for 2 committee chairs: Planning and Development, PR & Marketing. Here is a description of both committees:
Planning
The planning committee develops 1-year, 3-year and 5-year goals that increase our “greatness.” The committee incorporates research and ideas from the other standing committees to develop strategic plans utilizing creative solutions. The committee collaborates closely with parish ministries and school organizations to synchronize those plans and communicate them to the parish and school community. This is a great committee if you love the St. Albert Catholic Community!
Development, PR & Marketing
The development, PR and marketing committee develops marketing strategy and assists with marketing activities. It cultivates relationships with school parents, parish members and alumni in terms of creating goodwill. This is a great committee if you are creative, enjoy event planning or social media. Experience in public relations, marketing, communications and development is also helpful.
Please contact Rebecca Becht at schoolboard-vice-chair@stalbert.org if interested.
Please read the Parish Post to stay up to date with events and opportunities.
Are you looking for a fun new way to get involved? Please consider joining our St Albert Picnic team as a Booth Captain!
This is a great opportunity to get a group together and support one of the best events of the year! So grab some parents/friends from your respective grades/classes/groups and join in the fun!
Being a Booth Captain is easy peasy, and Lauren Owens will give you all the details and answer any questions you have. Essentially, you are in charge of booth set-up/take down for one night. You don't have to stay in the booth the entire evening, but you do need to organize workers to help during each shift. We can even fill your worker slots if need be! Keep the games moving, inspire lots of traffic, and make it fun! You can decorate, enjoy a couple beverages, and even inspire some friendly competition between players/booths!
UPDATE! We've had some amazing folks step up, but we still need a couple more!!
We need captains for the following booths -
Friday - Wallet Booth, Roll a Score
Saturday - Cartoon Characters, Ping Pong and Popcorn Booth
Picnic this year is on June 19 and 20 and runs from approx 5pm to 11pm (though some booths will close earlier).
Please reach out to Lauren Owens at 312.285.6400 or laurenhowens@gmail.com if you are ready to join in the fun!
St. Albert Gap Club is putting together its Summer Adult Co-Ed Kickball League, and we need 2 more teams to make a 12-team league. This is a fun/competitive league where you can bring your kids, let them play on the playground, eat a cheeseburger & fries, have a cold adult beverage with your friends, and play some good kickball.
We will start on Friday, June 5th, and play through August. If you want to get a team in the league or need more information, call John Weaver 502-741-7571 or email jmwjr54@gmail.com
Please consider signing up to help sell $100 Gold raffle tickets for the summer picnic. Proceeds from this raffle help fund parish projects we all enjoy! This is an easy, short volunteer opportunity that will help us greatly! Sign up here.
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.