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INFORM. REMIND. CONNECT.
Field Day sign-up link is below in the PTO section!
Bus registration ENDS tomorrow!
Here’s how it works: all raffle tickets are sold online, and the classroom that sells the most tickets will win a $200 prize to use for a classroom party! Just make sure to tell the person buying the ticket to include your classroom teacher when they purchase the ticket.
Make sure to spread the word to your family and friends and help your class come out on top. But don’t wait—ticket sales close on May 8th at 3:00 PM.
Let’s see which class will take the prize. Good luck, and happy selling! Click here for more information.
As our 2025-2026 school year is in its last month, I want to update you with some of the changes that will be happening in the 2026-2027 school year.
In first grade, Mrs. Thorpe is retiring after 6 years at St. Albert and 30+ years in education. We’ve loved having Mrs. Thorpe with us and she has touched so many little lives at St. Albert. We will miss you, and look forward to seeing you in our halls tutoring and at mass.
Our sixth grade religion and social studies teacher,Ms. Singler, will be getting married and moving to Muncie, Indiana this summer. We have loved having her at St. Albert this year, and we wish her the very best!
Our seventh and eighth grade social studies teacher, Ms. Osborne will be leaving at the end of this school year. We are so sad that Ms. Osborne will be leaving St. Albert and the field of education. Ms. Osborne will be greatly missed on our Jr. High team.
Ms. Kasey Morgan will be teaching first grade next year! Ms. Morgan did her student teaching in Mrs. Wolz’s class this year, and we are so excited that she will be joining our first grade team!
We will be welcoming Ms. Allison Shontz back to St. Albert for the 2026-2027 school year. After leaving St. Albert to continue her teaching career at Mercy Academy, Ms. Shontz (now Mrs. Bone) will be rejoining our Jr. High team. Mrs. Bone will be a seventh grade homeroom teacher and will be teaching seventh and eighth grade writing and grammar as Mr. Weller will be moving to seventh and eighth grade social studies.
Our fifth and sixth grade schedules will be changing next year. Our fifth and sixth grade teachers will be departmentalizing like our Jr. High:
Mrs. Burton: fifth and sixth English/Language Arts
Mrs. Peters: fifth and sixth Social Studies
Mrs. Smith: fifth and sixth Science
Mr. King: fifth and sixth Math
Mrs. Culbreth: fifth and sixth Literature
Currently interviewing: fifth through eighth Religion
I will keep you posted over the summer of any other changes that will be coming in the 2026-2027 school year.
Ellen Martin
School Principal
Bus registration is NOW OPEN open through May 9 at 9 PM. Bus riders for this past school year must register if they wish to ride the bus in the upcoming 2026-27 school year. May 9 is the final deadline, and no registrations will be accepted after this date. Once routes are set, families can ONLY be added if there is space on the bus AND if they use an existing stop on a current route. We will not add or change routes or stops to accommodate late registrations between May 10 and the start of school. No exceptions.
A $100 bus deposit per family is needed to complete your registration. This deposit will go toward your total bus fee. It is non-refundable unless we are unable to place you on a route. Refunds will not be given after bus routes are communicated for reasons including, but not limited to: pick up or drop off time, stop location, etc.
Current school families: $100 will be auto-drafted from your FACTS account once we receive your registration form.
New St. Albert families: You will need to submit a check made payable to St. Albert the Great Parish School with the subject line 25/26 Bus Transportation. Checks can be dropped off in the school office M-F between 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, placed in the black, locked mailbox outside of our School Entrance door, or mailed to St. Albert the Great Parish School, 1395 Girard Drive, Louisville, KY 40222.
Historically, the bus cost has broken down to less than $4 per day, but the total bus cost is based on operating expenses, bus participation rates and the state’s bus subsidy and will be communicated to families at the start of the 26/27 school year. We are exploring the opportunity to add an additional bus next year if the numbers support that. The new bus would likely serve communities along Shelbyville Road. Please take the time to register, even if you were unable to ride in the past so that we can determine whether the additional bus route is viable. The deposit is refundable if we are unable to accommodate your request to ride the bus.
Bus routes will be communicated via email in mid-July. REGISTER HERE
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.
Get ready for some exciting news! Our Summer Picnic $100 Ticket Raffle is officially underway, and we’re turning it into a fun classroom competition!
Here’s how it works: all raffle tickets are sold online, and the classroom that sells the most tickets will win a $200 prize to use for a classroom party! Just make sure to tell the person buying the ticket to include your classroom teacher when they purchase the ticket.
Make sure to spread the word to your family and friends and help your class come out on top. But don’t wait—ticket sales close on May 8th at 3:00 PM.
Let’s see which class will take the prize. Good luck, and happy selling! Click here for more information.
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
Cheerleading Registration is open for rising 1st–8th graders for the 2026–2027 school year.
The Vice Chair supports the Chair, works with school leadership on student athlete eligibility, leads Fish Fry coordination, and helps ensure alignment with parish groups (PTO, PREP, etc.). This role serves one year as Vice Chair before moving into the Chair position. Prior experience as a sports coordinator or SAAM committee member is required.
SAAM cannot function without a Vice Chair. If interested, please contact current SAAM Chair, Ashley Taylor, at Ashley.Taylor623@yahoo.com by Thursday April 30.
Click here for more information on the Stewardship Project.
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).
2025-2026 School Year Meeting Dates- (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm) in Hendricks Hall Basement
* 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.
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
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.