September 25, 2025
To Do List-⏳
Viking Monster Mile Walk-A-Thon
Reminder: In order for your student to participate in the walk, you must register them through RallyUp. REGISTER HERE!
School Picture Day- NEXT FRIDAY Order online here.
Trunk or Treat- October 18th. 5-8 pm Sign Up.
Mid-Term Progress reports- View Friday
Fall Teacher Conference Dinner Sign Ups- Sign Up
More information below on these topics and more! Please scan the Viking Voice each week and read the topics that interest your family so you know what is happening in our school community.
Please read and be aware of the following Archdiocesan policy regarding social media:
Social Media for Parents of Children 12 and Under
Any posts made by parents or other adults regarding the Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Schools, or an individual school, should reflect a spirit of community and collaboration and be consistent with the values of the Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Schools and the individual school. Parents should contact the teacher, principal, or other school personnel at the point of contact to discuss any problems that exist or persist. Negative comments by parents made on social media directed at the school, school personnel, parish personnel, or members of other school communities are deemed inappropriate and may result in a student being asked to leave the school if the parent persists.
Social Media for Parents of Children 13 and Over
Eight rules of engagement for social media use (Garrido2) call adults to a conscious and conscientious use of social media. These rules guide an individual’s use of social media. The collection of individuals creates a community that believes in respect for all persons; one that believes in fostering positive relationships with others by honoring their human dignity; one that believes in fact-checking stories before passing them along as truth; one that believes that each of us has biases and we need to be aware of the biases and attempt to balance our views; a community that believes it is important to learn from others with differing views and avoid inflammatory content; one that recommends balance in the use of social media to provide time for rest, silence and reflection.
A Message from Administration📋
This week is the official start of the Fall Season!
Autumn is characterized by shorter days, cooler temperatures, and falling leaves. We are all familiar with the leaves changing colors and falling to the ground, pumpkins are appearing, and squirrels are running around chaotically, finding and storing food. (I feel like I am dodging them as I drive down the road)
As we step into this season, we are reminded that this is a time of growth and gratitude.
Celebrate progress: We have settled into our school routine. We know our teachers, classmates, and schedules.
Season of growth: We are learning new curriculum, we have new friendships, our faith continues to grow
Gratitude focus: Let’s celebrate our blessings of the season! We have a wonderful community filled with opportunities to learn, serve, and celebrate together.
Happy first week of Fall! I look forward to stepping into this season together!
Ellen Martin
School Principal
SCHOOL NEWS 📚
Next Wednesday, October 1st, will be the Eucharistic Blessing of the School instead of a school Mass in the church. School families are invited to gather at Mass for the Feast of St. Therese at 5 pm.
Reminder, Thursday, October 2nd, is a 2-hour delayed start school day. Carpool will begin at 9:30 am, with children needing to be in homerooms by 9:55 am to begin announcements and classes. Students will celebrate Mass at 1:15 pm for the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels.
School Picture Day- NEXT FRIDAY
Save the Date- Friday, October 3, 2025. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day- This event's Order Code is 0091YVF. Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online here.
Mid-Term Progress Reports
Mid-Term Progress Reports will be posted to the Family Portal on the afternoon of Friday, September 26, at approximately 1 pm. The progress report is provided to allow parents to monitor their student's academic performance. It is an opportunity to evaluate the student's current position, reflect on the consequences of missing or late work, and spot opportunities for growth and improvement. Parents can learn how to access the progress report at the SATG Parent/Student Tech Support Site.
Book Fair is Coming!
The Scholastic Book Fair will be here October 1-7 for students and parents to enjoy! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again!
Here are a few things to remember:
* Students may bring money to shop during their regular library class during this week or wait for their scheduled conference. If your child doesn't shop during class, we can provide a wish list to write down choices
* If JK-3rd grade bring in money to shop during class time, please put it in a labeled envelope/baggie with the student's name
* If you are interested in e-wallet (digital payment account that allows your child(ren) to shop for books instead of using cash), please refer to the Scholastic Book Fair flyer that will be sent home in the Tuesday folder
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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.
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:
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!
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!
Multifactor Authentication is Coming to the FACTS Family Portal Soon!
Cybersecurity is a growing challenge for schools and their technology partners. St. Albert the Great has taken several steps to reduce our cybersecurity risk, and FACTS will soon be taking a step to tighten the security of our SIS and Family Portal. Specifically, FACTS will soon require users to use multifactor authentication in order to access the SIS (teachers and staff) or the Family Portal (families).
Users can sign up for multi-factor authentication using an authenticator app or an email, depending on their preference. FACTS recommends setting up using an authenticator app for increased security because apps don't send messages, like SMS or email, that someone could intercept. Any authenticator app will work, FACTS does not require or restrict specific ones. There are several free options: Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and Aegis Authenticator. You will be prompted to set up MFA the first time you log in after it has been enabled for your school. This is likely to be in the latter half of SEPTEMBER 2025. You can read more about this development at the SATG Parent/Student Tech Support Site.
Please note that students will not have to use MFA to access the Family Portal.
Guest Speaker for 5-8th Grades
On Tuesday, October 21st, former NBA player Wesley Fluellen will represent Sports World and speak with our students in 5th-8th grade. Every Sports World Pro will share his or her own personal life story. At the beginning of the program, they will share about their life and how they became a professional athlete. They share the ups and downs of their life and career with funny stories and real-life experiences. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Towards the end of their message, they share how they overcame obstacles and challenges in their life through their faith in God and his ability to help them overcome the problems of everyday life. (This portion of the talk will be approximately 2-3 minutes long.)
Our speakers share their story in the third person; they know what they can say and how they can say it in a public setting. They are professional, experienced speakers who desire to encourage students.
Thank you, Encore Wealth Management, for providing this opportunity to our students for the past few years.
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:
November 13 at 7pm in the cafeteria
January 22 at 7pm in the cafeteria
April 16 at 7pm in the cafeteria
Fall Teacher Conference Dinner Sign Ups
The PTO provides dinner for the teachers on the October 6th & 7th conference nights. Please use this sign up genius link to provide items for this dinner. It is a wonderful way to show our gratitude to the teachers for all their hard work!! In addition it is an easy way to support the PTO if otherwise your schedule hasn't permitted. We appreciate your generosity.
Food Trucks on Conference Nights
The PTO is sponsoring food trucks on October 6th and 7th to help make dinner easier for families. Grab something before or after your conference time. Food trucks will be parked in the back lot close to school. Please grab a dinner, drink, or snack.
October 6th- Spinellis Pizza & Ice, Ice, Shavy
October 7th- Bellissimo Italian & Colliver Coffee Company
Viking Monster Mile Walk-A-Thon
Reminder: In order for your student to participate in the walk, you must register them through RallyUp. REGISTER HERE!
(Walk-A-Thon Flyer link)
We are so excited to announce our 2025 Presenting Sponsor for the Walk-A-Thon! Kaufman & Stigger Injury Lawyers Thank you so much for your generous support!
Trunk or Treat
October 18th. 5-8pm
Free Pizza, Music, Candy, Popcorn, Water, and more!
This is a PTO sponsored event and therefore is for school families ONLY. Trunk or Treat Sign Up. Please sign up to help at the event!
This event is successful with the help of your candy donations! Please send in the candy that is requested for your student(s) grades. We try to keep this a Nut Free event. Thank you!!
3s and 4s - KitKat, Twix, Crunch Bars
JK and K - Skittles/Starbursts
1st Grade - Plain M&Ms - No Nuts please
2nd Grade - Gummy Candy
3rd Grade - Sour Patch Kids/Sour Candy
4th Grade - Hersheys - NO Nuts please
5th Grade - Suckers - any kind is Great!
6th Grade - Airheads/Nerds
7th Grade - Smarties/Sweet Tarts
8th Grade - Tootsie Rolls
Autumn Beats & Sweet Treats
The PTO Student Appreciation Committee is excited to kick off the year with our first event, Autumn Beats & Sweet Treats, at recess on October 3rd! Students are invited to bring a towel and enjoy lunch outside during recess, all while grooving to DJ music and savoring delicious autumn-themed treats. Students can bring their own lunch or buy a sack lunch from the cafeteria. It's going to be a fun-filled time, celebrating our amazing students!
SAAM NEWS (Sports Ministry) 🏆
Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link
St. Therese Novena Masses (9/22–10/1)
In partnership with the Parish, we kindly ask all teams to plan on attending the following three Novena Masses together. Teams are encouraged to sit together and wear their uniform or spirit wear, unless other directives are given for attire (i.e. 2nd grade student athletes preparing for First Communion).
To honor this special time, no practices should be scheduled between 4:00–6:30 PM on these dates:
• Saturday, 9/27 – Weekend Mass
• Wednesday, 10/1 – Feast Day Mass
For the other seven days, if your team has practice during mass time, please consider attending together. If practices or games are already scheduled during mass hours for the other seven dates, we kindly request families to park on the road to preserve campus parking for parish visitors.
SAAM Important Resources
St Albert Athletic Ministry Handbook
Parent, Coach, and Student Athlete Code of Conduct
Go Vikings!
PARISH NEWS ⛪
Please read the Parish Post to stay up to date with events and opportunities.
Healing Novena in Honor of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
September 22nd - October 1st
Mass at 5:00pm | Confession 6:00-9:00pm
Please Come to One or All Masses!
Join us for a special 9–day Healing Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the “Little Flower.” Each day we will gather for Mass and prayer, seeking her intercession for healing of body, mind, heart, and soul. We invite you to bring flowers in honor of St. Thérèse and to write down your prayer intentions, which will be placed before the altar throughout the novena. A blessing with her relic will be given after each Mass. Come and experience the gentle love of God through the prayers of St. Thérèse, who promised to spend her heaven doing good on earth. Link to flyer.
*Masses on September 27th & 28th fulfills obligation for Sunday Mass.