INFORM. REMIND. CONNECT.
INFORM. REMIND. CONNECT.
Friday, Dec 19- 12:30 Dismissal Day. Bring a lunch and drink tomorrow! Play Cafe will be CLOSED.
Swim registration ends TOMORROW. See below for additional sports signups.
School Masses are not listed publicly. Please refer to the monthly email sent to all FACTS families for the complete list of dates and times for the Masses students will attend. Example- Search your email for "January Mass, Virtue and Saint."
Dear Saint Albert Family,
As we prepare for the joy of Christ’s birth and the celebration of Christmas, I would like to share with you a note from the superintendent of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Amy Nall:
“On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception last Monday, we heard in Luke’s Gospel that “Mary pondered these things in her heart.” Notice the word pondered. Mary didn’t simply think or wonder. She didn’t question or analyze. She pondered.
To ponder is to hold something deeply, to turn it over carefully, to let it shape your heart. It is more than reflection—it is prayerful attentiveness.
As we move through these final days of Advent, I invite you to do the same. Ponder the love of God who sent His only Son for our salvation. Ponder the blessings—and the responsibilities—of serving in Catholic education, where we are called to be the face of Christ for others. Ponder the joy that awaits us on Christmas, a joy that propels us into a new year filled with hope.
May this season be a time not just of preparation, but of pondering—so that, like Mary, we welcome Christ with hearts ready to receive Him fully.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas – beyond anything that is wrapped or packaged, I wish you the gift of presence – time with family and friends, sharing in the joy of the season.”
Wishing you all the best! Merry Christmas!
Deanna O'Keefe
Assistant Principal
Play Cafe is looking for individuals over the age of 18 who love working with children in grades JK through 5th grade. Hours are 2:15 pm to 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday. If interested, please contact Debbie Lynch at dlynch@stalbert.org. Thank you.
Support Our 8th Graders This Holiday Season! The holidays are hectic. Save time and money with a Roosters Card! Our 8th graders are selling Roosters Cards for $10 each to help fund their class trip. Each visit to Roosters earns you a punch for a special deal! There are 4- $5 off punches and 4-10% off punches per card! Contact jweig09@gmail.com to purchase.
January- Responsibility- St. Joseph
During the month of January, our Saint and Virtue program highlights St. Joseph and the virtue of Responsibility. St. Joseph is a powerful example of quiet strength, faith, and dependability. As the foster father of Jesus, he faithfully accepted God’s plan and carried out his role with courage, humility, and trust—always doing what needed to be done, even when it was difficult or uncertain.
Through St. Joseph’s example, students learn that being responsible means doing what is right, caring for others, and following through on our commitments at home, at school, and in our community. Like St. Joseph, we are called to listen, act with integrity, and serve with love.
We encourage families to talk together about ways they can practice responsibility each day, following the example of St. Joseph.
Family Prayer:
St. Joseph, faithful servant of God, help our family grow in responsibility. Teach us to care for one another, to do our work with love, and to trust in God’s plan for our lives. Amen.
Bible Verse:
Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for others- Colossians 3:23
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:
January 22 at 7pm in the cafeteria
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
Spring Sports Registration Opens Dec 12 for:
• New! 1–2 Boys Volleyball (closes Jan 5)
• 3–8 Boys Volleyball, Track, Softball, JK–2 Soccer, 3–8 Soccer, Baseball, Tennis (closes Jan 21)
Field hockey and golf registration will occur at later dates.
Planning ahead | Cheerleading registration for the 2026-2027 school year will open in March.
Swim registration is now open through December 19th for 1st-8th grades! ENDS TOMORROW!
The highlights:
• Practices begin January 4th at Blairwood Pool
• Practices will on Fridays from 5:15-6:30 and Sundays 3:45-5:00
• The 2026 CSAA Swim Meet date is pending. Historically, the meet is the last Saturday in February or early March
• Register on GameDay: https://gameday.loucsaa.net/login
Have questions or interested in helping? Contact Swim Coordinator Cameron Finnis at Cameron.Finnis@gmail.com
Tennis signups for 1st-8th grade will open Dec 12 and close Jan 21. Practices will be on Thursdays in Feb and Mar from 3:30-4:30, starting Feb 5th at Louisville Indoor Racquet Club (Westport Road). Match play is generally for 4th grade and up for kids who can serve and keep score (with a little help is ok). Verification for kids who are interested in playing matches is on January 29 at 3:30. Matches are on Saturdays in Feb and Mar, and the individual tournament is Mar 29. CSAA tennis championships are Jun 8-9 (10 with rain delay).
JK-2 soccer sign-ups will open on Dec 12th and close on Jan 21. We are changing the league this spring.
We will have three leagues:
JK/K co-ed league
1st/2nd girls only league
1st/2nd co-ed league
1st/2nd girls will choose if they want to play co-ed or girls only.
Our main field is getting some much-needed TLC this season! SAAM is hard at work on field improvements, including overseeding and filling in worn spots, to make sure the field is in top shape for Spring.
To help the new grass grow strong, we kindly ask everyone to stay off the field through the winter months. Giving the seed time to take root now means a safer, greener space for all come springtime.
Your safety is always our top priority. To help prevent injury and protect the bleachers from damage, we kindly ask that no one climb or sit on them while they’re in the closed position.
If someone is unable to follow this guideline, we’ll respectfully ask them to move for their own safety and the safety of others. Thanks for helping us keep our space safe and welcoming for everyone!
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
* January 12, 2026
* 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.
Join us for 12 hours of Confession and Eucharistic Adoration as we prepare our hearts to welcome Christ this Christmas. Take this special opportunity to receive God’s healing mercy and renew your spirit. Mass at 12:00pm and 5:00pm.
Please take note of our Christmas Mass schedule below. We wish all of our school families a safe, joyful, and blessed Christmas break. May your time be filled with peace, faith, and joy!
5:00pm with children’s choir and handbells—music begins at 4:30pm.
8:00pm with flute and violin.
Midnight Mass with adult choir and string quartet—music begins at 11:30pm.
8:00am; 10:00am with flute and violin.
Wednesday, December 31st 4:00pm
Thursday, January 1st 9:00am
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