INFORM. REMIND. CONNECT.
INFORM. REMIND. CONNECT.
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, December 11th 4-9pm- St. Albert spirit night at Fete de Noel holiday festival in Paristown! Purchase tickets with this link, and use code ALBERT for our school to earn a portion of the sale!
Friday, Dec 19- 12:30 Dismissal Day.
2-20-26 NO school for current JK and Kindergarten students. Preschool and grades 1-8 will still be in session.
Dear St. Albert families,
With the holiday season upon us, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of shopping, planning, and celebrating. But it's also a time to pause and reflect on what truly matters: the people we love. Taking time for family during the holidays isn't just about gathering around a dinner table—it's about creating memories, sharing laughter, and showing appreciation for the moments we have together.
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we pause to give thanks for the wonderful community at St. Albert the Great School. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering dedication of our administration, whose leadership and vision create a nurturing environment for growth. Our teachers, whose passion and commitment shape the minds and hearts of our students, deserve our heartfelt appreciation. We are also thankful for the students, whose enthusiasm, curiosity, and kindness inspire us every day, and for the parents, whose support and partnership strengthen the foundation of our school.
May this season remind us of the many blessings we share, and may we continue to work together in the spirit of faith, kindness, and mutual respect. Wishing all of you a joyful and peaceful Advent season!
With gratitude,
Allison French
Learning Coordinator
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.
The test is done. Let's have some fun! Wear your festive fashion and celebrate completing the HSPT with your friends. This event is open to 7/8th grade students from Archdiocese of Louisville Schools. Click here for more information.
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.
We are pleased to announce that the GoGuardian Parent App is now available for you to download! This free app provides you with greater visibility into your student's activity on school-issued devices, including:
💻 Viewing activity on your student's screen.
🚫 Blocking sites during non-school hours (like homework time).
🔔 Receiving alerts if your student attempts to visit a blocked site.
This tool is designed to help you partner with us in keeping your student focused and safe online. You can learn more here.
This December, our school celebrates St. Nicholas, a beloved bishop known for his quiet and joyful generosity. Born in the 3rd century, he used his inheritance to help the poor, protect children, and care for families in need—often in secret. His humble spirit of giving continues to inspire the world and reminds us that true generosity doesn’t seek attention; it simply shares love
Generosity means giving freely from the heart—our time, our kindness, our prayers, and our blessings. Like St. Nicholas, we are called to notice those who need help and to give joyfully, without expecting anything in return. This Advent season, may we look for small, simple ways to bring hope to others.
Scripture Connection:
"Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." — 2 Corinthians 9:7
Family Prayer for December
Dear God,
Thank You for the example of St. Nicholas, who showed Your love through quiet gifts and acts of compassion.
Help our family to grow in generosity this month—
to give joyfully,
to share what we have,
and to see the needs of others with open hearts.
May our home reflect the spirit of Advent as we prepare for the coming of Jesus.
Amen.
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
Exciting News! New Uniform Return Drop Box Available at the back of the gym near the playground. This is a new process for SAAM and the current return window is through 12/12- TOMORROW!
Come out and support SAAM stewardship project. Teams will be shooting all night. There will be food, drinks, music, and raffles!!! Help donate to raise money for Carole’s pantry. For 5-8th Grades more information here.
Swim registration is now open through December 19th for 1st-8th grades!
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
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.
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).
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
The third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete, or “rejoicing” Sunday. The altars may be decorated with flowers, and the priest may wear rose colored vestments instead of purple. We also light the rose colored candle in the Advent wreath, signifying the anticipated joy of the birth of Christ. The congregation is invited to wear pink or rose colored clothes to Mass on December 13th & 14th for an Advent "Pink Out." Join us for coffee, donuts and fellowship after all Mass.
St. John Paul II began a tradition early on in his papacy where he invited the children of Rome to bring their little statue of the baby Jesus that would be placed in their Nativity set at home. Children can also wrap their "Bambinelli" in paper, place it under their Christmas tree, and open it as the first gift on Christmas morning. All children and teens are invited to bring their baby Jesus to Mass on December 13th & 14th for this special blessing and tradition.
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
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.