INFORM. REMIND. CONNECT.
INFORM. REMIND. CONNECT.
Congratulations to our Advanced Choir for singing for the Easter Sunday Mass with the Archbishop. Click here for Mass of the Air broadcast information.
Rice Bowls are due to homerooms TOMORROW.
Re-enrollment for current students is now open in FACTS Family Portal. Deadline is Monday, April 13. See below for more details.
Spring Break- Have a fun and safe Spring Break! Classes will resume on Monday, April 13th.
Friday, April 17th- 12:30 Dismissal- Pack a lunch and drink.
Thursday, April 23rd- Preschool-8th Grade Spring Showcase 6-7:30 pm.
Absences/Dismissal Changes- Remember to include chumston@stalbert.org on emails sent to homeroom teachers involving school absences, tardies, and transportation changes. In the afternoon, students will be called to leave early at the 1:50 pm class bell or at the end of the day announcements at 2:40 pm. Please let the office know before 1:50 pm if your dismissal changes.
“It is fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.”
— Bill Gates
Letting our kids “fail” can feel like a frightening concept. As parents, we naturally want to see our children succeed in everything they do—earning an A on a science project, making a school or travel team, or excelling in any challenge they take on. But sometimes failure is the result of their own choices: not studying for a test, choosing preferred activities over homework, forgetting materials at school, or resisting responsibility until we step in.
In those moments, our instincts kick in. We start asking ourselves: How can I fix this? Should we ask for an extension? Track down a copy of the assignment? Deliver forgotten items to school? Even provide answers? It can be incredibly difficult to step back and allow our children to face the natural consequences of their actions.
However, when children are shielded from failure, they miss valuable opportunities to grow. They may not learn how to reflect on mistakes, take responsibility, or make better choices moving forward. Instead, they may come to expect that someone else will step in to smooth things over. And as we all know, life doesn’t always work that way.
Failure is not the end—it’s a lesson. It’s part of being human and a powerful opportunity for growth and positive change. I recently read an article from Empowering Parents that offered a simple framework for talking with children about failure. It suggests guiding the conversation with three key questions:
What part did you play in this?
What will you do differently next time?
What did you learn from this?
Learning—at any age—often involves discomfort. As hard as it can be, that discomfort is where growth happens. If we can resist the urge to rescue and instead support our children through these moments, we give them the tools they need to become more resilient, responsible, and capable individuals.
Allison French
Learning Coordinator
What is Re-enrollment? Re-enrollment is how you let us know whether your student intends to return to St. Albert the Great Parish School for the 2026-27 school year. Re-enrollment allows us to determine how many spots, if any, may be available for new families who wish for their children to join our school community for the upcoming school year. Students who do not complete the re-enrollment process before the deadline are not guaranteed a spot for the upcoming school year. It also allows you an opportunity annually to update your family's records.
Why are we doing re-enrollment differently this year? We have always done re-enrollment, but it's been handled in separate steps during different times of the year. This is a one-step process using Facts Family Portal (as required by all archdiocese schools).
How do we pay our re-enrollment fee? You will be prompted to pay the $125 fee (per student) at the end of completing the packet.
What if I'm adding a new student to the school? If you are adding a new child to St. Albert, you will receive an email asking you to enroll your child through FACTS, submitting an enrollment packet (similar to the re-enrollment packet). New students have an enrollment fee of $175.
Which parent handles re-enrollment? FACTS selects ONE parent to have “enrollment responsibility” to prevent duplicative or inconsistent data entry. If you do not see an "Apply/Enroll" area when you log into the portal it probably means that the other parent was tapped by FACTS to have enrollment responsibility. If that parent has not yet started the packet, and you would like us to change which parent was given enrollment responsibility, then please send an email to either the technology director (kobrien@stalbert.org) or the admissions team (jrichardson@stalbert.org or bfry@stalbert.org) to advise so that they can accommodate your wishes.
How do I complete the re-enrollment process? Re-enrollment for the 2026-27 school year takes place in the FACTS Family Portal. Login to the portal using your regular credentials. Please do not try to fill out the packet on a phone. Typographical errors are much more likely to occur when using a phone.
Where can I find out more? Watch this short video overview prepared by our technology director.
Best-selling author and Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat will visit St Albert’s 3rd and 4th grade on Monday, April 13, at 1:00. We will get a first look at his new graphic novel series, A Fishboy Named…Sashimi!
If you would like to pre-order an autographed copy of his new book, please this link for price and order information.
Grades 4-8 start getting your acts ready now as auditions are April 22nd! Acts can be singing, playing instruments, special talents, dancing solo or in groups, etc. Download the permission slip here. Any questions, ask Ms. Peake at cpeake@stalbert.org or Ms. Kane at jkane@stalbert.org
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.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:00-7:30 PM
Come walk the school halls to view your child's classroom displays in their homeroom and artwork displayed in the hallways and library of the main school building for all preschoolers- 8th graders. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the Please and Thank You Food Truck located between the school and gym.
6:15 PM - 6th Grade xylophone and drum exhibition in the gym. All families and students are welcome to watch the performance
7:00 and 7:15 PM - Filipino Tinikling (stick dancing) in the music room. All families and students are welcome to give it a try!
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.
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:
April 16 at 7pm in the cafeteria
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.
Saint Albert Athletic Ministry website link
SAAM Important Resources
St Albert Athletic Ministry Handbook
Parent, Coach, and Student Athlete Code of Conduct
April 20 | 7-8:30 | PLC
Cheerleading registration is for the 2026–2027 school year and is available to rising 1st–8th graders. Early registration ensures plenty of time for uniform ordering.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Join us for a night of fun, friendly competition, and thrilling racing! Get into the Derby spirit early as we kick off the festivities with an evening full of excitement and celebration. Purchase tickets here.
🌹 Derby attire is highly recommended this year, so break out your best hats, bow ties, bold colors, and classic race-day style.
Mark your calendar—you won’t want to miss this unforgettable night at the races! 🏇
We’re gearing up for next year and inviting enthusiastic, mission driven leaders to join the SAAM team. If you’re interested in serving, please complete the Google Form below by April 19.
Open Roles:
- Vice Chair
- CSAA Athletic Director
- Secretary
- Grievance Coordinator
- Uniform Coordinator
- Communications Coordinator
- Gym Facility Scheduler
- Grades 1-2 Tennis Coordinator (new for 2026-2027)
- Assistant Treasurer (new for 2026-2027)
Complete this Interest Form
Help shape the future of SAAM and support our student athletes in a meaningful way.
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.
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to help out and connect with fellow school families and parishioners? Volunteer to be on the planning committee for Summer Picnic 2026!
Why join?
Help plan and organize a memorable event for our school, parish, and the local community.
Be a part of a team that works hard, but also has fun!
Share your ideas, creativity, and skills to make the picnic a success!
Contribute your time and talent to our largest fundraiser of the year!
OR - If you can't be on the committee but would like to captain a booth, we have several available!! Wallet Booth, Ping Pong, Tic Tac Toe, Cornhole - LOTS of opportunities to grab some friends and have some fun running your own booth!
Interested? Contact Lauren Owens at laurenhowens@gmail.com to learn more or volunteer. We can't wait to have you on board!
Friday, May 15th 2026
1:30 Shotgun Start
Oxmoor Country Club
$500 per team
Premium Sponsorships and Hole Sponsorships are also available!
Come join The Fellowship for an afternoon of camaraderie and golf! Register your team or sign up to sponsor at www.store.stalbert.org. Proceeds from this event will go towards fundraising for the 2027 8th-grade field trip.
Contact Eric Geswein egeswein@hotmail.com or Nick Norcia nlnorcia@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Our parish will be holding a campus-wide clean-up day on Saturday, April 25 at 9:30 AM. All storage areas will be cleaned and organized.
If your ministry or organization has items stored on campus, please be sure to clearly mark everything you wish to keep before April 25. Any items not marked will be assumed to be unwanted and will be discarded.
We need as many volunteers as possible to make this a success—your help is greatly appreciated! Please sign up using the SignUpGenius link if you are able to help on April 25.
If you have any questions, please contact Justin Rzepka at Zippy0421@yahoo.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.