The Stag Scene
St. Albert the Great School Weekly Newsletter sponsored by the PTO
Volume 2, Issue 26
March 16, 2015
Important Dates
March 19th - Last
Day of 3rd Quarter
March 20th - No
School
March 24 th Spring Muse
Machine
Performance
Inside this Issue:
Open House - pg 2
8th Grade Parents - pg 2
LLS Woman of the
Year - pg 2
PTO - pg 2
Camp Invention - pg 2
Alter HS - pg 3
Library News - pg 3
Vacation Bible School pg 3
Teacher’s Corner
Stacy Bowling - Cafeteria
There’s no doubt about it: Kids are picky eaters. Some kids only want to eat one type of
food, some kids won’t try any new foods and some kids won’t eat any foods of a particular
color. Good nutrition is incredibly important for kids even though maintaining it is often
difficult for their parents. Proper nutrition is essential during childhood so that a child
grows to obtain a healthy height and weight, can concentrate in school and does not have
any nutritional deficiencies. During the time period from birth to age 5, the human body
goes through its most rapid growth. Children’s bodies are transitioning from crawling to
walking and then to running and playing sports. Childhood is a time when healthy and
strong bones and muscles are imperative so that they do not injure their muscles or break
their bones because of a lack of nutrients. Calcium from milk, cheese and yogurt helps to
strengthen the child’s bones as they grow bigger and taller. Protein from foods like eggs
and peanut butter fuels the muscles so kids can run around and play without damaging
muscle tissue. Many nutritional deficiencies, such as rickets and scurvy, used to be common for children to have but are now very rare. This is because we now know that proper
nutrition prevents the dangerous effects of disorders caused by nutritional deficiencies. It’s
important to make sure children get enough vitamins and minerals, by eating foods from all
of the recommended food groups daily, especially fruits and vegetables. The cafeteria at St.
Albert offers our students protein, whole wheat bread items, a variety of fruit (fresh and
canned in 100% juice), vegetables and milk every day. Every week we offer 5 different
groups of vegetables by color for the nutritional value: red/orange, dark green, legumes or
beans, starch and an “other” category, which includes produce like cauliflower, green beans
or celery. We also offer fresh veggies every day!
Lancerettes - pg 4
Summer Laureate - pg 4
Alter HS - pg 4
SAYM - pg 4
2015-2016 School Registration
School registration forms for next school year went home with the students
last week. Please fill them out and send back in as soon as possible. If you
didn’t get yours please contact the school office for them.
Alumni - pg 5
Brighter Connections pg 5
Tuition Assistance - pg 5
CYO Track - pg 5
2015-2016 Kindergarten Registration
We are now accepting registrations for kindergarten for the 2015-2016
school year. Please pick up the information at the school office.
PTO Flower Sale - pg 6
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Open House Reschedule
Mark your calendars our new Open House date is set for Sunday, March 22nd from 12:00 - 2:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing everyone and welcoming new prospective families!
Eighth Grade Parents
Parent meeting Monday, March 16th 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Topics will include
graduation, trips and other end of the year activities. See you there!
Woman of the Year for LLS
A member of our St. Albert’s family, Martha Shaker has been nominated as a 2015 candidate for Woman of the Year for the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Please read her message and consider participating in the opportunity to help fight
cancer!
As a candidate for Woman of the Year for LLS, I have the honor and the opportunity to participate in a 10-week fundraising
campaign which kicks off Thursday March 5th and concludes May 15th. The campaign focuses on raising funds for research
for treatment and ultimately a cure for blood cancers. Many times this research leads to better treatment protocols for other
types of cancer.
I accepted this challenge, simply because, I was asked, and I wanted to make a difference. My campaign theme is one of
HOPE and I have a dedicated committee working with me, teamHOPE! Progress is being made. The 5 year survival rate for
many blood cancers has quadrupled since the 1960’s. Someday we will have a cure. With your help, someday is today.
Our St. Albert’s community is familiar with supporting these types of efforts as we annually participate in our “Cookies for
Caroline” to commemorate and honor one of our own, Caroline Carter, daughter of Karen and Ed Carter, who lost her battle
with cancer. I’d like to invite you to a series of family-friendly activities to continue to give you the opportunity to participate
in our quest for a cure.
RAISE YOUR BRUSH – Thursday March 12th 6pm – 8:30pm – a family friendly painting class for beginners the generous
owners, Laura and Andy Carter are contributing a portion of registration fees to LLS! Register with this link:
http://raiseyourbrush.com/events/6pm-private-fundraiser-martha-shaker-woman-year/
“Mondays with Martha” for a Cure! – a series of Restaurants Nights on Mondays for the family to enjoy. Join us for our first
one: BW3’s at Town and Country, Monday March 16th at – portion of the day’s proceeds will go to LLS! Must have the
attached coupon below
http://teamhope4acure.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Buffalo-Wild-Wing-Coupon.pdf
Thanks to YOU, together , we will make a difference.
PTO Corner
SAVE THE DATE: Awesome Yogurt fundraiser on Tuesday, March 24th! Enjoy a treat
before or after the Muse Machine Performance, including the exclusive STAG Swirl! The
class with the most participation will receive an in-class party.
Family Restaurant Night – Join PTO on Tuesday, March 31st at Chipolte Kettering (Far
Hills Ave)! Don’t worry about cooking that night and bring the family! See you at
Chipolte!
Camp Invention
Be sure to sign up for Camp Invention being held at St. Albert the Great the week of June 8th. The theme for this year is
“Illuminate.” This camp is for students in grades 1st through 6th. The program allows for students to learn about creative
problem solving in teams grouped by age. Please see Mrs. Warnecke or Mrs. Brown with any questions.
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Alter High School Cheer Try-outs
Monday, April 13th, 2015
6:00 PM- Pre-tryout meeting in the Cafeteria
Tuesday, April 14th - Friday, April 17th, 2015- **TRYOUTS**
3:30-5:30 PM- April 14th & 15th: Tryout clinics in the Aux Gym
3:30-5:30 PM- April 16th: MOCK Tryout and final review in the Aux Gym
3:30-8:00 PM*- April 17th: ACTUAL TRYOUT DAY in the Aux Gym
*Aux gym booked for extra time. Tryouts will end when the last group goes, which
should be before 8:00PM.
**Tryouts will begin at 4:30 PM on Friday. Cheerleaders need to be there 3:30 PM to review and warm
up!!**
Sunday, April 19th, 2015
4:00 PM- Post-tryout meeting in the Cafeteria
**All payments are due at this time!**
Library News
March's Scholastic Reading Club flyers are on their way home. Place your order online at scholastic.com/readingclub or return the order form and payment to Mrs. Cross in the library by Wednesday,
March 25th. Ordering online is the easiest way to ensure I get your order on time. Also, there are more
books to choose from as well as teacher recommendations.
Shop online at scholastic.com/readingclub with the one-time class activation code NMPFV or
from the school library website. school.stalbertthegreat.net > Library > St. Albert the Great
School > Scholastic Reading Club (under School Sites)
Remember, for every book you order, our teachers and library earn FREE Books and supplies. Thank
you for your support!
PS: Books make wonderful gifts! Please let me know if your order includes a gift, and I will contact
you when it arrives.
Vacation Bible School
SAVE THE DATE!
Totally Catholic
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JULY 20 - 24
Adult Coordinators Needed
Imagination Station/Adult Craft Leader Needed
Start your adventure with a short training meeting.
Share the extraordinary lives of Saints like Catherine of Sienna and John Paul II.
Organize the supplies for your awesome activities
Use the daily Bible Points often
Mountaintop Treats/Adult Kid-Vid Cinema Leader Needed
Start your adventure with a short training meeting.
Gather the food and supplies for your awesome treats and set out treats each day for each group.
Show the Kid-Vid Stories DVD to each group each day.
Use the daily Bible Points often.
Please contact the RE Office, 298-2402, for details
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Morning with the Lancerettes
If you are interested in being on the dance team at Alter this year or in the next few years this is a perfect
start. The clinic will include learning technique, learning an actual routine and performing with the current Lancerettes Dance Team. Come learn the famous kick line! Perfect start to gaining experience before the actual tryout!
Special Bonus!
In addition, the junior high participants will be invited to perform with the Lancerettes and band at an
Alter High School Football game during the 2015 football season.
WHO: Open to all current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and high school students.
WHEN: Saturday, April 25 - Alter Main Gym
TIME: Registration begins at 8:30 AM Clinic is from 9:00 - 1:00.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Show for the parents begins at 12:30
PRICE: $40.00 includes t-shirt to be worn at final performance, send check with registration to: Danell
Bonanno, 1000 Brittany Hills Drive, Dayton, OH 45459. Make check payable to Alter Lancerettes.
You can pay day of the event if needed ($45.00 day of event). Fee is nonrefundable. MUST BE
SIGNED UP NO LATER THAN April 6, 2015.
WHAT TO WEAR: Dark shorts and white top
The Summer Laureate for Promising Young Scholars 2015
June 29 through July 3 at the University of Dayton Kennedy Union
For students who are high academic achievers in grades three through eight. They will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge within a university setting.
The cost of the one-week program is $295 which includes all activities, instructional materials, recreation, noon meal and snacks, plus the Sundae Social on Friday afternoon.
For more information or questions please contact Christine Evans.
SAYM
Join the Youth Ministry Saturday, March 21st from 7:00 - 11:00 PM in the Parish Center for Glow in the
Dark Dodgeball. Participants need to be in at least 7th grade. Entrance fee is $10. Bring a team of 6-8
friends or join a team when you arrive. Bring your own fluorescent uniform. Adult volunteers needed!
Please contact Karen Fitzharris with any questions. 937-416-4385 or [email protected]
Alter High School
Don't miss Alter High School's Castle Players production of Into the Woods
March 26th-29th @ 7:00!
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook
characters and bring them together for a timeless yet relevant piece and
rare modern classic. The TONY Award-winning book and score are both
enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to
have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King's Festival, and Jack
who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that
they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a
journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences
of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. For more information visit
www.alterhs.org/theatre.
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Alumni
Congratula
ons to Brock Stechschulte who was the first place winner in the Keering Noon Op
mist
Essay Contest and will be moving on to the Regional level. Brock is a St. Albert Alumni and current Alter student.
Brighter Connections Theatre
What is it?
Brighter Connections Theatre is a theatre program designed to work on improving social skills
through the therapeutic use of theatre. There is an emphasis on improving skills for those with
autism, but anyone is welcome. There are two final weekend performances for the community.
Who is it for?
Children 8 - 14 years old
When is it?
Rehearsals are 1 1/2 hours on three weekday evenings during each week from
May 18 - June 25. Performances are on June 27 and June 28.
Where is it?
A still to be determined location in or near Dayton, OH
What is the cost?
The only expense is the T-shirt for the performances, which is about $15.
Registration is first-come first-served, so register soon!
For more information and to register, please go to
http://bctheatre.wix.com/brighterconnections.
For questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected] or call
(937) 469-0628.
Also contact Megan Apple for more information!
Power of the Pen
Congratulations Allie Remhof on being named “Best of the Best” at the Power of the Pen regional meet recently held at Wittenberg University. It is now on to the State finals!
Tuition Assistance
Incoming kindergarten, first and second grade students whose family income meets the established guidelines under Ohio’s
Educational Choice Expansion Scholarship Program may attend Saint Albert the Great free of charge. To see if your family
qualifies, visit the website of the Ohio Department of Education at http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/
Scholarships/EdChoice-Scholarship-Program.
CYO Track
Track practice starts this Tuesday March 17, from 7-8PM at Fairmont High School Track. We will
practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 PM and Saturdays from 10:30AM to 12 Noon. Tuesday
and Thursday practice will go to 8:15 after spring break. Please remember to park by the Trent Arena
and not behind the library.
If you have any questions, please email Joe Weinel or contact him at 672-6502.
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March 16, 2015
–
March 30, 2015
Help support your
school and a local
business
PTO Flower sale
march INTO spring
Help support the St. Albert PTO and bring beauty to your flower, vegetable or herb garden. St. Albert’s has teamed up with Knollwood Garden
Center for the Spring PTO fundraiser. Gift carts are $20 each. The PTO
receives 20% of each gift card sold. The gift cards never expire and can be
used for anything at Knollwood, except landscaping.
Please turn in all orders no later than Monday, March 30. Orders will be fulfilled during the week and returned to the students for distribution Monday, April 13.
Don’t forget about our Mulch Sale that is going on at the same
time! See the enclosed flyer for more details.
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Knollwood is a big
support of the St.
Alberts gardening
club
No wai
ng for
your order to ship