The Stag Scene Any questions or concerns about The Stag Scene please contact Janelle Brand at jbrand@stag-school.org April 16, 2018 Volume 5, Issue 30 Important Dates April 17th-20th - 6th Grade Glen Helen April 24th - 1:30 & 7 PM - Muse Machine May 5th - 6th - First Communion Inside this Issue From the Principal - pg 2 PTO Corner - pg 3 Tech Advisory Board - pg 4 Lego Club - pg 4 Playground Fundraiser - pg 5 Teacher s Corner Mrs. Beth Schreiner - 5th, 6th, and 7th Math It seems hard to believe that this is the last quarter of the school year. All the math classes have been working very hard. The fifth graders have learned how to work with whole numbers, fractions and decimals. They are finishing the year off learning about various geometry and measurement concepts. The sixth graders have also been busy this year reviewing what they learned in fifth grade and much more. They are currently working on some introductory algebra concepts and will end the year with geometry as well. The seventh graders have learned so much this year. From solving simple equations to more in depth algebra concepts they have learned a lot. All the classes are constantly working to improve their critical thinking skills and understand more why we solve problems the way we do. Thank you parents for all your support at home. Have a great end to the year! Family Retreat - pg 6 SDK Football - pg 6 Alter Cheer - pg 6 Summer Art Camp - pg 6 Alter Lancerettes - pg 7-8 Blood Drive - pg 8 Summer Solutions - pg 9 Anti-Bully Kindness - pg 10 Catholic Schools Learning Camp pg 11-14 2018-2019 Registration We are now accepting registrations for the 2018-2019 school year. Renewal forms were sent home with students. Please return to the office ASAP. If you know your child will not be returning next year please notify the office. Forms are also available on line at www.stalbertthegreat.net. 2017-2018 Yearbook Orders Yearbook order forms went home last week. All forms are due back to the school office by Friday, April 20th. The only way to guarantee your child a yearbook is to place the order. Books are $15.00 a piece. Skateworld - pg 15 Partnership 4 Success - pg 15-16 1
2018-2019 Changes from Mrs. Gabert I wanted to let you know about some changes that will take place for the 2018-2019 school year. We have begun planning for some changes to our schedule and the offering of classes for junior high. Our focus for next year will be working in teams as teachers. Our first change is the new offering of full day PreSchool and PreKindergarten program. Full day preschool and prekindergarten will operate the regular school day hours. We will offer ½ day for 5 days for both programs and 3day for PreSchool program. We are excited that our preschool program already has more registered students than last year. The next change comes in our Junior High (Upper Grades) programs. The Junior High will include 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th grade students. Each student will have 9 periods a day. We will have a shortened 9 th period on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Mass will be on Wednesday so we have a modified schedule on this day. On Thursday we will have a new STREAM (STEM) Enrichment program from 8:00 9:30am. Each student will be in a 9 week course, so they will have 4 different courses through the school year. The Enrichment program will include choices for students such as the following: Cooking, Bible Study, Health, Critical Thinking, Technology, Robotics, and other developed programs by the Enrichment Team. We will be sending more information home about this program as we develop the courses for the year. The students will have the opportunity to choose their top 4 courses and an alternative for scheduling purposes. We are excited about giving the students some choices in our program offerings. Spanish and Critical Thinking will no longer be a 5 day a week course. Spanish will be offered two days a week to all 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grade students. Critical Thinking will become a part of our enrichment programs. Our lower grades will also make some changes. We will be working in teams next year. Our teams will be as follows: K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. Each team will be working together for all students in those grades. Each team will work differently based on their needs in each grade. An example is the 4 th and 5 th will divide the subject matter among the 4 teachers. Each teacher will teach a subject of strength and teach both 4 th and 5 th. Other grades will focus on the individual needs of students and focus their attention on intervention whether the child needs advancement or extended help in an area of study. We are very excited about the opportunities for our students next year in meeting their needs for success at St. Albert School. The teachers have already begun planning for next year and are looking forward to making the needed changes. We will keep you informed as more information is developed on the above changes. 2
PTO Corner Congratulations to our 3rd grade classes who were the winners of the Knollwood sale! 3
Technology Advisory Board Are you in an IT or Digital Technology based career? St. Albert the Great School is looking for another parish member to join the Technology Advisory Board. The mission of the board is to enhance the quality of learning and student's high thinking skills through the use of technology. The school will provide technology integration that fosters academic achievement om meeting state standards and challenging students to become lifelong learners. The board consists of a several teachers, the principal, and 3 technology based career parishioners or parents. Please consider giving your time for 1-3 years as we continue to make informed and educated decisions about technology purchases and integration St. Albert Junior Lego Club The St. Albert Junior Lego participated in the First Lego League Jr Miami Valley Expo on March 3 at Wright State University. The theme of this years event was Aqua Adventure. Aqua Vapors won the Gracious Professionalism Award and Aqua Builders won the Top Programming Award. Congratulations to all our participants! 4
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Family Vacation Retreat Need more meaningful family time? Need an affordable vacation spot? Try something new! Consider coming to Governor's Island on Indian Lake, for a unique five day family retreat designed to renew and deepen commitment and unity within Catholic families. Join other families who value faith and down time. Each day includes prayer, peer group time, and family fun. Afternoons are reserved for swimming, boating and other adventures. Each evening offers something special for each person, no matter the age. This retreat is hosted by the Marianists Huntsville, Ohio. The retreat team is also filled with teens and adults who have made the retreat with their own families. We have met so many great families and have enjoyed our own family time just relaxing. I am happy to share more info. Contact Christine Evans at cevans@stag-school.org. I can send you links and registration forms. Dates this summer are: June 19-23 and July 17-21 https://www.facebook.com/marianistfvr/ https://governorsislandfvr.weebly.com/ South Dayton Knights Football South Dayton Knights Football will be having an informational meeting for those interested in playing football for the 2018 season. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 24 th at 7PM in the Alter High School Cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn more about the philosophy of the program, and discuss safety / Heads Up Football. SDK Football is for 3 rd 8 th grade. To participate in grades 3 rd 6 th grade, you must attend a Catholic feeder school. There are no restrictions for 7 th 8 th grade. Alter Cheerleading Information Alter High School cheerleading tryouts will be held next week (April 16-19) from Monday- Thursday 4:00-6:00 at Alter s Auxiliary Gym. This is for anyone interested in cheering for ANY of these seasons: football, soccer and basketball for next school year. There may also be an opportunity to start a competition cheer squad for next school year. An information meeting will be held this upcoming Sunday, April 15, for parents and students from 5:00-6:30 in Alter s cafeteria to go over details for next week's tryouts. Summer Art Camp for St. Albert Students Given by Terri Melia Hamlin - St. Albert s Art Club Teacher June 25th-29th 9:30 to 12:30 Oakwood United Methodist Church 206 Hadley Avenue in Oakwood Join us for a week of awesome art projects, exploring through a variety of media, the subjects of land, people, water, animals and imaginary fantasy. There will be paper mache, mosaic, painting and of course junk art! $85, $75 for each additional sibling Ages 5 and up 6
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 head 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! 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 2018 football season. WHO: Open to all current 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th graders and high school students. WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 21 -Alter Main Gym TIME: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. 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 below to Monica Johnson, 30 Tantara Circle, Springboro, OH 45066. Make checks payable to Alter Lancerettes. You can pay day of event if needed ($45.00 the day of the event). Fee is nonrefundable. *WHAT TO WEAR*: Dark Shorts and a white top PLEASE mail the following information with check to: Monica Johnson, 30 Tantara Circle, Springboro, OH 45066. Make checks payable to Alter Lancerettes. Registration fee is $40 before 04/01/2018 and $45 after the 1 st. Payment is nonrefundable. NAME: PARENT E-MAIL ADDRESS: (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) HOME PHONE #: CELL PHONE #: CURRENT SCHOOL ATTENDING: CURRENT GRADE: T-SHIRT SIZE: 7
Alter Lancerette Tryout Information ALTER DANCE TEAM CLINIC/TRYOUT INFORMATION CLINICS: April, 23, 24, 25 : 5:30-8:00-Alter Auxiliary Gym TRYOUTS: April 26, 2018, 5:00 Alter Auxiliary Gym Wear dark shorts and white plain shirt, white gym shoes or dance shoes to all clinics and tryouts For more information go to https://alterhs.org/athletics/lancerettes/ Any questions, feel free to contact me via email at marylynn.dorow@fjminc.com. Blood Drive 8
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Skateworld School Appreciation Night When: April 26th from 6-8PM We would like to extend the offer to you to come out to the Skateworld of Kettering facility for some great fun! From 6-8PM on April 26th for some great food, skating and music. Check out our awesome newly renovations. Skateworld of Kettering will provide you with free admission, skate rental and entrance into our indoor playground area. We will have some of our NEW food for purchase as well as our NEW game cards! Partnerships 4 Success 15
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