The Diocese of Des Moines has provided great adult and family reflection and activities at https://www.dmdiocese.org/
The Diocese of Des Moines has provided great adult and family reflection and activities at https://www.dmdiocese.org/
Hello, Parents. There has been a change to the elementary and middle school/high school calendar for today, Nov. 30. Students will be served grilled hamburgers, french fries, green beans and strawberry Jello. We apologize for the late notice. Thank you for understanding.
Karen Hander, Food Services Director
Saint Albert Families,
Per Governor Reynolds proclamation, all youth sports and activities are suspended. This includes elementary, middle school, and PAL basketball, wrestling, dance, etc. Practices and games are NOT allowed during this time starting TODAY.
Due to last weeks’ proclamation, we have edited our winter guidelines. You can view those guidelines at https://saintalbertschools.org/rosters/. If you have any questions concerning athletics, please email Ken Schreiber, Athletic Director, at schreiberk@saintalbertschools.org.
The Saint Albert administration wanted to clarify hybrid learning that was mentioned last week in communication. We are not currently planning to implement this option, but wanted to reiterate a possible change in schedule. Your student’s daily schedules will remain the same as their 8 period day. Their teachers will communicate with them via Google Classroom, which is also how they will “attend” class.
If your last name begins with letters A-K:
If your last name begins with letters L-Z:
Please remain diligent and wear your mask at all times.
Pat Ryan ’00
Director of Curriculum/ Principal
Saint Albert Catholic School
Click the links below to view the breakfast and lunch menus that we have planned for November 16 through December 4, 2020. Remember, there is no cost to the family for your student(s) to eat breakfast or lunch at Saint Albert for the 2020-21 school year!
Dear Saint Albert Community,
The administration wanted to take the time to update the community concerning the coronavirus, especially after Governor Reynolds’ press conference on Tuesday morning regarding the increase in positive cases in the state of Iowa.
Although we finished our first quarter in the middle of the pandemic, with few interruptions, we implore all of our families to continue to take safety precautions to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
General Reminders
Please continue to practice:
Athletics and Activities
After this morning, there are further guidelines that warrant communicating with our families:
Academics
This summer, we published our return to learn plan, which is still available on the school’s website. With the increase in cases, we want to remind everyone about the hybrid learning model. Although we are not currently pursuing this option, we want our community to be mindful that it may become necessary to implement this learning model to keep our staff and students safe. Please consider what arrangements will need to be made to accommodate your household.
Your student’s daily schedules will remain the same as their 8 period day. Their teachers will communicate with them via Google Classroom, which is also how they will “attend” class.
If your last name begins with letters A-K:
If your last name begins with letters L-Z:
At this point, we have not reported positive cases building-wide due to FERPA regulations and guidance from the Department of Education. If your child may be linked by contact tracing, an administrator or one of the school nurses will be in contact with the child’s parent.
We continue to pray for all of those affected by the coronavirus.
Saint Albert the Great, pray for us!
God Bless You,
Anne Rohling ’82
President
Saint Albert Catholic School
As we wrap up the first quarter, we have many student accomplishments to share with our community. Please email Mrs. Grudle if you have good news to share in the next edition.
The Diocese of Des Moines, along with Saint Albert Catholic School, is delighted to announce Anne Rohling, Saint Albert graduate of 1982, as our new school president.
Click on the link for the flyers! English, Spanish
Dear Families,
We have great news about school meals!
I know every parent received an email last week, but I wanted to check in to give you more details. Saint Albert Catholic School is excited to announce that we have been approved to offer ›› FREE MEALS TO ALL CHILDREN (18 YEARS & YOUNGER) ‹‹
Who can get free meals?
Any student, whether they are doing in-person learning at school or virtual/remote learning at home, can get free meals.
When does this start?
Free meals are available NOW. The program started Monday, September 21, 2020.
Where are the free meals available?
Meals are provided in the elementary gym and MS/HS cafeteria. Breakfast is served beginning at 7:30 am in both locations. If you are a virtual student, you need to email handerk@saintalbertschools.org prior to 8:00 am to order food. Lunch and breakfast for the next day will be sent home with the virtual student.
What is being served?
View the elementary and M/HS menus at https://saintalbertschools.
Why have things kept changing?
Our program has to follow certain rules set at the national level by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). We have made changes based on what is allowed by the USDA.
How can I learn more?
If you have questions, please contact the Student Nutrition Services Department at handerk@saintalbertschools.org
Sincerely,
Karen Hander
Saint Albert Cafeteria