St. Albert the Great School

5535 W. State Road

Burbank, IL 60459

(708) 424-7757
Text Box: Ongoing Open Registration If you are new to the area or are considering Catholic education, we would like to acquaint you with our school. St. Albert the Great School provides a quality education for all students. Our principal, Mrs. Kurowski invites you to contact us and visit our school. St. Albert the Great offers an excellent academic education, with Religion as its core. In addition to their basic classes, students participate in Physical education, computer, library science and Intro to Spanish. Classes range from a 3 year old preschool program through 8th grade.  Students in Grades K through 8th grade participate in Enrichment Sessions.  Our preschool students also participate in our gym, library, and computer programs all at no additional charge. Additional activities include sports, choir, altar servers, band, scouting, and Student Council. We have an active Board of Specified Jurisdiction, Parents Association, and Athletic Board as well as volunteer parents and grandparents. Our faculty and staff are dedicated professionals. Several of our faculty have full or partial Masters Degrees.  All our teachers are in touch with the needs of each student. Jezeli masz jakiekolwiek zapytania o tych wiadomosciach prosze zadzwonic do biura i zostawic swoje imie i numer telefonu a osoba skontaktuje sie z Wami przez telefon, (708) 424-7757. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta sobre estas noticias, porfavor hable a la oficina de la escuela al (708) 424-7757.  Congratulations to the Class of 2012: Sebastion Alba Solomon Geinosky* Christy Magana Anna Bielanski Timothy Hecker* Kathleen Mendoza Christopher Carli Aymara Hernandez Kimberly Pinson Natalie Dudek** Matthew Keane Emilio Ruvalcaba Michael Kubil **Class Valedictorian *Class Co- Salutatorians KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION Jacob Boll Alaina Hernandez Madelyn Monroy Frank Wojtanek Isabella Brodnick Nathan Kwiatkowski Diego Ponce Alvin Zheng Matthew Carrano Juliana Masnica Alexander Sojka Danny Ellis Christopher Medici Summer Synal GOOD BYE MRS. MURPHY: Mrs. Barbara Murphy, our 1st Grade Teacher has decided to retire at the end of this current school. Mrs. Murphy has been in the field of Catholic education for over 38 years. Most of which have been spent here at St. Albert the Great School. She has touched the lives of many students over the years. We are going to miss her! May God bless her with many happy years of retirement!! SUMMER CARE AVAILABLE: Summer Care (Extended Day) for working parents who would like to find a safe, fun place for their children to be while they work this summer. If you would like to take advantage of this program, please call the school office to register or receive further information. SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP: Summer Enrichment Camp is scheduled to take place June 25th thru July 27th. Young Rembrandts is part of this program. We will also be offering a Summer Computer Camp, a Gardening & Cooking Camp, and hopefully, a Robotics Camp (details on this are still being worked out). Schedules for these camps will be sent home next week. YOUNG REMBRANDTS SUMMER CAMP. If you are looking for a creative outlet for your child this summer that is full of confidence-boosting fun, this summer St. Albert the Great School will once again be offering a Young Rembrandts Summer Drawing Camp as a part of our summer enrichment Camp. This camp is a four day camp June 25, July 9th, 16th and July 23rd, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.. All camps will take place here at school. Each camp cost $42.00 per child, and all materials will be provided. THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR: The 2012-2013 school year will begin on Wednesday, August 22nd. Mark your calendars for this date. Also, please remember that our school day will be 30 minutes longer. The new school hours will be 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Further information regarding the new school year will be sent to you during the summer. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: I will be here and the school office will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday thru Thursday beginning Monday, June 4th. The office will be closed on Fridays. However, please note that I will be on retreat from June 20th – 22nd. I will also be attending the Gorman Institute at St. Xavier University on June 26th - 27th. In addition, hopefully, I will be able to find some time to relax with my husband. So it would be a good idea to call ahead before stopping in to be sure that someone will be here to help you. If I am not in the office, I will be checking my messages on a regular basis, and I will return your calls as soon as possible. DATES TO REMEMBER: May 26th – Reception for Father Mike’s Anniversary – after the 5 p.m. Mass in Rogers Hall May 28th – Memorial Day – No School May 30th – Raffle Ticket Money is due June 1st – Honors Mass 8:30 a.m. for Grades 1 – 7 June 1st – Report Cards Distributed (only to those students whose financial obligations have been met) June 1st. – Dismissal at 10:30 a.m. Summer Vacation Begins – Extended Day will be offered. School News: