St. Al's Monday News

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day, they pour forth speech; night after night, they reveal knowledge."

Psalm 19:1-2

The STAGS Weekly Scoop from Co-Principals, Mrs. Manfred & Mrs. Krauss!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

What a great start to the school year we have already had! Each Monday, we will share important information through our Monday News. This is the best way to stay informed about upcoming events, important dates, and other information throughout the school year. Below you will find many start-of-the-school-year reminders and important information.

Through our classrooms, friendships, prayer, service, and daily experiences, we hope our students grow not only as learners, but also as compassionate and courageous young people who seek to make a difference in the world.

Our school theme this year is “Finding God in All Things.” Each new day brings opportunities to learn, grow, serve others, and discover the many gifts God has given each of us.

Thank you for entrusting your children to us and for being such important partners in their education and formation. We are grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside your family this year.

May this school year be filled with joyful learning, meaningful relationships, new discoveries, and countless opportunities to grow closer to God and to one another.

We are excited for a wonderful year ahead!

With gratitude and prayers,

Dawn Manfred & Angie Krauss

Co-Principals

Important Reminders from the Co-Principals

FACTS information: If you have questions regarding your FACTS account please email jasion@stalsschool.org
To report a student absence, tardy, or early dismissal please email attendance@stalsschool.org
If your child takes medication during the school day, it must be brought to the front office. If your child needs an EPI pen in case of an emergency, please make sure it is updated.
For security reasons, we are not accepting any food delivery services for staff or students. For example: Door Dash, Uber Eats, Pizza, Jimmy John's, etc. Thank you for your understanding and putting the safety of our school community first.

Snacks: Parents please encourage nutritious snacks and limit sugary drinks and highly processed foods. Energy drinks are not appropriate for students in a school setting.
Miss Maggie, our school counselor, has provided several resources for your reference as we continue to navigate this difficult time in our Spokane community in relation to the Spokane Complex Fires. The attached resources are a starting point to help recognize possible reactions, support children, and connect families with additional resources if/when needed.
St. Al's Online Store will be opening in the next day or two for all your uniform sweatshirt and STAGS swag needs. Watch for the email to land in your inbox soon!

Important ELC Reminders from the ELC Administration

While we enjoy the slower pace and quieter halls of summer, it is very nice to have our K-8 students back!
We are looking forward to a great year in our ELC as we learn about how to find God in all things, expand our social emotional support of students with the Conscious Discipline program, and implement a new approach to teaching early literacy skills with Learning Without Tears in our pre-k classrooms.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nicole at nshaw@stalsschool.org.

Mark Your Calendars

9/7: NO SCHOOL ELC & M-8, Labor Day
9/10: K-8 Back to School @ 6:00 PM
9/17: All School Mass @ 9:30AM
9/22: GU Nurses, K-8 health screenings
9/28: NO SCHOOL K-8, Diocesan In-Service
10/2: FUND RUN!
10/15-16: NO SCHOOL K-8, Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/19-20: NO SCHOOL K-8, Teacher In-Service
10/23: St. Ignatius’ Birthday
10/29: All School Mass (All Saints) @ 9:30 AM at the church
10/30: Hallowfest (Changes are coming! Watch for details!)

STAGS Prayers/Reflection

In the end, it is not our task to end the sin and suffering of the world or to stop the mindless march of violence. It is rather, to follow a different way: to take opportunities, small as they may be, to reduce hatred and carnage, to let go of fears, and to entrust even our poor inadequacy to the hands of God. This is taking up our daily cross. This is Finding God in all things. ~ John Kavanaugh, SJ

Finding God In All Things

Mission Advancement - Friendraising & Fundraising

Fund Run: Fund Run 2026 is scheduled for October 2!

Fund Run Survival Packets are being sent home with students TODAY, August 31, 2026!
Fund Run sponsor letters will be mailed very soon, so be on the lookout!
Our first Fund Run assembly is next Friday, September 11! Students and staff can wear a past Fund Run T-shirt with uniform bottoms!
Weekly Pledge Sheets will also begin on Friday, September 11. This will kick-off TRIPLE TICKET WEEK!! For every $5 pledged, students will earn 3 tickets. Ready, set, GO!!
If you’re ready to support Fund Run today, please click the FUND RUN button below to give online! Thank you, in advance, for your support!

Fund Run Corporate Sponsor Opportunities & Details
If you would like to be a 2026 Fund Run Corporate Sponsor, please click the FUND RUN CORPORATE SPONSOR button. We must receive Corporate Sponsor registrations by Friday, September 18, in order to include your business name/logo on our Fund Run shirts.

Marathon: $2500 – Business/Family name and logo on T-shirt, listed at the top
Olympic: $1000 – Business/Family name and logo on T-shirt, listed in the middle
Sprint: $500 – Business/Family name and logo on T-shirt, listed toward the bottom

FUND RUN

FUND RUN CORPORATE SPONSOR

Service Opportunities

Welcome back to a new school year full of service opportunities and community building! The Monday News will be your best source of information about upcoming service opportunities and how you can be involved.

Track it Forward: Track it Forward is the online program that we use to track service hours and sign up for service opportunities. Track it Forward is accessible on your PC or by downloading the app on your phone.

New Families: If you are a new family, an account will be created for you. Information will be coming soon on how to log in and access your account.
Returning Families: If you need help accessing your account or help using Track it Forward, please email Cami Carlson and Shannon Wittman at volunteer@stalsschool.org.

Upcoming Service Opportunities: Fund Run is coming up on Friday, October 2, and we will need LOTS of volunteers! More information coming soon on service opportunities and how to sign up!

We can’t wait to work with all of our wonderful families again this year!