October 11, 2024

In our weekly newsletter, Paw Prints, you will find:

• Wildcats in the News
• Important All-School Announcements, Japonica Announcements and University Announcements
• Links to calendars
• Wildcat Cafe information & links
• Online Campus Store information & link
• Church Information
• Ways that you can help SLES

 The Countdown to Give Day has begun. To find out how you can get involved, visit slesmobile.org/giveday.

When is Give Day? 

October 16-17, 2024

What is Give Day?

Give Day is a 24-hour online fundraising campaign to bring the St. Luke’s Episcopal School community together. The goals are to increase engagement and drive philanthropic donations to the school. 

Why?

Simply put, tuition doesn’t cover the cost of educating our students. Give Day provides an opportunity for us to join together to provide our students with the resources they need to be successful in college and in life. 

What’s the Goal?

$64,000

What’s the Theme?

For The Future

The campaign has a straightforward goal: to support the success of our students. So, Give 4 What You Love, Give 4 Who You Love, Give 4 St. Luke’s, Give 4 the Future! 

Please join us on Give Day as we create a future full of opportunities. 

Click here for the Development Webpage

Click Here to Give!

BLESSING ANIMALS, RAIN OR SHINE!

Last week, we celebrated Blessing of the Animals. It looked a little different this year because of the rain, but that didn't stop Mary Alice from blessing many, many animals (and some more than once!) The blessing was a way to express gratitude for animals' important role in our lives and ask for their protection and well-being.

TECHNOLOGY KEEPS STUDENT CONNECTED IN THE CLASSROOM

One of our middle school football players, Tryce, recently experienced an unfortunate injury during a game. Thankfully, technology provided a remarkable solution to ensure he does not fall behind while he recovers. We've utilized one of our three telepresence robots, which allows him to attend school virtually from the comfort of his home.

This robotic presence in the classroom allows Tryce to interact with his teachers and classmates in real-time as if he were physically present. In Mrs. Anderson's class, for instance, he actively participates in discussions and group activities, seamlessly integrating into the academic environment.

Without the previous support of the Florence Foundation and Sonneborn Foundation, this opportunity would not have been available to Tryce. We are grateful for their dedication!

Click here to watch the video.

FLU SEASON, MEET YOUR MATCH!

St. Luke’s hosted a flu shot clinic for employees. We were fortunate to have Mary Page Martin (St. Luke’s Class of 2014) and fellow pharmacist Jessica Hung from Seemes Pharmacy taking care of us and keeping our team healthy and happy!

A special shout out to Trainer Dave, who raved about the stellar care he received!

ROLLING WITH PHYSICS: MRS. HAYNES' CLASS EXPLORES VELOCITY & ACCELERATION

Mrs. Haynes' Physics classes took to the streets to learn about velocity and acceleration. Each student was given the opportunity to ride a Razor scooter and calculate their own velocity with the help of a timing app. The students used their data to calculate the rate of acceleration and deceleration by analyzing the slopes of lines graphed on a velocity-time graph.

ST. LUKE'S STUDENTS UNLEASH NEWTON'S LAWS

Mrs. Perez's Physical Science students designed their own balloon-powered cars. The cars had to be built with a standard-size balloon and travel 5 meters. Students explained the cars' motions in terms of all three of Newton's Laws of Motion.

A DAY ON THE HILL: ST. LUKE'S FUNDAMENTALS II STUDENTS EXPERIENCE COLLEGE LIFE & PRE-HEALTH INSIGHTS

St. Luke's Fundamentals II students enjoyed a day on The Hill. They were treated to a campus tour by alum Taylor Jackson ‘23 (Biology/Pre-Med) and a Q&A session on transitioning to college life by Cammie Waite ‘24 (Biology/Pre-Med). They attended an immunology lecture and discussion of Pre-Health classes, a nursing lecture and activities, a simulation and skills lab tour, and a great lunch.

Thanks to all who had a part in our very informational day!

SUCCESSFUL MINI CHEER CAMP

Our middle school and varsity cheerleaders hosted a three-day mini-camp, a Friday night pizza tailgate, and cheering at a varsity football game! It was fun to celebrate so much school pride!

Go Wildcats!

VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT 2024

We recently celebrated our four senior volleyball players during their senior night. Thanks to Hannah, Megan, Shelby, and Cami for their contributions to St. Luke's Volleyball!

REMINDER: ST. LUKE'S IS CLOSED ON MONDAY OCTOBER 14

Enjoy your 3-day weekend!

SUBMIT VETERANS DAY PHOTOS BY OCTOBER 23

St. Luke’s will recognize and honor our veterans with a video tribute during the Veterans Day programs on both campuses. The video will include a photo slideshow of St. Luke’s family members or friends who are veterans, past and present, as well as active duty service members.

Please fill out the attached form and send your scanned photo(s) before October 23rd.

***If you sent photos last year, you do not need to resubmit. More information in the link below.

Click here for Veterans Day Photo Information

FALL FEST - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - OCTOBER 24

The Japonica Parent Association is looking for volunteers to help set up

before the event, but they are mostly looking for TRUNKS!

Sign up today by clicking here!

ST. LUKE'S CENTER STAGE PRESENTS "PATTERNS & POWER:

THE FEMALE EDISON" OCTOBER 26 & 27th

Join us for our 1st Annual Trumbauer Showcase! Our Center Stage students will be competing at the District Trumbauer Theatre Competition soon, and you have the exciting chance to see their pieces before the competition! Students will perform their individual solos, monologues, and duet scenes, as well as our Fall Play, "Patterns and Power: The Female Edison". 

In th-year-e 19th century, the patterns of life were often rigid and unchanging. How di year old girl, with little education and no experience with mechanical engineering, invent a safety part for a power loom? How did she not only get mill management to listen to her idea, but implement it? That’s exactly what Margaret E. Knight did. Based on the true story of this inventor, the play asks the question: how did she break the pattern?

The performances will be on October 26th at 6:00 p.m and October 27th at 3:00 p.m.

Please email hsmith@slesmobile.org with any questions.

Click here to purchase tickets

Click here for Japonica Campus Announcements

Click here for University Campus Announcements

Click here for the All-School Google Calendar



Click here for the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Click here for the Varsity Football Schedule 2024

Click here for Cross Country Schedule 2024

Click here for Volleyball Schedule 2024

Japonica Campus:

PLEASE NOTE: Friday at 8:00 p.m. is the deadline to order food and beverages for the following week. Meals will not be available for purchase after this deadline.

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact cbrown@slesmobile.org.

Click here for MyMealOrder Information

Click here for MyMealOrder Account Information

Click here for MyMealOrder Instructions

Click here for MyMealOrder FAQ's

Japonica Campus: K2-K4 October Menu

Japonica Campus: K5-5th Grade October Menu



University Campus:

• Students will need a snack and a lunch for each full day. You may bring your snack and/or lunch or purchase from the Wildcat Cafe.
• Food from the Wildcat Cafe may be purchased from your declining account at mypaymentsplus.com.
• Students will need a student ID (available in Blackbaud) to put money in their account.
• Menus are posted on the website and listed in our newsletter, Paw Prints.

Click here to add money to your student account

University Campus: October Menu

University Campus: Price List

Cheryl Brown

Director of Dining Services

St. Luke’s Episcopal School

cbrown@slesmobile.org

251-666-2991 Ext 8130

Cell 404-403-6688

ST. LUKE'S ONLINE CAMPUS STORE

Show your Wildcat pride! The Spirit Store has a storefront in Room 305 on the University Campus.

Hours are: Wednesdays & Fridays at break, after school on Wednesday, and other special hours will be announced.

We will be adding merchandise, so please fill out this suggestion form

to let us know what you would like to see for sale in the future. 

All proceeds of the Online Campus Store go to school programs and supplies.

We will deliver purchases to your student unless you request to pick-up.

Click here to shop!

Please don't forget to leave your student's name and grade level during the checkout process so that we know which campus to deliver to. Thank you for having Wildcat Spirit and supporting SLES!

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH WEEKLY NEWS

 Sunday Schedule

Worship Services – 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Adult Education Class – 8:45 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School (k4-5^th grade) – 10:00 a.m.

Youth Sunday School (6^th-12^th grade) – 10:00 a.m.

Youth Outing every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. (bowling, laser tag, mini golf, explore downtown, and more!)

Weekly Services:

Mondays: Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m.

Wednesdays: Evening Prayer at 5:30 p.m.

First Wednesday of every Month: Healing Service at 12:00 p.m.

Click here for a letter The Rev. Jamie McElroy, Rector, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church