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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
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What is Give Day?
Give Day is an 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 offers an opportunity for us to come together and provide our students with the resources they need to succeed in college and life.
Click here to Give
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DRIVE THE FUTURE GOLF TOURNAMENT - SAVE THE DATE!
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 13, and join us at beautiful Magnolia Grove for our Drive the Future Golf Tournament! This exciting event supports transportation needs for student activities and programs at St. Luke’s.
We invite parents, alumni, and community members to join us for this special day. Whether you’re playing a round, cheering on the golfers, or partnering with us through sponsorship, your support helps keep our students moving and thriving.
Sponsorship opportunities are available now—a great way to promote your business while investing in our Wildcats.
Click here for tournament information & sponsorship opportunities
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Support St. Luke's with purchases from the following:
Office Max / Office Depot Rewards program
Use our school ID school ID 70001700 at checkout
General Mills Box Tops for Education
download app or visit
https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/
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ST. LUKE'S DAY CELEBRATIONS
On Wednesday, we honored the Feast of Saint Luke, revered as the patron saint of physicians, surgeons, and artists. As the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, Saint Luke is celebrated for his literary contributions to the New Testament. He journeyed extensively with St. Paul on his missionary travels and holds the distinction of being the first recorded Christian physician and among the earliest converts to Christianity.
To commemorate Saint Luke's Day, the Japonica Campus paraded with banners leading to their weekly chapel service, while the University Campus enjoyed chapel service in the quad!
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ST. LUKE'S BEHIND THE SCENES AT WKRG
St. Luke’s journalism class took a field trip to the WKRG studio, where they got an inside look at the world of broadcast news. Students worked in the editing bay, explored the weather center’s high-tech equipment, and spoke with editors and reporters about their roles. The highlight of the visit came when they watched the noon broadcast live—and were even featured on air!
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SEUSSICAL KIDS SPREAD THE JOY OF READING
BEFORE SHOW THIS WEEKEND!
Some of our Seussical KIDS cast members had a fantastic time visiting the Japonica Campus, where they shared the magic of Dr. Seuss stories with younger students! We hope you’ll join us this weekend for the Seussical KIDS performance ***Today is the last day to purchase discounted tickets! Ticket information can be found in the announcements section below.
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INSIDE MODERN ENGINEERING: STUDENTS LEARN FROM CIVIL ENGINEER MATT KIRKSEY
Our Civil Engineering and Architecture students had the opportunity to hear from Matt Kirksey, a Civil Engineer with GA West, who shared real-world insight into the field of civil engineering. Mr. Kirksey discussed load-bearing beams, structural foundations, and how evolving building codes impact project timelines and permitting. He also explained how 3D modeling is used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications to help engineers plan and visualize complex projects.
Students learned how problem-solving, project management, and critical thinking play a role in every engineering decision. Thank you, Mr. Kirksey, for giving our students a glimpse into the world of modern civil engineering!
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SPOOKY SCIENCE ON THE JAPONICA CAMPUS: MUMMIES & MOLTS!
Our students got into the Halloween spirit with some Spooky Science! They had a blast learning about bandaging by practicing “mummy wrapping” on each other—hands-on fun that combined science and creativity.
The excitement didn’t stop there! Molly, our 14-year-old tarantula, molted for the third time.
Mrs. Thompson carefully preserved her molt in a shadow box, giving students a unique, up-close look at this fascinating part of arachnid biology.
Science lab on the Japonica Campus brings curiosity, learning,
and a little bit of spookiness just in time for Halloween!
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GRILLER GIRLS WIN PEOPLE'S CHOICE AT GRILLED CHEESE MELTDOWN
Last week, our very own Griller Girl, Cammie, and her team—the Lady Dragonflies—took home First Place in the People’s Choice Award at the 7th Annual Grilled Cheese Meltdown! This talented group, made up of two St. Luke’s freshmen and two Faith Academy middle schoolers, impressed the crowd and judges alike, beating out restaurants and high school culinary teams with their delicious creation!
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HONORING OUR SENIORS: VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT CELEBRATION AT ST. LUKE'S
St. Luke’s celebrated Senior Night to honor our outstanding volleyball seniors for their dedication, hard work, and leadership on and off the court. Family, friends, teammates, and coaches gathered to show appreciation for the seniors’ commitment, sportsmanship, and school spirit.
We are proud of our seniors and grateful for the legacy they leave behind—both on the court and in the hearts of their teammates and the St. Luke’s community.
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EMMA KATE FRAZIER NAMED AZALEA CITY KIWANIS CLUB PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Emma Kate Frazier for being named the Azalea City Kiwanis Club Player of the Week for Week 8! Emma Kate earned this honor with an impressive performance—recording 2 aces, a 2.4 passer rating, and 129 digs. She was recognized for her achievement during a special luncheon hosted by the Kiwanis Club.
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S. THIGPEN DRIVE SET TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY BEGINNING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
The City of Mobile will temporarily close S. Thigpen Drive between Demetropolis Road and E. Thigpen Drive beginning Tuesday, October 14, as part of an ongoing traffic study.
The closure will be in effect for approximately two weeks and will end on Tuesday, October 28. Drivers will still be able to access Cottage Hill Baptist Church and Cottage Hill Christian Academy.
If you have concerns regarding the traffic study associated with the closure of Thigpen Drive, please direct your correspondence to the City of Mobile Traffic Engineerring Department at trafficengineering@cityofmobile.org or to Councilmember Ben Reynolds at council4@cityofmobile.org.
A map showing the location of the temporary closure is available below.
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ST. LUKE'S PRESENTS: SEUSSICAL KIDS (OCTOBER 19)
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a 30-minute fantastical musical extravaganza. Seussical KIDS is great fun for the whole family! A block party will follow the performance.
Show at 5:00 p.m., Block Party at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets $7 online, $10 at the door.
Block party admission is included in the ticket price.
The ticket link will close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17th.
All tickets purchased after this time will be $10 at the door (cash or Venmo).
Click here to purchase tickets
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MRS. D'S BOOK GIVEAWAY - GENTLY USED BOOKS WANTED
Do you want to get rid of any preschool through middle school level books? If so, Mrs. D will take them!
Mrs. D is collecting gently used books to give away at St. Luke's Trunk or Treat. You can drop off the books on the Japonica Campus with Mrs. Sandy. Thank you!
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ST. LUKE'S TRUNK OR TREAT 2025 (OCTOBER 30)
Mark your calendars for Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 30th, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Join us for a spooktacular evening of family fun! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy safe
trunk-or-treating with the St. Luke's community!
**Don't miss the 5th-grade haunted house that will surely be an adventure!
Interested in hosting a trunk?
To host a trunk, sign up by October 28th! Trunk hosts may begin arriving at 4:00 p.m. to park and decorate their trunks. All vehicles must be decorated with family-friendly decorations and be ready to hand out candy by 5:30 p.m. and remain parked until the event concludes at 7:00 p.m.
For any questions, please contact dawnpmclaughlin@gmail.com.
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VETERANS DAY INFORMATION & RSVP FORM
Each year, St. Luke’s likes to recognize and honor our veterans for their service to our country. Both the Japonica and the University Campuses will have special events on Tuesday, November 11.
Click here for additional information and RSVP Form
This video, to be shown on both the University and Japonica campuses, features a photo slideshow of
St. Luke’s family members and friends who are veterans, past and present, as well as active-duty service members. We need your help to make this possible. Please join us in recognizing their and/or your service by sending the attached along with the photo of the veteran or service member (preferably in uniform) whom you would like to honor.
Please note: If you submitted one last year, you do not need to resubmit.
Click here for more information on how to submit video
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ST. LUKE'S WILDCAT WAREHOUSE
Show your Wildcat pride! The Spirit Store's storefront is in Room 305 on the University Campus.
Hours: Wednesday and Friday during break.
For Friday night home football games, Wildcat Warehouse will open 30 minutes before kickoff.
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!
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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 (k4-5th grade) – 10:00 a.m.
Youth Sunday School (6th-12th grade) – 10:00 a.m.
Youth Outing every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. (bowling, laser tag, mini golf, exploring 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.
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