February 21, 2025

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

GRADE LEVEL CHALLENGE STARTS NEXT WEEK!

Get Ready, Wildcats! We are excited to announce the “Paws Together” Class Challenge, which will be held on February 24-28, 2025! 

This challenge is all about participation—every family can make a difference, no matter the size of the contribution. 

How You Can Help:

• Make a donation—any amount brings us closer to our goal!

• Spread the word—share our fundraiser with family and friends.

• Get involved—help your child’s class win our participation challenge with fun incentives along the way!

We’ll be tracking class participation, so encourage your child’s classmates to get involved! The class with the highest participation will win a special prize—and most importantly, we all win when we put our Paws Together! 

Stay tuned for more details, and let’s make this a record-breaking event for our students! 

Click here for the Development Webpage

Click Here to Give!

MEGAN'S BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES JOB SHADOW: FOOD SCIENCE

Megan has been exploring her college options with a focus on food science, prioritizing institutions with well-equipped labs. She was thrilled to witness South Alabama's laboratory firsthand. Dr. Alison Henry extended an invitation for Megan to sit in on her upcoming labs, offering Megan a chance to experience a real college lab environment.

During the college lecture and lab, Megan explored the intriguing world of food science under Dr. Henry's guidance. The session focused on extracting milk proteins and converting them into casein glue, showcasing its various industrial applications. Megan participated in a lab where students heated milk, added vinegar to precipitate casein curds, and then treated them with ammonia to create an adhesive. Although the casein glue's bonding strength was weaker than regular glue, students crafted structures from popsicle sticks. Despite some challenges, some groups achieved impressive results, like a rural scene with windmills and cows.

Megan gained valuable insights into the composition of milk, which includes casein and whey proteins. She learned that adding vinegar to milk neutralizes the negative charge of casein, causing it to form curds at a specific pH level. These curds are essential in making cottage and cream cheese and have significant uses in industries such as adhesives, textiles, and cosmetics. Megan found the experience educational and enjoyable, and she eagerly anticipates participating in more labs with Dr. Henry.

"HEART" FILLED LEARNING FUN IN

MRS. MAJEWSKI'S K4 CLASS

Mrs. Majewski’s K4 class turned learning into an engaging game with a sight word activity. Mrs. Majewski made it “rain” heart shapes, each with a sight word. Students eagerly participated, searching for hearts, and reading the words aloud!  

Click here to watch video

HALLIE DICKINSON & T.A.L.L. STUDENTS

EXPERIENCE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

St. Luke's very own Hallie Dickinson and her fellow T.A.L.L. students enjoyed an inspiring field trip hosted by Mayor Sandy Stimpson and the Mobile City Council. They had the unique opportunity to attend a council meeting and tour the Mayor's office, gaining firsthand insights into local government and civic engagement.

INVESTIGATING CELLULAR RESPIRATION IN PLANTS

Biology and Honors Bio students investigated to determine if plants use cellular respiration. We know plants use photosynthesis to make energy, but do they also use the process of cellular respiration to make energy? Humans and other animals use this process. Students designed experiments testing either the amount of oxygen or carbon dioxide in a bio chamber containing plastic beads, dry peas, and germinating peas. Both oxygen and carbon dioxide have roles in cellular respiration, either as inputs or outputs. After designing and conducting their investigation, students analyzed their data, developing a scientific argument containing their claim, evidence, and reasoning. Students then presented their argument boards to their classmates in small, three-minute conferences.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES GUEST SPEAKER: NAVIGATING GRIEF WITH CHELCEY GIBSON, MS, ALC, NCC

Chelcey Gibson, a certified grief counselor, offers invaluable insights into the complex journey of grieving. She explains the various stages that individuals typically experience during their grieving process, emphasizing that while these stages can provide a framework, each person's journey is unique.

Check out the athletic schedules in the calendar section below to support our Wildcats!

SAVE THE DATE: JOHN WESLEY HOLT LEGACY 5K RACE & CAR WASH FUNDRAISER - TOMROROW, FEBRUARY 22

Spend the day celebrating the life of John Wesley Holt with a 5K course and Fun Run beginning and ending at St. Luke's. Both 5K and Fun Run are available to both runners and walkers! All proceeds from the 4JWH Run support the John Wesley Holt Scholarship Fund, which was established in memory of John Wesley Holt, Class of 2021.

John Wesley tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run accident on February 18th, 2023. He was an Eagle Scout and a sophomore electrical engineering major at the University of South Alabama.

To honor his memory, the Holt family has established the John Wesley Holt Legacy Scholarship, awarded annually to a St. Luke's senior who has shown the same passion and dedication that John Wesley exemplified in all parts of his life: Character, Academics, and Athletics.

Runners and walkers may register in-person on race day starting at noon at an increased cost.

Packet pick-up and registration the day before the race, February 21st, from St. Luke's Student Services from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Click here to sign up!

**There will also be a Hardy Auto Detailing carwash fundraiser for the John Wesley Holt Scholarship Fund from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on February 22nd on the University Campus.

Race time: 5K (8:00 a.m.) & Fun Run (9:00 a.m.)

YOU'RE INVITED: KREWE DE LA KIDS OF HERON LAKES MARDI GRAS PARADE - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

All are invited to the Heron Lakes Krewe de la Kids Mardi Gras Parade on February 23rd at 2:00 p.m. to enjoy appearances from the Azalea Trail Maids, St. Luke's Marching Band, Wilkes the Wildcat, cheerleaders, and football team! RSVP information below.

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 Varsity Baseball Schedule 2025

Click here for JV Baseball Schedule 2025

Click here for Middle School Boys Soccer Schedule 2025

Click here for JV Boys Soccer Schedule 2025

Click here for Varsity Boys Soccer Schedule 2025

Click here for Girls Soccer Schedule 2025

Click here for Tennis Schedule 2025

Track & Field Meet Schedule 2025

**All athletic schedules are provided by St. Luke's Athletic Department.**

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 February Menu

Japonica Campus: K5-5th Grade February Menu

Japonica Campus: K2-K4 March Menu

Japonica Campus: K5-5th Grade March 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: February Menu

University Campus: March 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 WILDCAT WAREHOUSE

Show your Wildcat pride! The Spirit Store's storefront is in Room 305 on the University Campus.

The hours are: Wednesdays & Fridays during break, after school Wednesday 3:00 - 3:30 p.m., 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, 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.