September 13, 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

THANKS TO OUR SCOREBOARD SPONSORS

Thanks to our football/soccer scoreboard sponsors - Burr Forman, TR Mansfield LLC Industrial Services, and Palmers Airport Toyota. We appreciate your unwavering support of St. Luke's and commitment to student-athletes. 

Click here for the Development Webpage

Click Here to Give!

ST. LUKE'S HAS THE MOST SPIRITED CARLINE IN TOWN!

We love our home-game tradition of Friday carpool on the Japonica Campus! Our cheerleaders and football players greet the little ones with hugs and high-fives as they get out of the cars.

MRS. PEREZ’S BIOLOGY CLASS LAB: MURDER & A MEAL

A murder occurred and St. Luke’s top-notch biology students were asked to assist in the investigation. In order to find a suspect, they need to establish where the victim was on the day of the crime so the detectives can question individuals with whom the victim came into contact.

Students tested the "stomach contents" for the presence of certain macromolecules to determine the victim's last possible meal, revealing where he ate and who he ate with, meaning he ate dinner with the killer.

ST. LUKE'S PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

PREPARES TO ENTERTAIN

#ActorsDay is to recognize and appreciate the hard work of those who give us their talent to entertain us! Here, St. Luke’s Center Stage Class practices for their Trumbauer Showcase.

The theater department has so much for us to look forward to this year:

Trumbauer Showcase - October 26th at 6 p.m., October 27th at 3 p.m. (We will perform our Studio Piece Patterns and Power: The Female Edison and all of our Individual and Group Events).

District Trumbauer - November 2nd

State Trumbauer - December 5th-8th (UNA, Florence, AL)

Finding Nemo KIDS - November 16th at 6 p.m., November 17th at 3:00 p.m.

Legally Blonde JR.- April 11th and 12th at 6:30 p.m., April 13th at 3:30 p.m.

BRIGHT MINDS REFLECT - STUDENTS EXPLORE LIGHT & MIRRORS

These bright minds are learning about the world of reflection! After-school enrichment students use mirrors to observe how light behaves when it hits a reflective surface. Keep shining a light on learning!

HOME GAME KICKOFF PEP-RALLY

St. Luke’s students had the best time at our construction-themed pep rally to celebrate our first home game of the season!

YOUNG MINDS AT WORK: DESIGNING BARGES

Engineering minds at work! Our Japonica Campus students put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test in the science lab by designing foil barges to hold the most cargo before sinking. The results? Floating brilliance!

BIOMED INNOVATIONS STUDENT LEARN VALUABLE LeSSON IN TECHNICAL WRITING

In Biomedical Sciences, students engage with complex theories, experiments, and research techniques. However, technical writing is crucial for communicating scientific findings and drafting documents like research papers and standard operating procedures. To highlight the importance of clear, concise writing, students were tasked with creating written instructions for simple tasks such as drawing a box, making waffles, or assembling an ice cream sundae. They quickly realized that writing precise directions was more challenging than expected, requiring detailed thinking to avoid confusion. This exercise revealed the ease of overlooking obvious steps and highlighted the essential skill of clear and concise technical writing, distinguishing it from verbal instructions.

AP GOVERNMENT & POLITICS STUDENTS DEBATE VARIOUS CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM ISSUES

The AP Government & Politics classes recently held an engaging class where students presented their arguments for and against various Constitutional reforms. This exercise not only allowed students to delve deeply into the intricacies of the U.S. Constitution but also to develop their public speaking and critical thinking skills. The students were given three minutes to ensure they delivered concise and impactful arguments. After each presentation, the audience had the opportunity to ask questions. This interactive component fostered a deeper understanding of the subject matter and encouraged students to engage with complex issues and articulate their positions clearly and persuasively.  

JOIN ST. LUKE'S FINE & PERFORMING ARTS BOOSTER CLUB

The St. Luke’s Fine & Performing Arts Booster Club is constantly working to expand the arts programs for our students. Since our establishment in 2021, we have collaborated closely with teachers and administrators, offering hands-on assistance and financial support. Our contributions have enabled the purchase of essential equipment and supplies, facilitated facility upgrades, and sponsored enriching field trips for students.

By joining and supporting you will help ensure that St. Luke's students continue to benefit from the Fine and Performing Arts Booster Club’s resources. We are enthusiastic about welcoming new members and working together to achieve our mission at St. Luke’s. 

Click here to join St. Luke's Fine & Performing Arts Booster Club

HOCO 2024 INFORMATION

Mark your calendars for St. Luke's Homecoming on September 20th, 2024! We have an exciting lineup of activities planned to make this event unforgettable.

For details specific to your grade, please click on the appropriate link below!

If you have any questions, please email dswearingen@slesmobile.org.

Go Wildcats!

Click here for K2-K5 Homecoming 2024 Information

Click here for 1st-5th Grade Homecoming Information

Click here for 6th-8th Grade Homecoming Information

Click here for 9th-12th Grade Homecoming Information

NEW FAMILY TAILGATE POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20th

Due to the threat of heavy rain, the New Family Tailgate will be moved from tonight until September 20th. Food and drinks will be provided.

This event is a wonderful opportunity for newcomers to get to know each other and become part of our community. It will be a fantastic way to celebrate homecoming, meet new friends, and learn more about what makes St. Luke’s such a special place!

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 the Middle School 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 September Menu

Japonica Campus: K5-5th Grade September Menu

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: September 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 new storefront in Room 305 on the University Campus. Hours are: M-F, 7:30 - 8:00 a.m., 3:15 - 3:45 p.m., and daily at break. For home football games, the store will open at 6:00 p.m. until 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!

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.