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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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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.
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ZANE WEST NAMED NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENT
Congratulations to Zane West for being named a National Merit Commended Scholar. Commended Students placed in the top 50,000 on the PSAT (out of 1.5 million test-takers) and are recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
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ST. LUKE'S AP SCHOLAR RECOGNITION
14 students (10 from the Class of 2024) earned the prestigious title of AP Scholar, showcasing their dedication and academic excellence. The AP Scholar Awards, granted by the College Board, recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional performance across multiple AP exams. These students have excelled in challenging coursework and achieved scores that distinguish them among the top students nationwide.
We are looking forward to seeing how many more AP Scholars from the Class of 2025 will be recognized during the 2025 AP Exams in the Spring!
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THREE ST. LUKE'S TEACHERS RECEIVE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR STEM TEACHING
Debbie Cummings, Dunkin Ann Friedlander, and Diane Swearingen earned their National Certificate for STEM Teaching from the National Institute for STEM Education. They now join an elite group of teachers across the nation who have met the fifteen teacher actions across three domains that are at the core of quality STEM instruction. Underpinned by student autonomy, constructivism, explicit/reflective methodology, and 21st-century skill building, this certification is at the cutting edge of STEM pedagogy for K12 education.
Congratulations to these three teachers for their hard work and dedication to St. Luke's. They have gone above and beyond to enhance their knowledge with this challenging process for the benefit of our students.
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ST. LUKE'S MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE STRAW JETS SOAR
Both the upper school Aerospace Engineering and 6th grade Flight and Space classes studied the effects of the airfoil's shape on how a plane flies. They built straw jets together with different-shaped airfoils and tested them. They noted the distance the plane flew and whether it landed on or off the target and analyzed what they could change before testing again.
The middle school students had a BLAST working with the older students!
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ST. LUKE'S CONTINUES TRADITION OF "LITTLES" & "BIGS"
Our 8th grade "Bigs" met their K5 “Littles" for the first time this school year! They enjoyed reading books together and playing on the playground. This is such a fun tradition, and they are looking forward to many more visits together!
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ASHLEY RICH INSPIRES STUDENTS ON BULLYING & BEYOND
Ashley Rich, former Mobile County District Attorney, visited St. Luke's to talk to the University Campus students about various topics, including bullying.
Thank you for your wisdom and time; we truly appreciate you!
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SHINING STARS: 1ST GRADE SUPERHERO
FAITH PERFORMANCE DAZZLES
Our first graders shone like stars last week as they performed "Superheroes of the Faith," filling our hearts with their sweet smiles and angelic voices!
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ST. LUKE'S UNITES FOR SUCCESS: THE BAY AREA CONSORTIUM COLLEGE FAIR INSPIRES BRIGHT FUTURES
St. Luke's teamed up with St. Paul's, McGill, UMS, and ASMS (and other schools) to host the Bay Area Consortium College Fair held at McGill-Toolen this year. The event was a huge success, with many colleges and students in attendance! Here's to bright futures and endless possibilities!
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BOTH ST. LUKE'S CAMPUSES CELEBRATE
NATIONAL SEE YOU AT THE POLE DAY
Before carpool, some of our Japonica teachers and students gathered at the flag pole to pray for our school, friends, teachers, government, and nation.
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AMElIA SMITH - PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Amelia Smith was named the Azalea City Kiwanis Club Player of the Week for Week 6. She had 4 aces, 40 kills, 2.3 passer rating, 28 digs, 4 blocks. Way to go, Amelia!
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REPORT CARD UPDATE
Please note that report cards will be released on October 21st, instead of October 18th.
If you have any questions, please contact your director.
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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!
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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
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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!
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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, 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
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