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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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SAVE THE DATE: CASINO NIGHT 2026
Mark your calendars! Casino Night 2026 is coming, and it promises to be another fabulous night out in support of St. Luke’s. This much-anticipated event brings our community together for an evening of fun —all while supporting the programs and students we love. More details will be coming soon, so be sure to save the date and plan to join us for one of St. Luke’s favorite traditions!
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LITTLE LEARNERS, BIG DISCOVERIES
Our preschool students love visiting the Biomedical Sciences Lab with Mrs. Thompson! We’re proud that our STEM+M program includes medicine, giving our students an unmatched advantage and inspiring a love of learning from the very start.
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8th GRADE: EXPLORING PHYSICAL v. CHEMICAL CHANGES
IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Mrs. Perez’s physical science students explored physical and chemical properties by mixing everyday white powdered cooking substances with water, iodine, and vinegar to determine whether a physical or chemical change occurred.
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INTERVENTIONS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES STUDENTS TOUR SAADS
Our Interventions in Biomedical Sciences classes were divided into four groups for a meaningful visit to Saad’s Hospice, where students toured the organization’s beautiful facilities and learned about the compassionate services they provide to patients and families. This experience gave students valuable real-world insight into healthcare careers while emphasizing the importance of empathy and community impact in the medical field.
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ROSE PEREZ WINS AREA DAR ESSAY COMPETITION
Congratulations to Rose Perez on winning the Daughters of the American Revolution Area Competition with her outstanding essay! The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation's great history and learn about history in a new light.
Rose's impressive achievement reflects her strong writing skills, historical understanding, and dedication. She will now advance to the District Competition, and we are so proud of her success.
Best of luck as you continue to represent St. Luke’s—congratulations!
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SNOWFLAKE SCIENCE IN STEM+M
Our Lower Campus students had a wonderful time creating snowflakes during their STEM+M class! Through hands-on activities, they explored patterns, symmetry, and design while combining creativity with critical thinking. Learning comes to life when science and imagination come together—and these snowflake creations were as unique as our students!
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WRITING IS A PROCESS:
INSIDE MS. HARVILLE'S WRITING WORKSHOP
In Ms. Harville’s writing workshop, students experienced what it truly means to be a writer. Students were given the freedom to choose their own topics - focusing on unsolved mysteries - which sparked curiosity, engagement, and thoughtful discussion.
Throughout the workshop, students shared their research and writing with one another, asked questions, and offered feedback when classmates felt stuck. This collaborative approach helped students learn how to structure their writing and understand that strong writing doesn’t happen all at once. Instead, they discovered that writing is a process—one that involves revising, refining, and editing over time rather than completing an essay in just a few days.
To model this process, the class even selected a topic for Ms. Harville, who wrote her own essay alongside the students. Seeing their teacher work through the same steps reinforced the importance of patience, persistence, and revision. The students truly enjoyed this experience and gained valuable skills that will strengthen their writing well beyond this workshop.
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COZY LEARNING: EXPLORING HIBERNATION IN K4
Our K4 students are learning about the fascinating topic of hibernation and how animals survive the cold winter months. Students were encouraged to bring a stuffed animal to “hibernate.” Hopefully, these animals will sleep through their entire hibernation and then emerge from their den on the first day of spring, hungry and ready to find food!
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CELEBRATING POSTSEASON SUCCESS
Congratulations to 7th grader Kat Edmondson on being selected to the All-County Cross Country Team! We are so proud of Kat’s accomplishment and look forward to cheering her on as she continues to excel.
We are also proud to congratulate Zachary Robinson on his outstanding achievements in cross country! Zachary earned All-County honors and was named to the All-State 3rd Team, a testament to his dedication, perseverance, and hard work throughout the season.
Way to represent St. Luke’s with excellence!
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THE CHOOSE ACT OF ALABAMA: FAMILY APPLICATION TIMELINE
Families can now renew their CHOOSE Act application on the state's website starting. New families can now apply. Both portals will close on March 31, 2026.
Click here for more information
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SAVE THE DATE: JOHN WESLEY HOLT LEGACY RACE (FEBRUARY 7)
Save the date for the Annual John Wesley Holt Legacy Race: 5K and Fun Run on February 7 at St. Luke's!
It will be a family fun day filled with inflatables, face painting, photo opportunities with South Paw, Ms. Pawla, and the Azalea Trail Maids, food trucks, and giveaways!
Today, January 9, is the last day to register for a guaranteed t-shirt.
Pre-registration ends on February 5 for a reduced price.
**Proceeds from the 4JWH Run support the John Wesley Holt Scholarship Fund, 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. 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 demonstrated the same passion and dedication that John Wesley exemplified throughout his life: Character, Academics, and Athletics.
To register, click here
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ALL ARE INVITED TO THE KREWE DE LA KIDS OF HERON LAKES - FEBRUARY 8
All are invited to join the Krewe de la Kids of Heron Lakes on Sunday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy the Excelsior Band, Azalea Trail Maids, St. Luke's Marching Band, Wilkes the Wildcat, Cheerleaders, Football Team and MORE! If you have any questions, please reach out to jcc0609@icloud.com.
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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: Tuesday and Thursday during break.
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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