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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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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: RE-ENROLLMENT DAYS - FEBRUARY 3-7
St. Luke's Re-Enrollment Days for the 2025-2026 school year will be February 3rd-7th.
Be on the lookout for more information coming soon!
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ST. LUKE'S KICKS OFF 2025 WITH FAITH & FELLOWSHIP
Last Friday, St. Luke’s faculty and staff gathered for a heartfelt prayer service and meetings to launch the new year. We’re ready to embrace the 2nd semester with renewed spirit and enthusiasm.
Let’s make 2025 an incredible year of learning and growth!
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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN STEM+M EDUCATION
We are thrilled to announce that Amber Miniard and Dana Thompson have achieved the prestigious National Certificate for STEM Teaching from the National Institute for STEM Education. This remarkable accomplishment places them among a select group of educators nationwide who have successfully demonstrated the fifteen essential teacher actions across three critical domains of quality STEM instruction.
This certification emphasizes student autonomy, constructivism, explicit and reflective methodology, and the development of 21st-century skills, marking it as a leading advancement in K-12 STEM education. With this achievement, St. Luke’s now proudly boasts five teachers who have achieved this certification, which also includes Debbie Cummings, Dunkin Ann Friedlander, and Diane Swearingen.
We congratulate these dedicated educators for their hard work and commitment to enhancing their expertise. Their efforts reflect their dedication and greatly enrich our students' learning experiences at St. Luke's. Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure a brighter future for our students.
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MRS. LERSCH'S 6TH GRADE FLIGHT & SPACE CLASS
SOARS TO SUCCESS
Mrs. Lersch’s 6th grade Flight and Space Class learned how to investigate, innovate, and use creative thinking and problem-solving skills to learn how scientists and engineers make traveling around the globe possible.
They first learned about the science of flight using aerodynamic concepts to explain how aircraft fly. After learning more about the engineering design process, investigating the effects of different airfoils used on flights, using maps for navigation, and exploring flight crew scheduling criteria, students then built a prototype of an aircraft. Next, they created a flight plan based on a challenge scenario related to crew scheduling, maintenance problems, weather, etc. Finally, they presented their findings to the class!
What a fun way to learn about flight!
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ST. LUKE'S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE ALERT!
St. Luke’s Girl Scouts are preparing for an exciting cookie season! From business skills to teamwork, they’re ready to bring you your favorite treats! Keep an eye out for all the delicious details in Paw Prints.
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MR. BOX'S AP GOVERNMENT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE A MOCK SESSION OF THE US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The AP Government students recently engaged in an immersive, all-day in-school field trip where they participated in a mock session of the US House of Representatives. This educational exercise allowed them to step into the shoes of lawmakers, debating and deliberating on various issues while gaining firsthand insight into the legislative process. This experience not only deepened their understanding of government operations but also honed their public speaking and critical thinking skills, providing a practical application of their classroom learning. Did we mention their teacher is a former judge?
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CELEBRATING MUSICAL EXCELLENCE: DYLAN DRISKELL JOINS
THE PRESTIGIOUS ALLSTATE CHOIR
We're thrilled to announce that Dylan Driskell has been accepted into the prestigious Allstate Choir after auditioning with students from all over the state! He will travel to Birmingham April 3-5 to rehearse with nationally recognized choral clinicians and perform a concert in the BJCC Concert Hall.
The purpose of the event is to distinguish the most outstanding students in the State of Alabama and give them the opportunity for a musical experience of the highest caliber.
Join us in congratulating Dylan on this incredible achievement!
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BUILDING SKILLS & CONFIDENCE IN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING CLASS WITH MR. MUTCHNICK
Mr. Mutchick’s Intro to Engineering Class demonstrated hands-on skills by mastering the basics of soldering on a printed circuit board and applying these skills to build a siren with flashing lights.
Mr. Mutchnick focused on guiding his students through any challenges they encountered during their engineering projects. After the assembly phase, Mr. Mutchnick and the students collaboratively tested each circuit board to confirm functionality. This process instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in the students as they took ownership of the fully operational products they crafted!
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ST. LUKE'S CELEBRATES BASKETBALL SENIOR NIGHT
This week, we proudly recognized our senior basketball players for their dedication and commitment to being Wildcats. From countless hours representing St. Luke’s, perseverance, and team spirit, they’ve embodied what it means to wear the Wildcat jersey with pride.
Here's to the memories made and the bright futures ahead!
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ST. LUKE'S FOOTBALL & VOLLEYBALL POST-SEASON AWARDS
St. Luke's athletes were recognized in All-Area, All-Region, and All-State.
These athletes have showcased exceptional dedication on the field, earning recognition for their hard work this season. Congratulations, Wildcats!
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Lagniappe released the names of the All-Area Football & Volleyball Athletes:
FOOTBALL:
1st Team Defense - Turner Tillman
Honorable Mentions - Mac Boone, Chris Crawley, Bryce Jordan, Jeremy Menhennett, & Carter Spivey
VOLLEYBALL:
1st Team - Cami Abel, Baker Garside, & Amelia Smith
Honorable Mention - Hannah Baker
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AL.com announced the 2024 Press Register All-Region football and volleyball teams. Amelia Smith made the All-Region Volleyball Team with Cami Abel and Baker Garside named as honorable mentions.
Turner Tillman was also named as an honorable mention for football.
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Baker Garside, Amelia Smith, and Cami Abel made the 3A All-State volleyball team! These girls worked hard and are great role models for future generations of St. Luke's volleyball players.
Their season stats:
Cami Abel- Senior - Libero- 678 digs, 42 aces, 43 assists
Baker Garside - Junior Setter- 78 kills, 42 aces, 1079 assists, 282 digs
Amelia Smith - 604 kills, 71 aces, 50 blocks, 483 digs
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ST. LUKE'S IS AN EDUCATION SERVICE PROVIDER UNDER THE CHOOSE ACT: INFORMATIONAL MEETING - JANUARY 14th
Mrs. Banks recently announced that St. Luke's was approved as an Education Service Provider (ESP) under the CHOOSE Act, which will allow us to accept funds from families who apply, qualify, and receive financial support through the CHOOSE Act, providing an opportunity to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with private education. Applications for the CHOOSE Act are open for the upcoming school year through April 7, 2025, with award notifications being sent out on May 1st.
For more detailed information, please visit the state's official website here.
For those interested, St. Luke's will host an informational session on Tuesday,
January 14th, at 6:00 p.m. in the University Campus Auditorium.
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SAVE THE DATE: JOHN WESLEY HOLT LEGACY 5K RACE -
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. John Wesley 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.
Pre-registration for the John Wesley Holt Legacy Run ENDS, Wednesday,
February 19 at midnight.
Runners and walkers may register in person on race day starting at noon at an increased cost.
Only those who are pre-registered by February 19th are guaranteed a t-shirt.
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!
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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.
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!
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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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