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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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JOIN THE ST. LUKE'S HALLOWEEN BLITZ - TONIGHT!
Halloween is almost here — and we have a fun way for you to help share the Wildcat spirit!
We’re inviting all families to take part in our St. Luke’s Halloween Blitz by handing out St. Luke’s Halloween cards to trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood. It’s a simple, festive way to spread the word about our amazing school while joining in the Halloween fun!
Each card includes a cheerful St. Luke’s message and QR code linking to our admissions information — perfect for families who might be interested in learning more about what makes St. Luke’s special.
How to join the fun:
- Card bundles will be sent home with K2-5th grade students.
- Cards will also be available for pickup at the front office on the Japonica Campus or Student Services on the University Campus at the end of the school day on Wednesday.
- Hand them out along with your Halloween treats on October 31st!
- Snap a few photos of your Halloween setup by tagging @stlukesepiscopalschool on Facebook or @st.lukes.mobile on Instagram!
Thank you for helping us spread St. Luke’s spirit far and wide — one treat at a time!
Click here for Halloween Tag Printables
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THE RESULTS ARE IN FOR GIVE DAY 2025!
Thanks to our amazing community, the St. Luke’s 6-7 Campaign was a huge success!
Together, we raised $76,458 from 280 generous donors to support innovation, expand opportunity, provide more resources for our students, and build a foundation for the future at St. Luke’s.
Your support shows what’s possible when we come together as one St. Luke’s family.
Click here for Thank You Video
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DRIVE THE FUTURE GOLF TOURNAMENT - NOVEMBER 13
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 13, and join us at beautiful Magnolia Grove for our Drive the Future Golf Tournament! This exciting event supports transportation needs for student activities and programs at St. Luke’s.
We invite parents, alumni, and community members to join us for this special day. Whether you’re playing a round, cheering on the golfers, or partnering with us through sponsorship, your support helps keep our students moving and thriving.
Sponsorship opportunities are available now—a great way to promote your business while investing in our Wildcats.
Click here for tournament information & sponsorship opportunities
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Support St. Luke's with purchases from the following:
Office Max / Office Depot Rewards program
Use our school ID school ID 70001700 at checkout
General Mills Box Tops for Education
download app or visit
https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/
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ST. LUKE'S ANNUAL JAPONICA CAMPUS HALLOWEEN PARADE FUN
We enjoyed seeing our Japonica Campus families at the annual Halloween Parade! Students happily showed off their costumes as they paraded through campus. It’s always a treat to see our lower campus families come together for this fun St. Luke’s tradition!
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FALL SPORTS SENIORS HONORED AT HALLOWEEN PEP RALLY
& FRIDAY NIGHT FUN
St. Luke’s celebrated our Fall Sports Seniors during a Halloween-themed pep rally, where our senior athletes were recognized for their dedication and leadership. A special highlight of the event was the Senior Moms Dance—a fun and lively performance that stole the show and had everyone cheering!
The celebration continued Friday night as seniors were recognized during the football game, surrounded by teammates, friends, and family. It was a perfect mix of school spirit and heartfelt moments as we honored our Wildcats who have given so much to their teams and school.
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LIGHT, WATER, AND A "BROKEN BONE" ILLUSION
Our lower campus scientists explored the fascinating world of light and refraction! During their science lesson, students discovered how light bends when it passes through water—creating the cool “broken bone” illusion. This hands-on experiment helped students see how science can turn everyday observations into exciting discoveries!
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ST. LUKE'S STUDENT SHINES AT
DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN TALENT SHOW
Congratulations to Neha, who wowed the audience with her solo performance of “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman at a talent show sponsored by Distinguished Young Women. Neha’s incredible talent earned her first place in her division, and she will participate in DYW activities this summer. In addition to this amazing honor, Neha will receive a $500 award to support St. Luke’s arts program.
We are so proud of her beautiful performance and dedication to the arts!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK FOR OCTOBER
MS Student Council sponsors a weekly Middle School Student of the Week, nominated by students and faculty. The students have enjoyed highlighting the kindness, positivity, and awesomeness of their peers. Congratulations to Rose Perez, Kim Nguyen, Noah Alford, and Isa Edmondson.
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ST. LUKE'S 5th GRADE EXCELS IN
ALABAMA COASTAL QUIZ PROGRAM
Our 5th grade students participated in the Alabama Coastal Quiz Program—an engaging online initiative hosted by the Alabama Coastal Foundation that teaches students about Alabama’s unique coastal environment. St. Luke’s was one of several schools that met all program requirements and earned a $100 award to spend on student materials. Our students chose to use the funds for a mix of fun outdoor and indoor games and activities!
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JAPONICA CAMPUS SOCKS IT TO DRUGS & BULLYING
Our Japonica Campus students showed off their wildest, wackiest, and most colorful socks to “Sock It to Drugs" during Red Ribbon Week! The halls were filled with bright colors, bold patterns, and lots of smiles as students celebrated making positive choices and standing up for kindness.
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CROSS COUNTRY TEAM'S NEXT STOP: STATE!
Congratulations to our Cross Country teams on an incredible performance at Sectionals! The boys’ team raced their way to 1st place, and the girls’ team followed closely behind with a strong 2nd place finish.
Their next stop is State!
Boys Top 15 Medalists: Zachary Robinson 3rd, Atli Johnston 4th, Sawyer Smith 7th, Rishi Gupta 9th, Collin Sahawneh 10th, Clayton Robertson 13th.
Girls Top 15 Medalists: Sophie Dolbear 5th, Calista Conway 8th, Elliot Gehlken 9th, Ella Bentley 11th,
Kat Edmondson 14th.
We couldn't be prouder of their hard work, dedication, and Wildcat Spirit!
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ST. LUKE'S VOLLEYBALL: STATE RUNNER-UP
Congratulations to our volleyball team for the amazing accomplishment of bringing home a red map as the State Runner-Up. Congratulations on an incredible season!
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VETERANS DAY INFORMATION & RSVP FORM (DUE NOVEMBER 4)
Both the Japonica and the University Campuses will have special Veterans Day events on Tuesday, November 11. If you have friends or relatives who are veterans, please invite them to attend these events. Veterans and their families are welcome to participate in both events.
The University Campus - The University Campus will begin the day with a breakfast for our veterans and family members from 7:00-7:45 a.m., followed by a special assembly at 8:00 a.m. in the Moorer Center for the Performing Arts.
The Japonica Campus - At 10:00 a.m., the Japonica Campus will have a special program of patriotic music and performances provided by our 5th-grade students. Following the program, there will be a reception in St. Luke’s Hall for our veterans and their family members.
Please fill out the following information below, indicating which or both events the veterans will be attending. Please RSVP by November 4, 2025 by sending your information to Veteransday@slesmobile.org.
Click here for additional information and RSVP Form
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CHRISTMAS MARKET AT WILDCAT WAREHOUSE (NOVEMBER 19)
Join us for a fun evening filled with festive cheer and shopping on November 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in room 305 on the University Campus!
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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: Wednesday and Friday during break.
For Friday night home football games, Wildcat Warehouse will open 30 minutes before 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!
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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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