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- 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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BUDDY THE ELF SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER AT ST. LUKE'S!
We had a VERY special visitor on campus this week… Buddy the Elf himself! Buddy brought his signature Christmas cheer as he helped with morning carpool, sang joyfully with our chapel choir, popped into classrooms to share smiles, and even assisted a teacher with grading tests—complete with overly positive Buddy-style comments! He also couldn’t resist joining in on some hands-on fun in the science lab.
We are so grateful that Buddy traveled through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, the Sea of Swirly-Twirly Gumdrops, and the Bankhead Tunnel just to visit our wonderful Wildcats before Christmas Break. Thank you, Buddy, for filling St. Luke’s with extra sparkle and Christmas magic!
Click here for Buddy the Elf Video
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CENTER STAGE SHINES BRIGHT AT STATE TRUMBAUER FESTIVAL
St. Luke's Center Stage had a very successful weekend at the State Trumbauer Festival! Students traveled to UAB, competed in Individual Events, performed their Studio Piece, Brian the Comet, and watched amazing performances from schools across Alabama! On the way home, they stopped at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival to watch Frozen: The Broadway Musical. Thank you to the Fine Arts Booster Club for sponsoring the show tickets, as well as the team dinner!
Awards include:
1st Place- Rishi Gupta, CJ Robertson
10 Superiors
10 Excellents
All-Star Cast- Lauren Leege, Jonah Dominescy
Best Supporting Actor in a Studio Piece- Rishi Gupta
Best Lead Actress in a Studio Piece- Calista Conway
Best in Show- Brian the Comet
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ST. LUKE'S BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES TRAUMA WEEK 2025
DAY ONE
It's one of the weeks our Biomedical Sciences students look forward to most... Trauma Week!
THANK YOU to Mobile Fire-Rescue and Mobile Police Department, who kicked off our 8th Annual Trauma Week today with a powerful real-world scenario. First responders arrived on the “scene” of an unsupervised house party gone wrong, where students had discovered a friend
(our Biomed manikin) unresponsive.
EMS demonstrated patient assessment, treatment, and transport procedures before leading an in-depth Q&A. Students learned what first responders look for, how they make rapid decisions, and how quickly lifesaving actions must happen. An unforgettable start to Trauma Week! Next, our 17-year-old patient will be in the ER, and we will continue following her progress as she moves through the healthcare continuum.
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Students discovered a friend unresponsive at the house party and made the right decision
to call 911.
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EMS demonstrated patient assessment,
treatment, and transport.
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Mobile Fire & Rescue and the Mobile Police Department held a Q&A session to discuss
their roles in this scenario.
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DAY TWO: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SIMULATION
Students entered the Emergency Department to observe Keri Bryant and Kat Loveless, ED and SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) nurses from USA Health, as they managed our critical patient upon arrival. Students participated in demonstrations of airway management, intubation, safe restraint application, blood alcohol testing, and forensic evidence collection. These nurses also explained how they balance stabilizing the patient with gathering accurate information, maintaining patient safety, and following legal protocols. This session gave students a clearer picture of how quickly the ED team must work and how many coordinated steps take place in the first moments of care.
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DAY THREE – NEURO ICU
Mid-week, our patient moved to the Neuro Intensive Care Unit, where our Biomed students learned about neurological monitoring, EVDs (external ventricular drains), critical-care documentation called SBAR, and the physical recovery process after an overdose and traumatic fall. They gained insight into how ICU nurses track subtle neurological changes, manage high-risk equipment, coordinate with physicians, and support families during the most fragile phases of care. Once the patient regained consciousness, she disclosed that she had vaped earlier in the evening and later tested positive for opioids from a laced vape device. This discovery added a powerful real-world layer to the scenario, underscoring the increasing danger of unknown substances in counterfeit vapes and the role medical staff play in identifying
hidden risks.
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DAY FOUR - ALTAPOINTE HEALTH: BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT & FAMILY SUPPORT
By Day 4, the patient had been physically stabilized and discharged from the ICU. She then entered a behavioral-health treatment facility to begin addressing the underlying causes of her risky behavior. Julia Minter, a counselor at Alta Pointe Health, explained how behavioral health teams assess teens, what rehabilitation actually means, how they involve families, how they identify patterns of unsafe choices, and how they help patients rebuild toward a healthy, stable life. Our Biomed students learned that recovery is not only physical; it includes mental health, accountability, counseling, and intentional work toward safer decision-making.
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DAY FIVE - DRUG EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL: PREVENTION & LIFELONG CHOICES
To conclude Trauma Week, the Drug Education Council will speak with students about the dangers of alcohol, prescription drug misuse, street drugs, vaping, and the growing threat of fentanyl-laced substances. Their presentation will focus on prevention, refusal skills, gateway behaviors, and the critical importance of recognizing early warning signs in themselves and others.
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JAPONICA CAMPUS STUDENTS STEP INTO THE WORLD OF MEDICAL CARE - EVEN TREATING ONE OF SANTA'S ELVES
Our young scientists at the Japonica Campus put their skills to the test this week as they provided hands-on “medical care” for a variety of patients in the Biomedical Sciences lab — including a very special visitor straight from the North Pole! Santa’s elf stopped by with a few holiday health concerns, and our students were quick to diagnose, treat, and send him on his merry way.
We love seeing our Wildcats dive into learning with curiosity, confidence, and a little Christmas magic!
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K5 SHARES SWEET HOLIDAY CHEER WITH MURRAY HOUSE
Our K5 students embraced the spirit of giving this week as they made gingerbread for the residents of Murray House, hoping to brighten their holiday season.
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TROOP 8743 GIVES BACK IN A BIG WAY!
Troop 8743 collected donated items to help children and families in need this Christmas season, and their hard work truly made a meaningful impact! The girls thoughtfully packed four backpacks overflowing with love and care, two for girls ages 4–7 and two for girls ages 8–10. Each backpack was filled with essentials, comfort items, and special surprises chosen to brighten a child’s holiday.
These backpacks are distributed through Compassion Ministry sites and church partners that support families in need across at least seven states along the Mississippi River. Thanks to the generosity and teamwork of Troop 8743, children who might otherwise go without will feel seen, supported, and celebrated this Christmas.
We’re incredibly proud of our Girl Scouts for stepping up, spreading kindness, and truly living out the spirit of service. Way to go, Troop 8743, your generosity shines bright and inspires our
entire school community!
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PARENT APPRECIATION DAY (DECEMBER 12)
St. Luke's is hosting a Parent Appreciation Day today.
Be sure to stop by and get a surprise from the morning carline!
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12 DAYS OF DEALS AT WILDCAT WAREHOUSE
Get ready — the Wildcat Warehouse will unveil a new deal every day for 12 day.
Don’t miss out on the fun… stay tuned for daily surprises!
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THE CHOOSE ACT OF ALABAMA: FAMILY APPLICATION TIMELINE
Families can renew their CHOOSE Act application on the state's website starting December 15th, while new families can apply starting January 2, 2026. 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!
Register before January 9 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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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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