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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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Thank You for Making St. Luke’s Give Day 2024 a Success!
Thanks to you, St. Luke’s Give Day was a huge success! Your generosity and support have impacted the St. Luke’s community, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Because of your contributions, we can invest in the future of St. Luke’s. Together, we’ve made a difference that will benefit current and future generations.
We still have some checks coming in the mail, and final numbers will be shared later this week, but here are some highlights from where we stand now:
• 280 donors came together to support St. Luke’s
• We raised $71,958, surpassing our goal of $64,000 and making a
huge impact!
Thank you for being a part of this incredible day and for your continued belief in the mission and future of St. Luke’s.
We are truly grateful for your support! Thank you for giving “4” the future!
Click here to watch a video from our students!
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NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SHARE THEIR
ST. LUKE'S JOURNEY WITH MRS. BANKS
St. Luke's middle school students had the opportunity to sit down for lunch with Mrs. Banks to share their experiences from their first few months at St. Luke’s. We hope our new students feel connected and supported as they enthusiastically and optimistically embrace the rest of the school year!
We're glad you are here!
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VARSITY BOYS' SOCCER TEAM CELEBRATES STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BANNER UNVEILING
Last week was a momentous occasion for the varsity boys' soccer team as they unveiled their
state championship banner that will forever hang in the gym. The banner is a permanent reminder
of this remarkable achievement after a season that will be remembered for years and
a source of inspiration for the future.
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GENEROUS GESTURE BY THE SMITH FAMILY FOR NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Garrett Smith (Grace's dad - 1st grade and owner of Red Beard's Outfitters) made a heartfelt contribution to the Japonica Campus faculty in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Recognizing the importance of supporting this cause, the Smith's generously provided each faculty member with a pink insulated water bottle.
The Japonica faculty is immensely grateful to the Smiths for their kindness.
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K3 EXPLORES THE WORLD OF COLORS
K3 students explored the exciting world of colors! As part of their STEM+M activities, they experimented with hands-on exploration and color mixing. This engaging activity sparked their creativity and enhanced their understanding of combining different hues to create new colors.
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ST. LUKE'S BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES INTERVENTIONS CLASSES:
DAY OF DISCOVERY AT USA'S COVEY
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
St. Luke’s Biomedical Sciences Interventions classes visited the University of South Alabama’s Covey College of Allied Health Professions for a full day of hands-on learning and exploration.
They toured Radiologic Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology & Audiology, Biomedical Sciences, Emergency Medical Services, Physician Assistant Studies, and the Charles M. Baugh Biomedical Library.
Thank you to Dr. Charles Erwin, Associate Dean for Community Engagement, for coordinating this extensive tour and hands-on experience for our students.
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K4 ADVENTURE AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH
Our K4 students had a memorable experience at the pumpkin patch, a day full of excitement and learning. They planted pumpkin seeds to nurture at home and selected their pumpkins to decorate and cherish. They were mesmerized by the pumpkin science experiments before filling the rest of the day with laughter as they posed with fun photo props, navigated through a maze, and climbed atop hay barrels. They ran and ran and ran around the patch, enjoying the beautiful day and creating memories together!
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MR. MUTCHNICK'S ENGINEERING STUDENTS
SHOWCASE LIFE-ENHANCING INNOVATIONS
Mr. Mutchnick’s Intro to Engineering students unveiled their “cool” and innovative projects to the class. These future engineers crafted inventive solutions to enhance people’s lives and positively contribute to our world. Each invention showcased their creativity and engineering talents.
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AP GOVERNMENT STUDENTS EXCEL IN FINAL
2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE
Mr. Box's AP Government students conducted their final 2024 Presidential Primary season debate.
The winners of the debates became their party's nominee and advanced to the General Election.
(Note: the candidates were AI-generated.)
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ST. LUKE'S SPIRITED CARPOOL: HIGH-FIVES AND HUGS!
There's something truly special about our spirited Friday carpool line—it starts our day off right!
Last Friday, the middle school cheerleaders and football players enthusiastically greeted
Japonica Campus students, making everyone feel welcomed and proud to be a Wildcat!
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ST. LUKE'S FACULTY "TASTES" THE ART
The Fine and Performing Arts Booster Club is hosting a “Mixin Chicks” fundraiser.
Who better to sample the products than our hungry faculty before a meeting?
More information on the fundraiser is below in the “Announcements” section.
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THE CHOOSE ACT INFORMATION
On 10/24/24, you should have received an email regarding The CHOOSE Act. St. Luke's is in the process of applying to be an Education Service Provider and will notify our families once approved.
Mrs. Banks encourages all parents to learn more about this important program.
Click here for more information
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K2-12th GRADE HALLOWEEN COSTUME/OUT OF UNIFORM GUIDELINES & INFORMATION
On October 31st, K2-12th Grade students may wear a Halloween costume, Halloween t-shirt,
or St. Luke's spirit wear. The guidelines are listed below.
Please reach out to your director with any questions.
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For Halloween this year, all Japonica and University Campus students may wear Halloween costumes, a Halloween t-shirt, or St. Luke's spirit wear. Please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Many regular school dress guidelines will be in effect.
- Fingertip length skirts, no spaghetti straps, halters, strapless or tank tops allowed.
- Clothing should not accentuate any particular body part or show any of the stomach.
- No fake weapons, no masks, and no pajamas.
- Costumes should not mock or make fun of any religious group, student, faculty member, or political figure.
- Costumes should not interfere with classroom activities or with students' ability to sit, walk, breathe, see or hear.
The Japonica Campus Halloween Parade will be at 8:15 a.m. on October 31st.
K3-2nd grade students will parade in their costumes.
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ST. LUKE'S CENTER STAGE PRESENTS "PATTERNS & POWER:
THE FEMALE EDISON" - THIS WEEKEND OCTOBER 26 & 27th
Join us for our 1st Annual Trumbauer Showcase! Our Center Stage students will be competing at the District Trumbauer Theatre Competition soon, and you have the exciting chance to see their pieces before the competition! Students will perform their individual solos, monologues, and duet scenes, as well as our Fall Play, "Patterns and Power: The Female Edison".
In the 19th century, the patterns of life were often rigid and unchanging. How did a 12-year-old girl, with little education and no experience with mechanical engineering, invent a safety part for a power loom? How did she not only get mill management to listen to her idea, but implement it? That’s exactly what Margaret E. Knight did.
Based on the true story of this inventor, the play asks the question: how did she break the pattern?
The performances will be on October 26th at 6:00 p.m and October 27th at 3:00 p.m.
Please email hsmith@slesmobile.org with any questions.
Click here to purchase tickets
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SUPPORT ST. LUKE'S ROBOTICS: T-SHIRT SALE - DUE OCTOBER 28
Please consider supporting St. Luke's Robotics with a student-designed T-shirt. The profit from the sale will go towards their competition on November 16th in Troy. The cost is $22 per shirt, and our sizes range from small to 2XL. T-shirt orders are due before October 28th. Thank you for supporting SL Robotics!
Click here to order Robotics T-shirt
Click here to pay for Robotics T-shirt
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SUBMIT VETERANS INFORMATION & RSVP FORM - DUE NOVEMBER 4
Each year, St. Luke’s recognizes and honors our veterans for their service to our country. On Monday, November 11, both the Japonica and University Campuses will have special events. If you have friends or relatives who are veterans, please invite them to attend these events. Veterans and their families are welcome to attend 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. This year's guest speaker is United States Army veteran Mr. Michael Holland, Sr., former chairman of the board and St. Luke’s alumnus. There will be performances by our band, choral and drama students and patriotic artwork provided by our art students.
The Japonica Campus - At 10:00 a.m., the Japonica Campus will have a special program of patriotic music 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.
If you have video footage of family or friends in the military (maybe welcoming home or receiving special recognition, etc.) we would love to use it in our video salute on Veterans Day. Please email video to veteransday@slesmobile.org.
Please fill out the attached form below indicating which or both events the
veterans will be attending. RSVP by November 4, 2024.
Send information to Veteransday@slesmobile.org.
Click here for Veterans Day Form - Return by November 4th
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ST. LUKE'S FINE & PERFORMING ARTS BOOSTER CLUB FUNDRAISER
ORDER BEFORE NOVEMBER 17th
The Fine & Performing Arts Booster Club is hosting a Mixin Chicks Fundraiser
Who - Mixin Chicks - Mom and Daughter Company out of Foley, Alabama
What - Dips, Soups, and Sweet Treat mixes - Savory, Sweet, and everything in between
When - The sale will go from October 28th through November 17th
Pick-Up - December 12th on the University and Japonica Campus
Thank you for supporting St. Luke's Fine and Performing Arts Booster Club, which is dedicated to broadening and enhancing the engagement of our community with our visual and performing arts program for students in K2 through 12th grade. The Booster Club partners with faculty and administrators to create and support enriching and impactful experiences in the arts for students, staff, and their families. Their mission is to foster community among the members and boost student involvement in the arts. To do this, they provide financial assistance to meet the needs of the choral, band, visual, and theater arts departments.
Click here to order
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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, 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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