February 9, 2024

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Have a safe, happy and relaxing Mardi Gras Break!

We will see you back on campus on February 19th.

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

FROM THE OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT

Help your favorite school every time you shop.

Giving back to your school is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Join Club Publix, if you’re not already a member. Terms & conditions apply.
2. Log in to your Club Publix account. Select My Publix Partner in your profile to choose your school (St Luke's Episcopal School). 
3. Pay with the Publix app or enter your phone number at checkout, and Publix will donate a portion of your eligible purchase to your school.*

*All in-store purchases are eligible, excluding gift cards, alcohol, tobacco, lottery items, money services, postage stamps, and prescriptions. Not available at Florida stores, Publix GreenWise Market stores, or with online transactions including Instacart.

**Don't forget to enter your phone number at the checkout!**

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/

If you regularly support St. Luke's through Publix, Script or Office Depot,

please email rbanks@slesmobile.org.

ST. LUKE'S LADIES NIGHT OUT - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Save the date for St. Luke's Ladies Night Out on March 13th. More information coming soon!

Click here for the Development Webpage

Click Here to Give!

STEM(M) AT ST. LUKE'S

Featuring: STEM(M) THEATER CLASS

Continuing our shout-outs for current STEM(M) integration in the classroom, here is a recap of the message given to the faculty from our Theater Director, Hannah Grace Smith.

The Theatre Technology and Production class incorporates STEM(M) extensively. Science (S), specifically physics, is used to study light and sound theory. Technology (T) controls our lighting and sound equipment, including LED lights, handheld microphones, headsets, and wired microphones. Engineering (E) and Mathematics (M) are also critical components in theater. Specifically, architecture is used to design aesthetically pleasing sets, and engineering principles ensure they are stable and safe. Center Stage students learn from the Medical (M) component through the study of voice pedagogy. Students gain a better understanding of how their voices work anatomically and how to generate a more efficient and healthy sound. 

INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD SUCCESS AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Last week, members of St. Luke's Track and Field competed at the AHSAA Indoor State 1A-3A Championships. Emma Hataway represented our girls team with a 6th place finish in girls shot put and a PR of 28'10". Brooks Musial finished second in boys shot put with a huge PR of 45'7". Alex Prieto claimed the State Championship for the boys shot put with a PR of 45'10.5." Garrett Dolbear finished 3rd in the boys 3200 with a PR of 10:08:48 and claimed the State Championship in the boys 400m, running a PR and setting a new 1A-3A Indoor State Record of 50:22.

Notably, all of our St. Luke's athletes had personal bests in competition at the Indoor State Meet and our 3 boys scored a total of 34 points as a team for a 6th place finish overall.

These student athletes represented St. Luke's with hard work and determination and represent some of the best of the best student-athletes in the State of Alabama and we're so extremely proud of them!

MUSIC CLASS IS EVERYTHING!

Mr. D's music and movement class is the perfect place to move, sing, and play.

Our K3 students enjoy the fun of making music with Mr. D each week!

ST. LUKE'S HI-Q TEAM SUCCESS

Last week, St. Luke's Hi-Q team won 34-12-12! They brought along some freshman and sophomore students to cheer them on and to learn the ropes! Great job, Wildcats!

WHO ELSE IS READY FOR SPRING?

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 for their hibernation entirety and then emerge from their den on the first day of spring hungry and ready to find food!

MOBILE COUNTY COMMISSIONER

CONNIE HUDSON VISITS ST. LUKE'S

Mobile County Commissioner for District 2, Connie Hudson, and District 2 Administrator Grace Abernathy recently visited St. Luke’s to tour the new STEM(M) Center. During the visit, they had the opportunity to see firsthand how St. Luke's is enacting its vision to change the way students experience the world through STEM(M). Current students discussed their academic preparation and how St. Luke's fuels their passion for a future career in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine.

CIVIL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE CLASS WITH MRS. HAYNES

This year, we added a new Civil Engineering and Architecture course where students gain a thorough understanding of building and site design and development by employing mathematical, scientific, and engineering practices to design projects. They use real 3D architectural design software to design and document their work.

Seeing our students challenged with designing and constructing homes is truly inspiring. They have gained a deeper understanding of the significance, influence and implementation of civil engineering and architecture in the context of building and design development. We look forward to seeing the finished result of their hard work and dedication, stay tuned for updates!

GRANDPARENTS DAY 2024

Grandparents Day is today, 2/9! On the Japonica Campus, the festivities start at 9:00 a.m.

On the University Campus, lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.

Don't worry if you cannot attend, Grandparents may still participate in our Grandparent Wall of Fame!

Click here for the Japonica Campus Grandparents Wall of Fame Information

Click here for the University Campus Grandparents Wall of Fame Information

ST. LUKE'S ARCHERY FRIENDLY FIRE FUNDRAISER TOURNAMENT

The Friendly Fire Tournament will be February 15-17th in the Japonica Gym.

The last day to sign up is February 16th.

Click here for more information & registration

ST. LUKE'S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALE - FEBRUARY 23

St. Luke's Girl Scouts will sell cookies after school on February 23rd in front of the Japonica Campus.

JOHN WESLEY HOLT LEGACY RACE BENEFITING THE JOHN WESLEY HOLT SCHOLARSHIP FUND - REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 27

DATE: Saturday, March 2, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION: St. Luke's Episcopal School Track &Field, 1400 S. University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609

DISTANCE: Certified 5K course beginning at St. Luke's Episcopal School

REGISTRATION: Pre-register by mail, in person at St. Luke's main office or online by February 27th.

Entry fees guarantee a t-shirt for each participant registered by February 20th.

Grab a friend and spend time at St. Luke's Track & Field! Enjoy light refreshments for participants, try the food trucks, and leave your car for a car wash! All proceeds from the car wash and a percentage from food trucks will be given to the John Wesley Scholarship Fund.

Click here for registration information

John Wesley Holt was a 2021 graduate of.St Luke's Episcopal School, an Eagle Scout, and a

sophomore electrical engineering major at the University of South Alabama when he was

tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident on February 18, 2023. To honor his memory, the

Holt family has established the John Wesley Holt Legacy Scholarship, awarded to a senior

who exemplifies John Wesley's character. An annual 4JW Day will be held at St. Luke's to remember the many lives that John Wesley impacted. All proceeds will benefit the John Wesley Holt Scholarship Fund.

ST. LUKE'S CHOIR "FERN" RAISER - DEADLINE 2/29

St. Luke's choir is selling three types of ferns February 19th - 29th. Ferns will be available for pickup on March 14th. Please contact leanaott@gmail.com if you have any questions.

If you are interested in purchasing a fern click here.

SAVE THE DATE: ST. LUKE'S BOOSTER CLUB'S SPRING FAMILY DAY - March 10th

St. Luke's Booster Club is hosting Spring Family Day on March 10th. More information coming soon!

CENTER STAGE PRESENTS MATILDA - MARCH 22, 23, 24

Grab your friends and get ready for musical fun! It's sure to be fantastic!

Click here to purchase tickets

Click here for Japonica Campus Announcements & Important Dates

Click here for University Campus Announcements & Important Dates

Click here for the All-School Google Calendar

Click here for the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Click here for the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar (updated 2/5/24)

Click here for Basketball Schedules (updated 11/29/23)

Click here for Soccer Schedules

Click here for Baseball Schedules

Click here for Tennis Schedule

Click here for Track Schedule

Click here to add money to your student account

K2-5th Grade CLICK HERE for Helpful Tips and Information about the lunch program

Click here for K2-K4 February Menu

Click here for K2-K4 February Order Form

Click here for K5-5th February Menu

Click here for K5-5th February Order Form

Click here for the University Campus February Menu

Cheryl Brown

Director of Dining Services

St. Luke’s Episcopal School

cbrown@slesmobile.org

251-666-2991 Ext 8130

Cell 404-403-6688

ST. LUKE'S ONLINE CAMPUS STORE

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.

*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!

Click here to shop!

NEED ST. LUKE'S ATHLETIC WEAR? SHOP HERE!

Click the link below to shop for additional St. Luke's merch!

***Please note, BSN is not owned by St. Luke's. The shipping tends to be longer than average - reach out to their customer service with any questions. ***

Click here for link to BSN Store

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 (k4-5^th grade) – 10:00 a.m.

Youth Sunday School (6^th-12^th 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.

We have a special event at Church on Sunday, 2/11, with the Trumpet Choir from South Alabama coming to play at 10:00 a.m.