October 6, 2023

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 DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Save the date: Give Day

November 2, 2023

Support our school with purchases from the following:

Club Publix School Rewards

https://clubpublix.com/

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/

Raise Right Gift Card program

To enroll: 

https://www.raiseright.com/enroll/

Use ENROLLMENT CODE: 16C3EC345153

CASINO NIGHT OCTOBER 14th

Casino Night is 10/14/23! Join us for a night of casino games, silent auctions, live auctions,

raffle prizes, a chance to win 50% off tuition, and MORE!

Congratulations to Leslie & Matt Cote on winning the extra $100,000 in casino chips!

Click the link below for ticket information, sponsorship opportunities, and auction donations!

Click here for Casino Night Packet

Click here for Wine/Whiskey/Bourbon Grab Donation Requests

Click here for the Development Webpage

ST. LUKE'S STEM(M) NEWS!

Finally! The STEM(M) Center is ready to be used. This space (formerly the library/study hall) has undergone a significant transformation. Gone are the dark walls, dated lighting, and old carpet. In its place is a bright, open space that is inviting and functional. In the center of the room are our 3D printers, Glowforge laser printer, and CNC machine. Stools surrounding the countertops allow for easy observation and instruction of the equipment. There is a designated classroom area for lectures, presentations, meetings, and group discussions. This area will also be used for project building and assembly. There are two small group collaboration stations complete with their own wall-mounted monitors that can stream instruction videos, display CAD designs, and record ideas from brainstorming and debriefing sessions. A large video display wall showcases our students and their projects and communicates messages to students and visitors. In addition to these functions, this space will continue to be a gathering area for large group meetings and events.  

A special thanks to the Crampton Trust for funding Phase I of our STEM(M) enhancement project. 

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 2023

What a beautiful day for Blessing of the Animals! Mary Alice blessed many, many animals (and some more than once!) The blessing was a way to express gratitude for the important role that animals play in our lives and to ask for their protection and well-being.

ST. LUKE'S FACULTY & STAFF FOLLOW-UP ON CAMPUS SAFETY

We continue to work on the safety and security of our students. We recently had Officer Brad Penton of the Mobile County Police Department return and follow up with faculty and staff on the active shooter program called Run, Hide, Fight. He was pleased to hear that we continue adding more security to each of our campuses. We will add more locks to our doors on the Japonica campus and plan to add an electric gate for our front entrance on the University Campus. We will continue to monitor ways to improve safety throughout the year.

NATIONAL READ A BOOK MONTH WITH MEDIA SPECIALIST, MRS. TILLMAN

Join us in celebrating National Read a Book Month! Our incredible media specialist, Mrs. Tillman, always makes reading an enjoyable and engaging experience! National Read a Book Month aims to promote the habit of reading, which can enhance vocabulary, improve memory, expand knowledge, and reduce anxiety levels. So, let's take advantage of this month and pick up a book and reap the benefits of reading.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH MS. VILLAREAL, JAPONICA CAMPUS SPANISH TEACHER

Ms. Villareal is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Japonica Campus. As a Mexican native, she has plenty of experience commemorating Mexico's independence from Spain and is eager to share this with her students. Her students enjoyed a fiesta with traditional Mexican food, dance, and singing.

Ms. Villareal believes learning Spanish offers many benefits, including gaining professional skills, standing out from others, and experiencing beautiful traditions and cultures. Learning a second language can also benefit memory and is like a "brain workout." Ms. Villareal uses music to teach her students and acknowledges that the biggest challenges for students are gendered words and different tenses. She suggests listening to conversations or music and speaking as much as possible to practice Spanish. Ms. Villareal is grateful to be part of the St. Luke's family and is amazed by how open her students are to learning Spanish.

SPEECH & DEBATE SUCCESS

Joshua, Niluki and Evelyn succeeded in the recent Speech and Debate tournament. Niluki placed 3rd in poetry, Evelyn and Joshua placed 1st in Duo Interpretation and Evelyn placed 1st in Humorous Interpretation. Great job, Wildcats!

ST. LUKE'S CELEBRATES FRI-YAY!

K5 enjoys cutting loose and dancing on Friday after a GREAT week in the classroom!

WHO SAYS LEARNING HAS TO BE CONFINED TO A CLASSROOM?

Sunshine and fresh air are the perfect recipe for a fun and educational outdoor class! Mrs. Matthews took her class and their curious minds to the great outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: THE SAHAWNEH BROTHERS

Click the link below to read about Collin and Brennan Sahawneh's summer adventure in Mexico!

Click HERE!

SUPPORT ST. LUKE'S FOOTBALL TEAM AT TEXAS ROADHOUSE 10/16/23

Support Spirit Night for St. Luke’s Football Team on October 16th by presenting this flyer to the Mobile, AL location and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to St. Luke’s Football Team!

VETERANS DAY FORM & PHOTO DUE BY OCTOBER 18th

St. Luke’s recognizes and honors our veterans each year for their service to our country. The Japonica and the University Campuses will have special events on Friday, November 10. More information about these events is forthcoming. However, preparations for these events have begun, one of which is our video tribute to our family and friends who are veterans.

This video, which will be shown on both the University and Japonica campuses, will include a photo slideshow of St. Luke’s family members or friends who are veterans, past and present, and active duty service members. We need your help to make this possible.

Please join us in recognizing their service by filling out this form and attaching a photo of the veteran or service member (preferably in uniform) you would like to honor. Even if you sent in a photograph last year, please resubmit because we are making a new video this year!

To make the video, it is essential to scan and email your form and photo(s) on or before the deadline of Wednesday, October 18. Photos received after this date may not be included. Please do not send us any original photos. There are free apps on your cell phone for scanning.

Email your form & photo to veteransday@slesmobile.org.

Click here for Veterans Day Form

HOMECOMING 2023 INFORMATION

Are you ready to "Cage the Bulldogs?"

Click here for Homecoming 2023 Information

ST. LUKE‘S CENTER STAGE PRESENTS: 10 WAYS TO SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE OCTOBER 21st & 22nd

St. Luke’s Center Stage will present “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” October 21st at 6:30 p.m. and October 22 at 4:00 p.m. in the University Campus Auditorium. Tickets are available online or at the door! Click HERE to purchase tickets now!

JAPONICA CAMPUS FALL FEST OCTOBER 26th 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Mark your calendars for Fall Fest! Information below for volunteer opportunities & Trunk or Treat guidelines. **Please note that SL+ pickup will be on the Azalea Road side due to Trunk or Treat set-up.

STUDENT PARENT HANDBOOK 2023-2024

The student/parent handbook is available in Blackbaud on the Resource Board.

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 Football Schedule



Click here for XC Schedule

Click here for MS Volleyball Schedule

Click here for Volleyball 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/K3 October Menu

Click here for K2/K3 October Order Form

Click here for K4-5th Grade October Menu

Click here for K4 October Order Form

Click here for K5-5th Grade October Order Form

Click here for University Campus October Menu

Cheryl Brown

Director of Dining Services

St. Luke’s School

cbrown@slesmobile.org

251-666-2991 Ext 8130

Cell 404-403-6688

ST. LUKE'S ONLINE CAMPUS STORE - NEW ITEMS LISTED

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!

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.

WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP SLES AT NO COST TO YOU!

Shopping with Scrip, Publix, Office Depot & Box Tops!

Click here for Ways that You Can Help!