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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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ST. LUKE'S LOVES OUR VETERANS
Last Friday was very special for each campus as we celebrated Veterans Day. St. Luke's loves to honor our veterans and through these programs, teach our students the importance of freedom. Thank you to ALL who helped with this, it takes many people to pull off something as important to us as Veterans Day.
Click here for Veterans Day Tribute Video by Matt Farnell
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STEM(M) AT ST. LUKE'S
FEATURING: BIOMED STUDENTS TOUR THE USNS COMFORT
After nearly 2 years in conversations with the United States Navy, some of our Biomed students were invited aboard the USNS Comfort Hospital ship that is currently in Mobile at the Alabama Dry Dock. This unprecedented opportunity gave students a look inside one of the world's largest floating hospitals. One thing they learned on their tour is that USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) in the Mercy-class fleet is one of two military hospital ships operated by the Military Sealift Command. Her home port is Naval Station Norfolk and she has been in service since 1987. Originally she was built as an oil tanker but was later redesigned to become a hospital. She is 894 feet long, approximately 10 stories in height, and has 1,000 beds. For comparison, Mobile Infirmary has less than 700 and Springhill Medical Center has 270.
The tour was led by Captain Julie Darling, Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Clinical Service. Some areas they visited included the Biomedical Equipment Repair room, the Blood Bank, one of four emergency rooms, and one of 12 operating rooms. Our students met other officers and civilians who worked on the vessel and discussed the many primary care and ancillary positions aboard the ship.
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Blog post from senior, Garrett Dolbear:
"This week had to have been one of the most amazing opportunities and experiences in my time with the St. Luke’s Biomed Program. We had the opportunity to tour the USNS Comfort. The Comfort is an 894-foot Mercy-class United States Navy hospital ship with a total patient capacity of 1000 beds. This includes 80 beds in the intensive care wards, 20 beds in the recovery wards, 280 beds in the intermediate care wards, 120 beds in the light care wards, 500 beds in the limited care wards, and 12 operating rooms. The ship is an entirely functional hospital on and off the grid. Some of its main facilities include radiological services, a blood bank, a pharmacy, burn care, dental services, an optometry/lens lab, and a morgue.
The crew members took us on a tour of the empty boat (the only other people on it were the workers). My favorite part was when one of the crew members, the head biomedical technician, took us to his workshop where his job was to repair and maintain all of the equipment - it was the coolest room on the boat! It was lined with toolboxes and broken-down medical equipment. I talked with him quite a bit during the tour and he gave me insight on what a biomedical technician does. His knowledge opened my eyes to the field of biomedical engineering, and I can confidently say that I am a HUGE fan! I can’t say that I would like to do it on a boat, but this field will be considered when I decide.
I used this opportunity to ask as many questions as possible because I knew such an opportunity was rare. At the end of the tour, one of the officers touring us pulled me aside and gave me a USNS challenge coin for asking the most questions."
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ST. LUKE'S HOSTS STEM(M) SUMMIT
St. Luke’s STEM(M) Summit featured middle and high school students leading stations for visitors to explore all areas of STEM(M): Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medical.
Did you know St. Luke’s is the first in our area to fully integrate all five STEM(M) components into our K2-12th grade curriculum, activities, sports, and student life?
Providing our students with access to real-world applied learning experiences will empower them to gain skills needed for college, career, and beyond with STEM(M) jobs being the future of our economy!
A STEM(M) education benefits all students by teaching them important life skills and preparing them to create a better world. It teaches how to approach challenges, think, and work together to create habits to succeed in any field. We aim to empower St. Luke’s students to become future leaders, innovators, and problem solvers by preparing them for a world of opportunities!
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5th GRADE SNEAK PEEK FUN!
We LOVED having the 5th graders on campus for their official "Sneak Peek" of the Upper Campus! Their busy afternoon consisted of lunch in the “BIG” dining hall, an art lesson by Mrs. Cummings teaching them how to work with clay, Senior - Garrett Dolbear explained how to use the 3D printer and the various projects it is used for in the new STEM(M) lab, Mrs. Lersch and Mrs. McCleery discussed the many new STEM(M) opportunities offered at St. Luke’s, some of our current 6th graders spoke about their middle school experience thus far, and they attended a middle school play!!!
The students are excited to come to the BIG campus for middle school next year and we are certainly happy to welcome them!
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ST. LUKE'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM SHINES WITH TOP PLACEMENTS & PERSONAL BESTS AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to our boys and girls cross country teams for their great results at the 1A/2A State Championship this past weekend. The boys' team placed 4th in the state with an average 5K of 17:39 and the girls' team placed 5th with an average 5K of 22:12.
Leading their respective teams and earning All-State status for their performances were seniors, Garrett Dolbear (3rd place finish with a time of 16:08) and Sadie Oberkirch (11th place finish with 21:07).
We're proud of you, Wildcats!
Competing for the boys: Garrett Dolbear, Jake Davis, Rishi Gupta, Sawyer Smith, Atli Johnston, CJ Robertson, Collin Sahawneh, Cain Matthews.
Competing for the girls: Sadie Oberkirch, Ella Downing, Sophie Dolbear, Calista Conway, Ava Deupree, Amelie Smith, Rowan Yeager.
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MELANIE DAVIS, AZALEA TRAIL MAID 2024-2025
Melanie will represent St. Luke's as a GORGEOUS GREEN Trail Maid next year!
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8th GRADE "BIGS" & K5 "LITTLES" ARE THANKFUL FOR EACH OTHER
The Bigs & Littles gathered this week to watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and to have a Thanksgiving snack! Everyone was excited to spend time together before the holidays.
"We should just be thankful for being together. I think that's what they mean by Thanksgiving."
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
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St. LUKE'S SCHOLAR'S BOWL TEAM ROSTERS:
JV SCHOLAR'S BOWL TEAM
Raina Gupta, Savannah Haynes, Selena Deifallah, Calista Conway, Megan McDonough, Reese Browning.
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VARSITY SCHOLAR'S BOWL TEAM
Maggie Blassingame, Emma Hattaway, Jake Davis, Garrett Dolbear, Zane West, Carson DeWitt, Ria Gupta, Rishi Gupta.
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CHRISTMAS UNDER THE OAKS - DECEMBER 5th
It’s time to mark your calendar for Christmas Under the Oaks on the Japonica Campus!
This event is open to any families interested in visiting St. Luke's lower campus - so please help us spread the word!
**Christmas Under the Oaks Volunteers needed December 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and December 4th from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you can help, please email japonicapa@slesmobile.org.**
Come and enjoy the classroom open house, book fair, Merry Market, Christmas carols, live nativity scene, Azalea Trail Maids, snow, hot chocolate, a movie, Christmas STE(M) activities, food by the Booster Club, Jefe's treats, and SANTA!
***Don't forget to wear your Christmas attire for Santa pictures!***
(Japonica parents: Please note that SL+ will close at 4:30 p.m. and pickup will be on the Azalea Road side of the school. The classrooms will be open from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. for viewing.)
Click here for the 2023 St. Luke's Merry Market Vendor Request Information
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Want to be entered in a drawing for a $250 Zoghby's gift card? Invite and bring a prospective family to Christmas Under the Oaks for your chance to win!
If you are bringing a family, please fill out the
Google Form to be entered in the drawing!
Click here to fill out the Google Form
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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!
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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.
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