June - 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

If you have an outstanding pledge from the 2022-2023 Mother Oak Annual Campaign, or if you would like to make a contribution to it at this time, please do so before June 30. All donors will be recognized in our upcoming Impact Report.

Last Call for our Summer 2023 Brick / Paver Order

(this will count as participation in the 2023-2024 Mother Oak Annual Campaign)

Leave a Legacy, Honorarium, Memoriam 

There are many opportunities for our friends, families, and community members to be involved in our efforts to continue providing the top-tier educational experience we are known for throughout the region. Ordering a brick or paver with a message, a theater or event seat, will count towards our Mother Oak Annual Campaign participation percentage.

• Leave a lasting legacy of your years at St. Luke’s Episcopal School.
• Congratulate a graduate or future graduate.
• Recognize a coach or faculty member who has made a real difference.
• Promote your business and wish our Wildcats success.
• Inscribe your favorite inspirational quote or verse.

Bricks and Pavers  

(complete the attached form HERE)

Commemorative brick pavers are engraved with personalized messages that honor someone or something special in your life. Your choice of 4” x 8” brick and 8” x 8” paver sizes are available. Business logos are available in the 8” x 8” paver. They will be placed in the courtyard on the Japonica Campus or near the entryway of the Louise R. Moorer Center for Performing Arts on our University Campus. 

****MUST INCLUDE THE ATTACHED FORM TO BE INCLUDED IN THE UPCOMING ORDER****

For questions or to return or to return the order form, call or email 

Diane McCleery, Development Director

251.666.2991 ext 8140

or dmccleery@slesmobile.org Subject line: Bricks

Click HERE to Give!

Click here for Development Website Page

2023-2023 Fundraising Calendar

We have extended the opportunity to request a fundraiser for the upcoming school year. The fundraising calendar will be confirmed on July 12th and no new additions will be made after that time. If you have any fundraising requests for a club, organization, class, or school, please submit the Request Form HERE.

If you are unsure if your group has submitted a request, please email dmccleery@slesmobile.org.

IT IS OFFICIAL....EXCITING NEWS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!

NEW STEM(M) curriculum for 2023-2024 

Look at the list of Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses St. Luke's will offer during the upcoming academic year! Our faculty has been attending rigorous training this summer as they prepare to implement them. This is the beginning of a three-year plan to expand our STEM(M) program and offer one of the most robust curricula in the area. Our initial offerings include:

Japonica LAUNCH (K4-5th)

K4 - K5: Spatial Sense and Coding

1st - 2nd: Light and Sound

3rd - 4th: Science of Flight

5th: Matter

University GATEWAY (6th - 8th)

App Creator

Flight and Space

University ENGINEERING (upper school elective)

Civil Engineering and Architecture

New courses will be introduced over the next two years in every division.

MR. TILLMAN NAMED DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

We are excited to welcome Mr. Arnold Tillman into his new role as the director of the University Campus.

Mr. Tillman has 35 years of experience in education, including 18 years in administration. He taught history for 10 years and has also coached football, track and soccer. He has been part of the St. Luke’s family since 2011 when his daughter became a Wildcat. His wife, Karrie, is the SL Media Specialist and together, they have 6 children and 6 grandchildren. He is looking forward to this opportunity to help St. Luke’s get back to our roots. 

LEARN HOW ST. LUKE'S BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PROGRAM HELPED TAYLOR JACKSON (class of 2023) GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL & WHY SHE THINKS "THE FUTURE IS ROBOT"

Class of 2023 Biomed Student, Taylor Jackson, tells us how the Biomedical Science Program prepared her for college and life plus learn about her amazing job shadow opportunities and why she thinks "The future is robot." ONLY AT ST. LUKE'S!

Click here to read more!

WILDCAT VARSITY ATHLETIC SUCCESS 2022-2023

We're so proud of our growing athletic program! The Wildcats had a phenomenal year and we're proud to share just a few of the many highlights! Here's to the 2023-2024 school year and all of the success to come!

2022-2023 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM RECEIVES STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS

On Wednesday, before their early morning long-run practice, the 2022-2023 XC State Champs received their rings!

(left to right: Ella Downing, Sophie Dolbear, Rowan Yeager, Charlie Anne Phillips, Taylor Jackson, Savannah Haynes, Sadie Oberkirch).

2023-2024 UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Shop in-store or online at Zoghby's, zoghbyuniforms.com. If you have any questions, please reach out to your division director.

Click here for 2023-2024 uniform requirements

2023-2024 BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE

The 2023-2024 Back to School Guide contains all of your need-to-know important dates, summer assignments, textbook information, etc.! If you have any questions, please reach out to your division director.

Click here for the Back to School Guide

VOLUNTEER PAINTERS NEEDED JULY 14th & 15th

Do you like to paint? We are looking for a few parent and high school volunteers to help paint our 3 new STEM(M) spaces on both campuses. Workdays will be Friday, July 14, and Saturday, July 15. If you are interested in participating, contact Diane McCleery at 251.666.2991 ex 8140 or email dmccleery@slesmobile.org for locations and times.

ARCHERY CAMP FOR RISING 3rd & 4th GRADE & ALL RETURNING ARCHERS JULY 25-28th

Coach Brandon is holding an Archery Camp July 25th-July 28th from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. each morning for students in rising 3rd grade and up. There will be plenty of games and activities each day for returning archers, and it will be a great introduction to archery for any new archers. For students who are at Camp Wildcat, Coach Brandon will walk the students to the gym and return them to camp at 11:00 a.m. 

To sign up, contact Coach Brandon via email or phone: Layneryan80@gmail.com 251-895-7140.

2023-2024 COMMUNICATION PLAN - COMING SOON!

The purpose of our communication plan is to provide a simple roadmap of how and when St. Luke's will communicate various information to our school community. Be on the lookout for the 2023-2024 Communication Plan in the next issue of Paw Prints!

K2-12th GRADE PARENTS: OPT-IN TO RECEIVE TIME SENSITIVE TEXT ALERTS - OPT IN NOW!

Parents (only), please click the link below for instructions on how to opt-in to receive time-sensitive text message alerts (weather, etc.) You must manually opt in each school year! If you have any questions, please email cjackson@slesmobile.org.

Click here to opt-in for text alerts!

GET CONNECTED ON FACEBOOK!

On 7/1, ALL SLES private Facebook groups will be wiped to allow only the current parents of 2023-2024 to rejoin. Below is a list of the class pages you can search for and request to join. Don't forget to join our official private ALL-parent page "St. Luke's Parents - Official Page."

K2-12th GRADE: BACK TO SCHOOL PHOTO SIGNS

Need a first day of school photo sign? Don't forget to tag us on social media!

Click here for First Day of School Signs

Click here for Japonica Campus Announcements & Important Dates

Click here for University Campus Announcements & Important Dates

Click here for the All School Google Master Calendar

Click here for the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Click here for Senior Calendar

Click here to add money to your student account

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

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

All proceeds of the Online Campus Store go to school programs and supplies.

We will deliver purchases to your student unless you request a 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!