May 5, 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

More Exciting News!!

St. Luke's has received another grant! This one is a $9,100 Project Lead The Way Gateway grant. It will provide training and lessons designed to engage middle school students in hands-on, collaborative problem-solving. Our students will use and stretch their imaginations in brand-new ways and connect their learning to life. All the while stepping into roles spanning the career landscape – a crucial experience during this transitional time in their lives.

Interesting Fact:

These grants are made possible in part because of our 2021-2022 Mother Oak Annual Campaign success. (The prior year's results are reported in most grant applications.)

We still need those who have not contributed this year to do their part so that funds like these will continue next year. 

REMINDER:

The first BRICKS and PAVERS will be laid soon! Many more donors have requested them since our initial order. It is not too late to choose this way to recognize your family, student, special person, or a meaningful accomplishment. Our next order will be placed in early July in time for arrival before the new school year. 

GRADUATION GIFT SUGGESTIONS:

Event seating with nameplate $100

Brick for either campus $250

Paver for either campus $500

Theater seat nameplate $1000

Gift of any amount to the Mother Oak Annual Fund in the graduate's honor.

Click here for Development Website Page

Click HERE to Give!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

For the next few weeks, we will be highlighting the Class of 2023!

JOHN WESLEY HOLT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT NAMED

Will Hataway was awarded the John Wesley Holt Scholarship. This scholarship was given in John Wesley’s memory (Class of 2021) to a deserving St. Luke’s senior who has shown the same passion and dedication that John Wesley exemplified in all parts of his life: character, academics, and athletics. Thank you to the Holt Family for honoring John Wesley by sharing this opportunity with a well-deserving St. Luke’s student. We’re so proud you, Will!

Wildcats Give Back!

Throughout this school year, the Honor Spanish class has been raising money through activities such as selling bracelets, popsicles, and door decoration contests, among other activities. At the beginning of this week, the class unanimously decided to donate the full amount of our savings, $1,131.90, to the John Wesley Scholarship Fund. Honor Spanish Students: Sean Breedlove, Byrce Deupree, Audrey Fendley, Emma Hataway, Larson Holt, Mamie Martenstein, Kylan Meeker, & Kalaysia Robinson.

ELLA BENTLEY - ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Fox10 interviewed Ella and recognized her as being Athlete of the Week! We're proud of you, Ella!

Click here to watch the interview

GOOD LUCK TO ST. LUKE'S TRACK & FIELD TEAM AS THEY COMPETE AT STATE!

Both St. Luke's Girls and Boys Track & Field teams are your Section 1 Champions! Both teams compete at State Friday & Saturday in Cullman, Alabama! Go Wildcats!

TRADITION: ST. LUKE'S BABIES HAVE ARRIVED

A long tradition at St. Luke's...... the third graders measured rice equivalent to their birth weight to create rice babies

OUR COLLEGE-BOUND BIOMED STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF FENTANYL

Thank you to Trevante Jones, PharmD candidate at Harrison College of Pharmacy on the USA campus. He conducted a very frank presentation on the dangers of Fentanyl, especially for our college-age students. He explained how the drug works and how Naloxone can counteract the effects if administered correctly and in time. He was the perfect ending for our soon-to-be graduates as we have strived to fulfill our mission that says we will prepare our students for college and life.

TRADITION: 5th GRADE WAX MUSEUM

The annual 5th Grade Wax Museum was fantastic! It was as if history’s most famous people came to St. Luke’s to recall their stories and accomplishments! Students researched and dressed up as their historical figures, stood frozen until someone “pressed the button,” and gave their speech before returning to being frozen again

ESPORTS WITH WINNING RECORD

The Esports Team won their last Splatoon 3 game of the season. Some members even competed from home, but all celebrated the WIN!

ST. LUKE'S CHEMSCOUTS LOVE LEARNING

Girl Scouts Moxie Cooke, Rachel Harlan, and Maggie Seay took part in ChemScouts in partnership with the University of South Alabama. The girls used simple materials to build a battery that lit a small LED bulb, tested fruit seeds for the presence of cyanide and created lip balm and lip scrub in cosmetic chemistry. We're so impressed with your eagerness to learn!

TRADITION: PASSING OF THE TORCH

The Senior Class President, Alex Scott "Passed the Torch" to the Senior Class President for the 2023-2024 school year, Garrett Dolbear. Alex is leaving the school in great hands with Garrett!

STEM(M) ELECTIVE CLASS BUILDS AN ADVENTURE

Mrs. Lersch’s Paper Roller Coaster elective class spent six weeks learning about the physics and engineering of roller coasters. They created blueprints for their roller coasters and began construction. The construction consisted of trial and error and how to properly function their coaster design.

A WILDCAT ON THE MOVE

Carsten Kennedy got a summer internship at the DA's office!

Carsten says, "All my life I have been a caretaker of other people. Then later in life I got into politics, and I decided that I wanted to help people in legal matters. I have been known to be smart in the area of law and politics, and have been known to be a coalition builder, and I wanted to take my career to the next level. I have a passion for finding the middle ground in every situation, and that’s why I love politics. Working at the District Attorney’s office will help me advance my career and let my talents and knowledge make my community a better place."

We're so proud of you Carsten & we expect a follow-up with details! You're doing great things, Wildcat!

BOYS SOCCER ADVANCES TO 2nd ROUND OF PLAYOFFS - HOME GAME TONIGHT!

Our Varsity Boys defeat Providence Christian 9-3 to advance to the Second Round of the 2023 AHSAA 1A-3A Playoffs! Round 2 game will be at home Friday night at 7:00 vs Houston Academy. Come out and enjoy some great soccer!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT - JEREMIAH JACKSON

Jeremiah Jackson, Class of 2018, led all of minor league baseball with a .611 batting average to earn Southern League Player of the Week honors!

2023-2024 UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Shop in-store or online at Zoghby's, zoghbyuniforms.com.

Click here for 2023-2024 uniform requirements

K2-8th GRADE - IMPORTANT SPRING FEST INFORMATION & SCHEDULE (TODAY!)

If you have any questions, please contact your teacher or director. Thank you!

Click here

LET'S CELEBRATE MACY MCKAY!

Save the date for Sunday, May 21st from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and join us to celebrate Macy McKay's retirement.

PLEASE VOTE FOR ST. LUKE'S IN THE NAPPIE FINALS

St. Luke's has made it to the Nappie Finals in the listed categories! You can vote until midnight on May 28th at votenappies.com. Thank you!

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 2022-2023 Academic Calendar

Click here for the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Click here for Senior Calendar

GOLF SCHEDULE

Click here to add money to your student account

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

K2-K3 May Menu

K2-K3 May Order Form

K4-5th May Menu

K4 May Order Form

K5-5th May Order Form

University Campus May Menu



Cheryl Brown

Director of Dining Services

St. Luke’s School

cbrown@slesmobile.org

251-666-2991 Ext 8130

Cell 404-403-6688

SUMMER SHOPPING - 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.

VACATION BIBE SCHOOL K4-5th GRADE

Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light

June 5^th through 9^th, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

VBS is for K4 through 5^th grade.

6^th through 12^th graders looking for service hours: we can provide them! Up to 25 hours can be given. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Wendy Wheeler, church@stlukesmobile.org, 251-666-2990, or Peyton McElroy, mcelroypeyton@gmail.com.

Click here for registration form

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!