November 10, 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

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Many thanks to everyone who helped St. Luke's have the BEST Give Day yet! The total for Give Day 2023 was $53,820.51 - making it the most successful Give Day in St. Luke's history.

Support St. Luke's 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

Click here for the Development Webpage

Click Here to Give!

STEM(M) AT ST. LUKE'S: COOKING WITH CHEMISTRY

Our Chemistry and Culinary Medicine students joined forces in a Fluffy Pancake Challenge to celebrate National Chemistry Week. The concept of Cooking with Chemistry provides a fascinating exploration of the science behind the food we prepare. First students reviewed the structure and purpose of gluten. They learned that chemical reactions and principles are crucial in transforming raw ingredients into our dishes. When it comes to whipping up a batch of fluffy pancakes, it helps to understand Maillard reactions and the chemical process that occurs as proteins and sugars in the pancake batter react at high temperatures. After a lesson on the interplay of chemical components, temperature control, and reaction kinetics, our student chefs formed teams and competed to see who could apply the principles they learned and create the tallest pancake. Beginning with a base ingredient of all purpose flour, students could choose from an array of additional ingredients. Some teams chose to use baking powder while others used cream of tartar. Some worked with buttermilk, while others experimented with 2% milk and vinegar. In addition to these options, students could use butter, oil, baking soda, salt, sugar, and eggs. They were allowed to bring in their own additional ingredients that did not include leavening agents. The results were varied. The winning pancake measured almost an inch in height! Thankfully for that team, taste was not a consideration. 

The challenge illustrated that there is art AND science behind the food we cook and eat.

WE'RE FUELING STUDENTS' PASSION FOR DISCOVERY

Mrs. Lersch’s middle school Flight and Space students & future aerospace engineers designed, prototyped and tested aircraft models to learn about the science of flight.

Limited to the provided supplies, each team of students utilized higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills while following the engineering design process. They were encouraged to experiment with different airplane designs, test their creations in a controlled environment, document their results, and continue to refine the models to improve their performance based on the desired outcome.

Each plane had to complete a flight by attempting to land on a precise target located 3 meters away without flipping or rolling over.

ST. LUKE'S ROBOTICS TEAM WINS BIG!

Our Robotics Team placed first in the robot competition, competing against 16 teams in Pensacola. They now advance to the championship in Florence, Alabama, where they compete against 44 other teams on December 1st. Way to go, Wildcats! We know you all have worked VERY hard for this!

AZALEA TRAIL MAID 2024-2025 NAMED

Congratulations to Melanie Davis for being selected to represent St. Luke's as an Azalea Trail Maid for 2024-2025! Stay tuned to find out the color of her dress!

2nD GRADE LEARNS TO FARM

Middleton Farms has been a family-owned, working dairy farm since 1948. Our students had a fantastic time learning about the farm's processes for planting, harvesting, and growing crops to feed the dairy cows. In addition, they also got to witness a live cow-milking demonstration and even had the chance to bottle-feed baby calves! The students also enjoyed taking a hayride around the farm seeing the newest addition of baby goats. As a bonus, they planted sunflower seeds and made fresh butter! Overall, it was an exciting and educational experience.

ST. LUKE'S XC IS STATE BOUND!

The XC Team recently competed at sectionals where the boys placed 1st and the girls placed 2nd. Garrett Dolbear placed 1st, Jake Davis placed 5th and Rishi Gupta placed 7th for the boys. Sadie Oberkirch placed 4th and Ella Downing placed 7th for the girls! Way to go, Wildcats! Safe travels and fast runs at State!

CENTER STAGE STANDS OUT AT DISTRICT TRAUMBAUER!

Center Stage stood out at the District 5 Trumbauer Competition at Murphy High School! All of the students worked so hard to prepare their pieces amid Fall Play and Homecoming season and we couldn't be more proud!

Superior (Advancing to State)

Ana Franco- Novice Acting Dramatic Pre-1900

Lily Liller- Intermediate Acting Comedic 2005-present

Jay Mansfield- Intermediate Acting Dramatic Pre 1900

Sophie Bitzer- Varsity Acting Comedic Pre-1900

Emma Trammell and Chloe Lambert- Intermediate Duet Reader’s Theatre

Jonah Dominescy and Landon Villegas- Novice Duet Acting Comedic Pre-1975

Hayden Jones- Novice Acting Comedic 2005-present

Evelyn Cummings and Landon Villegas- Intermediate Duet Musical Dramatic

Excellent

Reese Browning and Haylei Shepherd- Novice Duet Musical Comedic

Rishi Gupta and CJ Robertson- Novice Duet Reader’s Theatre

Evelyn Cummings, Haylei Shepherd, Reese Browning- Group Musical

Howie Johnson- Intermediate Acting Comedic Pre-1900

Chloe Lambert- Intermediate Musical Comedic 2017-present

Calista Conway- Intermediate Musical Comedic 1980-2016

MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY: THE NOT SO MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF CINDERELLA

Our middle school theater class was amazing as they performed The Not So Mysterious Disappearance of Cinderella. This hilarious new version of Cinderella offers up a much more contemporary twist to the old tale. This time, Cinderella goes missing and everyone in the kingdom is a suspect. Packed with humor, fresh takes on classic characters, and plenty of pop-culture references, this play was surely entertaining!

2 WILDCATS NAMED TO 1ST TEAM ALL-STATE

The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association announced the 2023-24 All-State Teams. St. Luke's Wildcats, Cammie Waite and Amelia Smith, have been named 3A 1st Team All-State!

SAVE THE DATE: 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!

(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.)

More information coming soon!

DO YOU HAVE ANY LEFT OVER HALLOWEEN MAKEUP?

The Biomed classes will soon be participating in our annual Trauma Week and Mass Casualty Drill events. We need lots of makeup that can be used to create bruises, burns, lacerations, etc. We would appreciate any donations of unused makeup, brushes, sponges, stippling sponges, and makeup removers. We also share with the Theater Department, so any colors are greatly appreciated! Email dmccleery@slesmobile.org if you have any makeup to donate.

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 XC Schedule

Click here for Basketball Schedules

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 November Menu

Click here for K2-K4 November Order Form

Click here for K5-5th Grade November Menu

Click here for K5-5th Grade November Order Form

Click here for the University Campus November 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!

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!