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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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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
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CASINO NIGHT: THIS SATURDAY - 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
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SENIORS' DAY OF SERVICE
For Seniors' Day of Service, students assisted in different ways. Several students worked with Mrs. Tillman in the Media Center reading with younger students, others assisted with power washing church sidewalks, and the majority helped to assemble and prepare Blessing Bags for Beloved Community Outreach, an outreach ministry that Mary Alice has been working on since she moved to Mobile three years ago. These Blessing Bags will be shared with neighbors and community members at Prayers in the Park, the primary gathering for Beloved Community Outreach. Students opened and closed in prayer, offering a blessing that those who received these bags might be reminded that they are loved.
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MUSIC + MOVEMENT WITH MR. D
Mr. Driskell’s music classes never disappoint! K2 students had a blast roaring, romping, stomping, singing and dancing like dinosaurs! You can tell which lyrics match the photo!
“And then we ROAR! ‘Cause we are the dinosaurs!"
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ST. LUKE'S K4 STUDENTS PRESENT MAPS WITH SPATIAL DIRECTION WORDS
It is always a good idea to start practicing public speaking skills at a young age! In a recent STEM(M) class, K4 students had the opportunity to present their maps to their classmates while utilizing their spatial direction words. To make the activity even more engaging, the students shared what was in their imaginary "treasure chests" at the end of their presentations. The responses ranged from hotdogs to Spiderman! It was a fun and creative experience for all.
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WHAT'S COOKING IN CULINARY MEDICINE?
The Culinary Medicine Class has had a busy couple of weeks! They made muffins for the Trustee Coffee using healthy substitutions such as zucchini, honey, and dark chocolate. They learned about the preventative and healing properties of spices and herbs and experimented with alternative recipes for several of our Tex-Mex favorites. They even made homemade tortillas with ground mesa.
Junior, Gavin Leege's Week 6 Culinary Medicine Blog: Muffins, Spices & Nachos!
"For the final baking session, I made chocolate zucchini muffins. These muffins turned out a lot better than the banana ones (in my unbiased opinion.) The banana muffins seemed too dense, probably because of an error in measuring ingredients. We also made lemon poppy seed muffins. The biggest difference in the taste from normal muffins is that they tasted very concentrated. The chocolate and lemon muffins were really strong. It’s a good thing they were bite-sized! The texture of the chocolate and lemon muffins was soft and fluffy.
After we finished the baking unit, we started spices. We learned how spices affect the body - sage and fish help memory. There were also other spices like ginger and cinnamon that I didn’t know had a medicinal quality. Too bad I’m not a fan of either.
Next, we had a spice lab with Mrs. Cheryl. We talked about the different spices that can commonly be found in the kitchen. Brayden was brave enough to try each of them. I specifically remember that cumin had a really earthy smell and tasted about how it smelled, which is to say, not very good!
We then made our taco seasoning and used it to make healthy nachos. Our taco seasoning had no salt in it and I preferred the taste of it over packaged seasoning. Packaged taco seasoning is also known for having a lot of preservatives and other things that don’t play nice with your body. We made nachos with bell peppers as chips, ground beef, cheese, and our taco seasoning. The following day, we made corn tortillas which were easy to make and used simple ingredients. I filled mine with cheese and Tabasco. Unfortunately, some of them were undercooked and were a little rubbery."
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2nd GRADE HANDS-ON LEARNING: LIFE CYCLE OF A CATERPILLAR
Mrs. Champagne’s second-grade class learned about the life cycle of a caterpillar and released them into the wild. It was such an incredible experience to watch these tiny creatures grow and transform into stunning butterflies. Our students were so excited to set them free and watch them fly away. It's incredible how much we can learn from nature, and we're grateful for the opportunity to witness this magical process.
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ST. LUKE'S STAFF ATTENDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST
Mrs. Banks, Racheal Banks and Michelle Bentley attended the Mobile Chamber of Commerce Breakfast where Governor Kay Ivey was the guest speaker. **Pictured: former St. Luke's board chairs, Allen Chapman along with his wife, Dr. Debra Chapman, and Allen Carroll.
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ALABAMA FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK - NEXT WEEK!
To celebrate "Alabama Free College Application Week" and inspire all our students to start thinking about college and for seniors to start applying, Ms. Eudy (St. Luke's College Counselor) amped up the enthusiasm by initiating a door decorating contest on the University Campus. Administration judged the doors and prizes were given for the top 3 doors! Ms. Eudy also asked teachers to talk about the college(s) they attended and to wear college apparel!
1st Place: Mrs. Cummings
2nd Place: Mrs. Wallace
3rd Place: Mrs. Anderson & Mrs. Lersch
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CALLING ALL ROBOT MAKERS.....
University Campus students: are you interested in designing a robot for tomorrow's operating room? It's not too late to sign up and join the robotics team!
email dfriedlander@slesmobile.org to learn more!
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH MRS. PURVIS, UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SPANISH TEACHER
After three decades of teaching Spanish, Mrs. Purvis has found a new home at St. Luke's as the Upper School Spanish teacher. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, she has introduced her students to the significance of Spanish holidays and the influence of Hispanic culture in the United States. Drawing from her personal experience, she shared stories of her Bolivian mother who immigrated to the United States and her time living in Cancun. Mrs. Purvis believes learning Spanish provides numerous benefits, including expanded horizons and opportunities for communication and connection. She also notes that Spanish-speaking countries are near, making it a practical language to learn.
To help her students learn effectively, Mrs. Purvis emphasizes the importance of "total immersion" and modern media rather than traditional textbooks and lectures. As a new member of the St. Luke's community, she appreciates the small class sizes and personalized attention that enables her to connect with each student. Mrs. Purvis encourages her students to practice speaking Spanish fearlessly, even if they make mistakes. She also highlights the importance of family in Hispanic culture, which is a core value that she holds dear. As she embarks on her first year at St. Luke's, Mrs. Purvis looks forward to helping the program grow and flourish.
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SUPPORT ST. LUKE'S FOOTBALL TEAM AT TEXAS ROADHOUSE 10/16/23 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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!
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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
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CENTER STAGE CHEESECAKE FUNDRAISER - ORDER BEFORE OCTOBER 27th
You've been waiting all year and it's finally here! It's Cheesecake time!
Support our Center Stage Theater with your order of delectable cheesecakes that will arrive just in time for the Thanksgiving Holidays. Cheesecakes make a great gift and a perfect easy dish to take to your Thanksgiving gathering. They can be frozen for up to one year or placed in the refrigerator for two weeks. You can order between October 16-27. Orders must be picked up on Wednesday, November 15th, at the University Campus from 3:15-5:30 p.m.
You can order yours NOW!
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HOMECOMING 2023 INFORMATION
Are you ready to "Cage the Bulldogs?"
Click here for Homecoming 2023 Information
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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!
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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.
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STUDENT PARENT HANDBOOK 2023-2024
The student/parent handbook is available in Blackbaud on the Resource Board.
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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!
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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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