January 19, 2024

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

Help your favorite school every time you shop.

Giving back to your school is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Join Club Publix, if you’re not already a member. Terms & conditions apply.
2. Log in to your Club Publix account. Select My Publix Partner in your profile to choose your school (St Luke's Episcopal School). 
3. Pay with the Publix app or enter your phone number at checkout, and Publix will donate a portion of your eligible purchase to your school.*

*All in-store purchases are eligible, excluding gift cards, alcohol, tobacco, lottery items, money services, postage stamps, and prescriptions. Not available at Florida stores, Publix GreenWise Market stores, or with online transactions including Instacart.

**Don't forget to enter your phone number at the checkout!**

Support St. Luke's with purchases from the following:

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/

If you regularly support St. Luke's through Publix, Script or Office Depot,

 please email rbanks@slesmobile.org.

Click here for the Development Webpage

Click Here to Give!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR THE NEW STAIRS!

A very kind and generous donor (who wishes to remain anonymous) was responsible for the AMAZING stairs when the students returned from Christmas Break. The stairs are already being used so much that the students don't know what they ever did without them and, without a doubt, they will be used for many, many more years to come!

Thank YOU for all you do for St. Luke's and to ALL our donors who put so much back into our great school! We are extremely thankful for your support.

STEM(M) AT ST. LUKE'S

Featuring: More STEM(M) Classes for the 2024-2025 School Year on the Japonica Campus

 Last week, we announced the new Design and Modeling and Aerospace Engineering Project Lead The Way (PLTW) classes for middle and upper school, respectively. This week, we are excited to share the new classes next year on Japonica.

The following classes are in addition to the ones offered this year:

K2/K3 - Introduction to STEM(M) Concepts (exploring colors, patterns, stacking, sorting)

K5 - Pushes and Pulls (an introduction to physics)

2nd - Grids and Games (an introduction to computer programming)

4th - Input/Output Computer Systems: (an introduction to the correlation of computers and the

human brain).

ADDITIONAL VOLLEYBALL SUCCESSES

Congratulations to Amelia Smith, Baker Garside, and Cammie Waite for being named to the 2023 Press-Register All-Region Volleyball Team!

Click here for al.com article

Congratulations to Amelia Smith for being named the Press-Register Newcomer of the Year!

We are proud of you!

2022-2023 YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION

We won't remember the days, but we will remember the moments! It's always a fun day when yearbooks are distributed and we get to look back on great memories made together!

JAPONICA GERM DETECTORS

K5 used their germ detectors to locate germs hidden throughout the science lab as a way to learn that germs can live anywhere and to recognize places and objects where germs can live and hide! Now that they see that germs are everywhere, they understand the importance of hand-washing!

CHANGES THAT MATTER

Mrs. Perez's 8th-grade physical science class has learned about physical and chemical changes. Using what they know, they performed a lab and described four substances based on their properties and the changes they undergo.

MRS. CUMMINGS' ART CLASS ALTERS BOOKS

Mrs. Cummings' art students are working on an altered art project....altering books!

Altered Books is a mixed-media project that transforms old, unloved books into unique works of art. They are essentially repurposed and transformed into works of art by giving them new life and meaning.

THE SPRING MUSICAL IS UNDERWAY!

Ms. Hannah Grace's Center Stage Class is busy preparing for what is sure to be a FANTASTIC Spring Musical. We can't wait to share more information with you!

MOBILE CHAMBER'S STATE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY

Mrs. Racheal Banks, Mrs. Banks, and Mrs. Bentley attended the Mobile Chamber's State of the City and County, where the Mobile Mayor and the members of the Mobile County Commission came together to discuss the future of our community.

**Pictured with Connie Hudson (District 2 Representative on the Mobile County Commission & SLES is in her district.)

ST. LUKE'S RE-ENROLLMENT UNTIL - JANUARY 24th

All eligible families should have received a contract via email from DocuSign. Please complete the re-enrollment contract online. Contracts are due by January 24, 2024 to avoid a late fee. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Banks, and she will direct you to the appropriate staff member.

ALL ARE INVITED TO KREWE DE LA KIDS OF HERON LAKES PARADE - FEBRUARY 4

Jacquie Callahan, the grandmother of two St. Luke's students, has invited YOU to the Krewe de la Kids of Heron Lakes Annual Golf Cart Parade on February 4th at 2:00 p.m. If you can attend or have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Callahan (email address below).

KEY CLUB FUNDRAISER FOR K5-8th GRADE - MARCH 17th

SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE & T-SHIRT ORDERS DUE BY - FEBRUARY 15th

Save the date! The Key Club Color Run is on the calendar! Sunday, March 17th, on the University Campus. It will be a fun day filled with color, laughter, and comradery.

Times are: K-1st grade- 2:00, 2nd-3rd- 2:15, and 4th-5th- 2:30. and the Middle School Run at 2:45, ending with the field dance party at 3:00. There will be prizes for the student with the most green on them at the end of the race, for the student who catches the "leprechaun," and for the student with the most energy!

Tickets for the event are $20, and event shirts are $15. For t-shirts, tickets must be purchased by February 15th. For just the event, tickets can be purchased on the event day. Checks can be made to the SLES Key Club.

Sponsorships are available and include your name on the event shirt, event shirt, and a ticket for the run...Sponsorships are due by February 15th, and the checks can be made to the SLES Key Club. Sponsorship registration is attached. Family Sponsorship ($60) Business Sponsorship ($125) ***All proceeds go to the St. Luke's Key Club and the projects they support.

Please refer to the Japonica or University Campus Announcements for links to the forms and more information.

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 Basketball Schedules (updated 11/29/23)

Click here for Soccer Schedules

Click here for Baseball Schedules

Click here for Tennis Schedule

Click here for Track Schedule

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 January Menu

Click her efor K2-K4 January Order Form

Click here for K5-5th January Menu

Click here for K5-5th January Order Form

Click here for the University Campus January 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.