April 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

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR NEW ST. LUKE'S STUDENTS

Help us spread the word! Enrollment for new St. Luke's students is now open! If you know of anyone interested in visiting St. Luke's, please share this link.

ST. LUKE'S DERBY DAY EVENT - MAY 4th!

Click the link below for St. Luke's Derby Day Event information! Ticket sales will open next week. If you have any questions, please email rbanks@slesmobile.org.

Click here to purchase tickets

Click here for additional Derby Day Event information

Click here for the Development Webpage

Click Here to Give!

SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS 2024

In the coming weeks leading up to St. Luke's May 18th commencement, we will showcase the remarkable Class of 2024 by celebrating their journey, achievements and the mark they’ve left on St. Luke’s. We’re not only celebrating where they’ve been but also where they’re headed! Let’s cheer on the Class of 2024 as they transition to the next chapter of their lives, reminding them, “Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!”

St. Luke’s loves you!

STEM(M) AT ST. LUKE'S

Featuring: Making Recycled 3D Filament from Water Bottles

As part of our Independent Study program, senior Garrett Dolbear chose to work in the Innovations Lab as an intern this year. His big project idea was to make filament (the plastic thread needed for 3D prints) from recycled bottles. After much research and submitting a detailed proposal, he ordered the necessary materials. In the meantime, he used the 3D printer to make several of the parts he would use. The result is amazing! He is still tweaking the size of the extruder and testing various types of water bottles to determine the best combination of settings and plastic. But it is WORKING!

8 WILDCATS SIGNED TO PLAY AT THE NEXT LEVEL

We're so proud of our 8 senior Wildcats who have already signed to play their sport at the next level! KK Robinson will play basketball at Coastal Alabama, BJ Cooks committed to Calhoun Community College to play basketball, Ella Downing will run for the University of Mobile, Mamie Martensteins signed to play volleyball at LaGrange College, Brody Hale will play baseball at Bishop State, Chloe Yates will play softball at Lurleen B. Wallace, Alex Prieto signed to join the Mississippi College Track & Field Team, and Cammie Waite will join Spring Hill's beach volleyball team!

ST. LUKE'S DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER

K5 wrapped up their transportation study in the most spectacular way possible, with a drive-in movie celebration! Our K5 students brought creativity to the road, crafting box cars that were nothing short of masterpieces! From the colorful designs to the imaginative models, the library was transformed into a movie theater. As the screen lit up, so did their little faces with excitement.

At St. Luke’s, learning is a fun ride! Beep! Beep!

ST. LUKE'S STUDENTS VOYAGE ON DISL RESEARCH VESSEL TO EXPLORE MOBILE BAY'S MARINE LIFE

 Students went aboard the DISL research vessel where they learned about the Mobile Bay estuary and watershed and trawled for a catch. Students examined the sea life caught, saved a few specimens for the lab, and then fed the birds! 

EXPLOSIVE LEARNING: THE DUGGER FAMILY'S PRICELESS AUCTION WIN IGNITES CURIOSITY

Thank you to the Duggar family for supporting St. Luke’s through their Casino Night Priceless Auction win for Explosive Science with Mrs. Thompson! Mrs. Thompson delivered explosive, fizzy, and messy science activities to tap into Jayce and Brantley’s curiosity about how the world works! We hope their memorable learning moment inspires an even deeper lifelong interest in science!

ST. LUKE'S ARCHERY TEAM HITS MARK: TOP 10 TRIUMPHS & 4th IN THE STATE

The archery team recently competed at State.

Top 10 archers in the State:

2nd Place: Tyler Page

5th Place: Jackson Reynolds

7th Place: Chas Pischek

10th Place: Hunter Smiley

St. Luke's had 4 boys place in the top 10 out of 364 boys who shot in the state tournament.

Overall, St. Luke's placed 4th in the State out of 59 teams.

Way to go, Wildcats!!!

Tyler Page came in second in Elementary Boys with a score of 283, the highest score being 284!

Tyler, we are so impressed and proud of you ~ keep shooting for the stars!

SMASHING SUCCESS: ST. LUKE'S GIRLS TENNIS TEAM HEADS TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

This week, the girls' tennis team won sectionals and is headed to State! Our boys' team also played great, with many making it to the finals. The State Championship will be next Thursday and Friday at Mobile Tennis Center. Come cheer them on!

ST. LUKE'S SOCCER SUCCESS

Varsity soccer had a great night recognizing the senior players. What a great group that will be missed TREMENDOUSLY!

Our boys team is ranked #1 in the state for 1A-3A. Our girls' team recently clinched the area title for the first time in school history - way to go, Coach Beatty! The girls are ranked #4 in the state for 1A-3A. The first round of playoffs is April 29th and 30th - more information to follow!

Click here to read al.com article

Click here to read an article about Coach Beatty written by Megan McDonough, "Meet the Wildcats' Girls Soccer Coach"

ST. LUKE'S SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR

RISING 1st-GRADE STUDENTS THROUGH ADULTS

Check out the Summer Learning Opportunities offered this summer at St. Luke's!

Classes are limited and registration closes May 15, 2024!

**Please note: The Finding Nemo Camp time has been updated. It will now be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Click here for information & registration form

SAVE THE DATE: UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SPRUCE-UP DAYS

- APRIL 20 & 21

We will have University Campus clean-up days on April 20th and 21st and would love your help!

Saturday, April 20th: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 21: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE SENIORS CAPSTONE PRESENTATIONS - APRIL 24

Join us on April 24th, starting at 6:00 p.m.

Our senior Biomed students have been working hard to prepare their Capstone Presentations. This is the perfect opportunity if you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our program. Please feel free to share this invitation. High school students will receive (2) CEUs for attending. 

WANT TO SHARE YOUR ST. LUKE'S TESTIMONIAL WITH US?

As always, we hope your experience at St. Luke’s is better than expected, and we hope you are willing to provide a testimonial about your experience for social proof! Studies show that testimonials are far more influential than other forms of marketing. So what better way to show prospective families St. Luke’s than to let them hear it from our current families? 

Click here for testimonial 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 the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar (updated 2/5/24)

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 April Menu

Click here for K2-K4 April Order Form

Click here for K5-5th April Menu

Click here for K5-5th April Order Form

Click here for University Campus April 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!

***Please note, BSN is not owned by St. Luke's. The shipping tends to be longer than average - reach out to their customer service with any questions. ***

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.