Dear St. Luke Families,

We had a full week coming back from Fall break. This week we had a chance to reflect on the service projects the students were involved in before the break. Students raised money for the Veterans as well as the No Stone Left Alone organization bringing our attention to the service of our Canadian military. Together we raised over $300.00! Way to Go St. Luke! We are busy planning our next social justice projects which will take place during the Advent season.

This week as well a few presentations were brought into the school including the Saffron Center. The presentation's for our Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4 students focused on personal space and personal boundaries. We will be bringing the Saffron Center back into the school for the Grade 5 - 8 Presentations on Internet Safety.

I have included a letter from our Central Leaving Services on our upcoming Catholic School Review. I encourage you all to take some time to complete the survey as your responses help guide the direction of St. Luke.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Cathy Hinger

Principal

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Parents of St. Luke School Community,

During the 1st week of December (December 6-8) , we will be conducting a Catholic School Review in your school community. The purpose of this process of gathering, analyzing and synthesizing information is to assist in strengthening the School Education Assurance Plan that continues to move and improve your school in the area of Catholicity. Our ultimate goal is to support faith formation and impact student learning.

This process involves gathering data and evidence through surveys, interviews, documentation reviews, and general observations. To make this a success, we need your assistance.

What can you do to help us with the process?

• Talk to your children about their school experience and how they can contribute to the process by speaking with the review team or by taking a survey during this week. All grade 4 to grade 8 students will be surveyed and some of them will be chosen to be interviewed.

• Let us know if you would be willing to have a short interview with a member of the team. This can be conducted in person or by phone during the day and into the early evening.

• As a St. Luke parent, please take time to fill out the parent survey at:

https://forms.gle/oe8uPXX4KNgdw87C6

The survey is now available until 9 a.m. December 4th, 2023.

If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please contact your school administration or contact me at 587-745-2012 or by email at therese.decgood@eics.ab.ca.

Yours In Catholic Education,

Thérèse deChamplain-Good

Assistant Superintendent

Cathy Hinger

Principal

Monday, November 20

• Insight Assessments - Grade 4-8
• Girls Volleyball practice 2:45-4:00
• Parent Council Meeting - 6:00 - 7:30 Virtual Google Meet
  

Tuesday, November 21

• Praise and Worship at 8:20am
• Priest Visit
• Girls Volleyball play-off game at FULTONVALE @ 4:00

Wednesday, November 22

• Mrs. McCann at St. Luke

Thursday, November 23

• Mo-vember - Wear your mustache!
• Mrs. McCann at St. Luke
• Buddy Reading Program - Grades K & 1 with Grades 7 & 8

Friday, November 24

• Have a great weekend

• November 27 - 29 - Rocks and Rings
• December 1 - ECS-Dino Senses
• December 2 - Christmas in the Country
• December 6 - Confirmation Mass
• December 12 - Practice Rehearsal - Advent Concert
• December 13 - Practice Rehearsal - Advent Concert
• December 14 - ADVENT Concert - Day time and Evening Performances - stay tuned for details
• December 14 - Buddy reading program - K-1-7/8
• December 22 - Last day of Classes before Christmas Break
• December 23 - January 7 - Christmas Break
• January 8 - First day back after holiday

What is Movember? The Movember campaign is a movement which was created to promote men's health. The Movember movement is all about bringing back the mustache, having FUN, having important conversations and raising awareness and funds for men's health. Men use the power of the “MO”…to create conversations about the men’s health and encourage other men to go get a physical. Mark the date, Nov 23rd the school will show support for Movember by encouraging students to wear a mustache to school and will have a photo booth set up for students to take some silly photos!

Please consider sending a toonie or other charitable donation of choice for this great cause.

School fees have now been added to parent portal accounts. Please log in to review and pay your school fees in a timely manner. Payments can be made in installments or via payment plan. Please contact the school if you would like assistance setting this up or if you have any questions or concerns.

There are still some yearbooks from last year available to purchase!!! Call Tess in the office for further details! 780-922-5920

Seeking a parent volunteer or team of volunteers who may be interested in spear-heading the Yearbook this year. This person(s) will be resonsible for the creation and ordering of the yearbooks in cooperation with the school, students and parent council. Without a dedicated volunteer or team of volunteers to create the yearbook, the school will not be able to sell to families this year. We can't do it with out YOU!

If you are able to donate your time to create this year's yearbook, please reach out to the school administration team in the office. - THANK-YOU!

Parents, you are valuable team members of your child's education team! If you have the ability to volunteer for for various activities throughout the year, please reach out to your child's teacher, the school office or the Parent Council Association. We would sure love and appreciate your assistance and your involment.

Please submit a volunteer confidentiality agreement form below along with current criminal record check (vulnerable sector check). For a letter to bring to the police detachment to obtain your Crim Check for FREE, Please click form below.

(Please note, we request a current and valid clean criminal vulnerable sector check every 3 years)

See the scripture list below and click the image to read this week's scripture.

Donate today and make a positive impact supporting our community members:

Join in at the OLPH Parish family pot-luck and dance, November 25, 2023.

Learning from the Land - This month, we learn that the traditional peoples of this area refer to the month of November as Iyikopiwipîsim - Pronounced, "ee-oh-gee_pee-wee_pee-sim" which translates to the FROST MOON. It is often symbolized with the beautiful hoar-frost we often see this time of year.

Watch the video below which discusses learning with the land as seasons change.

This week, we acknowledge National Métis Week. Métis learning opporuntities will be explored through-out the school year. Please see the special prayer below shared by our school chaplain to commemorate this week.

To learn about this at home as a family, please see the resources below for more "Métis Minute" learning videos and other educational material, please follow the link here ..... https://www.mmf.mb.ca/metis-minute

Check out what Mrs. McCann has to share this week.

Calling Grade 7&8 Students:

What: Join us for a free Gingerbread Building Competition! Complete the challenge independently or as a team with friends.

• Supplies provided
• Mystery items included
• Surprise challenges
• Sweet prizes

Who: Youth in Grades 7-9

Where and When:

Community Center November 30th from 5-7 pm

Ardrossan Recreation Complex December 8th from 5-7 pm

Register Here:

November 30

December 8

To learn about other upcoming events:

Family and parenting supports | Strathcona County

Please see Apple Schools message below.

See county resources below.

Our next meeting is coming up on Monday, November 20th at 6:00pm. VIrtual Google Link

FREE BABYSITTING is provided in our gym.

Please click the link provided below if you would like to attend virtually.

St. Luke School Council and Parent Association, along with St. Luke Catholic School, is thrilled to once again be a participating venue in Strathcona County's annual Christmas in the Country event! This event enables our school council to provide student enrichment and volunteer opportunities within our school community.

Christmas in the Country is only two weeks away! We are very excited to once again be hosting this annual community event.

Come out and join us on Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Our St. Luke Worship Team will be performing Christmas songs at 11:00am and the day also includes more than 40 tables to peruse for those hard to buy for friends and family members, a craft corner to keep the kiddos busy while you shop and a concession featuring coffee, hot chocolate, hot dogs and other snacking items.

As always, entry is free. There will be a box available for Food Bank donations and the tree will be ready to receive mittens for our annual mitten tree. Donations will be dropped off to those in need.

These community events don't happen without help from you. We are still in need of several volunteers for the day. Please click the Survey Genius link below to lend your time in support of our students. https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0D45A5A723A7F5C61...

Please see event details below:

Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated items for this year's raffle baskets! Information sheets for each classroom have gone home. If your copy didn't make it, you can find all of the information sheets on the parent Facebook page. If you are not already a member, please scan the QR code below. Due to the delay in information sheets being received by parents, we have extended the donation due date to Tuesday, November 21st. If you prefer, monetary donations can be made either by sending funds in a labelled ziploc with your child or by sending an e-transfer to stlukepatreasurer@gmail.com. Please ensure that you enter RAFFLE DONATION/CHILD'S CLASSROOM(S) in the memo space when sending your e-transfer.

The PDF version of each classroom campaign is attached below. Your donations are much appreciated.

Please consider donating to the Movember cause by sending a toonie or donation of choice with your child on Thursday. (Movember movement raises funds and awareness about men's health)

Thank you to everyone that supported our Mixing Spoon and Growing Smiles fundraising campaigns. Orders have been entered and delivery is set for November 30th. Please keep an eye on the memo and the parent Facebook page for more information regarding pick up.

Thank you also to those that supported this year's Spirit Wear campaign. Your items were sent home with your children yesterday.

And a big thank you to Meghan Ferguson and Heather Cherniak for your work on making these campaigns happen!

It was nice to be back with the students again this week after our long break from the Library the past 2 weeks. Hopefully the students enjoy the new and exciting books they took out for the week.

Mrs. Scoggins

tracy.scoggins@eics.ab.ca

Our Grade 1 Class "Monkeying Around" during their teacher's pet monkey business in school field trip.

Our PK - Grade 6 Students were able to participate in presentations from the Saffron Centre this week.

Masses at OLPH will be livestreamed. Please join using this link. https://www.facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark/videos/

Visit OLPH Website for more information about the parish and in regards to sacramental preparation.

Read the latest bulletin from OLPH or visit www.facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark

St. Francis of Assisi Parish is administered by Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sherwood Park. Please contact the parish for confession times and more information.

Clergy: Reverend Jim Corrigan, Pastor

Mass Time: Sunday 11:00

Email Address: StFrancisAssisi.Tofield(at)caedm.ca

5523 - 50 Street Tofield, AB T0B 4J0

See map: Google Maps

Phone: 780-467-5470

Mrs. Cathy Hinger

Principal

Email: Stl@eics.ab.ca
Website: stl.eics.ab.ca
Location: 22139 South Cooking Lake Road, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-922-5920
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlukeeics
Twitter: @stlcs_EICS