St. Luke Weekly Memo

Welcome Back!

Father Jim writes this week on gratitude which inspired me to take a close look at all the things I am grateful for. As I see it gratitude is a choice, an attitude and a blessing. Even though we are going through some tough, uncertain times I choose to say “thank-you” for what we have. I am very grateful for an amazing staff, students, and school community. Walking through the classrooms each day makes me truly appreciate the learning that is happening in each and every classroom. When I talked with the students in the kindergarten class they told me all about their kind hearts. How they chose to be kind to their classmates through their actions. How truly wonderful it was to hear their excitement. Seeing students in other classes working hard at practicing mindfulness. Talking a few minutes to settle themselves and count their blessings and experience gratitude is inspiring.

Gratitude comes in all sizes and can happen within any situation. Having students count their blessings and the blessing of others through acts of kindness, communication, and mindfulness certainly makes me grateful. The best thing about gratitude is that it’s always there, it’s within you. A true attitude of gratitude is experienced daily through our thoughts, beliefs, and actions.

I hope that you all have a wonderful week full of grateful moments!

Mrs. Hinger

Thank-you for all your contributions to the food bank and to the students who packaged it all up!

Just a reminder that our first bell of the day is at 8:25am. At this time the side doors will be closed to allow students to organize themselves for the first class to begin at 8:30 am. If your child is coming in later then this please have them enter through the front doors. If these doors are closed phone the school and we will meet them at the front door.

Thank-you for you cooperation in the parking lot. The traffic flow is runninng smoothly.

Alberta Health Services has updated their guidelines for those under 18 as of November 2nd. Click to access the latest health checklist.

As a parent/guardian you are required to complete a daily health screening check for your child each day before they come to school. We need everyone's help and commitment to these health checks, as well as making sure that your child stays home if they are feeling unwell or displaying any symptoms.

FACEBOOK -Join Us!

If you haven’t already, please join our brand new School Council and Parent Association Facebook page! We are excited to offer this official space to share news and updates about events, fundraising, hot lunch and more!

Link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399511261038435

UPCOMING MEETING

Join us Monday, November 30, 2020 at 6:30pm for our next virtual School Council and Parent Association meeting.

In the spirit of variety, the fundraising committee is excited to announce our second seasonal fundraiser. This will be our last fundraiser before the spring. This Winter we are selling beautiful, locally-grown holiday themed plants to help raise money to ensure our students have the best year possible. The money raised is used to help cover costs for programs, equipment and resources. Although this year may look a little different, it doesn't change the need to raise funds.

By purchasing a beautiful plant, not only will you be spreading holiday cheer, you will also be supporting an amazing cause right here in our community. Plants are supplied by Devry Greenhouses. The deadline to purchase is Tuesday November 17 to ensure enough time for delivery for the beginning of December.

If you choose to purchase with this fundraiser you will do so directly through the Growing Smiles website (please click on the link below) DO NOT look for this one on Munch a Lunch. Due to COVID restrictions we will not be taking paper order forms, cash or cheques. Thank you for your ongoing support!

https://stlukecatholicschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com

Monday, November 16

• Praise and Worship at 9:05 today
  

Tuesday, November 17

• Saffron Presentation - Grade 2/3 - Healthy Relationships 11:00 AM to Noon

• Last day to order from Growing Smiles

Thursday, November 19

• Saffron Presentation - Grade 2 - Healthy Relationships 1:00 PM to 2:00

OLPH is a vibrant community of strong faith which welcomes, worships, works and celebrates life together in Jesus Christ. From their beginnings in 1958, to the present, OLPH has been blessed with wonderful leaders, with vision and tremendous dedication, and also with an active compassionate parish family of now over 14,000 strong. Visit OLPH Website for more information about the parish and in regards to sacremental preparation.

Read the lastest bullitin from OLPH.

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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
Twitter: @stlcs_EICS