The St. Luke Good News

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Dear St. Luke Families,

We had a very busy week at St. Luke. Monday we were privileged to host a Digital Wellbeing workshop for parents which was attended by our school community and parents from ABJ, OLPH and Holy Spirit. One really good resource for parents that was recommended by Strathcona County is the website Common Sense Media. This website has many useful resources for parents on how to keep their children safe online. Check it out!

Wednesday night was our Community Engagement get together with Mr. Paul Corrigan our EICS Superintendent. It was a great night of conversation looking at possibilities for next year. Look for more information to come out next week.

Our Faith and Wellness Day was on Thursday and we saw many community partners such as Apple Schools come out and share their expertise with our students and parents. The students loved the day with all of our presenters. A very special rainbow salad and smoothies were a hit with our students and we thank all the parents who helped get these ready and served them to our students. If you would like to see pictures from the day please check out our St.Luke Facebook Page.

Today our elementary students were involved in building leprechaun traps. Many different creations were built. You could really see the problem solving students were doing as they made improvements to their traps. I wonder if we will catch any leprechauns.

Just a friendly reminder that school fees are now past due. Please log in to your account to rectify any outstanding balances as soon as possible. It is important for the school to pay outstanding balances on student generated funded projects and initiatives. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

As we continue on our Lenten journey students are reminded everyday to be kind to those around them, to pray for those who need a prayer, and to love ourselves. I hope through your Lenten journey you are finding the peace and the love of the Lord.

Enjoy the beautiful weather God has given us this weekend,

Cathy Hinger

Principal

SUNDAY - MARCH 17! @ NOON! - DEADLINE to order this month's Hot-dog lunch to support Grade 4 Drumheller trip. - Order through your hotlunch account @ https://stlukeschool.hotlunches.net/

Monday, March 18

• Pysanky Workshop
• Book Fair
• 3-way Conferences
  

Tuesday, March 19

• Praise and Worship team performance and Easter Shadow Play during morning Praise and Worship - All parents welcome!
• FWW (Sarah McCann) on site
• Priest Visit
• Book Fair
  
• 3-way Conferences
  

Wednesday, March 20

• Book Fair
  
• FWW (Sarah McCann) on site
• 5/6 Drumheller Trip - Overnight

Thursday, March 21

• DARE - Grade 6
• FWW (Sarah McCann) on site
• 5/6 Drumheller Trip - Overnight
• Rock Your Socks - World Down Syndrome Day
  
• Happy Spring Break

Friday, March 22

• Day in lieu - NO School
• Have a great Spring Break!

• March 22 - Day in lieu - NO School
• March 25 - April 1 - Spring Break - NO School
• March 29 - Good Friday
• April 1 - Easter Monday
• April 2 - Welcome back to school
• April 2 - World Autism Day
• April 3 - Early Dismissal
• April 4 - Parent School Council Meeting
• April 5 - Friday Kindergarten
• April 7 - First Communion Mass @ 12:30 pm @ OLPH
• April 8 - 12 - Prayer Labrynth in the chapel
• April 8 - Bus Evacuations
• April 9 - Bus Evacuations
• April 12 - Reading Buddies
• April 19 - Friday Kindergarten Day
• April 22 - School Council Meeting
• April 25 - School Pep Ralley
• April 26 - Reading Buddies
• May 1 - Grade 6 Immunizations
• May 1 - Early Dismissal
• May 3 - PD Day - No School

Our latest edition of the EICS Board of Trustees Monthly Highlights recaps the first two Board meetings of the year, highlights our student transportation department, and shares photos from a small selection of the events happening at our schools -- including Lent celebrations, Archbishop Richard Smith visiting our Fort Saskatchewan schools, and more.

You can find the highlights on our website.

Our Praise and Worship Celebration are every Tuesday morning at 8:20. Everyone is welcome!

The Gospel reading invites us to witness the transformative moment when Jesus calls His first disciples, unveiling a powerful message of immediate response and a radical shift in life's purpose.

Loving and cherishing our students growth as a learner and as a person year over year!

Check out some of the fun we had this week during our Faith and Wellness day!

• Girls basketball - We wish the girls Basketball team Good Luck as they begin their playoff run! GO MUSTANGS!!

Check out this spring program guide below.

Treat your child to a hot-dog lunch! Enjoy one of four (or four of four) hot-dog lunches in support of the Grade 4 Drumheller overnight trip! - Order now via the Hot-Lunch Ordering site @ https://stlukeschool.hotlunches.net/

For assistance with the hot-lunch site, please reach out to the parent council hot-lunch committee via the parents facebook page or via email at: hotlunchstluke@gmail.com

THIS MONTH ORDER DEADLINE IS THIS SUNDAY! MARCH 17! @ NOON!

READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!!

The Book Fair is coming to St. Luke

Monday March 18th, and run until Wednesday, March 20th!!

Its is open during parent teacher interviews Monday 3:00 - 6 :00pm and Tuesday 3:00 - 6:00pm so please stop by before or after your meetings.

The Book Fair will be open at both recesses to shop, so if you are sending money with your children, please have it clearly marked in a baggie, and kept safely locked up, or with their teacher. Younger grades will have an opportunity to shop during set times, as it can get pretty busy at recess. Both cash and cards are accepted!

All proceeds from the book fair, benefit our school, and bring in new books to our library! Please come by and say hello, there will also be prizes to be won for the students, including a $25 worth of books from the Book Fair!!

Thank you for your continued support for our library!!

Mrs. Scoggins

tracy.scoggins@eics.ab.ca

DID YOU KNOW: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Sherwood Park has MANY resources to help families in need of basic necessities. Please share this information with any families at your school who could use the help, especially newcomers to Canada.

The Clothing Nook - FREE clothing, shoes and bedding for all ages. Located in the lower level of OLPH Church and run entirely by volunteers. (Also a great place for local families to DONATE out-grown clothing or shoes that are still in excellent condition.) See hours of operation below.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Another dedicated volunteer team collects and distributes donations of furniture, mattresses and other household items. Please share their phone number with any families your know who are in need. Donations always welcome. Contact SSVP for pick up/drop off appointments.

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

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