The St. Luke Good News

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Dear St. Luke Families,

As we approach the final two months of the school year, it's amazing to see the dedication of our staff and students as they navigate through the curriculum while also finding time for enjoyment. This week was particularly exciting as the girls' basketball team faced off against the staff. The atmosphere was electric with students cheering on both sides. Although the staff put up a good fight, the girls' team proved to be too strong, falling just two baskets short of victory. The enthusiasm from the entire school was truly heartwarming.

Today marked Oilers Day, where many students and staff sported blue and orange attire to show their support for the team during playoff season. It's fantastic to witness such unity and spirit within our school community. It's going to be a blast stepping back into the 80s next Thursday. Students and staff will be bringing out those neon colors, leg warmers, and maybe even tease up that hair for some fun! I can't wait to see everyone's creative outfits and the school buzzing with energy!

I'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who have paid their school fees. Your contributions have greatly enhanced our ability to organize field trips during these final months. We deeply appreciate the support and dedication of our families in ensuring the success of our school.

As we continue through the Easter season, let's take this opportunity to cherish the moments we have with our loved ones, to reflect on the values that unite us, and to extend kindness and compassion to those around us.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Cathy HInger

Principal

Tuesday April 30

• Praise and Worship at 8:20 - Everyone Welcome!
• Priest VIsit: Pre K/K 1:30

• Grade 6 Immunizations
• Early Dismissal at 1:40

• Spirit Day: 80's Day - Dress for the 80's!

• PD Day - No School

• May 5-10 - Catholic Education Week
• May 8 - HATS ON FOR MENTAL HEALTH
• May 9 - World Catholic Education Day
• May 14-15 - Adoration
• May 16 & 17 - NO SCHOOL
• May 20 - NO SCHOOL (Victoria Day)
• May 21-23 - Alien Inline

Welcome to our new Secretary Mrs. Bilyk

My name is Mrs. Bilyk and I am so grateful to be joining the St. Luke team!!

I am a St. Luke graduate myself and it has been wonderful to be back in the community again :)

I came from another school district with many years of experience so don't hesitate to ask me all the hard questions!

When I'm not up at the front desk, my family and I are usually at our cabin or off hiking, snowmobiling or getting lost somewhere in the mountains.

We love the outdoors and are always on the lookout for our next big adventure!

Thank you for your warm welcome back to this beautiful little community and I can't wait to finish out the 2024/2025 school year with all of you!

EICS is proposing a new technology fee for students in Grades K through 12 to help cover the increasing costs of providing technology resources. This new fee will replace the K-3 technology fee of $20.00. The proposed fee will be $30.00 per student and will fund various hardware and software needs, such as Chromebooks, Adobe and Microsoft licenses, career guidance software, accessibility software, specialty math software, library software, and other licenses determined by school administration. However, the fee will not be used for network or technology infrastructure costs or staff devices or software.

If you have any questions about either of these fees, please call the school 780-922-5920.

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

Our pep rally this week was so much fun for staff and students. Our St. Luke staff dusted off their basketball skills and showed off their athletic talents against the students! It was a fun filled afternoon of cheering and school spirit!

GO OILERS GO!!

SPRING FUNDRAISER

South Cooking Lake Greenhouse Gift Certificates Spring Fundraiser

South Cooking Lake Greenhouses is once again ready to help us brighten our spaces while we wait on Mother Nature!

St. Luke Parent Association is happy to help provide the opportunity to beautify your spaces (as well as purchase the perfect Mother’s Day gift!), while supporting the students of St. Luke along with our local and much-loved greenhouse.

How to Purchase / Things to Know:

-Certificates are sold in $25.00 denominations only

-Funds for purchase can be e-transferred to St. Luke Parent Association at stlukepatreasurer@gmail.com (no password necessary). Please ensure that your transfer memo includes your name and “SCL Greenhouse”.

-Please fill out the Google Form (link below) completely before submitting payment and feel free to share this Google Form with your family and friends!

https://forms.gle/f3mEqYtP8mc2eeCJ7

-Please keep in mind that we are volunteers and may require up to 48 hours to prepare your gift certificates

-The order form is currently open to orders!!

-Last day for gift certificate sales will be June 7, 2024

South Cooking Lake Greenhouses opens April 25, 2024!! Please check out SCL Greenhouses website at http://www.southcookinglakegreenhouses.ca for information on greenhouse hours, shopping and items available for the 2024 season.

Spring is in the air, and there are a lot of signs of it in the library. The weather is warming up, and it's a perfect time to take a book outside and read in your favorite spot!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Scoggins

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.

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.

A warm hello to all!

It is with great pleasure and excitement that the EICS Transportation office announces a yearly car wash fundraiser.

The 1st Annual Carwash "Give a Pencil Car Wash" will be held on May 28th from 9am-2pm at CLS in the Wash Bay.

All proceeds will be used to purchase school supplies through Staples and supplies will be distributed before the beginning of the 2024-25 school year to ALL EICS schools to support our students.

We very much look forward to seeing any and all families, friends and all supporters of EICS to support this great cause. We believe that students equipped with the tools to learn are necessary and support their learning.

Thank you so much to everyone for your support,

EICS Transportation

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.

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