Dear St. Luke Families,

I hope you are keeping well. Online learning will continue again this week.Thank-you to all of you who are working so hard at keeping students actively participating. We had another great week of student attendance. Please reach out to your child’s teacher or myself if you are having any difficulty. We are more than willing to assist you.

This week was a fantastic week as we had the privilege of celebrating Catholic Education. The theme for this year's Catholic Education Week was "those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength." (Isaiah 40:31) and we have much to be hopeful for! This week staff and students prayed for these special intentions.

• We pray for all educators, administrators and staff who dedicate themselves daily to authentic Catholic education

• We pray for all students, for their safety and their learning, that they may know the love of God

• We pray for all families, that they may grow in faith and unite in their prayers

It goes without saying that students would all like to be back at school. I know many of them are missing their friends, classmates, teachers, and school staff during this time of online learning. Catholic Education Week was a great opportunity to remind ourselves why we love our Catholic schools, and why we will be so grateful when we return. Thank-you to all that sent in images and messages of what it means to be in a Catholc school. So beautiful to see.

Have a fantastic week,

Cathy Hinger

Principal

Due to the amazing response-we have extended the days for our Nutrition Hamper pick-up! If you are interested in receiving a hamper of fruits and vegetables, please contact Mrs. Damur melissad@eics.ab.ca by Monday noon. She will email a time to come by and pick up your box of delicious fruits and vegetables.

Below are some resources you may find useful to help with learning about how to keep your child safe while online. Google Activity Tip Sheet shows you how to search your child's history on the computer. The digital citizenship guide is to help families make it easier to incorporate and practice good digital habits in your child’s everyday life. Check out the Google For Families Help and a How To Make Technology Work for your Family site.

ST. LUKE PARENT ASSOCIATION SPRING FUNDRAISER

Though we have had to cancel our annual St. Luke Plant Sale again this year, we are proud to continue to support local with the sale of gift certificates for South Cooking Lake Greenhouses. While we will miss seeing everyone come out for this much anticipated annual community event, we are happy to continue to provide the opportunity to help people beautify their spaces as well as purchase the perfect Mother’s Day gift, all while supporting the students of St. Luke as well as our local and much-loved greenhouse.

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 put your child’s full name in the memo area as gift certificates will be sent home with your oldest child. If other arrangements are needed, please send your request to the email address above
• If you prefer to pay via cheque, please send your request to the above email address to make arrangements
• The last day for gift certificate sales will be June 9, 2021
• SCL Greenhouses is scheduled to open April 22nd! Be prepared to shop as they started running out of stock by May long weekend last year!

Please check out SCL Greenhouses website at http://www.southcookinglakegreenhouses.ca for information on shopping, hours and items available for the 2021 season.

May 17 - May 21th ONLINE LEARNING FOR All STUDENTS

Friday May 21 & Monday May 24 - NO SCHOOL! Enjoy your long weekend!

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 sacremental preparation.

Read the lastest bullitin from OLPH. First Sunday of Lent!

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