St. Luke Weekly News

Dear St. Luke Families,

As teachers put together Evidence of Learning portfolios for students we can see and celebrate all that students have learned to this point in our school year. We believe that it is important for our students to be connected to school through positive relationships and a strong sense of community where every student can learn and be successful. Our teachers and staff are committed to providing all students with an appropriate and challenging educational experience in a respectful environment that fosters learning and growth.

The most crucial part of students' success in school is attendance. As a parent or guardian it is imperative for students that you assist them in maintaining an attitude that “Every Day Counts.” It is essential that students are attending school ready to learn each and every day. Parents/Guardians play the most important roles in a student's success and I invite you to collaborate with us in your students' education. Your child’s learning success is our priority and when your child attends school they are in a learning environment where they can thrive.

We are looking forward to our Celebration of Learning this week!

Saint Luke, in your gospel, you show us the beauty of holiness. Help us to reflect the image of Christ in the way we live our lives.

Saint Luke, pray for us!

God Bless,

Cathy Hinger

Principal

Monday, October 30

• Grades 5-8 Field Trip to Strathcona Wilderness Center
  
• Girls Volleyball Game - AWAY @ Southpointe School
  

Tuesday, October 31

• Praise and Worship at 8:20am
• Family Wellness Worker, Mrs. McCann on-site
• Halloween - Fun and Festivities - Wear your costume!

Wednesday, November 1

• "Break the Rules" day - Donations will go to the Canadian Legion
• 3 Way Parent, Teacher, Student Conferences 2:00 - 5:00pm
  

Thursday, November 2

• 3 Way Parent, Teacher, Student Conferences 3:00 - 6:00pm
  
• Remembrance Day Ceremonies: No Stone Left Unturned

Friday, November 3

• Have a great weekend and fall break!! - See you back Monday, November 13

• November 6 - 10 - Fall Break - School Closure
• November 13 - Grade 1 - Teacher's Pet: Monkey Business
  
• November 14 - Grade 3/4 & 5/6 Waste Presentations
  
• November 14 - Girls Volleyball practice 2:45-4:00
  
• November 16 - Fall Photo Re-takes
  
• November 16 - Clay for Kids - Glass Fusion Grades, ECS, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
  
• November 17 - Friday Kindergarten Day
  
• November 20 - Insight Assessments - Grade 4-8
• November 20 - Parent Council Meeting - 6:00 - 7:30
• November 21 - Girls Volleyball Practice 2:45 - 4:00
• November 23 - Buddy Reading Program - Grades K & 1 with Grades 7 & 8
• November 27 - 29 - Rocks and Rings
• December 1 - ECS-Dino Senses
• December 2 - Christmas in the Country

Here are some details about the Halloween festivities happening Tuesday, October 31st.

• Students can come dressed in their costumes on Tuesday

• As in the past, no weapons or masks, please.

• We will be busy learning, with classes as usual, in the morning.

• Our afternoon will consist of activity stations run by our SWAT Team.

• We will be having a candy exchange on Tuesday and Wednesday. See the poster below for more information. There are some cool prizes!

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

We have received poppies to distribute next week to all students from the Legion. Please consider sending in a donation for your child's poppy.

This week, parents were emailed the booking link to sign up for 3-way conferences this week. If you have not done so yet, please ensure you book in the remaining space available or reach out to your child's teacher to make other arrangements to discuss you child's learning and growth.

Please book HERE: https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/9yjeu

Today, you child(ren) brought home their 'Evidence of Learning'. Please take an opportunity to review this with them.

Congratulations to the St. Luke Students who received their First Reconcilliation last Sunday at OLPH Parish.

St. Francis of Assissi parish in Tofield will be hosting a mass for St. Luke Catholic School on behalf of Catholic Education Sunday on November 5th at 10am. St. Luke families are invited to attend.

St. Luke is glad to welcome Ms. Kastyn Konieczny to our Student Support team in the role of "Mental Health Capacity Builder" (MHCB). This is a role that is sponsored through the County of Strathcona and Alberta Health Services as part of Provincial mental health initiatives within Alberta schools. As MHCB, Ms. Konieczny will not be working with students or families individually as that role falls unto Mrs. McCann as the Family Wellness Worker. Instead, Ms. Konieczny will be joining us about 4 days each month to offer supportive mental health presentations and activities to the classrooms with our St. Luke students.

We are excited to welcome her to our team. - Please see her Bio below:

Hi everyone! My name is Kastyn Konieczny and I am the new MHCB Wellness Coach for St. Luke. I am very excited to spend the rest of the year at this lovely school. Some quick facts about me are that I went to a small school very similar to St. Luke -- I am from Mannville, AB. I love to curl in my free time, I am in a league and play in tournaments most weekends in the winter. I am also a huge psychology fan and love to read anything I can on mental health, sociology and social justice. These interests are what led me to choose the career I am in now. I will be at St. Luke on Wednesdays and Thursdays, bi-weekly. I look forward to getting to know everyone better in the coming months!

Email: kastyn.konieczny@eics.ab.ca

Don't miss out on our annual Halloween Howler TONIGHT - starting at 5:30pm! Tickets are still available at the door! Our Grade 8 class will be running a loonie concession in the cafeteria to help raise funds toward their Grade 8 Farewell.

The next session of Hot Lunch will run on Thursdays from November 2nd, 2023 through February 29th, 2024. The hot lunch site is open for orders now and deadline for all orders and payment is 9:00pm on October 29th, 2023.

Orders for hot lunch can be placed through our ordering system https://stlukeschool.hotlunches.net. If you have not done so already, you will need to create an account. The access code required is stluke.

If you have any questions or require support setting up your account or ordering, please do not hesitate to contact Shelby Mistecki at hotlunchstluke@gmail.com.

Thank you so much to everyone that ordered Mustangs apparel! You will be contacted when your order is ready for pick up.

Mark your calendars! The remainder of the meetings for the 2023/2024 school year will take place: November 20, January 15, February 12, March 11, April 22, May 13 and June 10.

Meetings begin at 6:00pm and FREE BABYSITTING is provided in the gym each month.

Thank you to everyone that came out to our annual budget meeting on October 23. Your presence was appreciated! The approved 2023/2024 budget is attached below.

Wishing you all a HAPPY HALLOWEEN, I hope you all have a fang-tastic good time!

I will not be in the school next week, as I will be at my other school running the book fair. (ST. Luke's book fair will run in the spring) I also hope you have a wonderful and relaxing fall break.

Remember to take the time to cuddle up with a good book and I'll see you back November 16th in the library!

Mrs. Scoggins

tracy.scoggins@eics.ab.ca

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