St. Luke Weekly Memo
November 2-9, 2017
School News
Catholic Education Sunday
St. Luke school will be hosting Catholic Education Sunday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Tofield on November 5 at 11 am. This is the first time our school community will be represented at St. Francis so it's an exciting opportunity for the school, families, and parish. It would be greatly appreciated if you and your family can attend this mass. Our staff and families will be assisting with the ministries of the mass. Parent Council will be hosting the hospitality following the mass.
School Fees
School fees will be posted on Parent Portal this week. This year Elk Island Catholic Schools made an effort to reduce the cost of basic education for all students by covering the cost of school supplies. The fees you are being charged are for student field trips, swimming lessons, school based sport activities, and enhanced options.
School fees can be paid online with Interac, VISA or Mastercard. You have the option to pay your school fees in installments through Create Payment Plan. If you have other questions or require assistance with the online payment, please contact our school at 780-922-5920.
This year you have the opportunity to help a family in need by donating a nominal amount when paying your school fees. Thank you in advance for any money donated.
If you are experiencing financial hardship please review the fee waiver here or contact the principal, Mrs. Aoife Cahill, to discuss support.
Remembrance Day
We are accepting donations for poppies and will be distributing poppies to students on Friday during our Praise & Worship. Our school Remembrance Day assembly will be on Thursday, November 9 at 8:30 am. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Healthy Schools
Our focus this month is Unwind Your Mind and students will learn the benefits of being mindful. It's about maintaining awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment. Being mindful helps us pay attention and practice present in the moment, instead of thinking about the past or the future. Mindfulness teaches you to be in control of your mind, instead of the other way around. Meditation, relaxation, deep breathing, reading, and stretching are all ways to train your mind and body to relax while you take time for yourself.
Parent Information Night - Dr. Jody Carrington
If you haven't had the opportunity to hear Dr. Carrington I would highly recommend it! Our staff had the pleasure to hear her speak in September and she inspired us to connect with students and each other. You send us your greatest gift each day and we want what is best for them when they are with us. As Dr. Carrington said, "There is no other way to get to their minds - except through their hearts." Dr. Carrington will make you laugh and she may even make you cry!
Parent Council
Halloween Dance
Thank you to all the parents who volunteered a wonderful school event for all families on October 27. The parents did an amazing job decorating the school, organizing the concession, and running the dance. Thank you for bringing our school community together.
Christmas in the Country is coming to St Luke School! Join us on Dec 2nd, from 10am - 4pm at St Luke Catholic School for a Christmas market, kids crafts, carol singing and music from St. Luke students.
There are still a few vendor tables ($25 per table) available, please contact Denise Hoag at denisehoag@hotmail.com for more information on becoming a vendor at this great event.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! If you are interested in volunteering please contact Shannon Bateman at shannbat@gmail.com
Church News
Children's Choir
Grade 2-6 students are invited to be part of the OLPH Church Children's Choir conducted by Mrs. Elizabeth Driedger. Please find more information below.
Looking Ahead...
November 5 - Catholic Education Sunday - 11 am st. Francis Church in Tofield
November 6 - Grade 5&6 Volleyball practice
November 7 & 9 - Boys Basketball practice
November 9 - Remembrance Day Assembly 8:30 am
November 9 - Hot lunch - Lasagna with garlic toast
November 10-19 - November Break
Email: Stl@eics.ab.ca
Website: Stl.eics.ab.ca
Location: 22139 S Cooking Lake Rd, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 7809225920
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Twitter: @stlcs_EICS