Growing Together @ STL

Thanks to our incredibly dedicated St. Luke School Council, we have an awesome opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate together, connect, sparkle and shine, and show off our best dancing moves at our Spring Formal Family Dance! Many staff are coming with their families! Come say HI and get your groove on!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday, April 25. Doors open at 5:30pm! Get your tickets now and save $3 per ticket! And you can pre-order dinner too! Sweet Deal! Deadline to order tickets is Monday at 9PM!

Pre-Order tickets and supper here: https://stlukeschool.hotlunches.net/
Volunteer sign-up link: Volunteer Sign-Up

All proceeds from the dance support student enrichment activities, such as in- and out-of-school field trips and transportation? By participating, you're helping bring more learning opportunities and adventures to our students! See you there!

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It's an exciting time at STL as we build connections to offer students different and unique learning opportunities! Mme Gravelle spent Wednesday afternoon at the South Cooking Lake Airport working with the Cooking Lake Aviation Academy newly named Alberta College of Aeronautics! This partnership offers grades 5-8 the opportunity on May 30th to spend the day learning about flight, getting into the cockpit of planes, learning with pilots and flight instructors and learning about careers in aeronautics! Students will also get a chance to try their hand at taking off, flying and attempting to land a plane in the simulator!! Very grateful for this unique opportunity...and this is just the beginning!

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These exceptional programs offer excellent hands-on learning opportunties and it's so exciting to see the student's pride of their accomplishments when they show Mme Gravelle their creations! These log cabins are awesome! This in-school field trip is connected to the Social Studies curriculum that helps us understand our historical communities!

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Each Monday morning with Mrs. K and each Friday morning with Mr. Mak, our Junior High students practice their abilities to listen, present, connect and defend their ideas, while critically thinking about different topics. Before each circle, they review expectations on how to respect each other, actively listen as well as honour each other's time and space. The questions are thought-provoking and insightful! This Monday's question was "If you could get the answer to an unanswered question, what would that question be and why?"

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Thank you for spreading the word that registration for next year is still open!

If you know of a family thinking about joining the St. Luke Catholic School community, please invite them to connect with Mme Gravelle via email or at 780-922-5920. School tours continue to be booked, and new families welcomed. Thank you for spreading the word!

Thank you for choosing St. Luke Catholic School and Catholic Education!

With abundant gratitude,

Mme Gravelle

Principal

Sunday April 20 - Happy Easter!!! Alleluia! Jesus is Risen!

• Deadline for Hot Lunch orders
• Easter Monday - No School (See you on Tuesday!)

Monday, April 21

• Easter Monday - No School

• Earth Day!! Let's clean our planet 🌎 @ 2pm
• GIFT Assembly @ 8:15am - All Families Welcome!
• Grade 7/8 Minecraft Field Trip
• Priest visit with Fr. Chad (2/3 & 4)
• Forest Play @ Recesses
• Nature Infused Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten in class
• Mrs. McCann @ STL
• Grade 5/6 Girls group
• Grade 4-8 Intramurals with Mr. Mak

Wednesday, April 23

• Badminton games - All Day - Go Mustangs!

• Grade 7/8 Girls Group with Mrs. McCann
• Mrs. McCann @ STL

Thursday, April 24

• Hot Lunch for those who ordered
• Forest Play @ Recesses
• Nature Infused Pre Kindergarten & Kindergarten in class
• Choir Practice @ Lunch with Mrs. Marple
• Mrs. McCann @ STL
• Grade 4 Girls Group with Mrs. McCann

Friday, April 25

• Spring Formal Dance @ 5:30-8PM
• Nature Infused Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten in class
• Red for Ed - Wear RED in support of education!

Mark Your Calendar!!

• April 28 - FYI: St. Luke is a voting station
• May 5 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• Volunteer Appreciation Event, Friday May 23 at 1:00pm
• We continue to be in the season of Easter from Easter Sunday to Pentecost! Joy & Hope Renewed!

Thanks to Mrs. Williamson, we were able to celebrate the significance of the Last Supper and then break bread together, and drink "the fruit of the vine" together in our classrooms. Staff and guest parents also honoured this sacred moment together.

On Wednesday we explored the horrible ways Jesus was treated, and how He voluntarily took all of our sins to the cross so that they could be forgiven. By doing this, He opened the door for us to go to Heaven. He paid our debt. A debt He didn't owe.

So we honoured the cross and all that Jesus took to the cross out of pure love for us.

Jesus taught us by example. He showed us how to love each other and be in service of each other through the act of washing the feet of others. On Thursday, staff and parents had the opportunity to model this love and service to students why washing the feet of others. We discussed that being a great leader means being in service to others.

• The REAL Foundation donates approximately $30,000 a year to support Religious Education Activities within EICS, such as funding a portion of the bibles for every Grade 4 student, funds for opening day guest speakers, and funds for student religious retreats such as Face to Face Ministry. Their annual golf tournament is their only source of fundraising to support these activities in EICS. They are seeking sponsors, golfers, and donations in order to maintain the level of funding that they have provided us over the past few years. Your support in promoting the golf tournament, sponsorship, and raffle is greatly appreciated.

• The REAL Foundation is looking for any school/division swag that they could use for door prizes at the golf tournament. If you have any items that you would be willing to donate, or that have been sitting in your storage rooms that you would like to get rid of, please send them to CLS, attention Lisa. The REAL Foundation is extremely appreciative of your support.

We are excited to share that our amazing students at St. Luke came together to "Break the Rules" and support Lurana House Shelter, a safe haven for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

We successfully raised over $600, showcasing the power of compassion, teamwork, and community spirit.

We're incredibly proud of our students, staff, and families for their generosity and commitment to making a difference.

Together, we are creating a stronger, safer community, one act of kindness at a time.

I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never hunger, and he who believes in me will never thirst. . - John 6:35

Grade 2&3s are doing a great job caring for our chicken and duck eggs! They continue to monitor the bird's growth and are waiting in anticipation for them to emerge from their shells! They "candle" the shells and are able to see inside the eggs! How amazing! The kids are witnessing miracles each day!

What a blessing to hear the inspiring story of Mrs. Dejong's journey to help children in Africa receive prosthetic limbs and change their lives for ever!

They added a paper snowball fight in the gym!

Spring Formal Family Dance
Get Ready to Dance the Night Away!

Join us for the Spring Formal Family Dance on Friday, April 25th! This fun-filled event is perfect for families to come together, celebrate, and enjoy a night of dancing, music, and memories.

Dress to Impress
The theme for this year’s dance is Spring Formal! Wear your Sunday Best - think glitter, gowns, suits, bowties, and your favorite dancing shoes for an evening of elegance and fun!

Ticket Information

• Presale Tickets: $5

• At the Door: $8

Ticket Sales

• Tickets will be on sale from Friday, April 4th until Monday, April 21st.

• Get your tickets now at http://stlukeschool.hotlunches.net/

Supper Preorder
When purchasing your tickets, you can also preorder delicious Boston Pizza Pasta and Pizza to enjoy during the event!

Event Details:

• Doors open: 5:30 PM

• Dance starts: 6:00 PM

• Dance ends: 8:00 PM

There will be a live DJ spinning great tunes, and a concession available for purchasing snacks throughout the evening.

Don't miss out on this exciting event—buy your tickets today and make plans for an unforgettable evening with your school community!

Volunteers are always needed to make sure events run smoothly! If you are interested in volunteering please follow this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49AAAE28AAF8CE9-56118811-spring

Spring is here, and what better way to brighten up your space than with beautiful plants from South Cooking Lake Greenhouses? We are excited to announce that South Cooking Lake Greenhouses is once again supporting our school with their Spring Fundraiser. A portion of all gift certificates purchased will directly benefit St. Luke Catholic School, supporting student enrichment programs!

This fundraiser is a great way to beautify your home and garden, or to purchase the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, all while supporting both our students and a beloved local greenhouse.

How to Purchase / Things to Know:

• Gift certificates are sold in $25 denominations and do not expire.

• Funds can be e-transferred to St. Luke Parent Association at stlukepatreasurer@gmail.com (no password needed). Please include your name and “SCL Greenhouse” in the transfer memo.

• Complete the Google Form here before submitting payment. Feel free to share the form with family and friends!

• If you wish to purchase in person, please visit the St. Luke Catholic School table at the SCL Spring Market on April 12th from 10am-4pm at the SCL Community Hall

• The order form is open now!

• Last day to purchase gift certificates is June 13th, 2025.

South Cooking Lake Greenhouses opens for the season on April 24th, 2025! Thank you for supporting our school and local businesses. We appreciate your continued support!

Our St. Luke Catholic School presence was very well received and beautifully noticed because of the dedication of so many staff and parents who represented the school at this past weekend's South Cooking Lake Spring Market! A huge shout out to Mrs. Orr-Langner, Mrs. Crawley, Mme Gravelle, Mme Monique, Mrs. Bodker and Mrs. Sorensen for being awesome ambassadors for STL! A special thank you to Mme Monique and Mrs. Schurek who also represented St. Luke at the Great Canadian Trade Fair! St. Luke is building momentum thanks to your help!!

All meeting begin at 6:00PM

May 12

June 9

FACEBOOK -Join Us!

If you haven’t already, please join our School Council and Parent Association Facebook page! We are excited to offer this official space to share news and updates about events, fundraising, and more!

Questions or Want to Volunteer?

If you are interested in getting involved in events or have questions for St. Luke's School Council, please email stlukeparentassociation@gmail.com

FRN Spring Program Schedule is available, and that registration is open for Spring programs. Attached is a screenshot of the front page, and below is the link to access the FRN Spring Program Schedule:

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@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