Growing Together @ STL

Dear St. Luke Families,

Principal’s Message – 4th Week of Advent

As we enter the Fourth Week of Advent, we are reminded of hope, peace, joy, and love—the values that guide us as a school community. This final week invites us to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the many blessings we have shared throughout the year.

I would like to thank our students, staff, and families for your commitment, kindness, and support. Together, you have made our school a place of learning, faith, and care, and I am truly grateful for all that has been achieved.

As we celebrate the birth of Christ, I wish you and your families a very happy and holy Christmas, filled with love, rest, and joy. May the New Year bring good health, happiness, and renewed hope for the future.

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. I look forward to seeing everyone again in 2026, refreshed and ready for another wonderful year together.

Blessings,

Kristie Phelan
Principal, St Luke

Monday, January 5 - 5/6 Girls Group, GIFT Assembly and Door Blessing

Tuesday, Janusary 6 - Games Club Grade 1-4

Wednesday, January 7- Early Dismissal

Thursday, January 8 - 7/8 Girls Group, Games Clun 5-8

Friday, January 9th - Curling Fieldtrip Gr 5-8 PM, Crochet Club

Sacramental Preparation at OLPH. Our fall sessions are starting up this month and the children will celebrate these sacraments in December. (We also have support for families who wish to have their children Baptized, to "open the door" to these other sacraments.

Our parish is very grateful for the partnership of our Catholic Schools in the faith formation of our young people and their families! A personal email from the school Principal, the faith leader of the school, could make a special impact on families and encourage them to bring their children here to the Church for their sacraments. It could also be extremely helpful if the Grade 2-4 Homeroom Teachers would personally send parents a message about First Communion & Reconciliation for their children, and if Grade 6-8 Teachers could do so for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Thank you for everything you do!

Please fill out the registration forms below:

First Reconciliation & First Communion for Grade 2 and up

Sacrament of Confirmation for Grades 6 and up

With cold and flu season upon us, the need for hand sanitizer is high! If you can send a bottle of Hand Sanitizer in with your child as we try to fight off these bugs it would be greatly apprciated!

We’re excited to share the release of the Winter Guide which I have attached in this email. As well as some fantastic free programs from the Strathcona County Family Resource Network that are perfect for students in Grades 1–6. These programs are designed to support social-emotional development, confidence building, and communication skills—all while having fun!

Here are three highlights:

1. Confident Kids
   For Grades 1–2
   This interactive program helps children build confidence and strong social-emotional skills through engaging activities in a safe, supportive environment.
   Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 20 – Feb. 10 (4 weeks)
   Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
   Location: 160 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
2. Monster, Mouse and Me! – Assertive Communication for Kids
   For Grades 4–5
   Through games and activities, kids will learn healthy communication strategies, including body language, setting boundaries, and using “I-statements.”
   Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28
   Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
   Location: 160 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
3. Feel What I Feel – Developing Empathy
   For Grades 4–5
   A hands-on program where students explore empathy through fun, interactive stations that challenge them to see the world from different perspectives.
   Date: Wednesday, Feb. 25
   Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
   Location: 160 Festival Way, Sherwood Park

All programs are free, but registration is required. You can register at strathcona.ca/families or call 780-416-6730.

Winter Program Guide

Registration information for the upcoming 2025-2026 School Year is available here.

Know a family moving into the area? Share your experience about STL and to come for a tour!

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 helping with Christmas in the Country or have questions for St. Luke's School Council, please email stlukeparentcouncileics@gmail.com

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
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