Growing Together @ STL

Our Tuesday Family Picnics are a big hit, and the kids love this extra fresh air time together! The idea was brought forward of having some picnic blankets for the kids to sit on during lunch! Great idea!

If you happen to have some outdoor picnic-like blankets that we could use for our outdoor picnics, we will find a great use for them! Thank you for bringing them in, or sending them with your child!

While we have paused our games club to enjoy the weather outside, we are super excited about the donation of a chess board - a very popular game during games club! Thank you so much for your generosity!

During some connection time, we took a moment to try out a new game for Games Club. It's a funny one that creates opportunities for children to defend their card selections! If you've never played it, it's a fun one - Apples to Apples!

We are so grateful to our many, many, many volunteers! Our school is amazing because our volunteers share their gifts, talents and time with the students at St. Luke. As a token of thanks, we are preparing something special for you on May 23!

If you haven't yet, please complete the Volunteer Appreciation Form google form (linked here) if you have volunteered at St. Luke (again, THANK YOU) and let us know if you're able to join us. Even if you can't come, please fill out the form. We want to share our gratitude!

To bring a little extra spring joy to St. Luke, our staff participated in an Underground School Spirit Week! It was a huge success because the students had NO idea. Each day there was a different theme they didn't know about, but wondered why there were so many similar sights around the school! By the end of the week they knew something was up, but didn't know what to expect. We have a great staff who went all in to bring the joy! The children loved it all, and they laughed hard at our "Anything But A Cup" day! It's a joy to come to school every day!

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

With abundant gratitude,

Mme Gravelle

Principal

Friendly reminder that class photos and photo retakes (if necessary) will take place on Friday June 6.

Whether you're updating your school memories or getting a second chance at the perfect shot, be sure to dress your best and bring your smiles!

Sunday May 18

• Deadline for Hot Lunch orders

Monday, May 19

• No School - Victoria Day

• Dino Dogs - For those who ordered
• St. Luke Outdoor Picnic @ lunch
• Forest Play @ Recesses
• Nature Infused Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten in class
• Grade 4-8 Intramurals with Mr. Mak
• Mrs. McCann @ STL
• 5/6 Girls Group with Mrs. McCann

Wednesday, May 21

• Mrs. McCann @ STL
• Grade 7/8 Girls Group with Mrs. McCann
• Games Club paused to enjoy the great weather
• Religious Education Activities for Life (REAL) Foundation - Golf Tournament

Thursday, May 22

• Hot Lunch for those who ordered
• Adoration Mass - All families welcome! 10:30am
• Adoration in the chapel from 11:30am to 2:30pm - All are welcome
• 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, May 23

• Volunteer Appreciation @ 1PM - Thank you volunteers!!! 💗 * Please complete the form.
• RED for Ed - Wear RED for education!

Mark Your Calendar!!

• May 27 - EIIA Division Track Meet for those representing St. Luke - Thank you Miss Diduck!
• May 27 & 28 - Grade 4 Drumheller Trip!
• May 29 - 8:15am - Living Rosary & Wisdom Certificates @ GIFT Assembly
• May 30 - Grade 5-8s @ Alberta College of Aeronautics @ Cooking Lake Airport

We continue to be in the season of Easter from Easter Sunday to Pentecost!

Joy & Hope Renewed!

Take a moment to watch this short video explaining Adoration. Children will have the opportunity to spend time in the presence of Jesus this week!

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An opportunity to support Catholic Education is getting closer!

The REAL Foundation raises money through our annual Golf Tournament and other fundraising activities to support faith enrichment opportunities in all Elk Island Catholic Schools. Some of the extracurricular activities that we fund to help students develop a lifelong commitment to their faith, include:

• Catholic religious education IN-SERVICES and training for students/teachers

• Special presentations/Guest speakers (Learn More)

• Conferences on student leadership and faith formation

• Religious retreats

• Enhanced academic experiences related to religious education

Our goal is to create a fund that supports the various faith enrichment opportunities and a fund large enough to sustainably enable ongoing scholarship awards .

Follow us on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/REALsherwoodpark

Just like getting a present, God gave each of us something we are good at. Some of us are good readers; some of us are good at sports or music; some of us are good at helping others. These things we are good at are called “gifts” or “talents”, because God gave them to us like a present to share with the world. He wants us to use our “gifts” to make the world a better place.

Blessed Carlo was very talented at using computers. This was his gift. He used computers to share Jesus with the whole world.

In a few weeks, our Grade 6 students will be writing their first of several Provincial Achievement Tests. We keep them in our prayers as they study and write these tests.

What are Provincial Achievement Tests? For more information, click here for the AB Education Parent Guide.

Thanks to our amazing Mrs. Marple, we have launched a Guitar Club at St. Luke! Several students join to practice and play guitar - both electric and acoustic! The students are also trying their hand at the drums! Do we see an STL Garage Band in the future?

If you have an old guitar amp that is collecting dust...we could find it a useful home for it!

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!

All meeting begin at 6:00PM

June 9 - last one of the school year!

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 Summer 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