Growing Together @ STL

The excitement to play in the forest is palpable, and the forts that children are building are exceptional...I believe we have 6 forts and still more are being built!

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, all St. Luke students are welcome to play in the forest during both recesses.

The exceptional creative play in nature is fantastic. We have children using sticks as canes because they are 245 year old! "Luigi and Mario" were racing through the forest this week. Trees became gymnastics equipment and a large fallen trunk became the stage for a quartet!

The Cross-Grade collaboration, play and support that is naturally occurring is absolutely heartwarming!

At St. Luke, we play in the forest together!

The excitement and anticipation is building at St. Luke as we learn about and watch the growth of our chicken and duck eggs in our Grade 2&3 class, as well as the basil and tomato plants our Kindergarten students are growing in our tower garden!

We are bringing nature learning into the classroom!

Thank you to the many parents who came to our St. Luke School Council meeting on Monday evening to explore our Assurance Survey results and begin to set the stage for St. Luke's future! The discussions were rich and affirming. We are on the right path together! There were excellent suggestions brought forward to continue St. Luke's growing future, and parent voice in that future is vital!

Thank you for investing in our St. Luke Catholic School Community! Stay tuned for our 2025-2026 St. Luke Assurance Plan coming to you soon!

Continue to spread the word that registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year. Our early learning programs continue to grow and I am delighted to connect with our many new families! We continue to welcome new families to our St. Luke Catholic School village!

Our nature infused direction is gaining momentum in the community. Let's keep it growing!!

If you know of families who are interested in joining our Catholic School family, or have questions, please encourage them to contact Mme Gravelle at the school. She is booking tours and proudly flying our St. Luke banner!

Every day next week, during Holy Week, we will be coming together as a Faith Community to learn more about the commemorative moments of Holy Week and actively participate in the powerful scriptural observances leading up to Easter.

Families are invited to join each day's service in the library at St. Luke Catholic School at 8:15am:

• Monday - Prayers to begin Holy Week

• Tuesday - The Last Supper

• Wednesday - Veneration of the Cross

• Thursday - Washing of the Feet

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

We are so glad you're part of the family!

Yours in Christ,

Mme Pamela Gravelle

Principal

Saturday, April 12

• See you at the SCL Spring Market between 10am - 4pm!

Sunday April 13

• Deadline for Hot Lunch orders
• Palm Sunday & Holy Week Begins

Monday, April 14

• Holy Week Assembly @ 8:15 (Anointing of Jesus' Feet & Holy Week) - All families welcome!

• Holy Week Assembly @ 8:15 (The Last supper) - All families welcome!
• Break the Rules Day! For donations to Lurana House
• Priest visit with Fr. Jim (7/8 & 1/2)
• Forest Play @ Recesses
• Nature Infused Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten in class
• Grade 4-8 Intramurals with Mr. Mak
• Badminton Game @ Holy Redeemer - 3:30pm

Wednesday, April 16

• Holy Week Assembly @ 8:15 (Veneration of the Cross) - All families welcome!

• Grade 7/8 Girls Group with Mrs. McCann
• Grades 3-8 Games Club with Mme Gravelle
• Mrs. McCann @ STL
• Mme Gravelle @ South Cooking Lake Airport & Alberta College of Aeronautics - partnership program planning!

Thursday, April 17

• GIFT/ Holy Week Assembly @ 8:15 (Washing of the Feet) - All families welcome!
• Holy Thursday

• 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 18

• Good Friday - No School

Our Lord has Risen! May you be filled with the Holy Spirit over this Easter season

Monday, April 21

• Easter Monday - No School

See you Tuesday, April 22!

Mark Your Calendar!!

• April 25 - Spring Dance!!!
• April 28 - FYI: St. Luke is a voting station

As a Lenten Alms Giving opportunity during Holy Week, STL will have a Break the Rules Day on April 15 to raise money for Lurana House! Each rule will cost $2 to break. Students and Staff can break as many as they like! There are even some extra incentives to break more rules! Check it out!

Thank you in advance for supporting Lurana House through our Break the Rules Day! All funds collected will be directly donated to Lurana House!

On May 30th, Grade 5-8 students will have the opportunity to learn from active pilots and aviation instructors, visit our neighbour, the South Cooking Lake Airport, test their flight skills on the simulator and so much more!

We are truly blessed to be starting this partnership to provide our St. Luke Catholic School students with diverse learning opportunities through community partnerships!

Stay tuned for more details, and more exciting partnerships!

The Ukrainian Catholic tradition of decorating Easter Eggs has deeply connected symbolism to Easter. Eggs symbolize rebirth, new life and the triumph of life over death!

With a focus on free-creative play, learning with, from and in nature, as well as children's wellness...Forest Play is hugely popular for all ages!

A special thank you to one of our families who donated a pile of new games for our games club!!! We are grateful for all donations! And we are having a blast playing together!

This week with the beautiful weather, there were two of us in games club, as the rest of the kids wanted to be outside...understandable with spring finally here! We may pivot on Games club, making it a fall & winter diverse learning opportunity....stay tuned.

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!

The REAL (Religious Education Activities for Life) Foundation is once again asking for your support for our 22nd annual golf tournament on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at the Broadmoor Golf Course. This tournament raises funds to support Catholic education in the Elk Island Catholic Schools. These funds enable students to be inspired by Catholic speakers, attend faith-based retreats and leadership activities along with the goal of providing student scholarships in our high schools and parishes. This strengthens the Catholic education of Elk Island Catholic School students from kindergarten to Grade 12 in Strathcona County, Fort Saskatchewan, Camrose and Vegreville.

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

Come swing by our STL table and say hi! Purchase South Cooking Lake Greenhouse Gift Cards and Check out local vendors as well.

Thank you to our STL School Council and St. Luke Catholic School staff for this excellent collaborative celebration of our amazing school!

If you would like more info about registering for Ukrainian dance lessons with Vecely at the South Cooking Lake Hall, please contact us by email - yevhen1@hotmail.com

We offer weekly classes on Mondays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m

For Ages 4-12

Strathcona County RCMP Community Policing Unit (CPU) is hosting an Easter colouring contest for youth between the ages of 4 and 12.

To participate:

Download and print a colouring sheet for your child or classroom. Ask them to colour in the egg with their vision of community policing. Drop off the completed colouring sheet at 911 Bison Way before 5 p.m. on April 14, 2025. Strathcona County RCMP CPU officers will then review the entries and select the winners. One winner from each age category will be selected (ages 4 to 8 and ages 9 to 12).

The Strathcona County RCMP Easter Colouring Contest is open April 1 to 14, 2025. Entries must be submitted before 5 p.m. on April 14, 2025.

RCMP Easter Colouring Sheet 1 (285.0 KB)

RCMP Easter Colouring Sheet 2 (288.5 KB)

If you are unable to print copies of the colouring sheet, copies are available at the detachment. The front counter is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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