We had a wonderful day at Eagle Creek today.  Thanks to Kayla for documenting some of the things that we learned in the below paragraphs. Please ask your child about the trip.

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          Today at Eagle Creek we learned about Ecosystems which we are currently studying in science. We learned about Black Knot Fungus, and how it absorbs the nutrients from the tree. We also saw many beaver slides.  There was a Bank Beaver house and a dam. While we climbed up a hill, we learned about how Pocket Gofers could keep up to a thousand seeds in their cheeks. Later on, we took a hike to see a tee pee ring that could fit up to 13 people. We got to see and learn about a buffalo jump used by First Nations. We got to learn about lichens and moss and how they have a mutually beneficial relationship. When there is moss and lichens it means that the air is healthy. We got to learn about many different plants that could tell you if you had a good growing season. Later on, we had a chance to learn how wasp's make their nest.  We got to learn about how the golden rod fly had placed their babies onto the stick. It would grow a hollowed sphere.

                During lunch we had a campfire and had the chance to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. We also had some time to play a few games of Man Tracker.

               After lunch we had the rest of the day to catch macro invertebrates in the creek.  We all had fun looking at the different creatures that we found. We had so much fun on this trip. We will never forget it.

            A big thanks to Mrs. Cuthbert, Mrs. Das, and Mrs. Serke for joining us.

  -Written by Kayla and Jenae
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Important Reminder 
Today is the last day of the World Education Games.  Please have your children go to www.worldeducationgames.com and log in with your Mathletics credentials tonight.  (See note sent home).

Everyday Homework  
-Read for 10 minutes/day
-Mathletics (3x/week) -please do Patterns Unit. Once these lessons are complete students can work on 'Something Harder', 'Something Easier'

Today's Homework 
-Character art- Fri
Viewing sheet - Fri 
-Read Mystery novel and take notes according to book report outline 

Reminders
-School Wins Twice Tickets- over due
-Picture Orders- due Oct. 20
-QSP Magazine orders - see newsletter 

Every Week
-Knights of St. Luke meeting - Tues.
-Ya Ya Meetings - Mon & Wed

Upcoming Dates   
St. Luke School Calendar

October 
Tues Oct 13-15 World Education Games (Please participate at home) 
Oct 19-23- Education Week (See newsletter)
Tues Oct 27 - Celena visit
Thurs Oct 29 - Black & Orange Day
Fri Oct 30 - Staff Retreat - No school  

November 
Fri. Nov. 6 - Swimming at Lakewood - we need 2 parent volunteers- please let me know if you can join us (12:00-3:30)  Thanks to Karen Somerville for volunteering to join us.
Tues Nov. 10 - Remembrance Day Liturgy led by Mr. Wagner's class -please join us
Thurs Nov. 19 - Drug/Alcohol Education Presentation at Prairie Park (9am-12:00) - we need 2 parent volunteers- please let me know if you can join us 

December 
Wed. Dec. 9 - Lorass Recycling Depot Tour - we need 2 parent volunteers- please let me know if you can join us (1:00-3:30)
Week of Dec 21 - Advent Liturgy led by Mr. Wagner's class