November 4 - 8, 2019
All Saints Day Mass Tomorrow
Please join us tomorrow at 8:30 am in the Church as we celebrate All Saints Day. Our second grade students will lead us in prayer and devotion. All are invited to attend. 
Donuts with Dad Thursday, November 7
Please join us for Donuts with Dads on Thursday, November 7 from 7:00 - 8:00 am in Waldron Hall! FSA will provide donuts, fresh-brewed coffee, juice, and milk. 

This event is for all St. Luke students who bring their dad, uncle, grandpa, or any other significant male from their life. Click here for the event flyer.
Last Call for Photos for Veterans Day Prayer Service
St. Luke families are invited to submit photos of relatives and friends who are veterans or who are currently serving our country. These images will be used for a special presentation at our annual Veterans Day prayer service on November 11. All photos must be digital images and should be emailed to  Claire Batherson  no later than tomorrow.
Hot Lunch Friday, November 8
Pizza will be served and students may wear Bearcat spirit wear.
Veterans Day Prayer Service Monday, November 11
On behalf of the students of St. Luke School, we invite you to a special Veterans Day prayer service on Monday, November 11 at 2:15 pm. We will honor our veterans and gather together to reflect on the sacrifices made by our service men and women. 

We would be honored by your presence in joining us if you are a veteran, and ask you to extend an invitation to members of your family who are veterans, as well. 

Please rsvp to  kmcsorley@stlukeparish.org  or call our school office at (708) 366-8587 if you able to be a part our Veteran’s Day prayer service. We will  meet you in the vestibule of St. Luke Church before 2:00 pm.

Book Fair November 12 - 14
Don’t miss the Scholastic Book Fair! It’s a great time to start some early Christmas shopping. The Book Fair will take place on the school gym stage from November 12-14. Sale hours will be from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. In addition, we’ll have a preview day for students on Monday, November 11th. Don’t miss this great event. Proceeds from the Book Fair allow us to buy new books for our school library.
Annual 3rd Grade Coat Drive
Please support our third graders in their annual coat drive. Look through your closets, attics, and basements for gently used and clean coat, hats, and mittens. Items will be donated to Catholic Charities. Please bring donated items to Mrs. Munno's classroom by November 15. Click  here  for complete details. 
Bearcat Pride: Fenwick Speech Competition
Congratulations to the  St. Luke Speech Team for placing 1st in the overall team competition at the Fenwick Speech Tournamen t on October 26. The following students placed individually:

Chloe Nio - 2nd Place, Dramatic Presentation
Evelyn Wirkiowski - 3rd Place, Prose
Rosemary Gleason - 2nd Place, Original Oratory
Molly Hoey - 2nd Place, Declamation
Ryann Dawson - 1st Place, Poetry
Rosemary Hicks - 2nd Place, Poetry
Vincent Auteri - 3rd Place, Poetry

Way to go, Bearcats!
Halloween Candy Drive for Catholic Charities
Would you like to share some of the candy your children collected on Halloween, or do you have any leftover treats? We are collecting candy for Catholic Charities St. Nicholas Drive, which will be re-bagged into Christmas bags and delivered to Catholic Charities Food Pantry to sweeten their shelves. We will collect candy through the second week of November and deliver to Catholic Charities for St. Nicholas Day. You can drop off candy in Mrs. Martin's kindergarten room or the school office no later than November 15. 

Thank you to our kindergarten classes for sponsoring our St. Nicholas Drive. We love the spirit of St. Nicholas sharing! 
Introducing: The Giving Tree
Our teachers put together a wish list of items they would like for their classrooms. If you would like to donate any of the items they are hoping for, please reach out to that teacher directly with questions and to coordinate delivery. Items can be new or gently used and you can donate to anyone - not just your child's teacher. All donations are truly appreciated. The Giving Tree list can be found on our school website and will be updated regularly.
Fall Box Tops Competition Winners
Congrats to Ms. Mazur’s 4 th  grade classroom for winning the Fall Box Tops Contest! Donuts and hot cocoa will be their special prizes for coming in first place. Another contest starts in February so keep saving those Box Tops!
Save the Date: Christmas Concert (Grades 1 - 4)
Ms. Rutledge is thrilled to announce that she will be preparing students in grades 1 - 4 for their Christmas performance this year. The concert will be held in the gym on Tuesday, December 17 th at 6:30 pm. A dress rehearsal will be performed at 1:30 pm in the gym. More information to come. 
Join the St. Luke 500 Club
The St. Luke 500 Club is a fun and exciting way to support St. Luke Athletics and it gets you a weekly chance at a $100 prize! The proceeds from your membership directly support our student-athletes, whether with registration fee assistance, replacing old equipment, or offsetting league and tournament fees. See  the 500 Club letter  for details and your chance at winning! 
This Week
Monday
Cantors - 3:00 pm

Tuesday
Homework Club - 3:00 pm
Speech Team - 3:00 pm
Art Club (Gr. 5-8) - 3:00 pm
Cantors - 3:00 pm

Wednesday
School Mass (Gr. 1-8) - 8:30 am
Homework Club - 3:00 pm
Seraphim Choir - 3:00 pm

Thursday
Donuts with Dad - 7:00 am

Friday
Hot Lunch & Spirit Wear
Looking Ahead
November 11
Veterans Day Prayer Service

November 22
Thanksgiving Mass
Hot Lunch

November 25 - 29
No School - Thanksgiving Break
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