October 21 - 25 2019
Early Dismissal Tomorrow/No Afternoon EDS
Students will dismiss at 11:30 am tomorrow due to parent-teacher conferences and there will be no afternoon EDS.
Feast of St. Luke Mass Tomorrow
Please join us as we celebrate our patron, St. Luke, on his feast day Friday, October 18. Mass will begin at 8:30 am in the Church and the 7th grade students will lead us in prayer. All are invited!
St. Luke Church Homecoming Masses Sunday
All St. Luke School families are invited to help pack the pews at the St. Luke Church Homecoming celebration this weekend. The church’s beautiful renovation is finished and we’re celebrating with a festive Homecoming Weekend. There will be a reception, including food, drinks, and a challenging trivia quiz, in the school gym following both 9:00 and 11:00 am Masses. Click here for more details.

We hope to see all school families at the celebration!
Walk-a-Thon Pledges Still Needed
We only need an additional $6,000 to reach our goal for the Walk-a-Thon - we are so close! Every last dollar counts to reach our goal of $65,000 and, with every family's participation, we can achieve this.

Students can still earn Bearcat paws and out of uniform passes.  And, if we meet our goal, Mrs. Martin will have a special surprise for the students. We have extended the deadline for pledges until Wednesday, October 23rd so students have a few extra days, even if they have already turned in a pledge sheet. So please call a family member or visit a neighbor and help us meet our goal. Any and all donations are welcomed and will benefit each student. 
 
A huge thank you to all the volunteers, teachers, and staff for all of their help in making the Walk-a-Thon event a success. Even the rain couldn't stop our fun!
Little Bearcats Parents' Night Out October 24
The St. Luke Family School Association (FSA) is hosting a Parent's Night Out for parents of Little Bearcats (preschool - 2nd grade) on Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 pm at the Lantern Haus in Forest Park. The event will be a great opportunity for parents and primary caregivers of St. Luke's youngest students to connect with each other to share experiences and laughs at a tremendous new venue. Please RSVP via the evite sent out earlier this month or via email to Aubrey Jacknow. 
Hot Lunch Friday, October 25
Pasta will be served and students may wear Bearcat spirit wear.
Student Cantors Wanted
Attention Singers! St. Luke Mass Cantors still has room for anyone interested in joining our group. If you are in grade 4 or higher, you can sing with us. We meet on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:00 pm for rehearsal. Please contact Ms. Rutledge for more information or check the Cantor page on Ms. Rutledge's teacher website. Hope to see you there! We NEED you to help us sing to the Lord!
Photos Needed 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 Friday, November 1.
Halloween at St. Luke School
On Halloween, October 31, students are allowed to come to school out of uniform. They may wear black/orange clothing or simple, appropriate Halloween costumes to school. Accessories to costumes will not be allowed; this includes hats, weapons, and wigs. Make-up and face paint are also not allowed. Classrooms will also have a Halloween celebration on the same day. Due to allergies and other health concerns, students should not bring treats to share.
Advertising Opportunities in the St. Luke Gym
The Athletic Committee is selling ad spaces on the newly updated ad board on the gym wall. Our gym has a high volume of traffic throughout the year, not only from St. Luke families, but from community members and other organizations. This is a great way to support St. Luke Athletics and promote your business! Click here for complete information.
New Addition to the Coduti Family
We are so happy to share that Mrs. Coduti welcomed a new member to her family this week! Her baby girl, Lucia Lea, was born yesterday, October 16th. Mom and baby are healthy and happy. May God bless them all.
This Week
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
Homework Club - 3:00 pm
Cherub Choir - 3:00 pm
Math Club (Gr. 5-8) - 3:00 pm

Friday
Hot Lunch (Subs) & Spirit Wear
Looking Ahead
October 31
Halloween Celebrations

November 1
All Saints Day Mass

November 7
Donuts with Dad

November 8
Hot Lunch & Spirit Wear

November 11
Veterans Day Prayer Service

November 22
Thanksgiving Mass
Hot Lunch

November 25 - 29
No School - Thanksgiving Break
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