November 18 - 22, 2019
St. Luke Night at Chick-fil-A Tonight
Enjoy a night off of cooking and support St. Luke School! Just stop by Chick-fil-A in Melrose Park tonight from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and let them handle dinner. Simply bring in  this flyer  or show it on your smartphone and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to St. Luke School. 
Last Day to Donate to the 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 tomorrow. Click  here  for complete details. 
Middle School Mixer Tomorrow
All St. Luke students in grades 6-8 are invited to the fall middle school mixer at St. Vincent School tomorrow night from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Don't forget to bring your signed permission slip if you plan to attend. Learn more here.
Turkey Sunday
St. Luke School families are asked to help our Parish with Turkey Sunday which will help provide 240 meals for families from our sharing parish, St. Agatha’s, in the Lawndale area. There are 3 ways to help: volunteer your time at the event, donate paper grocery bags, or donate dollars to help purchase food. Read more  here . We encourage all students and families to get involved! Please contact Kitti McSorley with any questions.
Mass of Thanksgiving Friday, November 22
Please join us as we celebrate our Mass of Thanksgiving on Friday, November 22 at 8:30 am. Our third grade students will lead us in prayer. All are welcome and invited to attend.
Hot Lunch Friday, November 22
Pizza will be served. Due to the Mass of Thanksgiving students may not wear spirit wear. Regular uniforms should be worn.
New Uniform Option for Girls
Effective immediately, Dennis Uniform has two new pant options for girls in all grades to wear as a part of the regular uniform. Please visit their website or retail store for more information.
First Trimester Report Cards
Report cards for the first trimester will be sent home with students on Friday, November 22 so be sure to check their backpacks. Parent signatures are due back to school no later than December 2.
Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 8
All are invited to enjoy Pancakes with Santa on Sunday, December 8. This annual event is sponsored by the St. Luke Men's Club and will be held in Waldron Hall after 9:00 am Mass. Click here for more information.
Sacrament Reminders for 2nd Grade Families
The Reconciliation Retreat for second grade students and their families will be held on Tuesday December 3 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in Church and Waldron Hall. Students will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for first time on Saturday, December 7 at 10:00 am in Church. All family members are requested to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation along with their students on this special day.
Save the Date: Sapphire & Gold Underwriting Party
Please join us at the home of John & Julie Hendricks as they host the Sapphire & Gold Underwriting party on Thursday, December 5. All St. Luke parents are invited to attend the party to help fund live auction items for our 31st annual Sapphire & Gold Gala. You will be able to mingle and donate to the live auction item of your choice. An evite will be sent soon.  

If you would like to learn more about the underwriting event, volunteer to be a part of the various Sapphire & Gold Gala committees, or learn more about the Gala please  email Sheila Price . We need  YOU  to make this a successful event!  

Be sure to mark your calendar now for our Sapphire & Gold Gala, Saturday, February 29th at the Oak Park Country Club. 
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.
St. Luke School Tuition Assistance Fund
St. Luke School families make sacrifices to cover the costs of a Catholic education for their children, but some need a little assistance. In fact, our parish offers about 14% of the student body with some form of tuition aid amounting to $135,000 this year. If you can share the blessings you've received, please consider making a gift to the  Tuition Assistance Fund .
This Week
Monday
Cantors - 3:00 pm

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

Wednesday
Homework Club - 3:00 pm
Seraphim Choir - 3:00 pm

Thursday
Cherub Choir - 3:00 pm
Homework Club - 3:00 pm
Science Fair (Gr. 7) - 3:00 pm

Friday
Mass of Thanksgiving - 8:30 am
Hot Lunch (Pizza) - NO Spirit Wear
Looking Ahead
November 25 - 29
No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 2
Advent Prayer Service

December 5
FSA Christmas Party (Preschool - Gr. 4)

December 12
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Service

December 17
Christmas Concert (Gr. 1 - 4)

December 18
Advent Mass

December 20
Early Dismissal (1:30 pm) - No Afternoon EDS

December 21 - January 5
No School - Christmas Break
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