The  Parent/Student Handbook  has been updated for the 2019 - 2020 school year. We ask that all families review the Handbook and submit the completed  Acknowledgement Form to the school office no later than Friday, September 6th.

Please join the St. Luke Men's Club at Murphy’s in Forest Park tonight as the Bears kickoff the regular season against the Packers. Game starts at 7:20pm. Complimentary pizza and drink specials will be on offer. Murphy’s has gone through extensive renovation recently after being purchased by St. Luke School parents, Aubrey and Patrick Jacknow. Friends, spouses and adult children are all welcome.

Students in preschool through 7th grade will have their pictures taken on Tuesday, September 10th (8th grade picture day is later in the school year). Students in these grades may come out of uniform for picture day. Order forms will be sent home with students next week.

St. Luke fall fanwear is now available. Visit the online pop-up store to get your Bearcat gear for the whole family! Store closes Tuesday, September 10. Don’t miss out!

The 18th annual LemonAid charity lemonade stand will take place on Wednesday, September 11. Stop by the 700 block on Bonnie Brae in River Forest between 3:00 and 7:00 pm and turn lemonade into lemonaid by raising funds for and raising awareness for local charities that serve children. This year's event benefits Hephzibah, which helps children and families in crisis, as well as Beat the Streets Chicago Wrestling, which empowers Chicago youth through wrestling. Learn more about LemonAid here.

Thanks so much to those families who have already turned in their child(ren)'s health forms. If you have not done so already please make sure to turn them in to the school office no later than Friday, September 13th. As a reminder, health forms must be turned in for all new students, as well as all students in kindergarten and 6th grade.

Chicken tenders will be served and students may wear Bearcat spirit wear.

In an effort to spend some time with parents during the beginning of the school year, Mrs. Martin will be hosting two “Coffee with the Principal” sessions during the month of September. All St. Luke parents and guardians are invited to attend for some sharing and conversation. The first is session will be on Tuesday, September 17th and the second on Friday, September 27th. Both sessions will happen right after drop off at 8:00 am in Waldron Hall. We hope that you can stop by on one of these dates!

Students in grades 1 through 8 are invited to join the St. Luke Children's Choirs. The Cherub Choir is for students in grades 1 - 4 and the Seraphim Choir for grades 5 - 8. Each choir rehearses once per week after school and rehearsals begin this week! Click  here for more information on the choirs and the rehearsal schedule.

Please note there is a change to the school calendar. The staff professional development day originally scheduled for Friday, November 1 has been moved to Friday, May 22. School will be in session on November 1. Click here for an updated version of the calendar.

Why we need heroes like you to participate in the Walk-a-Thon

Did you know that tuition only covers 83% of the cost to educate one St. Luke student? The difference is paid by those who generously support our fundraising efforts. This support starts with our annual Walk-a-Thon on Friday, October 11!  In order to ensure the success of the Walk-a-Thon, all students are asked to collect pledges with the hope that each student can earn at least $150 in pledges from family, friends, and neighbors.  To reward their heroic efforts, students will earn out of uniform passes, raffle tickets, and much more!

Information packets and pledge sheets  will be sent home with students next week. Be sure to check your child's backpack for more details.

T-Shirt Order Forms for Adults

Parents can once again order their own Walk-a-Thon t-shirt to support their Bearcats. Please complete and return this form to the office no later than Friday, September 13 to ensure that you have your shirt on the day of the Walk!

Corporate Sponsors Still Needed

There's still time to include corporate sponsors in the Walk-a-Thon. Event sponsors will have their logo on the event t-shirts and all printed and online materials. All sponsorship funds go directly to St. Luke School so your support is needed and very much appreciated. Click here for the sponsorship form. Please email Sheila Price with any questions.

Just a friendly reminder that the school doors open for students promptly at 8:00 am. We have noticed some students being dropped off quite early but this is not acceptable as there is no adult supervision outside of school before 8:00. Any student that arrives at school prior to 7:50 am will be sent to morning EDS and those parents will be charged the $5 fee. Thanks so much for your cooperation and understanding.

Students in grades K - 8 are invited to sign up for guitar lessons. All lessons take place on Tuesdays during the school day and are taught by Mrs. Annette Fritts, mom of a St. Luke alumnae. You can find more information and the registration form here.

Tuesday

Picture Day (Preschool - 7th Grade)

Homework Club - 3:00 pm

Speech Team - 3:00 pm

FSA Meeting - 7:00 pm

Wednesday

School Mass - 8:30 am (Gr. 1-8)

Homework Club - 3:00 pm

Thursday

Homework Club - 3:00 pm

Friday

Hot Lunch (Chicken Tenders) & Spirit Wear

September 20

No School - Staff Professional Development Day

September 27

Hot Lunch & Spirit Wear

October 2

Cherished Ones Mass

October 11

Walk-a-Thon

Early Dismissal - 11:30 am (No afternoon EDS)

October 14

No School - Columbus Day