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Ice Cream Social Tonight
Please join us for this annual back to school tradition tonight from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on the school parking lot. Connect with new friends and old, play games and, of course, enjoy a sweet treat!
Volunteers are still needed! Please use the Sign Up Genius if you are able to help out.
FSA will be selling gently used uniforms for $1 at the event but hurry because items will go fast!
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Weekly Mass Begins Wednesday
Our all school Weekly Mass begins next week. Each Wednesday students in grades K-8 will attend Mass at 8:30 am. School families and friends are always welcome to attend. We do ask that you sit in the back of the church to allow room for the students.
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Curriculum Night Next Thursday
All St. Luke parents and guardians are invited to Curriculum Night on Thursday, August 25th. This adults-only event will provide a general overview of curriculum as well as grade level expectations. Click here for the agenda.
The night begins in Waldron Hall (on the school lower level) promptly at 6:00 pm. Please enter the school building through the main entrance (Door #1) and don't be late!
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Hot Lunch Fridays Begin Next Week | |
The first hot lunch is next Friday, August 26th. Because hot lunch is now offered every Friday we strongly encourage families to order ahead as much as possible so you don't miss any deadlines!
As a reminder, hot lunch days are no longer spirit wear days so students should come in their school uniform or gym uniform if it is their designated PE day.
Volunteers are needed! We are looking for one volunteer to help each Friday. Volunteers can be parents or grandparents, but must be VIRTUS trained (see below for more information on VIRTUS). Please use this Sign Up Genius if you are able to lend a helping hand!
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Band Together Concert Saturday, August 27 | Come enjoy some family fun after the 5:00 Mass. We are pulling out all the stops for our last Band Together concert on Saturday, August 27th, at 6:30pm at St. Luke. In addition to live music by Dave Hodge's The Basic Band and Jim & Claire Dooley, we will have inflatables for the kids and burgers and hot dogs compliments of the Men’s Club. Bring your own chairs, beverages and snacks. We will move to the gym in case of inclement weather. More information can be found here. If you have questions please email Sheila Price. |
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Early Dismissal Thursdays Begin September 8 | |
Starting in September, every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month will be an Early Dismissal Schedule (1:45 pm) for Faculty/Staff Professional Development. Afternoon EDS will be offered on these days for those families who need it.
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Bearcats Under the Lights Friday, September 9 | |
We hope all St. Luke families will join us for an evening of food, fun and lots of Bearcat school spirit to kick off the Fall 2022 athletic season! This year's event will take place Friday, Sept. 9 starting at 6:00pm at Keystone Park:
- Soccer games and Cross Country activities featuring our grades 4-8 teams
- Music, face painting and other fun surprises
- Pizza, beverages and treats for all
Everything's free to St. Luke families, so mark your calendar and let's go, Bearcats!
Note: The St. Luke Athletic Committee is looking for several parent volunteers to help with this year's event. Please contact Heather Giordano or Eric Wright for more information!
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Picture Day Tuesday, September 13 | Students in preschool through 7th grade will have their pictures taken on Tuesday, September 13th (8th grade picture day is in January). Students in these grades may come out of uniform for picture day. Ordering information will be sent home with students soon. | |
School Rush App for Text Messaging and School Directory | St. Luke uses School Rush to send text alerts to families. These alerts include school closure reminders, important deadlines, and other key information. School Rush is also where you find the school family directory. If you don't have an account or you didn't receive an email invitation from School Rush, a QR code can be found on this form for quick sign up. Please contact Andrew DiMarco with any questions. | |
All St. Luke teachers and staff have new email addresses to match our new school website URL. The new email addresses are listed on the staff directory page of our website and use this set up: first initial+last name@stlukeschoolrf.org. | |
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Today we wish a fond farewell to Mrs. Sue Connolly, Administrative Assistant, who will be going to work for her home parish school. We thank Mrs. Connolly for her contribution to St. Luke School and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
Please contact Maria Gattone or Andrew DiMarco for any assistance you may need.
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Family School Association (FSA) Corner
Every parent with a student enrolled at St. Luke is a member of our Family School Association (FSA). Led by a group of parent volunteers, FSA serves our school by:
- Coordinating and volunteering for various events throughout the year like Donuts with Dad, Trunk or Treat, and Muffins with Mom, just to name a few
- Communicating with, connecting, and engaging families
- Supporting and lifting up our faculty and staff
The mission of the FSA is to support our children's educational success and spiritual growth by promoting school events, encouraging faculty and staff, and creating opportunities for parent and community fellowship.
There are so many ways to participate, including volunteering to be a Room Parent. If you are interested in being a Room Parent you can sign up at Curriculum Night next week!
New this year: Each grade will take the lead for one of the FSA events throughout the school year. More information about this exciting change will be shared in the bulletin soon!
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VIRTUS Training Sessions for Volunteers | |
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All adults who wish to volunteer at St. Luke School, including classroom visits and chaperoning field trips, must complete all of the requirements outlined by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
The first step is to attend a VIRTUS training session. You can attend this class at any local Parish, but St. Luke will be offering classes at our school on the following dates:
Wednesday, August 31
Saturday, September 24th
Tuesday, October 11th
All sessions will be held in Waldron Hall, located in the lower level of the school. You can register for any of these sessions here. This training course only needs to be taken once so if you are coming from another Catholic school and have already taken the class you do not need to take it again.
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Summer Uniform and Spirit Wear Days Reminders | |
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Warm weather will be with us for the first few weeks of school and the summer uniform policy is in effect through October 7th. Here are just a few reminders about summer uniforms:
- Navy blue or khaki shorts may be worn. All shorts must be knee length and have no outside cargo pockets. Uniform shirts must be worn with the shorts.
- Gym shoes are permitted with the summer uniform. If a student chooses to wear the regular uniform (pants, skirts, jumpers) then dress shoes must be worn.
- Athletic socks and no show socks are acceptable but they must match in color.
On spirit wear days, students may wear any St. Luke shirt, including sports jerseys and Walk-a-Thon t-shirts. Shorts may be worn during the summer uniform period, but they must be Bermuda length. Jeans and sweat/track pants are also acceptable, but absolutely no leggings allowed. Sandals with a back (no flip flops), and athletic shoes are acceptable if properly laced. Shoes worn should be safe, practical, and age appropriate. No show socks may be worn but should match in color.
Another uniform reminder: students are not allowed to wear smart watches to school.
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Cubs Scouts Kid Olympics August 20th | The Cub Scout Packs of Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park are working together to bring you the Kid Olympics, Saturday, August 20, 9-11:30am, at Ridgeland Commons Field, Oak Park. Elementary school-aged kids of all genders are encouraged to come get outside and get active. Join us for some friendly competition in a round-robin style, come & go event, where kids can be kids in a spirited way. Bring a friend and see how you do in a range of physical activities. See the event flyer for more information. Space is limited to 200 kids! Sign up here to attend. Questions Email KidOlympics2022@gmail.com. | |
Follow St. Luke School on Social Media | Be sure to follow St. Luke School on Facebook (St. Luke School) and Instagram (@stlukeschoolrf). Get updates on school events and see lots of pictures of our students and teachers in action. And don't forget to tag us in your posts - we love seeing pictures of our Bearcats and their families! | |
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August 24
All School Mass - 8:30 am
August 25
Curriculum Night - 6:00 pm
August 26
Begin Hot Lunch Fridays
September 5
No School - Labor Day
September 8
Early Dismissal Thursday - 1:45pm
September 9
Bearcats Under the Lights
September 13
Picture Day (Grade Preschool - 7)
September 22
Early Dismissal Thursday - 1:45pm
September 23
No School - Staff Professional Development Day
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