November 7 - 11, 2022

Picture Retake Day Monday

Students wishing to retake their school picture may come to school out of uniform on Monday. You must bring your entire original picture package and return to the photographer in order to get retakes. Pictures will be taken first thing in the morning so don't be late to school!

School Safety Drill Tuesday

The annual safety drill, coordinated with the River Forest Police Department, will take place on Tuesday. The drill does not include any simulations or sounds that could mimic an actual event. If you do not want your child to participate in the safety drill, please contact Andrew DiMarco by Monday.

Book Fair November 8 - 10

Don’t miss the Scholastic Book Fair! It’s a great time to start some early Christmas shopping. The Book Fair will take place in the school library from November 8-10. Sale hours will be from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and 8:00 am - 1:45 pm on Thursday. In addition, we’ll have a preview day for students on Monday, November 7th. Proceeds from the Book Fair allow us to buy new books for our school library.


For more information and to learn more about the new eWallet feature, click here.


Volunteers Still Needed! Please use the Sign-Up Genius if you are able to help out.

Early Dismissal Thursday November 10

Students will dismiss at 1:45 pm and afternoon EDS will be available.

Spirit Wear Day Friday, November 11

All students may wear Bearcat spirit wear on Friday, November 11. In exchange, we ask that each student bring a small monetary donation to contribute to the Parish annual Turkey Sunday fund. Turkey Sunday provides complete Thanksgiving meals to underserved families in the Chicagoland area.

Veterans Day Prayer Service Friday, November 11

On behalf of the students of St. Luke School, we invite you to a special Veterans Day prayer service on Friday, November 11 at 2:00 pm in the school gym. 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. RSVP to Andrew DiMarco if you able to be a part our Veteran’s Day prayer service.


Photos Needed

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 4.

Open House for Prospective Families Tuesday, November 15

St. Luke will be hosting an Open House for prospective families on Tuesday, November 15 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Please help us spread the word!

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 coats, snow pants, hats, and mittens. Items will be donated to Catholic Charities. Please bring your cold weather items to the third grade classrooms by November 15.

Volunteers Needed for Girls Basketball Home Games

The Athletic Committee needs your help! Please consider volunteering at a home basketball game, supporting our girls' teams. Help is needed with admissions, running the scoreboard, and keeping the stat book. Check out the Sign Up Genius for more information.

Trunk or Treat Wrap Up

Thanks to all of the families who attended the trunk or treat last week! A special thanks to all those that participated as a ‘Trunk’ and to our 2nd grade families that assisted in making the night so great.


Congratulations to our ‘Trunk’ winners:



  • 1st Place: Giordano Family (50's Diner Theme)
  • 2nd Place: Serpico Family (Luau Theme)
  • 3rd Place: Salgado Family (Happy Hauntings Theme)
  • 4th Place: Spata Family (Encanto Theme)
  • 5th Place: Scollard Family (Twister Theme)

Dates to Remember

November 7

Picture Retake Day


November 8-10

Book Fair


November 10

Early Dismissal Thursday - 1:45 pm


November 11

Veterans Day Prayer Service - 2:00 pm

End of First Trimester


November 15

Pizza Tuesday


November 21 - 25 

Thanksgiving Break

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