The Walk-a-Thon is tomorrow!

All students must wear their official Walk-a-Thon t-shirt, which they will receive at school today. Preschool students will get their shirts on Friday morning. Students should bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and dress for the weather.  

It's Not Too Late to Turn in Pledges

The pledge deadline has been extended to tomorrow! If you haven't already, please set up your family's online donation page. We strongly encourage all donations be made online, however cash and/or checks will be accepted with a pledge sheet.

It is imperative that all families participate in the event by raising pledges. So far only 66% of our school families have participated but we need 100%! Every student benefits from this fundraiser as it helps to fill the tuition gap. It is our hope is that each student raises at least $200 in pledges, please know that no donation is too small and every dollar counts.

Thank you to all of the students, staff, and volunteers who have helped to make this Walk-a-Thon a success!

Students will dismiss at 11:30 am tomorrow and there will be no afternoon EDS. There will be no school on Monday in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!

Cherished Ones Day is a beloved tradition at St. Luke. Our Cherished Ones Mass is celebrated in gratitude for all who bring our children closer to the loving presence of God. Cherished ones can be older siblings, grandparents, parents, godparents, or any other special person in the student's life. Every student is encouraged to have a Cherished One attend this event. 

This year's Mass will be take place on Wednesday, October 12 at 8:30 am. Cherished Ones are invited to meet in Waldron Hall at 8:00 am for coffee. They will meet their students in Church in their designated grade sections. Following Mass, Cherished Ones are invited to return to homeroom with their student for a fun activity through approximately 10:15 am.

The online conference scheduler will open on Tuesday, October 11 at 8:00 pm and will close October 18 at midnight. A link to the conference scheduler will be sent via email next week. New families will receive an email tomorrow with information on creating an account.

Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 20 in the school gym.

The annual safety drill, coordinated with the River Forest Police Department, will take place on Thursday, October 13. 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 Tuesday.

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

Students in grades 5 - 8 are invited to become an altar server. Training will be held on Tuesday, October 18 at 3:00 pm in St. Luke Church. This training is intended for those students who are new to altar serving, but those who have served before may attend for a refresher. Altar servers will support both school and Parish masses.

Save the Date: the St. Luke School Trunk or Treat will take place on Friday, October 28 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. 

'Trunk' volunteers are needed! If you would like to decorate your car and hand out a nut-free treat, please sign up here.

Lori Serpico will be leaving St. Luke School to pursue an opportunity at her home Parish. Her last day will be Friday. We thank Lori for her incredible work with our preschool students over the last 2+ years. 

As Mrs. Serpico transitions out of St. Luke, we are pleased to introduce Mrs. Elisa Scudiero as our new Preschool Aide beginning today. Mrs. Scudiero's children graduated from St. Luke School and we are so happ to welcome her back!

The St. Luke & St. Bernardine Bowling League will be bowling on the LAST Wednesday of the month from September through May at 7:30 pm. Couples or teams of four to fill open lanes and join in on the fun!

The cost is $120 per bowler/$480 per team. If you want to join the league, contact Noreen Leavy with your team members' names and email addresses.