As we give special importance to the virtue of Kindness this month, we ask that you support our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Your donations are needed now more than ever. All nonperishable items will be donated to St. Luke St. Vincent de Paul Society and Catholic Charities. Please send the items to your child’s homeroom by Wed., Nov. 18. Students who donate two items will receive a jeans day (date TBD by administration) coupon. Thank you for your continued support. Below is a list of suggested items for each grade level to donate:
PK: marshmallows
4th: mashed potatoes
K: canned pumpkin & evaporated milk
5th: stuffing mix
1st: gravy mix or canned gravy
6th: cranberry sauce
2nd: canned sweet potatoes
7th: canned peas
3rd: canned green beans
8th: canned carrots
COUNSELOR’S CORNER . . .
WORLD KINDNESS DAY – NOV. 13TH World Kindness Day is celebrated each year on November 13th. The purpose of World Kindness Day is to encourage everyone to do good deeds in their community. It also serves as a reminder that simple acts of kindness have power, and that together we can all work to create a kinder world.
On World Kindness Day, people are encouraged to make it their intention to be kind to others . . . at home, work, school, or just out in public. Everyone can celebrate by pledging to do at least one intentional act of kindness to benefit someone else. It can be as simple or as involved as you like. No matter what you decide to do, your act of kindness will unite you with others dedicated to changing the world one kind act at a time. This day is also meant to celebrate and encourage the good deeds that others already do. On World Kindness Day, be sure to let others around you know how much you appreciate their kindness and generosity. Sometimes, saying, “thank you” is one of the kindest things you can do! For ideas and simple ways to be kind, visit www.inspirekindness.com “Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” - Mother Teresa
BETA CLUB FALL COURT
It’s that time of year again! Time to vote for the class of 2021 Fall Court. The court will be announced on the St. Luke Facebook page, Friday, November 20, 8:15 am. We will also be raffling off two piñatas. Each student’s name will be entered into a drawing and there will be one male and one female student winner.
Voting for this year’s Beta Club Fall Court is online. Click HERE to learn more and cast your vote. All proceeds benefit the Beta Club Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your support!
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OUR CDC! The St. Luke Child Development Center, a loving Catholic environment for your child, is now accepting new enrollment.
Children ages 18 months to 4 years old. Open Mon-Fri from 7:30am to 5:30 pm. Registration fee is $100. Tuition is $170 weekly, includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Please call 210-431-9994 for more information.
On October 30th, ELA students in Mr. Meyer’s classes participated in a competitive scary story/poem contest. Top winners from each grade level were: Ella V. grade 6, Isabella G. Grade 7, and Marisela P. grade 8. Each of the champions were awarded a gold medal and a gift card to Amazon. We applaud them for their adroit ability to compose frightening pieces of writing that contributed to our Halloween fun! PTC CHICK-FIL-A LUNCH – FRI., NOV. 20
Firm deadline to order: Fri., Nov. 13. Click HERE to place your order online. CIVVIES DAY – FRI., NOV. 20
Civvies Days are co-hosted each month by the Beta Club and PTC with a cost of $5.00 per student. Participation is optional. Monies collected will be split with half of the proceeds going to PTC and the other half going to a charity selected by the Beta Club. ALL students are invited to participate (distance and in-person students). Please submit donations by Fri., Nov. 20, 8:00 am.
In an effort to minimize contact, donations will be collected online.Click HEREfor the online donation site. Thank you! FAMILIES! WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
We are happy to announce the Ortiz Group at Thrive Mortgage has offered to sponsor honoring our teachers with a virtue of the month award. Mr. Ortiz has offered to reward two teachers/staff every month who win the virtue of the month. We will choose one teacher/staff member from early childhood and intermediate, and one from middle school and specials. We are so happy to have this opportunity to recognize the many gifts our faculty and staff have to offer.
This month our virtue is Kindness. Please email Mrs. Buhrman at [email protected] with your nomination and a brief message why you think they deserve this reward. We will announce the winners along with the children each month. We will also include a write up in the Light each month with quotes from your nominations. You can vote every month, if you so desire! Let’s have some fun shouting out our support for our amazing teachers!!
Thank you, Ortiz Group and our community, for your support! A LOOK AHEAD…
Wed., Nov. 18 – Virtue of the Month recognitions
Mon., Nov. 23 – Full school day
Tues., Nov. 24 - Noon Dismissal, NO After-school Care
Nov. 25 – 27: Thanksgiving Break
COMING UP FOR 8TH GRADE:
It’s time to get your 8th grade yearbook ad together. Be on the lookout for an email coming soon from Ms. Chavez with details on how to submit your ad.
Don’t forget to register for the Catholic High School Placement Test (HSPT). Register by Dec. 9 to take the HSPT at St. Luke or by Dec. 10 to take the test at one of the area Catholic High schools.