St. Luke Light
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February 3, 2021FROM MRS. BUHRMAN
February 4, 2021
Dear St. Luke Community,
I remember 15 years ago, when I started my journey at St. Luke Catholic School. It seems like time has just flown by. Catholic Schools Week was brand new to me, and coming from public school, was a total enigma. As the week progressed, I just did not understand why we celebrated for an entire week! I had skills to teach, goals to achieve, and assessments to give. There was no time for frivolous celebrations!
As the years went by, I came to a deeper understanding and appreciation for Catholic Schools Week. You see, it is about gratitude for the journey together. We all have choices to make; for ourselves, for our children, for the people who depend on us. When we made the decision to be a part of Catholic Schools, we made the decision to unite in Christ. We make the decision to strive for accountability for our children. We make the decision to put our children in an environment where we know they will be nurtured and loved united in Christ, but also pushed and held to a high standard. We know that with hard work and dedication, you can accomplish anything, and our children absorb that philosophy and take it with them in life. The journey we are on together, as a loving community connected through Christ, is a call to celebrate with a grateful heart. Catholic school is based on Christ’s teaching of love. Where there is love, there is family.
As we continue with our celebration, this week, let’s take a moment to cherish the journey we are on. Let’s celebrate the beautiful gift of Catholic school, the teachers who make the sacrifices to continue their ministry with less, and the parents who make the commitment to give their children the best.
This year has been a journey of faith and patience, but it has also been a journey of gratitude. The freedoms we used to have, have transformed into appreciation for the small blessings. Focusing on our blessings, instead of worrying about what we don’t have, is a blessing in itself. We can refocus on what is important, the small treasures we have in our life, and smile with a grateful heart.
It is an honor to lead our wonderful Catholic school. Every day I drive to work, grateful to be a servant to our community and children. Catholic school is a treasure we are all blessed to be a part of. If you are feeling lonely, don’t forget we are here. We are connected through the love of Christ, and where there is love, there is family. We R Family.
Nadine Buhrman
COUNSELOR’S CORNER . . .
FRIENDLY FEBRUARY CALENDAR
During the month of February, we focus on the virtue of love and the practice of choosing kindness. Random Acts of Kindness Week will be celebrated the week of February 15th - 19th. Please refer to the Friendly February Calendar below for suggested ways to spread love and kindness throughout the entire month!
We need our friendships more than ever this year! Let's focus on doing our best to be a good friend to all. An act of kindness and connection ripples out and impacts so many more people than we realize, and it also boosts our own happy hormones! In times of stress people can react more quickly than they would normally, so let's show compassion and kindness and try to keep calm. ( www.actionforhappiness.org)
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK
February 15 - 19
ONLINE RE-ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN IN RENWEB/FAMILY PORTAL
Families who complete their re-registration during the early registration period will receive a limited-edition St. Luke auto decal!
The Early Registration deadline is 9:00 pm, February 28. After this date, the registration fee of $285.00 for the oldest child in the family will increase to $335.00.
Please follow this link for the Re-registration Guide with details on the online re-registration process.
Registration for siblings who will be new to St. Luke in the 2021-2022 school year is ongoing. Please contact our registrar, Laura Garza, at 210-434-2011, ext. 126 to schedule an appointment.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Thursday during Catholic Schools Week we celebrate our students. We want to encourage you to play games as a family, so we've provided links to some of our students' favorite in-class games, along with some new ones that they may not have played before. Most challenging it the "How Much Do You Know About St. Luke" Jeopardy game. See just how much you know about our school and its history. There's also a Disney Princesses Jeopardy game, and a superheroes Jeopardy game, along with online puzzles and drawing games.
Please take some time to have fun as a family this evening. You might also enjoy a break from the computer by playing a good, old-fashioned board game. Whatever you do, please have a good time with your St. Luke student(s)! Please post your pictures on the St. Luke Facebook page!
Game Night Links
Google Puzzle Party: https://artsandculture.google.com/experiment/puzzle-party/EwGBPZlIzv0KRw?hl=en
Quick Draw: https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/
Skribbl.io : https://skribbl.io/
Quick Draw: https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/
Jeopardy about St. Luke: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/trivia-7079
Disney Princesses Jeopardy: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/disney-princesses-43
Superhero Jeopardy: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/superheroes-216
Chick-fil-A Bandera Road
11558 Bandera Road
All students, teachers, parents, friends, family, and neighbors are encouraged to show their school “SPIRIT” in support of St. Luke Catholic School.
Up to 20% of the proceeds will be given back to our school!
Upon ordering, guests must state they are there
to support St. Luke Spirit Day. For orders placed through mobile app,
guests must enter “St. Luke” in the notes section of the order.
ASH WEDNESDAY MEAL – FEB. 17
It is a long-standing tradition at St. Luke School for students in 2nd-5th grade to have a simple meal of soup, bread, and milk for lunch on Ash Wednesday. This is the only meal that the cafeteria will serve on Ash Wednesday. Students are asked to donate towards the cost of the meal; lunch cards will not be used for the Ash Wednesday lunch. Students in Pre-K through 1st grade are asked to pack a sack lunch on Ash Wednesday. A link for the online payment site will be emailed to parents before Ash Wednesday. In an effort to minimize contact, payments will only be collected online. Please do not sent cash with students. Thank you for understanding.
It was a beautiful day for our recyclable balloon release yesterday. Our students celebrated our nation with a flag raising and the balloon release. Visit our Facebook page to see more photos from our Catholic Schools Week festivities.
