We thank you for your patience and flexibility during this extraordinary time and ask for your prayers for our community, country, and the world.

COMMUNICATIONS TO FAMILIES

Principal's Letter to St. Luke School Community, March 13, 2020
Principal's Letter to St. Luke School Community, March 23, 2020
Principal's Letter to St. Luke School Community, April 17, 2020

Superintendent's Letter to Catholic School Families, March 13, 2020
Superintendent's Letter to Catholic School Families, March 24, 2020
Superintendent's Letter Regarding Governor Abbott's Announcement, April 17, 2020
Superintendent's Letter Preparations for the 2020-2021 School Year, June 8, 2020

Spring Sports Season Cancelled, Coach Loza's Letter, April 1, 2020

Archbishop's Decree Regarding Changes for Parishes and Schools, March 13, 2020
Special Broadcast from Archbishop Gustavo, March 20, 2020
Archbishop Issues Updated Decree Regarding COVID-19 Response, March 20, 2020
Archbishop Gustavo extends to May 18 decree regarding changes impacting parishes in the archdiocese in response to COVID-19.

Fr. Eric Ritter's Letter to Parishioners, March 16, 2020

BIG GIVE EMERGENCY RELIEF
Why should you give to The Big Give Emergency Relief?

The Big Give Emergency Relief site opened on March 19 and will remain open until further notice. This round of the Big Give is to help organizations cope with the effects of COVID-19.
 
Your gift allows us to continue to work diligently to meet the educational needs of students attending St. Luke Catholic school while sanitizing the buildings and surfaces in preparation for their return without compromising the school budget. It is a reality that responding to COVID-19, the preparation for distance learning and the extreme cleaning and sanitizing measures, was not in the budget plan for any school this year.
 
Another reality we need to address is the continuation of education for students whose parents have lost the income they use to send their children to our school. Catholic education is a sacrifice. And for some, that sacrifice is more deeply felt. For those parents who are experiencing financial difficulty because of the COVID19 response, we want to help. We want to help them weather this storm so their student(s) can continue their education with their St. Luke family. Thank you for your generosity.
 
Please help us spread the word by sharing this link across your social media platforms: https://www.thebiggivesa.org/organizations/st-luke-school
Thank you.

TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19

• From the Child Mind Institute - Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
• From the National Assn. of School Psychologists-Talking to Children About Covid-19 A Parent Resource
• From Psychology Today-How to Talk to Kids and Teens About the Coronavirus
• Self-Care Bingo for Kids

MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDANCE ACTIVITIES AT HOME
At this time of year, middle-school guidance lessons focus on goal setting and career/college exploration. The Guidance and Counseling Department would like to recommend these sites for middle-school students during our school closure:

• Cafe College
• College Board Big Future
• O*NET OnLine

These sites contain content and activities that will help students identify personal interests and preferences which will help students create a personal educational and career road map. I encourage parents to participate with their children in exploring these websites if possible. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Mrs. Heather Clark at heather.clark@stlukecatholic.org.

CATHOLIC RESOURCES

• Making the Most of the Situation, 7 Great Ways to Fill Your Days with Holy Moments from Dynamic Catholic.
• Holy Hereos (ages 5-12)
• Bishop Barron's Lent Reflections
• Daily Mass - Word on Fire
• Way of the Cross for Kids (YouTube video)
• Children's Stations of the Cross (9 min. YouTube video)
• Lego Stations of the Cross (great for younger children a 3 min. YouTube video)
• Holy Thursday Last Supper Foot Washing Prayer Service
• Prayer for a Celebration of Holy Week
• Signs of New Life Sensory Bin (PK-2nd Gr.)
• Prayer for a Joyful Heart Prayer Card

AT HOME LEARNING RESOURCES

FROM THE REBEL ATHLETICS DEPT.: MOVEMENT NEEDS TO CONTINUE!
In response to the Coronavirus outbreak and the closing of many school districts around the nation and the world, we are working with resources from OPENPhysEd.org, per grade levels, for students to perform physical education requirements in the convenience of your home. 
 
The handouts or visuals (links below) can easily be modified for students to use at home and we encourage you to modify and provide personal instructions for best use of the activity and movement visuals for your child/children. 
 
Remember, exercise helps our immune system, therefore we encourage not only your child but your family to stay active for at least 30 minutes to one hour a day for fitness and wellness benefits throughout the week.
 
Stay Healthy, Stay Blessed,
PE Dept. St. Luke Catholic School

PE Activity Letter, April 2, 2020
Click for Home PE Grades K-2
Click for Home PE Grades 3-5
Click for Home PE Grades 6-8

FROM MRS. MCDANIEL, SPANISH TEACHER
Although Spanish practice is voluntary, Duolingo is a great app which has activities that will give students practice on their Spanish writing, listening, reading and speaking skills.

AT HOME SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FROM MAD SCIENCE