Students dismiss at 2:00 pm today and afternoon EDS is available for those families who need it. Please see the school calendar on our website for all early dismissal dates.

All St. Luke families are invited to an evening of food, fun and lots of Bearcat school spirit to kick off the Fall 2024 athletic season! This year's event will take place tomorrow starting at 6:00 pm at Keystone Park:



• Soccer games and Cross Country activities featuring our grades 4-8 teams
• Music, face painting and other fun surprises
• Pizza, beverages and treats for all

The St. Luke Athletic Committee is looking for volunteers to help with this year's event. Please use the Sign Up Genius if you can lend a hand. You can see the full event schedule here.

Everything's free for St. Luke families, so mark your calendar. Let's go, Bearcats!

Spirit Wear Day Tomorrow

In honor of Bearcats Under the Lights, students may wear spirit wear to school on Friday.

Please join us as we celebrate Mass together on Wednesday at 10:15 am in the church. All are welcome!

The annual safety drill, coordinated with the River Forest Police Department, will take place on Thursday, September 19th. 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.

The first Family School Association (FSA) meeting will be held on Thursday ,September 19th at 7:00 pm in Waldron. All parents are invited to attend either in person of via Zoom:

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FSA meets on the third Thursday evening of every other month. See the website calendar for all meeting dates. We hope to see you there!

We are excited to host several Parent Get Togethers in the coming weeks to celebrate the new school year. Join other parents in fellowship, connecting with old friends and making new ones! All get togethers will be held at O'Sullivan's Public House in Forest Park:

• 5th and 6th Grade Parents - Wednesday, September 18th - 6:00 pm
• 7th and 8th Grade Parents - Thursday, September 26th - 8:00 pm - New Date!

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. 

Cherished Ones Day is Wednesday, October 16th so please save the date. Complete details will be shared in an upcoming Weekly Bulletin.

In today’s digital age, keeping our children safe online is more important than ever. River Forest PD Crime Prevention Officer Megan Drake will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to navigate the digital world, protect your family from online threats, and foster a safe online environment for your children.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed and take proactive steps to ensure your child’s online safety. The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24th at 6:00 pm.

Attend via Zoom with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83612981821

All students in Kindergarten through eighth grade have the opportunity to sing in the choir.

The Cherub Choir is for children in grades K-2. Children will learn to sing with joy and confidence! The Cherub sings at monthly Masses and performs at the Christmas Pageant and Celebrate the Arts Night. This choir will rehearse every other MONDAY afternoon from 3:00-3:45 pm, beginning Monday, September 9th. 

The St. Luke Children’s Choir is a non-auditioned choir open to students in grades 3-8. This wonderful group of singers adds their voices to our monthly Masses. Choir members will work on basic musicianship skills including part-singing and proper concert behavior/etiquette. While a member of the Choir, your student(s) will not only be singing at our monthly Masses, but will also perform in our Christmas Pageants and Celebrate the Arts Night in the spring. The Children’s Choir will rehearse every other WEDNESDAY from 3:00-3:45 pm. Rehearsal will go from 3-4 in the weeks approaching the Pageant and the Arts show. The first Children’s Choir rehearsal will be Wednesday, September 4th.

If your child would like to add their voice to the choir this year, please take a moment and fill out this permission form and scan/email it back to Mrs. Reckamp or have your child return it to Mrs. Gattone in the main office. 

Our teachers are excited to share the following clubs with our students. All interested students must register for the club(s) prior to the first meeting.

Board Games Club (Grades 3-6)

Play new games and enjoy some old favorites! Learn more and register here.

Chess Club (Grades 1-8)

All skill levels are welcome! Learn more and register here.

History Club (Grades 4-6)

Calling all history buffs! Students in grades 4-6 are invited to discuss and question various topics in American and World History. Learn more and register here.

Math Clubs (Grades 1-8)

Grades 1-2: learn more and register here.

Grades 3-5: learn more and register here.

Grades 6-8: learn more and register here.

Spanish Club (Grades 2-8)

Explore the Spanish language and culture through engaging activities. Learn more and register here.

Speech Club (Grades 7-8)

For students who are interested in developing their public speaking, acting, and debate skills. Learn more and register here.

It's almost time for our first major fundraiser of the year - the St. Luke School Walk-a-Thon! This annual fundraising event will take place on Friday, October 11th.

How you can participate

In order to ensure the success of the Walk-a-Thon, all students are asked to collect pledges, with the hope that each student can earn at least $200 in pledges from family, friends and neighbors. For their hard work, students will receive great prizes! Lots of volunteers will be needed so watch for the sign up form in the coming weeks.

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. All pledges are due Tuesday, October 8th.

Check out all the details about the event, including instructions on how to set up your online donation page and prizes being awarded in the Walk-a-Thon packet.

Last call for corporate sponsors

Corporate sponsors will have their logo on the event t-shirts, and all printed and online materials. All sponsorship funds go directly to St. Luke School so your support is needed. Please review the sponsorship form for detailed information on all of our giving levels. All forms are due to Sheila Price by tomorrow. Please email Sheila Price for more details.

Each month our Parish celebrates a special Family Mass, usually the last Sunday of the month at the 9:30 am Mass. The participation of our young people is an important part of the Family Mass. If your student would like to participate, please visit the SignUp Genius. The readings will be sent to you prior to Mass.

Mrs. Crosswhite needs your help! Please send your fall sports pictures to her for the school yearbook. Group shots and pictures of our Bearcats in action can be emailed to Mrs. Crosswhite at jcrosswhite@stlukeschoolrf.org.