26-27 Lower School News - Week 8
October 9, 2026
October 9 2026
What a week on the Hilltop! We kicked things off on Sunday by celebrating Episcopal Schools Sunday with our church community, a beautiful reminder of the faith and fellowship that make St. Luke’s so special. Some of us also had the opportunity to spend the day with beloved children’s author Drew Daywalt while supporting the San Antonio Public Library Foundation—a wonderful celebration of literacy and the joy of reading!
And then came our four-day school week. Somehow, we managed to pack in so much love, fur, school spirit, and yes, I promise, plenty of learning!
On Tuesday, we celebrated one of my absolute favorite St. Luke’s traditions, the Blessing of the Pets! There is something so special about seeing our community come together with our furry (and not-so-furry) family members to celebrate the unconditional love and joy they bring to our lives. It is a beautiful reminder of God's love for all His creation and the blessings, big and small, that surround us every day.
The Tiger spirit was also impossible to contain this week! Just take a look at the video below of our first graders practicing their pep rally cheers in the playground. Their excitement says it all.
Oh, how we love St. Luke’s!
Cates fosters community wherever she goes! Whether she is in the classroom, the hallway or the playground, her big smile and bigger heart, all tigers have a friend in Cates. She is exceptionally friendly and inclusive; she always invites others to play with her. Her love of laughter and music brings people together. For example, when she started singing "Boston" in Innovation Lab, and the whole class joined in as a community to sing. Thank you Cates for sharing your superpowers with us! - Mrs. Weller
Rowan demonstrates community by helping others, sharing, and showing kindness to all friends. She works together with her peers and cares for everyone making our classroom a happy and welcoming place. - Ms. Esparza
PS. Cates and Rowan wanted their picture taken together.
Belle is a wonderful example of citizenship in our classroom! She consistently takes initiative to make sure her tablemates have the supplies they need, and even goes out of her way to help others put away their Chromebooks at the end of the day. Belle demonstrates the St. Luke’s Way through her willingness to help others prepare for class. - Ms. Eckert
Even though she is new to the St. Luke's Community, she is already showing what community looks like. In Spanish class, she helps and supports her classmates and leads by example. She is willing to help the teacher and take on challenges with a positive and joyful attitude. - Mrs. Herff
What stands out most, though, is his genuine gift for celebrating the success of others. I often hear him saying, “Way to go!” or “Great job!” when a friend succeeds or is recognized for making a good choice. Myles takes great joy in encouraging those around him, and his kind words help make our classroom a more positive and supportive place to be. He is truly a wonderful member of our class community! - Mrs. Ray
This elementary tiger really understands what it means to not only be a valued member of her classroom community, but she also values and appreciates others. Her classroom family is very important to her, and she constantly puts others first before her individual needs. She's usually the first to help others, including her teacher. This past week, her class was working on an important landform lap book activity which involved a lot of glue. Before she even started her project, she volunteered to help her teacher pass out Social Studies supplies such as manilla folders and glue bottles. She wanted to make sure that every classmate was prepared before she even sat down to work on her assignment. This is a beautiful example of how she leads her classroom community with genuine kindness and heart. - Ms. Lehman
Mia Norinski loves St. Luke's Episcopal School! She shows initiative and community spirit in her "can do" attitude. Mia's kindness and encouragement to all, and the way she takes care of our classroom, whether by picking up trash, sharing toys at center time, passing out supplies when it is time to do classwork, truly embody the idea of community and reflect her servant leader's heart. Everyone in Early Childhood-girl or boy, regardless of whether they are in her class or even another grade level-matters to Mia, and she likes to make them all feel like they are important and special. Every school community needs a scholar like Mia, as she inspires everyone to be the best they can be! - Mrs. McIntire
This Tiger is new to SLES, but he embraced the idea of community from his very first week in Kindergarten. He frequently greets his class with "You guys are the best friends I could ever want!" and he shows that appreciation by treating each classmate with warmth, courtesy, and cooperation. If someone is playing alone or looks like they might be feeling lonely, he is quick to reach out to them because to him, everyone should feel like they are important. He shows affection and love for every one of his teachers, gives the best hugs, and frequently expresses-in word and action-how happy he is to be a part of our St. Luke's family. His kindness toward all makes everyone truly feel that they matter! - Mrs. McIntire
Your Child’s Classroom, Just a Click Away on Seesaw
Don’t forget to check Seesaw each day! Our teachers regularly share snapshots of classroom learning, special moments, and student accomplishments. It’s a wonderful way to get a peek into your child’s day, stay connected to what they are learning, and celebrate both the small joys and big wins together.
If you need help accessing your Seesaw account, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
