The Weekly News and Updates

St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School is a collaborative community where all are respected, encouraged, and challenged.

Oct. 26 - Trunk or Treat, 2-3 pm - Sign-Up

Oct. 28 - Leadership Council, 6:30 pm

Oct. 29 - All School Mass, 8:30 am

Oct. 31 - Mission Day, Out of Uniform

Nov. 2 - Student led Mass, 8:30 am

Nov. 5 - All School Mass, 8:30 am

Nov. 7 -Spirit Wear!

Nov. 12 - All School Mass, 8:30 am

Nov. 14 - No School

Nov. 19 - All School Mass, 8:30 am

Nov. 21 - Mission Day, Out of Uniform

Nov. 21 - BINGO, 6-8 pm, meeting room

Nov. 26-28 - No School, Happy Thanksgiving

Feb. 14 - Green Gala

Living Like the Saints

October's mission, The Child Life Specialists of Blank Children's Hospital, Unity Point Heath was chosen by our third grade classes. This compasionate program fosters healing and recovery by helping children express their concern and cope with their fears. Specialists meet with families to provide educational activities to help children adjust to the medical setting, prepare for medical procedures and put them at ease. This orginization is beautifully aligned with the Visitation Order co-founded by St. Jane Frances de Chatal whose mission was to embody the virtues modeled by the Blessed Virgin Mary at the time of her visitation of Elizibeth. Thank you in advance for supporting Mission Day - Out of Uniform on October 31st and the Children's collection at this weekend's masses.

Saint of the Day Calendar - October

Next week, we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week! Students are invited to participate in a fun week of spirit activities to celebrate our choice to be healthy and drug-free. Each day will have a special theme, so students are encouraged to dress according to the daily spirit ideas. Please remember to follow our out-of-uniform guidelines to ensure clothing is appropriate for school.

This is a great opportunity to show school spirit, make positive choices, and support each other in living a healthy lifestyle. We look forward to seeing everyone participate and have fun while celebrating Red Ribbon Week!

In September and October, our PBIS school-wide lesson will focus on personal space. Lessons will be taught to all students in grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Teachers and staff have noticed more students displaying physical touch in the hallways and on the playground, so these lessons will help students practice respecting each other’s personal space in different settings.

To reinforce this at home, parents can:

• Model appropriate personal space during family interactions.
• Use clear language to remind children about their “personal bubble.”
• Praise their child when they respect others’ personal space.
• Role-play different social situations where personal space matters (e.g., standing in line, greeting a friend, playing on the playground, sitting at the dinner table).

Parents & students of all ages are invited to attend Dowling Catholic's Annual Open House on Sunday, November 2 from 11 am to 2 pm.

The day includes student-led tours, interactive activities, the opportunity to meet faculty, coaches, staff and much more!

Our tuition assistance representatives will also be available to answer your questions.

Please visit our website to learn more: Dowling Catholic Website

Please join us for the 64th Annual Dowling Catholic Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 26th in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This time honored DCHS tradition runs from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and supports the student activities endowment.

Purchase tickets online: https://www.dowlingcatholic.org/pancake-breakfast