The Glance

We are deeply grateful to the Jack and Valerie Guenther Foundation for their second $500,000 gift to the St. Luke’s Episcopal School Permanent Endowment Fund, in memory of Valerie Guenther, to support the compensation of the St. Luke’s Head of School. Grandparents Jack and the late Valerie Guenther, with their children Jack Guenther Jr. (St. Luke’s parent) and Abigail Guenther Kampmann, were inspired to donate to date $1M to the Permanent Endowment Fund (the “PEF”), to establish a fund whose proceeds will be used to underwrite the Head of School’s compensation from year to year. The fund known as the Jack and Valerie Guenther Foundation Endowment Fund is set up to grow in perpetuity. Its impact is significant each year. Leadership plays a pivotal role in supporting the mission and values of our school. The Guenther family’s investment, vision and generosity will allow St. Luke’s Episcopal School to attract and retain leaders of the highest caliber for generations to come.

The Guenther family’s generous spirit and attention to detail in setting up protections will preserve the Fund and insure that it will continue to grow well into the future. We hope their gifts to the PEF will be an inspiration to others!

"Our relationship to the School goes back some fifty years, when I was on the School Board, the education of our three children, and now a grandchild. We trust that this gift will contribute to continuing the School's mission of fostering compassionate and knowledgeable students. We wish you continuing success, and it is our privilege to be a small part of the school."

- Jack Guenther Sr.

We invite our St. Luke’s community to come together for two meaningful opportunities to honor and remember the life and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Monday, January 19, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and School will join the MLK Day March, standing together in reflection, unity, and service as we honor Dr. King’s call to justice and love. The march begins at 10:00 a.m., and families are welcome to participate. A limited number of seats remain on the school buses for those who wish to travel together. Those who will meet us there, must be in place by 9 a.m.

We will also gather as a school community for our All-School MLK Chapel on Tuesday, January 20, at 8:00 a.m. This special chapel will be led by Middle School Student Voice, along with our 1st grade and PK4 classes, as we reflect on Dr. King’s enduring impact and message of hope.

For additional details or to join us for the march, please contact Sarah Kates at skates@sles-sa.org

Sarah Kates
Chaplain

Learn all about the Robotics movement at St. Luke’s in our latest podcast episode. Hear from Matt Robinson, Robotics Coach and STEM Teacher, as he shares how Robotics has grown into one of St. Luke’s signature programs and the impact it’s having on students across campus. From innovation to teamwork, this episode highlights the exciting future of STEM at SLES.

St. Luke’s families are invited to join our Worry-Free Parenting Strategies Book Club, an informal and welcoming space for conversation, reflection, and practical tools for parenting with confidence and care. Led by Chaplain Sarah Kates, the book club will meet immediately following Big Chapel from 8:30–9:15 a.m. in the Parlor and is open to all parents.

Together, we’ll explore strategies rooted in The Worry-Free Parent and discuss ways to support our children’s emotional and spiritual well-being. You do not need to have read the book to participate—come as you are and join the conversation.

Meeting Dates:
• Thursday, January 29
• Thursday, February 5
• Tuesday, February 17
• Thursday, March 5

Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Come have lunch on Friday, January 30th. More dates will be available each month, so stay tuned!

In order to join students for lunch, grandparents and special friends must sign up below. Please note that there are a limited number of sign-ups per grade. We kindly ask that you only sign up once a semester so all grandparents and special friends have a chance to join students during the year.

Due to food allergies, we do not allow outside food or beverages.

FREE PREMIUM BOTTLE of WINE (value $300) for your table if the table is purchased or committed by February 1st! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Kaleidoscope: A Night Under the Stars, St. Luke’s annual Fun’raising Gala, presented by Northeast Pediatrics—Katherine and Robert Trimble.

Kaleidoscope will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the beautiful San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Betty Kelso Center and Greehey Lawn. Cocktail Hour begins at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds from Kaleidoscope provide vital support for St. Luke’s Episcopal School, enhancing curriculum, supporting our dedicated faculty and staff, investing in innovative technology, and creating meaningful experiences for our students.

The celebration begins early with the Kaleidoscope Kick-Off Party on Thursday, February 5! Join us for this festive evening featuring live entertainment by SLES alumna Caroline Hale.
Tickets are selling fast—click here to purchase yours.

Tables & Tickets

Purchase or commit to your table by February 1 and receive a FREE premium bottle of wine (a $300 value) for your table. If you are new to Kaleidoscope or would like to learn more, please reach out to your class captain, the Kaleidoscope Co-Chairs, or the Development Office.

Click here, then select Tables and Tickets to purchase tickets, reserve a table, or learn more about Kaleidoscope.

Thank You to Our Table Sponsors

A limited number of table sponsorships remain—reserve yours soon!

Hilltop
Lizette & James Morin / Angie and Paul Cox
Paige & Clayton Shafer / Joan & Bruce Blakemore

St. Luke’s Way
Ashley and Andrew Friedman
Claire & Easton McNab, Rachel & Philip Halliday, Courtney & Tobin Smith, Paige & Rob Cavender

Kathryn & Jamie Williams, Katie & Michael Guido, Liza & Nelson Vasquez, Liz & Matt Kleberg, Calli & Jermial Ashley

Tiger Pride
Class of 2023 – Embrey, Weaver, Sytsma & Schones families
Angie & Paul Cox

Linda Barron

We are seeking Live and Silent Auction items as well as Raffle Prizes.

THANK YOU to our UNDERWRITERS - Underwriting Opportunities are AVAILABLE

• Presenting - Katherine and Robert Trimble / Northeast Pediatrics

• Culinary - Mission Restaurant Supply - Carolina and A. J. Lewis

• Video - Cavender Auto Family - Suzanne and Rick Cavender

• Bar - Tito’s Handmade Vodka

• Valet - Cavender Auto Group / Cavender Cares

• Cocktail Hour - Vantage Bank of Texas

• T-Shirts - Dawson Charitable Fdn. - Tara and Alex Childers

• Auctioneer - Alexa and Tani Brundage

• Children’s Raffle - Gretchen and Lance Lahourcade

• Signature Drink - Affordable Glass

• Wine & Beer - Lizette and James Morin / Vineyard Wine Co.

• Vespa - Angie and Paul Cox / MotoVino

Thank you for your continued support of St. Luke’s Episcopal School. We look forward to celebrating Kaleidoscope: A Night Under the Stars with you!

Questions or Ready to Get Involved?

Please contact our Kaleidoscope Co-Chairs:

Krista Boazman – kboazman@phyllisbrowning.com
Ashley Friedman – ashmfriedman@gmail.com
Paige Shafer – paigeblakemore@yahoo.com

Or Director of Development Joyce Horner - jhorner@sles-sa.org

A special thank you to The Easton and Claire McNab Foundation for their generous $10,000 gift in support of our Endowment. Their commitment, along with the support of the Jack and Valerie Guenther Foundation, makes a lasting impact on our school community.

Saturday, January 24, marks the final games of the regular season for our Lady Tigers as both teams look to finish strong and build momentum heading into postseason play.

Please note an important schedule update for the 6th Grade Lady Tigers:
The game originally scheduled for January 10 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 21, at 5:30 PM at St. Luke’s against Great Hearts Forest Heights. This matchup gives the team one more opportunity to compete before the playoffs begin.

The End-of-Season Tournament tips off on January 31, and our Lady Tigers are ready for an exciting playoff run. Let’s pack the gym, cheer loudly, and support them as they wrap up the regular season!

6th Grade Lady Tigers

• Wednesday, January 21 — 5:30 PM
  St. Luke’s vs. Great Hearts Forest Heights
  📍St. Luke’s
  

• Saturday, January 24 — 10:30 AM
  St. Luke’s vs. Castle Hills
  📍Concordia Lutheran School

5th Grade Lady Tigers

• Saturday, January 24 — 3:30 PM
  St. Luke’s vs. Concordia
  📍Concordia Lutheran School

Go Lady Tigers! 🐯🏀

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is excited to partner with St. Luke’s Episcopal School in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day March and Celebration tomorrow, January 19.

Please inform School Chaplain Sarah Kates if you plan to participate.