The Weekly News and Updates

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

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. 25 - All School Mass, 8:30 am

Nov. 26-28 - No School, Happy Thanksgiving

Feb. 14 - Green Gala

Living Like the Saints

This month, our focus is on the following Beatitude: "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land." (Matthew 5:5) The beatitude of meekness emphasizes humility and strength under control. Living this beatitude means embracing gentleness in our interactions with others, fostering a spirit of compassion and understanding.

Saint of the Day Calendar - November

Children's Christmas Eve Choir

Calling all young voices! Children in 2nd grade and up are invited to help fill a St. Luke's Christmas Eve Mass with joyful song! The choir will sing at the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass in the gym. Rehearsals will be held Wed, Dec 3 and Wed, Dec 10, from 5:15–6:00 pm in the Church. For questions, contact Cari Higgins at cari@slte.org

• This month, our school is kicking off No Touch November: “Hands Off, Kindness On!” — a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) challenge focused on respecting personal space, using kind words, and keeping hands, feet, and objects to ourselves.

  Throughout November, teachers and staff will be looking for students who demonstrate safe and respectful behavior. Classes will work together to earn stars for positive choices and teamwork. Once a class earns 10 stars, they’ll celebrate with a fun group reward!

  Our goal is to help students develop self-control, foster strong friendships, and create a safe and caring environment for everyone. Families can support this challenge by encouraging respectful behavior at home and reminding students that kindness doesn’t require touch — it can be shown through words, smiles, and helping others.

  Let’s make November a month full of kindness and safe choices!

  Focus Behaviors:

  § Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself

  § Use kind words instead of physical actions

  § Respect others’ personal space

  § Solve problems with words

  Class Challenge: “Reach for the Stars!”

  Each class earns a star when the whole group demonstrates hands-to-self behavior, kindness, or teamwork throughout the day.

  § Stars can be displayed on a classroom chart or a hallway bulletin board.

  § When a class earns 20 stars, they receive a class reward — such as extra recess, a dance party, or a popcorn celebration!

CYC Registration opens on November 8th, 2025, at 12:00pm CST. To learn more and to register, visit our website (linked HERE).

At CYC, campers experience the joy of the Gospel in action—from daily Mass, prayer, and small group ministry to ziplines, campfires, and lake adventures. Each week is designed for a specific age group, helping campers grow in faith and confidence alongside new and old friends. We have weeks designed specifically for your elementary and junior high students! Our mission is simple yet powerful: to create joy-filled missionary disciples of Christ who carry the love of Jesus into the world!

We are excited to once again offer Middle School Speech & Debate as an extracurricular this year! This is open to all students in Grades 6 thru 8.

Practice will begin in December and the season runs through the first part of May. Want to learn more or have questions? Plan to attend a brief informational meeting beginning at 7:00 PM on November 18th in the meeting room - Zoom link will also be provided for those who can not attend in-person. Watch for registration coming soon!

A Sensory-Friendly Mass will take place at St. Joseph's in Des Moines on Saturday, November 22 at 9:00 am and all are welcome to attend. A special invitation is extended to any person with sensory issues.

In an effort to embrace and welcome the members of our church with autism, Down syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Diocese of Des Moines has begun hosting sensory-friendly liturgies. These Masses include lower lights, softer music, and shorter, more literal homilies; however, the biggest difference is that we try to create an environment free of stigma. We encourage families and individuals to get up and move if needed, to bring alternative seating, and to participate in the liturgy just as they are.

Following Mass there will be a social in the parish hall.

Contact Patty Origer at poriger@dmdiocese.org with any questions or requests for accommodations.