The Glance

At St. Luke’s Episcopal School, we believe that excellence is not a destination—it’s a continuous journey of reflection, growth, and renewal. One of the most meaningful ways we live out this belief is through our dual accreditation with both the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES).

Accreditation is far more than a seal of approval—it is a rigorous, multi-year process that holds schools accountable to the highest standards of educational quality, governance, and mission alignment. Through this process, we demonstrate our commitment to providing a program that is academically challenging, spiritually grounded, and deeply aligned with our Episcopal identity and core values.

Every ten years, accredited schools engage in a comprehensive self-study that examines every aspect of school life—from teaching and learning to leadership, finance, facilities, and community culture. This reflection culminates in a peer review visit from an accreditation team made up of independent school leaders from across the region. These educators bring their experience and insight to affirm our strengths, challenge us with thoughtful questions, and help us envision what’s possible in the next chapter of St. Luke’s story.

We are proud to share that St. Luke’s Episcopal School holds accreditation from both ISAS and SAES—one of only two schools in San Antonio to hold this distinction. This dual accreditation affirms our identity as both a rigorous academic institution and a faith-based community guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Episcopal tradition.

From November 9–12, we will welcome a 13-member accreditation team to our campus as they visit classrooms, meet with faculty, staff, parents, and students, and engage in meaningful conversations about our school’s mission, culture, and future. Their visit represents an exciting opportunity to celebrate all that makes St. Luke’s special—our talented teachers, our joyful students, and our supportive community—and to reflect on how we can continue to grow in excellence and faith.

At St. Luke’s, we hold ourselves to the highest standards because our students—and our mission—deserve nothing less. Accreditation reminds us that the best schools are those that never stop learning, improving, and striving to serve their communities with purpose and integrity.

We look forward to sharing more about our reaccreditation journey in the weeks ahead and to welcoming our visiting team with the warmth and hospitality that define The St. Luke’s Way.

Mike Jenkins

Head of School

Did you know that siblings have priority for admission at St. Luke’s? We’re the school for your entire family! ❤️💙

Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open. As a current St. Luke’s family, use the special waiver code TigerSibling to waive your application fee.

Don’t wait—some grades are almost full! Be sure to submit your sibling application early to secure your priority spot.

Join us for a fun afternoon of Mahjong, connection, and giving back! Enjoy a pre-fix lunch where a portion of the proceeds benefits St. Luke’s. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the game, all are welcome to play and mingle.

Date: Friday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: The Hayden
RSVP required – limited to 24 players

This event is part of our new monthly initiative to bring St. Luke’s families together in fun and meaningful ways. Stay tuned for more community events each month!

One of St. Luke’s most beloved traditions is back! Join us on Friday, November 21, for Trade Fair — a celebration of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit led by our middle school students.

This year, we're excited to welcome everyone in our St. Luke's community — alumni, current families, grandparents, and friends — to a special reception prior to Trade Fair to learn about its history and how our students are becoming entrepreneurs!

Get ready to share in the excitement and see our students’ big ideas come to life!

If you plan to attend the reception, please RSVP to let us know you’ll be there.

Join us for our next Parent Council Coffee — “The Story Behind the Scores: Understanding the Whole Child.” ☕

Next Tuesday, Nov. 4, we'll be offering two sessions! In the morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Parlor after big Chapel and in the evening at 6 p.m. in Parish Hall.

Hear from Donna Finch and Iris Escandon as they share how St. Luke’s thoughtfully uses grades, narrative comments, and assessments to understand and support the whole child. 💙❤️

Whether you prefer coffee in the morning or conversation in the evening, we can’t wait to see you there! Check your email to RSVP to either session.

A huge thank you to all the families, staff, and volunteers who made this year’s Fall Family Fling such a wonderful success! Your energy, generosity, and school spirit filled the evening with lots of fun for everyone! We’re so grateful to those who helped plan, set up, donate, and participate — we couldn’t have done it without you!

Special Thanks to:

Vineyard Wine Co. / Lizette and James Morin

The Kneisley Family

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Susie Cakes

In the spirit of serving others and in gratitude for our many blessings, St. Luke’s Church & School is collecting food items for families supported by Good Samaritan Community Services. Good Sam serves as a catalyst for change, supporting youth and families on the west side of San Antonio by providing services to overcome economic poverty.

Please notice what your grade level is asked to donate. If you would like to donate monetarily you may send a check (made out to St. Luke’s School) or cash in an envelope labeled “Good Sam” with your child. You may also drop it off at the front desk.

You’re invited to an all-school chapel as we remember and celebrate all the saints—past and present—who have shared their God-given gifts in forming the Body of Christ.

In 1 Corinthians 12:4–14, Paul reminds us that although there are many kinds of gifts, they all come from the same Spirit. As a school community, we will give thanks for the saints—those we love but see no longer, as well as those living among us—who help point us to God by sharing their gifts with the world.

In preparation for this special chapel, students will decorate small boxes during Bible class and Advisory. Students will honor the saints in their lives by writing their names and the spiritual gifts they’ve shared on their boxes. Students are also welcome to bring a small (3x3) copy of a photo of a loved one or pet who has passed away to place on or inside their box.

On Nov 3, students will carry their decorated boxes into chapel and place them around the altar as part of our celebration.

Students are invited to bring veteran family members to chapel to honor their service. Veteran family members are invited to join the procession into chapel with their student, following the cross. If a veteran is unable to attend, the student may hold a photo for the procession. There will be assigned seats for students and their veteran family members.

RSVP here if you are bringing a veteran family member and to submit a photo of your veteran

November dates are live now! Come have lunch on Monday, Nov. 10th or Monday, Nov. 17th. 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 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.

THANK YOU ST. LUKE’S PARENTS

We are delighted to announce that the St. Luke’s Fund Parent Campaign has concluded with an extraordinary 100% Participation rate two years in a row! Your collective effort has surpassed the National Association of Independent Schools average of 67% by a significant margin, a testament to the strength and dedication of our community!

Your generosity is foundational to our school's ability to innovate and provide exceptional opportunities for our students. We extend our sincerest gratitude to our St. Luke’s Fund leadership chairs, Meredith and Mike Howard, and to every member of our Leadership Council for their tireless work. Your commitment to our vision is deeply appreciated!

THANK YOU - ST. LUKE'S FUND LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

PK3 - Ashley and Justin Yarborough

PK4 - Claire ‘05 and Easton ‘07 McNab

Kinder - Katie and Michael Guido

1st - Clare and Logan Rodgers

2nd - Amanda and Alan Williams

3rd - Christie and Hunter Thunell

4th - Tinsley and Chad Smith

5th - Mallory and Johnny Moorman

6th - Katherine and Robert Trimble

7th - Elizabeth and EJ Bartolomei

8th - Angie and Paul Cox

Development Chair - Courtney Smith

St. Luke’s Fund DONORS

A huge SHOUT-OUT to the St. Luke's Fund donors below who made a gift between Saturday, October 25th and Friday, October 31st

Click here to make your gift and add your name to next week's list of donors!

Thank you to our amazing Alumni - Your Generous Support Means so Much!

Langston Collins ‘23, Kathryn Dormady '23, Sophia Garza ‘23, Cate Sledge ‘20,

V-5 Robotics Team: Aria Cervantes ‘25, Tristyn Dormady ‘25, Maddox Garzoria ‘25, Pareezay Koreshi ‘25, Isaiah Sandoval ‘25

Thank you to our Grandparent Donors - We Love YOU!

Bekki and Greg Kowalski, Genevieve Roth

Thanks to our Alumni Parents, SLES Students & Friends - We are blessed because of you!

Chelsea Pope Collins, Rowyn Dormady, in honor of Karen McIntire, Aislyn Dormady, Dane Symons, The Green Family, In memory of Alli Barge,

Get ready for an action-packed morning of Tiger Flag Football at San Antonio Academy! Our 3rd and 4th-grade teams are set to take the field and show off their skills, sportsmanship, and Tiger spirit. Let’s fill the sidelines with energy and support!

Game Schedule – San Antonio Academy

Field 1

• 8:00 AM – 4th Grade vs. MSSA 4th

• 9:00 AM – 4th Grade vs. SAA 4th

Field 2

• 10:00 AM – 3rd Grade vs. MSSA 3rd

• 11:00 AM – 3rd Grade vs. SAA 3rd

Come cheer loud and proud as our Tigers take the gridiron! 🐯

Part of our goal this year as the Innovation Team is to highlight all the amazing, creative, and forward-thinking things happening across St. Luke’s. As a way to share these stories with our school community, we’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Innovation podcast episode!

Our debut episode will feature three of our incredible teachers - Mrs. Weller, Mrs. Hawkins, and Mr. Callahan-and will be hosted by Mrs. Jenkins. Together, they’ll share insights into what innovation looks like in their classrooms and how curiosity and creativity come to life each day.

This is just the beginning! As part of our journey in all things innovative, we plan to release more episodes throughout the year, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiring learning happening at St. Luke’s.

Be on the lookout for the first episode-it will be available for viewing very soon!

With curiosity, creativity, and courage,

Catherine Perkins

Innovation Team Coordinator/ 4th Grade Teacher