The Glance

Welcome back to the Hilltop! We’re excited to kick off the new term, and it’s shaping up to be a busy week for our school community. Be sure to check out The Glance for important dates, reminders, and upcoming events so you don’t miss a thing.

We’re glad to have everyone back!

Custom Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to memorialize achievements and celebrate milestones. Purchase a recognition ad to commemorate a significant school year, share your hopes & dreams, or dedicate a whole page of embarrassing baby photos! The possibilities are endless with a custom Recognition Ad.

Revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a bigger, better yearbook. To purchase your ad online (or pre-order a yearbook), visit our St. Luke's Jostens page. Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales, and ads can be created entirely online through the Jostens website. If you run into any issues or need assistance with your yearbook order or a recognition ad, please reach out to Ms. Vied (vvied@sles-sa.org). Yearbooks will be available until sold out, but Ad Recognitions orders must be placed by 02/01/2025.

Curious to learn more about chapel, faith studies, and our Episcopal Identity? Join us on January 9th for chapel, followed by coffee and conversation with our Chaplain, Sarah Kates.

We’re excited to share that Episode 2 of Our View from the Hilltop: A St. Luke’s Podcast is now available!

In this episode, Parenting Tips for Worry-Free Parenting, Chaplain Sarah Kates and SLES Parent Becca Allen discuss insights from The Worry-Free Parent as we look ahead to our January 23 parent event featuring David Thomas & Sissy Goff. This conversation offers thoughtful, practical guidance for supporting children through worry and anxiety—rooted in faith, care, and connection.

We invite you to listen as part of your preparation for the January 23 event. If you would like to attend that evening, there are limited spots still available. RSVP now to reserve your spot.

Join us for a Parent Council Coffee on the first day back from break and start the semester strong! You’ll hear highlights from the first half of the year from Iris Escandon, Director of Lower School, and Valerie Vied, Dean of Middle School Students, along with exciting Parent Council updates.

It’s the perfect way to kick off the semester with everything you need to know—don’t miss it!

Join St. Luke’s as we come together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the MLK Day March on Monday, January 19th.

We have 28 shuttle spots available for families to travel together from St. Luke’s to the march. If you plan to participate but will meet us there, please email Sarah Kates at skates@sles-sa.org to let us know.

We hope you’ll join us in this meaningful community event.

Join us for a vibrant and memorable evening at the Kaleidoscope Kickoff Party! This exciting event is generously hosted by Claire '05 and Easton '07 McNab, Courtney '99 and Tobin Smith, and Suzanne and Rick Cavender, setting the stage for our Kaleidoscope celebration.

Delight in a live performance from the talented St. Luke's alumna, Caroline Hale '16, indulge in scrumptious dishes from the acclaimed Smoke Shack, and enjoy two complimentary beverage tickets to elevate your evening experience!

Mark your calendars for this not-to-miss gathering:

When: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Where: PigPen

Ticket Price: $75 per person

Every ticket purchased supports St. Luke's Episcopal School - Kaleidoscope, allowing you to enjoy fantastic food, captivating music, and wonderful connections while positively impacting our community! Be part of the celebration and secure your tickets today!

Come have lunch on Thursday, Jan. 15th or 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.

Presented by Northeast Pediatrics - Katherine and Robert Trimble

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, St. Luke's annual Night of Fun'raising, will take place at the beautiful Botanical Garden's Betty Kelso Center and Greehey Lawn on Friday, April 10, 2026. Cocktail Hour begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds from Kaleidoscope provide St. Luke's Episcopal School with added funds to enhance curriculum, support our dedicated faculty and staff, provide innovative technology and many other valuable experiences for our students.

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

THANK YOU to these UNDERWRITERS

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

• Video - Cavender Auto Family - Suzanne and Rick Cavender

• Auctioneer - Dawson Charitable Fdn. - Tara and Alex Childers

• Children’s Raffle - Gretchen and Lance Lahourcade

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

• Vespa - Angie and Paul Cox / MotoVino

THANK YOU to these TABLE SPONSORS

• Hilltop - Lizette & James Morin / Angie and Paul Cox
• Tiger Pride - Class of 2023, Angie & Paul Cox - for new families

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

Thank you to our recent Grandparent Donors - We Love YOU!

Almeda and Ned Hodge, In honor of Anne Graves, Mike Jenkins, Ann Mewborne and Joyce Horner, Carol and Joe Richter, In honor of Camilla and Carolina Covey, Terry Westerman

Thanks to our Parents, Alumni Parents and Friends - We are blessed because of you!

Arnim Family Foundation, Emma and Toby Calvert, F.B Doane Foundation, Neal and Patricia Pape, Abby and Brad Tolin

The Lady Tigers are back in action as the new year tips off with an exciting week of basketball!

The week begins with a special Friday night matchup as the 6th-grade Lady Tigers take the court on Friday, January 9, at 6:00 PM against SACS. Playing under the lights at SACS, this rescheduled game is sure to bring great energy as our Lady Tigers look to start the year strong.

Then on Saturday, January 10, both teams return to action:

• The 5th Grade Lady Tigers tip off bright and early at 8:45 AM against SACS 6th B at the SACS High School Gym.

• The 6th Grade Lady Tigers are back on the court at 2:30 PM, hosting Forest Heights at the SACS Middle School Gym.

It’s a week of hoops filled with competition and Tiger pride. Let’s bring the energy, cheer loudly, and support our Lady Tigers as they kick off the new year!

St. Luke’s Church is excited to offer a 4-week Communion Class for children in Kindergarten–5th grade. This class is designed for children who have not yet received Communion, as well as for those who already receive Communion and would like to deepen their understanding of this holy sacrament.

We will meet in Room 201 during the 10:00 a.m. formation hour on January 11, January 18, January 25, and February 1, with a Communion Celebration during worship on February 8.

We would love for your child to join us as we explore the beauty and mystery of Holy Communion together. If you plan for your child to attend, please email Bonnie Grubbs to hold your spot. Bonnieg@slecsa.org