The Glance
August 20, 2023
This year’s theme, Feels Like Home, reflects our deep commitment to creating a school where every child is known, valued, challenged, and supported. Here’s a quick look at what’s new:
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Mark your calendar: Join us Jan. 23 for an inspiring evening with Sissy Goff & David Thomas.
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New faculty: We’ve added four incredible teachers to our already strong team.
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Athletics: Volleyball and basketball academies are thriving—building skills, confidence, and teamwork.
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Class trips: Starting in 5th grade, students will experience overnight trips to deepen learning and connection.
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Middle School upgrade: A new block schedule supports deeper learning and stronger relationships.
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Innovative course: “Speak, Create, and Innovate” equips 5th - 6th graders with AI and future-ready skills.
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Teacher innovation: Our Tiger Trailblazers worked all summer to enhance the student experience.
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Innovation Team: A new faculty-led team will champion creativity and courageous thinking.
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Early Childhood Joy: Spanish, Art, and Music are now fully integrated into the EC experience.
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Campus updates: Renovated spaces, including Parish Hall and the Middle School, feel fresh and welcoming.
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Proud alumni: Our grads carry St. Luke’s values with them long after they leave.
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VEX Robotics alumni team: Building on global success, grads can now compete at the next level.
It’s going to be a great year because St. Luke’s Feels Like Home.
Mike Jenkins
Head of School
If you missed the Parent Council table at Tiger Tracks, CLICK BELOW for a flyer with more information! We also hope you'll join us on Tuesday, September 2nd, for our Parent Council Kickoff Coffee at 8:30 a.m. in the parlor. Watch for more details in next week's Glance! Questions? Email us at parentcouncil@sles-sa.org
The 1947 Club
In honor of our school's founding year, the 1947 Club was created to establish a stable and dependable source of unrestricted operating income for St. Luke's Episcopal School. Friends who reached the 1947 Club giving level during the 2024-2025 academic year, by donating $1,947 or more to the St. Luke's Fund, were honored this past Friday at a special celebration hosted at the beautiful home of Katherine and Robert Trimble.
View photos from the event here.
St. Luke's Opening Convocation marks the beginning of our school year, serving as a meaningful tradition that unites our entire school community. This annual gathering is more than just a ceremony; it is a powerful symbol of our shared purpose and commitment to each other as we embark on a new academic journey. Convocation sets the tone for the year ahead, reinforcing the importance of our collective purpose and the guiding principles that define St. Luke's Episcopal School.
A highlight of the Opening Convocation is the special pinning ceremony for our 8th grade class. This tradition celebrates the students' journey and the leadership they offer to our school community. It is a moment of pride and recognition, symbolizing their growth and readiness to lead by example. As we come together for this event, we embody the spirit of #WeAreStLukes, a community that supports, uplifts, and celebrates each other as we strive to live out the pillars of scholarship, citizenship, and leadership in all that we do.
Join us on Wednesday, August 27th at 8 a.m. as we look forward to beginning this new chapter with joy, purpose, and faith—together as one community. All parents who attend will receive a tea light along with the students and faculty which will remind us of God’s light and joy inside our hearts and together. #WeAreStLukes shining our lights on the hilltop and beyond for all the world to see.
