The Weekly News and Updates
October 16, 2025
Special thanks to all of our families who brought food, volunteered for carline, shopped the book fair and everything else.
Our families are awesome!
Upcoming Events
Oct. 17 - No School
Oct. 18 - Oxtoberfest
Oct. 20 - No School
Oct. 22 - All School Mass, 8:30 am
Oct. 26 - Trunk or Treat, 2-3 pm - Sign-Up
Oct. 28 - Leadership Council, 6:30 pm
Oct. 29 - All School Mass, 8:30 am
Oct. 31 - Mission Day, Out of Uniform
Nov. 21 - BINGO, 6-8 pm, meeting room
Feb. 14 - Green Gala
Saint of the Month
Living Like the Saints
Our virture focus this month is docility. Being docile means you are teachable and open to God's will. Practicing docility is essential in acquiring the virtue of prudence. The world rewards independence and the perception of control, perfection and polish. Conversely, God invites us to be pliable. From Isaiah 64:8 "Yet, O Lord, you are our Father; we are clay, and you are our potter we are all the work of your hand." Docility is receptivity, it is yielding to wisdom, an invitation to release control and trust patiently. To be taught, we need to listen. Saint Jane Francis de Chantal is attributed the quote, "In prayer, more is accomplished by listening than by talking." St. Jane was docile to the direction of her spiritual director. She overcame perfectionism and a harsh personality in favor of gentleness, humility and compassion. Consider praying with this Psalm (25:4-5) "Make me known to your path, Lord; teach me your ways. Guide me by your fidelity and teach me, for you are God my savior, for you I wait all the day long."
PBIS
In September and October, our PBIS school-wide lesson will focus on personal space. Lessons will be taught to all students in grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Teachers and staff have noticed more students displaying physical touch in the hallways and on the playground, so these lessons will help students practice respecting each other’s personal space in different settings.
To reinforce this at home, parents can:
- Model appropriate personal space during family interactions.
- Use clear language to remind children about their “personal bubble.”
- Praise their child when they respect others’ personal space.
- Role-play different social situations where personal space matters (e.g., standing in line, greeting a friend, playing on the playground, sitting at the dinner table).
Battle of the Books
Today is the LAST day to register!!
Calling all readers in grades 3–8, both school and parish! Battle of the Books is a fun, team-based competition where students “battle” by answering questions about the books they’ve read—an exciting academic twist on a sporting event.
New this year: winners will advance to a Diocesan-level Finals against other Catholic schools!
Learn more and register by Thurs, Oct 16 through St. Luke’s Events.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Nowak at Kaleena.Nowak@slte-school.org.
Crossing Guard
Parents & students of all ages are invited to attend Dowling Catholic's Annual Open House on Sunday, November 2 from 11 am to 2 pm.
The day includes student-led tours, interactive activities, the opportunity to meet faculty, coaches, staff and much more!
Our tuition assistance representatives will also be available to answer your questions.
Please visit our website to learn more: Dowling Catholic Website
Dowling Catholic Pancake Breakfast
Please join us for the 64th Annual Dowling Catholic Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 26th in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This time honored DCHS tradition runs from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and supports the student activities endowment.
Purchase tickets online: https://www.dowlingcatholic.org/pancake-breakfast