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Students may enjoy Free Dress Day as a fun way to celebrate 100% Annual Fund Participation while maintaining attire that is appropriate for school and a day of learning. Please review the following guidelines to ensure clothing meets school expectations:

• Clothing must be clean, in good repair (no holes or tears), and appropriately sized.

• Skirt/Skort and Short hemlines must fall no higher than two inches above the knee, measured from the top of the kneecap (front and back).

• Clothing should not include bare midriffs, bare backs, bare shoulders, revealing necklines, or spaghetti straps.

Examples of what students can wear:

• A favorite T-shirt (nothing with inappropriate graphics or messages)

• A comfortable dress

• Denim jeans or casual pants or shorts that are no higher than 2” above the knee

• Comfortable shoes and colorful socks

The following are not permitted on Free Dress Day

• Athletic wear (including gym shorts/skorts, sweatpants, athletic leggings, or joggers)

• Costumes

Students who missed Picture Day on October 29th will have their photos taken on December 3rd. If students would like retakes, they need to give their original Lifetouch packets to the photographer before having their picture taken again. All students received a packet that included the photos they ordered or a proof.

Get ready—a very special Kaleidoscope Raffle is here, and it’s bigger than ever! We’re offering TWO unforgettable experiences that you and your friends won’t want to miss. Score the ultimate holiday night out and an NBA courtside adventure—all while supporting St. Luke’s! This raffle opens Monday, December 1st and ends Friday, December 12th.

Prize #1: Rick Cavender's Glow of Christmas Cheer
Stable Hall • Tuesday, Dec. 16 • 8:00 PM
Enjoy 4 floor seats, dinner, and an Uber gift card for the perfect holiday night out.
Value: $347
Generously donated by Christie & Jayson Adams, plus a $100 Ladino gift card from Courtney & Tobin Smith!

Prize #2: San Antonio SPURS Courtside Suite Experience
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
SPURS vs. Utah Jazz
Watch the action from 4 front-row seats in Courtside Suite 6 with VIP parking, dinner, and drinks.
Value: $2,500
Donated by Natalie & Andrew Trevino.

🎟️ Tickets
1 for $100 or 3 for $250

The drawing is Friday, December 12—don’t miss your chance to win these once-in-a-lifetime experiences! Support St. Luke’s and take your shot at an unforgettable holiday season and a courtside night to remember. Good luck!

Winner is responsible for all applicable fees and taxes.

Join us for a morning of movement, mindfulness, and intention as we shift into the new season together. Friday, Dec. 5 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Bishop Jones Center. RSVP required.

Looking after our children starts with looking after ourselves. As we honor the changing seasons and prepare for the holidays ahead, St. Luke’s is delighted to offer this free, just-for-you event for our parent community.

We are proud to partner with Wildflower, a San Antonio–based — and SLES parent-founded — movement and makership studio dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of caregivers, children, and our broader community.

Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming morning where we will gather in community, ground ourselves in the present, and set intentions for the season with gratitude and grace.

Workshops include:
• Move with yoga
• Breathe with a certified breathwork facilitator
• Reflect with Chaplain Sarah Kates

Note: Click on the Gather & Ground image for more info on the event!

Join us for our next Parent Council Coffee on Tuesday, Dec. 2, for an informative morning of school insights and conversation. Andrea Jenkins, Director of Enrollment Management & Marketing, will share an Accreditation Follow-Up, followed by a presentation from Board Chair Emily Christy and Head of School Mike Jenkins on the role of the Board in an independent school and the tuition-setting process.

We hope to see you there!

Continue the season of giving with St. Luke’s Family Service Night on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Daily Bread Warehouse. Join us as we pack meals for children in need and spend meaningful time together as families and as a community. It’s a wonderful way to give back during the holidays while teaching the joy of service.

Families of all ages are welcome!

This year marks the first time St. Luke’s is participating in Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to generosity and community impact. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support the places that matter most—and we hope St. Luke’s is one of them.

If you haven’t yet made your gift to The St. Luke’s Fund, Giving Tuesday is the perfect moment to join in. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports our students, teachers, and the exceptional learning experiences that make life on the Hilltop so special.

Let’s come together, show our Tiger spirit, and make our first Giving Tuesday a meaningful success!

Presented by Northeast Pediatrics - Katherine and Robert Trimble

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 welcome SLES families, grandparents, friends, alumni and alumni parents to participate in this fabulous evening!

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

What can I look forward to at the event?

In addition to dinner, drinks, and fellowship, Kaleidoscope has an extra dose of fun - and fundraising opportunities - for all attendees!

• Silent Auction: Local merchants and St. Luke’s families donate fabulous items that are packaged for bidding. Think of it as the “cocktail hour” prior to the main event.

• Live Auction: Our auctioneer kicks off our Live Auction festivities right after dinner. You can expect fabulous vacation packages, one-of-a-kind experiences, outdoor adventures, and more to pop up in the Live Auction lineup.

• Raffles: Enter to win incredible packages! Winners are drawn at the event.

We hope you will rally all of your family and friends to put together a table and join the party!

Please reach out to any of the chairs Krista Boazman, Ashley and Andrew Freidman, Paige and Clayton Shafer or Joyce Horner, Dir. of Development for more information.

Get ready to rumble! The SACS Intermediate Basketball League is officially tipping off this Saturday, December 6th! Come witness the action and cheer on our future stars as they hit the court for their first games of the season.

Opening Day Schedule

It's a double-header of excitement at St. Luke's, featuring both our 6th and 5th-grade teams on Saturday, Dec. 6th:

• 12:30 PM: The 6th Grade squad takes on Castle Hills!

• 2:30 PM: The 5th Grade team faces off against Castle Hills!

Lace up your sneakers, grab your fan gear, and bring the noise! Let's make some memories and kick off the season with a win! We can't wait to see you there!

Join us on Wednesday, December 3, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall for our December Outreach First Wednesday! We’ll share a simple dinner of pizza, salad, bread, and dessert, then work together to pack holiday food bags for Good Samaritan Community Services’ Holiday Food Distribution.

This is a family-friendly service project—kids and adults of all ages are welcome. There’s no need to bring anything but yourselves, as food and beverages are provided; if you’d like to chip in, a $10/family donation is appreciated. Click here to RSVP.

Questions? Contact Bryan Gonzalez at bryang@slecsa.org.

Each year, St. Luke's Church presents The Friendly Beasts, a Christmas pageant based on the traditional carol celebrating the gifts the animals bring to Jesus at the Nativity. We would love for your child to help share this story with our church and community!

Sign-ups first come, first served. Please choose a role that matches your child’s age or grade.

The pageant will take place on Sunday, December 21, during the 11:00 a.m. service, with one required rehearsal for most roles on Saturday, December 20, from 9:00–11:00 a.m.

To learn more and sign up visit this link!
Questions? Contact Bonnie Grubbs, Director of Children's Ministries, BonnieG@slechsa.org.