The Glance

Happy New Year, Tigers! January always brings renewed joy, optimism, and excitement for the future. This is especially true with admission and enrollment at St. Luke’s. We have already had record-breaking interest in St. Luke’s for the 2026-2027 school year, through both applications and early decision commitments!

Thank you, SLES parents, for being champions of St. Luke’s and shouting your love of SLES from the Hilltop!

January also means it’s time for re-enrollment! On January 29th, re-enrollment contracts will be sent to families to commit for the 2026-2027 school year. As a reminder, you do not have to reapply; your child is already part of our school. The re-enrollment contract solidifies their spot and commitment to St. Luke’s for the upcoming school year. The re-enrollment contract deadline is Tuesday, February 10th.

Have questions about re-enrollment? Reach out to Andrea Jenkins, Director of Enrollment at ajenkins@sles-sa.org

We can’t wait to watch your children grow another year here at St. Luke’s. It’s an exciting time to be a St. Luke’s Tiger!

The deadline for returning families to apply for aid for the upcoming school year is January 12, 2026. If you have any questions about the Financial Aid process, please contact Rosa Baker, Business Manager, at rmbaker@sles-sa.org or 210-826-0664. Please contact Andrea Jenkins at ajenkins@sles-sa.org with any general enrollment inquiries.

Custom Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to celebrate achievements and 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.

Revenue 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 Recognition Ad orders must be placed by 02/01/2025.

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!

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.

Note: Due to the length of the march, this event is more suited for older children

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 - Underwriting Opportunities are AVAILABLE

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

• Video - Cavender Auto Family - Suzanne and Rick Cavender

• Cocktail Hour - Vantage Bank of Texas

• T-Shirts - Dawson Charitable Fdn. - Tara and Alex Childers

• Children’s Raffle - Gretchen and Lance Lahourcade

• Signature Drink - Affordable Glass

• 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

St. Luke's Way

Claire & Easton McNab, Rachel & Philip Halliday, Courtney & Tobin Smith and Paige & Rob Cavender

Tiger Pride

Class of 2023 - Embrey, Weaver, Systma & Schones families, 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 Alumni Donor - We love your Giving Spirit!

Alec Garcia ‘19

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

Lisa and Ed Kopplow

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

Dana and Barrow Hamilton, Angie and Hunter Mock, Julie Van Zandt

Taylor Collins, Ashley and Andrew Friedman, Marquel and Seth McCabe, Connie and Sandy McNab, Ann Mewborne, In honor of Almeda and Ned Hodge, Courtney ‘99 and Tobin Smith, Peggy Walker.

Both teams will be on the court with competitive matchups as the season continues to build momentum.

5th Grade Lady Tigers

• 3:30 PM — St. Luke’s vs. Gloria Deo
  SACS Middle School Gym

6th Grade Lady Tigers

• 9:30 AM — Keystone vs. St. Luke’s
  SACS Elementary School Gym

Go Lady Tigers!

Join us on Saturday, January 17 for the St. Luke’s Robotics Tournament! We’re excited to host 24 teams from across San Antonio, including 8 of our very own SLES teams. Come cheer on our students and experience a day of innovation, teamwork, and friendly competition—we’d love to see you there!

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