News

04.21.2009: WICU Metorologist Visits 6th Grade
Meterologist Julie Coates from WICU paid a visit to the boys and girls in the 6th grade class today. She discussed the schooling that she has undergone, her experiences being on television, the perks of being a "weather geek" and much more. The students were impressed by the computer programming and the "green screen" most importantly. Mrs. Coates showed the students how it is possible to make a person disappear in front of the screen. She explained that they have a lot of fun at the news station, but when it comes down to it, a lot of hard work and dedication go into their jobs! We were honored to welcome Mrs. Coates to Saint Luke and we can't thank her enough for speaking to our students about the weather.

04.06.2009: Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper Returns To SLS
Saint Luke alum and newly elected Congresswoman, Kathy Dahlkemper ('72) made her first stop at a school today since her election. She was invited by the eighth grade editors of our school newspaper, "SLS: Hot Off The Press". Congresswoman Dahlkemper began her seven-day journey around the seven counties in her district with a visit to Saint Luke School. She spoke to the seventh and eighth grade students about her time in Congress, her meetings with the President, and her time at Saint Luke. After speaking to the classes, she was led on a school tour and was interviewed by the school newspaper. It was an honor and a privilege to welcome Congresswoman Dahlkemper back to Saint Luke School.

02.27.2009: SLS Alum On 60 Minutes
Saint Luke alum Harry Markopolos ('70) will be on the program 60 Minutes that will air on Sunday, March 1, 2009 on CBS at 7:00 pm. Mr. Markopolos, who works as a Chief Fraud Invistigator, is now famous for catching Wall Street money manager Bernard Madoff in a fraud scheme worth of $50 billion.

02.02.2009: Wal-Mart Presents "Teacher Of The Year" Award
Due to an anonymous submission to a contest at Wal-Mart, Mrs. Mary Ann Carr was presented with the "Teacher Of The Year" award. She was given a silver necklace with "ABC" over an apple-shaped pendant. Mrs. Carr teaches fifth and sixth grade social studies and geography. She has been teaching at Saint Luke School for 27 years. As if that isn’t enough work- over her years at Saint Luke she has worked as a representative on our School Board and our PTO. She works in both our a.m. and p.m. sessions of Extended Care. She is also the Assistant Director of our Summer Care Program. She works with the diocese through sessions on the "Protection of Children" by showing the Diocesan video, a Eucharistic Minister, and has sung in the Church Choir for 20 years.

02.01.2009: Swim Team Takes First Place
Congratulations to the Saint Luke School swim team, who took first place in the Diocesan Championship meet, winning by eight points. The meet would have ended in a tie if the Crusaders did not win their final relay.

01.29.2009: "Tuition Angels" Program
Saint Luke School is creating a program called “Tuition Angels.” It is very similar to a tuition assistance program, and we are asking for your help by sponsoring a child’s education. Recently, we took a survey of our religious education families to see why they decided to attend another school besides Saint Luke. Out of the surveys that were returned, all but 2 of them listed financial reasons for not attending Saint Luke School. That brings up a very important point- more families would be able to choose Saint Luke if it were more affordable. Like a snow angel, you can be that little sign that God is watching over a family by helping pay for an education. The actual “per pupil cost” to educate a child in this building, including heat, gas, electric, salaries, etc. is $3,392.00, however with the aid of parish assistance as well as other factors, we are able to set our tuition rate below that amount. As you can see, it is quite expensive to educate each child, and this is why we need your assistance. In these tough economic times, a lot of families throughout the country have lost their jobs and are struggling financially. We want to help our families with the cost of tuition. We are asking that you help us by signing up to help pay part or all of a child’s tuition. Every donation helps, from $5 to the full cost of a tuition.