St. Luke's Episcopal School

First Day of School ✅️

It was an exciting start to the school year with new and familiar faces filling the corridors, classrooms, and chapel. We're delighted to have our Tigers back on the Hilltop and look forward to the opportunities to learn, grow, and come together as a community.

We are ready to show off our SLES spirit this year! Tomorrow is WeAreStLukes. day, and students may wear their WeAreStLukes. t-shirt with jeans and uniform bottoms.

Go Tigers! 💙🐯❤️

Here's a glimpse into our first day back at St. Luke's! 📸⁠
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We were filled with joy as we welcomed new and familiar faces to the Hilltop. Students' smiles lighted up the hallways as they spent the day meeting new teachers and greeting old friends. We're so excited for what this school year has in store!⁠
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Hey Tigers! 🐯⁠
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We are thrilled to have you back on campus for Tiger Tracks tomorrow!
Tiger Tracks will take place on Monday, August 12, in the McNab Gymnasium and throughout campus. We encourage all families to attend this important kickoff to the school year! ⁠

Please be sure to check your emails for more information.

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It has been an exciting week as we welcomed our faculty back to campus!

This week, they have collaborated on professional development, reflected on the previous school year, and set intentional goals. In addition to that, they have received hands-on training for essential tasks on campus, such as bus driving, chalice bearing, and maintaining health and wellness at school.

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As we continue to welcome new faculty to St. Luke's, we invite you to join us in welcoming Susan Wasiak, our new Lower School Reading Specialist!

Susan grew up in central Texas in the small town of Copperas Cove, but she has enjoyed calling San Antonio home for the past 20+ years. She attended Baylor University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in History. She continued her education by earning a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in reading from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Susan became a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), better known as a Dyslexia Therapist from the Scottish Rite of Texas, and has practiced Dyslexia Therapy for the past three years. Dyslexia and reading intervention are her passions; she loves to watch young learners’ confidence and success soar. Susan is happily married to her husband, Stanley, and treasures time spent with their three children. In her free time, she loves relaxing with her friends and family, traveling, and reading a good book. She is delighted to be joining this welcoming community at St. Luke's.

Welcome, Susan!

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Join us as we continue to welcome new faculty to St. Luke's this week!

Rachel grew up in Austin but has called San Antonio home for the past 13 years. She attended Trinity University, where she earned degrees in Management and Marketing. She met her husband during that time, and they now have two children. Rachel loves to read, travel, run, and spend time with her family. She has been a Girls on the Run coach for seven years and is passionate about empowering young women. Rachel worked at St. Luke's in 2016 as a PK-1st grade assistant before returning to Trinity University for her Master of Arts in Teaching and is over the moon to be back on the Hilltop.

We're so happy to have you back, Rachel!

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We're excited to highlight our new faculty joining the St. Luke's community this week!⁠
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Meet Amy Remmy, one of our new ML English teachers.⁠

Amy's journey began in Texas, where her deep-rooted love for literature and composition blossomed from an early age. Inspired by her educational encounters, Amy found her calling in education. A graduate of Texas A&M San Antonio and a passionate literacy coach, writing instructor, and English educator, Amy is committed to crafting educational content that is both challenging and engaging. She strives to reach every student through meaningful, differentiated instruction, irrespective of their individual requirements. Beyond the classroom, Amy cherishes moments spent with her two sons.

Welcome, Amy! We're thrilled to have our new faculty on campus!

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Our annual back-to-school event, Tiger Tracks, is right around the corner! 🐯

Tiger Tracks serves as our official “Meet the Teacher” day, offering you and your children the exciting opportunity to visit the campus and meet their teacher(s), wrap up any back-to-school items before the start of the year, and engage with other St. Luke's families.

Tiger Tracks will take place on Monday, August 12, in the McNab Gymnasium and throughout campus, and we encourage all families to attend this important kickoff to the school year!

To help with flow and attendance, we request that you attend Tiger Tracks according to the following schedule:

All families with last name A - L: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
All families with last name M - Z: 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
All 5th Grade families should attend the 10:45 a.m. rotation and the Welcome to Middle School meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Newman Library.

Families, please check your emails for more information about the event. We can't wait to see you all there!

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We're excited to highlight our new faculty joining the St. Luke's community this week!⁠
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Meet Lilly Ray, one of our new 1st grade teachers.⁠

Lilly grew up in Frisco, a suburb of North Dallas, and pursued her passion for education at Texas Tech University. There, she studied Early Elementary Education with a minor in English as a Second Language, discovering her love for sparking curiosity in young minds. After graduation, she began her teaching career in Houston with CyFair ISD, where she gained valuable experience teaching kindergarten through 3rd grade over the past five years. Lilly is excited to bring her expertise and enthusiasm to St. Luke's as she relocates to San Antonio with her husband and their dog, Maggie. Her teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in understanding and addressing the unique needs of each student. She emphasizes the importance of creating strong partnerships with families to ensure a collaborative approach to each child's education. Lilly believes a teacher's knowledge of their students significantly impacts their success and confidence in the classroom.
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Welcome to St. Luke's, Lilly!
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We're excited to highlight our new faculty joining the St. Luke's community this week!⁠
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Meet Catherine Perkins, one of our new 4th grade teachers.⁠
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Catherine was born in Texas but lived in places from coast to coast and around the world, finally settling in San Antonio. Living and traveling to many places worldwide helped develop her love for learning about other countries' rich cultures. These experiences led her to pursue a Bachelor's degree in history from the University of Texas at Arlington. Soon after earning her Teacher Certification, she began her teaching journey. Being the lifelong learner that she is has led her to pursue a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at San Antonio. During her 25 years in education, Catherine has served as a Gifted and Talented Teacher, Math and Science Facilitator, and Master Teacher. When she is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family and planning her next adventure. She is very excited to join the St. Luke's family.
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Today, we welcomed Catherine and our other new faculty members to campus for In-Service. We're so excited for them to begin their journey with St. Luke's!

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We're excited to highlight our new faculty joining the St. Luke's community this week!⁠
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Meet Mollie Ortega, one of our new PK3 teachers.⁠
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Mollie, originally from New Orleans, LA, has lived in San Antonio for two years. Her passion for teaching began at age 12 when she first assisted in a dance class, and she still teaches dance today. She earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Southeastern Louisiana University and gained six years of experience teaching PK3 and PK4 in New Orleans. Since moving to San Antonio in July 2022, she has taught PreK and kindergarten in SAISD. Influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach, Mrs. Ortega integrates fostering children's curiosity into her teaching. Outside school, she enjoys dancing with her husband, Omar, and their two dogs, Biscuit and Honey. She looks forward to joining this welcoming community and contributing to a supportive learning environment.⁠
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Welcome, Mollie! We can't wait to have her on campus soon!⁠
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We're excited to highlight our new faculty joining the St. Luke's community this week!

Meet Casie Moczygemba, one of our new 3rd grade teachers.

Casie was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She spent countless hours playing school and knew from an early age that she wanted to be a teacher. After graduating from Ronald Reagan High School, Casie studied at Texas State University, where she obtained her degree in Early Childhood education. She has taught 1st and 3rd grades in the North East Independent School District for the past seven years. When she is not teaching, Casie enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new areas in town with her husband and pup, Shipley.

We're thrilled to have our new faculty join us on campus tomorrow as they participate in our New Faculty In-Service!

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Hey Tigers! Make sure to save the date for two important back-to-school dates:

Tiger Tracks - Monday, August 12
First Day of School - Wednesday, August 14

We can't wait to see you soon! 🐯

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We were thrilled to welcome new families to this Hilltop this week at our New Family Social! 💙🐯❤️

Parents and students spent time getting a glimpse of life on the Hilltop, participated in fun activities and fellowship, and enjoyed some summer treats. We can't wait to welcome our families back to campus for Tiger Tracks in August!

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Our After-School Care and Fall Enrichment are open for registration! Visit our Linkin.bio for information on ASC and available enrichment opportunities and to register!⁠

These past few weeks have been filled with fun activities during our Summer on the Hilltop! Students have enjoyed summer treats, participated in gym activities, had fun with phonics, and created works of art.

We've loved spending time with our students this summer and can't wait for the school year ahead! 💙🐯❤️

Last week, our kindergarten teachers attended a Development Roots training by Mathodology. This program focused on Singapore Math, ensuring that our students receive a valuable foundation in math at an early age.

We look forward to continuing to learn and to bring top-notch education to our students! 📚️🐯

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Last month, Mr. Robinson, our STEM Teacher, presented on 3D printing and the engineering design process at the ISTE (National EdTech) conference in Denver. We love that our faculty are committed to continuously enhancing their knowledge and sharing their talents and love for learning with the community, even beyond San Antonio!

Round 2 of Volleyball Camp with Coach Cortinas was a success! 🏐🐯✅️

Here's to skill-building, teamwork, and having fun! We are looking forward to a great fall season ahead. Go Tigers!

The annual SLES Uniform Closet Day is scheduled for Thursday, July 25th, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Jones Lobby.

Be sure to stop by so you can "shop" freebies from our SLES Uniform Closet! It is always great to have a few gently used uniform items on hand... just in case!

Today was a special Monday as we welcomed Tigers to campus for our Summer on the Hilltop program! The hallways were lit up by student's smiles as they enjoyed starting summer projects and spending time around campus.

Happy 4th of July from all of us at St. Luke’s! Wishing everyone a fun and safe holiday. 🇺🇸

The St. Luke's Episcopal School offices will be closed from Wednesday, July 3rd, through Friday, July 5th, in observance of the 4th of July Holiday. The school will resume its summer office hours on Monday, July 8th.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

July is off to a great start at St. Luke's, as we welcomed our new Head of School, Mike Jenkins, and his wife, Andrea, our new Director of Enrollment Management, to the Hilltop! We are thrilled to welcome them to St. Luke's, where they will share their experience and skills with our fantastic community.

Go Tigers! 💙🐯❤️