Principal's Welcome - Mrs. Nadine Buhrman
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Welcome to St. Luke Catholic School! Although this year looks different, the foundation of who we are will never change. St. Luke was built on the mission of the Brigidine Sisters. The mission of the Brigidine sisters has never been more apropos. The foundation of who they are is stated in their mission, “In the midst of diminishment we continue to seek new ways of affirming the aspects that bind us as a community and to search for new ways of being generative. In this context, we go forward with openness to risk and a fidelity to our shared story.” What a beautiful mission to revisit as we embark upon one of the most difficult journeys most of us have ever encountered. This year will be the year that we reaffirm who we are as Catholics, having faith in our God, as we take steps on our journey.
As parents, we make decisions to help our children become the best people they can be. Some parents view success as money, others may measure success by prestigious jobs. Parents make the decision to send their children to St. Luke Catholic School, because they believe in the mission of our school for success for their children. St. Luke helps to provide the foundation for success through focusing on the message of Jesus, high standards, and communal experiences. We are a family brought together to become Christ-like, to take his message with us wherever we go, and to share that message with others.
The high expectations we have for our students provides a platform for self-efficacy, a true belief that you can accomplish great things with hard work. The values that are ingrained in our students by being held accountable, guided through opportunities for growth, and believing in themselves, is a tried and true formula for success. “Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he eats for a lifetime.” We want our St. Luke graduates to eat for a lifetime, with Christ’s love ingrained in their hearts.
We want to welcome you to our St. Luke family. You will be loved, cherished, and respected. Please become active with your extended family. We all have wonderful gifts to share, to help our community continue to thrive under God’s love. We are St. Luke Catholic School. Welcome home.