Weekly Lessons 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re proud to celebrate it with our students and families at St. Luke’s. Mental health plays a vital role in every child’s success and happiness — it affects how they learn, build relationships, handle challenges, and grow in confidence. Just like brushing their teeth or eating nutritious foods, caring for our thoughts and emotions is a habit we can build every day. That’s why we’re dedicating time this week to introduce students to positive mental health practices they can use throughout their lives — and we invite you to join in from home! 

• Mindfulness Monday – “Be Here Now”
  At school: Students will practice deep breathing and focusing on the present moment.
  At home: Try a “mindful minute” as a family. Sit quietly, take a few deep breaths, and ask, “What can we hear, feel, or see right now?”

• Talk it Out Tuesday – “Name It to Tame It”
  At school: We’re teaching students that it’s okay to share their feelings and talk to someone they trust.
  At home: Ask, “How did you feel today?” and share your own emotions, too. It builds trust and emotional awareness.

• Wellness Wednesday – “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind”
  At school: We’ll explore how movement, hydration, and sleep support emotional health.
  At home: Take a walk, drink water, stretch together, or plan a screen-free bedtime routine.

• Thankful Thursday – “Grow Gratitude”
  At school: Students will reflect on and share something they’re thankful for.
  At home: Start a gratitude jar or ask at dinner, “What’s one good thing that happened today?”

• Friendship Friday – “Kindness Counts”
  At school: Students will practice listening, checking in on friends, and spreading kindness.
  At home: Encourage your child to reach out to a friend or do something thoughtful for someone else.