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Spooktacular St. Luke’s

Arianna Ori — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:04:00 +0000

2024 Fall Fest.

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Did I scare you? I know that I probably didn't, but I do know that the 5th graders did! As the leaves turned and the days grew shorter, excitement grew at St. Luke's Japonica Campus, where the annual Fall Festival was held in a season of celebration. Among the many activities that bring the St. Luke’s community together, one tradition is the haunted house hosted by the 5th graders every year. This remarkable festivity not only provides thrills and chills for attendees but also fosters a sense of teamwork and creativity in the young participants. The haunted house crafted by the 5th graders has evolved into an immersive experience, involving much planning, creativity, and hard work.

The students began their plan early in the month with students brainstorming themes for their haunted house. Some popular themes have included classic horror stories and ghostly schools. Eventually, they came to terms with mummies and an Egyptian-themed atmosphere for their haunted setting. While each initial theme was different, the common goal is to create an engaging experience that encapsulates the spirit of Halloween! From cobwebs to skeletons, each element helps to transport guests into a different world. Spooky sounds added an auditory layer to the experience, heightening the sense of suspense, and dim lighting and flickering effects created mysterious shadows and unexpected jumpscares!

When the festival date finally approached, the excitement among the students reached a peak, and they participated in final preparations. To get ready for the haunted house, students practiced their roles and got acquainted with their props. The Fall Festival’s haunted house at St. Luke’s is more than just a spooky attraction. It celebrates creativity, hard work, and community spirit. Each year, the event draws in visitors who leave with not just a scare but with a sense of joy and connection.

This tradition educates the students in teamwork and creativity and strengthens the community's bonds. As they continue to refine this beloved tradition, one can only imagine the exciting, scare-filled experiences that await at future festivals. It's a perfect blend of fright and delight that serves as a hallmark of the season. Highlight remains the haunted house, and it's an attraction that has developed its lore over the years.

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HOCO 2024: Pajama Day

Arianna Ori — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:24:35 +0000

It's Pajama Day!.

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y far, one of the coolest things that happens during St. Luke's Episcopal School homecoming week is Pajama Day. Of course, kids at school couldn't wait to get out of their normal school uniforms and into their comfiest, coziest PJs. So, this was going to be a special day, right? The always so buttoned-up and formal school hallways completely devolved into a pajama party. You have students walking around in flannel pants, huge t-shirts, and even a onesie or two. Gone was the usual serious vibe, replaced by this relaxed, fun energy, more so since teachers got in on it, too, trading in their slacks and button-downs for comfy robes and fuzzy slippers.

My favorite part of homecoming week is pajama day, because pajamas are comfortable for school. And I like homecoming because I get to go to the pep-rally at the upper campus.
Lauren McGinnis

On the University Campus, you get to see students hanging in small groups during breaks and at lunchtime to show off the designs on their pajama bottoms or even someone taking advantage of their comfort and dozing off! It was, for sure, a day of relaxation, and frankly, some let their hair down just to enjoy some simple joys of being a kid, or at least to pretend to be one for the day.

My favorite part of about pajama day is that we get to wear pajamas to school!
Charley Hernandez

Of course, the little ones on the lower campus got in some of the fun and silliness of Homecoming Week too. Seeing the hallways and classrooms full of those little feet in fuzzy slippers, vibrantly patterned pants, and character onesies instantly just makes one feel so warm, happy, and all nostalgic. These children get all pumped up so much like little bunny rabbits skipping and then laughing their way to their desks, super stoked at that rare chance when comfort and chilling take priority over regular school clothes. This is a fabulous time for most of them to show off their favorite jammies with cartoon characters or bring along to school their favorite stuffed animal that has special memories attached.

The best part of pajama day is wearing my flower pajamas.
Katherine Burge

Pajama Day is not only a load of fun, but it's really cool for kids to feel that connection through something as simple as showing off their interests through their PJs. That's like a little break from the normal, letting them dive into learning with even more enthusiasm and happiness while chilling in the comfort vibes of "home." For many students, the best day of homecoming week was pajama day, which gave them a break from all the stressors at school and allowed them to chill with their classmates in a relaxed, comfy vibe.