FALL 2023 3
Head of School Welcome
Dear St. Luke’s Community,
The start of a new school year is a time of great
anticipation, a moment when we embark on new
beginnings while also cherishing the timeless
traditions that have shaped our school's identity.
In my first year as Head of School, I realize we are
writing a new chapter for our school while also
building on the narrative history that makes this
school community so special.
As we settle into the routines of the school year,
and I have the opportunity to meet with so many of
you—formally or informally—and learn about your
St. Luke’s story, I am enthralled by the individual
journeys that brought our community together
and am amazed that within those unique stories
there are themes that consistently emerge. Literally
and figuratively, our space welcomes, nurtures
connection, and fosters belonging. When one walks
through the gates of St. Luke’s School, the bustle of
the city fades and is replaced by the joyful laughter
of children and the enthusiastic pleasantries of
adults greeting each other in the open spaces of our
stunning campus.
The joy of belonging to St. Luke’s School is vividly
present within the building, as well. Recently
I watched as students counted the seconds to
8:00 a.m. so that they could head upstairs to their
classrooms and get ready for their full days. During a
recent Fall deluge, JK students created mud art and
observed worms as they migrated to drier land. As I
work with our Grade 8 students on mock high school
interviews, I am in awe of their articulate retellings
of their care for others, accomplishments, service,
and leadership. The privilege of guiding students on
their educational journey is a responsibility I do not
take lightly and their joy and enthusiasm at school is
the highlight of my days.
The subsequent pages of this Wingèd Ox Magazine
and Annual Report capture so many cherished
moments unique to St. Luke’s: faculty pursuing
lifelong learning and bringing their discoveries back
to their classrooms, new staff bringing new energy
and perspectives, alumni who go out into the world
to lead with heart and make us proud, and so many
volunteers and donors who share their time, talent,
and treasure in support of this magical community.
If we have not yet met, I hope that we will soon.
As we author this new chapter together, please
know that my door is always open. I encourage
you to reach out, share your thoughts, dreams,
and concerns, and be an active participant in the
St. Luke’s family. Together, we will make this a
remarkable volume in the St. Luke’s story.
With joy,
Tracy Fedonchik
Head of School
Top: Ms. Fedonchik greets students on the first day of
school along with her dog Pip’n. Bottom: Exploring the
sand table with JK.