Remember when we said this is one of the St. Luke’s School’s most anticipated events, and that it’s an all-hands-on-deck affair? We weren’t kidding! Students are dismissed at 11:30 am on Friday, December 1 so that the school can be transformed into a winter wonderland. Parents and children are invited to join us from 11:30 a.m. on to help decorate. Older students love to help; younger children are invited to stay in afterschool free of charge, and everyone who volunteers gets lunch prepared by Cater to You. Best of all, this is a great way to meet members of our community. Christmas carols sound throughout the halls alongside children’s laughter - sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

Click HERE to volunteer to help set up on Friday, December 1 (early dismissal at 11:30 a.m.)

PRO-TIP: Get in the spirit early and come help decorate on Friday, December 1.

The Christmas Fair is an all-hands-on-deck event run by the current parents - every family is expected to volunteer for at least one slot during the day and it’s a great way to meet other parents. 

Click HERE to help on the day of the Fair.

PRO-TIP: Leave your partner/caregiver with the kids while you volunteer or volunteer with your child!

Click HERE to purchase admissions, fair bucks, bouncy zone bands, and raffle tickets. For our current families, a table will be set up each day (the week of the fair) at drop off on the playground for in-person advance sales with cash, credit card, or contactless payments. Please note that between 10:00-11:30 a.m. the fair is only open to St. Luke's families and a St. Luke's ID is required. 

PRO-TIP: Get your admission and fair tickets early as it will speed up your admission at arrival!

For current St. Luke’s Families: 

• Parents & Caregivers: Must show your St. Luke’s digital ID between 10:00-11:30

Cash, credit cards, and contactless payment (Apple Pay & Google Pay) will be accepted. These can be used to purchase admissions, bouncy zone bands, raffle tickets and fair bucks. Tickets can be purchased in advance (see above) but there will also be three tables set up throughout the fair where fair bucks, bouncy zone bands, and raffle tickets can be purchased using cash or credit cards.

• Cash, Credit Cards, and contactless payments can be used for Admissions, Fair bucks, Book & Toy Room, Boutique, Angel Tree Room, and the School Store. 

• Fair Bucks will be used for food, beverages, and all of our fun activities, including cookie decorating, the craft room, karaoke, carnival (little & big kids), and elf spa (crazy hair styles, color and nails painted), and the Book & Toy Room.

PRO-TIP: Bring credit card (preferred) or cash.

Parent volunteers will be staffing individual activities (don’t forget to sign up!) and our St. Luke’s security staff will be on hand to ensure that everyone stays safe on campus. Older children will often want to go off to explore on their own. Have cash on hand for your kids to visit the toy and book room or buy Christmas gifts at the boutique. While we have security and volunteers, parents are expected to supervise their own children. Security will not stop children in Grades 5 and older from exiting the premises on their own. 

PRO-TIP: Your older kids might want to explore the fair on their own. You can enjoy a drink while they bounce, decorate cookies, and hit the carnival. Plan to have a meet up point and check in times throughout the day.

The event this year will be largely outside, and since the weather at this time of year is unpredictable, plan accordingly. You’ll also be going in and out of the rooms for activities, so layering will help. And while bouncers in the bouncy zone are likely to warm up, parents waiting for their little bouncers outside may appreciate warm socks and boots. Layer, layer, layer!

PRO-TIP: Dress in layers! Warm socks and boots help too!

Water: With the help of the St. Luke’s Green Ox Committee, we take sustainability into account and will have water stations placed throughout the fair. There will be disposable cups, but feel free to bring a water bottle and fill up at these stations so your kids can stay hydrated. 

Drinks: Coffee, hot chocolate, juice boxes, wine, beer, and champagne will be available for purchase with fair bucks at the cafe and bar in the Christmas Fair.

Food: Pastries, baked goods, and bagels will be available for purchase with fair bucks at the cafe; pizza, hot dogs, pasta, chicken fingers, salads, soup, and wraps will be available for purchase at the lunch line; and popcorn and cotton candy will be available for purchase at the concession stand.

PRO-TIP: Bring a water bottle and make sure it’s labeled with your name or your child’s name.

There will be a designated area near the scooter/bike parking area on the playground, but the space is limited and you park at your own risk. 

PRO-TIP: We recommend that when possible you leave strollers, scooters, bikes, etc at home - one less thing for you to keep an eye on!