Enrichment

We beleive that enrichment is an important enhancement that is embedded into the daily instructional practices at St. Luke’s School. Enrichment offers our students new and expanded experiences and challenging opportunities beyond the daily curriculum of the core subject areas. Enrichment opportunities at SLS can take place in a variety of ways to enhance the curriculum:

 

  • A visit from our local police and fire
  • COMPASS STEAM Classes at SLS
  • A parent from a different culture and/or religion speaking about their customs and tradition
  • A local television meteorologist visiting to show students how the weather is forecasted
  • A local farmer dropping off eggs and an incubator so that students can follow the hatching process of chicks
  • A representative from Boston Museum of Science making age-appropriate presentations to the entire school
  • A representative from Mystic Aquarium making age-appropriate presentations to the entire school
  • A representative from Brown University’s Heffenreffer Museum presenting artifacts from their collection
  • A retired member of the New England Patriots speaking about the importance of hard work, dedication, determination, and faith
  • A local television investigative reporter talking about their job, how it is
    determined which stories to pursue, and the obstacles encountered in the pursuit of the truth
  • Career Day where parents come to school and explain to our students what they do for a living
  • Live reptile presentation by Bwana Iguana

 

Enrichment Field Trips occur regularly throughout the year for kindergarten to grade 8 to:

 

  • Rhode Island State House
  • Mystic Aquarium
  • Sites of the battles of Lexington and Concord
  • The historical preservation farm, Coggeshall in Bristol 
  • Diocesan Youth Conference
  • Barrington Farm School Partnership
  • RI Resource Recovery Corporation
  • Nature preserve, Caratunk in Seekonk
  • Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul in Providence
  • Grade 8 two-night retreat and hike to Appalachian Mountain Lodge in NH
  • Various off-site retreats

 

Funding for enrichment comes from a our PTO through fundraising each year. 

Dear St. Luke's Community,

 

After 25 wonderful years, we share with you both gratitude and a bit of bittersweet news -

the Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1.5 Mile Race/Walk has officially come to a close.

 

What we began in 1999 as a simple way to bring our community together over Thanksgiving

weekend, grew into a beloved tradition that drew families, friends, and runners from near and 

far.  Through every mile run, walked, and every chilly morning start, your participation and

generosity helped make this event truly special.

 

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the St. Luke's community and the town of 

Barrington for your unwavering support over the years.  Because of you, the Trot off Your Turkey

event raised vital funds that enriched the educational experience of students and teachers at 

St. Luke's School, in meaningful and lasting ways.

 

Thanks to your contributions, we were able to offer countless field trips, enhance classroom

technology, improve buildings and grounds, and most importantly create fun, memorable

experiences for so many.

 

While the race itself may no longer continue, the impact it made will be felt for years to come.

We are incredibly proud of what we accomplished together, and are deeply grateful to the 

countless volunteers, sponsors, participants, and organizers who made each year possible.

 

Thank you for being part of this tradition, and for making it one filled with community, generosity, 

and joy!

 

With sincere gratitude,

 

Nicole Varone, Father Tim Reilly and the Trot Off Your Turkey Committee