| This email is best viewed in html. August 15 All School Newsletter The school year is rapidly approaching. This is the first newsletter of the 2011-2012 school year. The information contained is for ALL ESD families. Please check your grade-level pages to the right for important grade specific information. Please also check Lower School & Middle Newsletters to the right, we do not want you to miss an pertinent information! In this issue: Stay Alert with Alerts Manager
Back to School Coffees
Eagle's Nest Bookstore
Lower School News
Middle School News
Upper School News
Junior Car Wash - August 20
Parent/Child Community Service Opportunities
Booster Club Wants You to Join the Fun
Uniform Resale Information (All Grades)
Save the Date - ESDPA Auction Benefit Party
Hook Up Your Tom Thumb Card for Extra Rewards
Stay Alert with Alerts Manager  Stay connected to the latest ESD news via Alerts. This free, opt-in tool allows you to pick news items that you want to receive instantly via text and or email. This could be emergency notifications, the latest news, a reminder about an upcoming event, or the results from your favorite ESD sports team’s last game.
Parents are strongly encouraged to sign up for the "Emergency" notifications so that when a situation arises, like a school closing or delay, parents receive the news as quickly as possible. Click here to learn how to sign up. Please note, for parents using Alerts for specific teams, the system does not age your child or cancel alerts at the end of a year. So, for instance, if your child played 7th grade field hockey last year, you'll need to sign up for 8th grade field hockey this year and cancel your 7th grade subscription.
Back to School Coffee Schedule
2011-2012 Please join us for these informative coffees! All coffees will take place in Daryl Johnston Family Dining Commons located in the Stephen B. Swann Athletic & Wellness Center at the Middle and Upper School.
We hope to see you there! August 30 8:45am Elementary August 30 10:00am Pre Elementary August 31 9:00am Middle School September 1 9:00am Upper School (Grades 9-11)
EAGLE'S NEST 2011-2012 The Eagle's Nest will open Monday, August 15! Stop by for great school supplies, PE clothes, spirit gear, and much more! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Come join in all the fun by volunteering in the Eagle's Nest and/or the NEW Eagle's Nest Express to be opening in the Commons early this school year. We have shifts that are in the morning and/or afternoon. If you would like to volunteer on the regular schedule or would like to be on the sub list, or would like additional information, please feel free to contact Heather Hicks at heather@theteamhicks.com or 214.763.5585. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to ESD!
Lower School News  The Lower School Newsletter Is Going Green
New this year, you'll now receive your Lower School Newsletter online. It will be available to you: a) In this newsletter
b) By clicking on the LS News tab on your class page, found in the Parent Portal and on the right of this newsletter. Click here for your Lower School Orientation Schedule  Carnival! Save the Date: October 28
Save the date! This year's event is being chaired by Allison Benners, Christy Crenshaw, and Lauren Swann. It will surely be a howling good time!
Middle School MS Cross Country Pre-Season Practice 7th and 8th grade Cross Country will have pre-season practice August 17-19 and August 20. We will meet at the track. In preparation, runners should drink plenty of water during the day. Runners should wear a good fitting pair of running shoes and bring a water bottle to practice. Runners do not have to wear the PE uniform until the first day of school, August 23. On the first day of school we will have practice, so runners should be ready to dress out and work out. Most meets are on Thursdays and a schedule will follow soon. Please email bakerl@esdallas.org or call (214-353-5830) with any questions you might have. MS Chess Program The ESD Middle School Chess Program will be in full swing this year. Mr. Herminio Baez (Mr. B) will coach the Middle School program, as well as continue to coach the Lower School program. The Chess Club will meet in the Daryl Johnston Family Dining Commons on the following Monday mornings from 7:00-7:5o: September 12,19,26 October 3,10,17,24,31 November 7, 14,28 December 5,12 Middle School students may buy breakfast if desired and eat while practicing and playing. If you have any questions please email Mr. B. (capaspanka@aol.com) or Mrs. Baker (bakerl@esdallas.org).The cost of the program for the first semester is $175 and may be paid directly to Mr. B. on the first day of practice. MS Back to School Information Middle School New Student Orientation: Wednesday, August 17 from 9:00 - 10:00am in the Zachary Bell Theatre Middle School Back to School Night: Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 (6:10 for 5th grade Parents) Middle School Schedules available through MyBackpack: Thursday, August 18 at 12:00 pm Middle School Orientation: Friday, August 19 - 8th grade: 8:00-9:30 - 7th grade: 10:00-11:30 - 6th grade: 12:00-1:30 - 5th grade: 2:00-3:30 Middle School first day of school: August 23
Upper School News Record your Community Service Hours During Orientation Week Mrs. Morrow will be available in the Cook North computer lab during orientation week to help students record their service hours on YourCause. Wednesday, August 17 -- 11:00-12:30 Thursday, August 18 -- 11:30-1:00 Please encourage your student to bring his or her records to document hours of service or to learn how to use YourCause. US Orientation Information Dress is casual for all orientations, uniforms are not required. With the exception of the New Student Orientation, all Orientations are for students only. New Student Orientation (students and parents):
Wednesday, August 17, Bell Theater, 10:00am – 11:00am 9th Grade Orientation:
Thursday, August, 18, 8:00am – 3:00pm
Students will travel to Wolf Run and back to ESD via bus. 10th Grade Orientation:
Thursday, August 18, Bell Theater, 10:00am – 11:30am 11th Grade Orientation
Thursday, August 18, Bell Theater, 1:00pm – 2:30pm 12th Grade Orientation and Retreat
August 19 through August 21 at Wolf Run.
The retreat begins at ESD at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, and returns from Wolf Run at noon on Sunday, August 21.  Come Support the Junior Class!
The Junior Back2School Car Wash Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, August 20 from 10:30am -12:00pm at ESD in front of the Susan M. Frank Center for Arts & Humanities, 4100 Merrell Road.~ Cost $10 per car wash. Tickets available from any ESD JUNIOR!
Parent/Student Community Service Opportunity You're invited to participate in this wonderful tradition, hosted by the ESD Dads' Partnership! Dads, moms, and students serve dinner to about  500 homeless in need at the Salvation Army on Harry Hines. Students will earn 3 hours community service credits and gain a different perspective on the world we live in. Come on and share some community service time with your child. Where: Salvation Army on Harry Hines When: 4:30 to 6:45 pm Who: Dads / Moms and Students, 8th - 12th grades. Bring the family! Dates: - October 19, 2011 | Wednesday | (after school)
- December 7, 2011 | Wednesday | (after school)
- December 24, 2011 | Saturday evening | (Christmas Eve)
- February 9, 2012 | Wednesday | (after school)
- April 4, 2012 | Wednesday | (after school)
Contact: ESD DADS' PARTNERSHIP
Westy Young: 214-538-8099 wyoung@freyyoung.com
Booster Club Supports All ESD Athletics .gif) Dear Fellow ESD Parents, The Booster Club supports ALL of the athletic programs at ESD. Each year it provides funds for the coaches wish lists to purchase equipment not covered by the athletic department budget. Many of the items purchased are currently in use in the new Stephen B. Swann Athletic and Wellness Center, a wonderful new venue for all students, but especially for our athletes. Please go to www.esdallas.org/booster to learn more about the ESD Booster Club and join on-line. Thank you in advance for your support, Brad Beutel
ESD Booster Club President Be a Volunteer The ESD BOOSTER CLUB needs your HELP manning the concession stands at ESD! PARENTS and STUDENTS are needed to help sell concessions for various athletic events. ESD students can earn up to 15 hours of community service for volunteering their time here at ESD, how easy is that! Thank you for clicking here to sign up to volunteer at an upcoming game.
UNIFORM RESALE – COME SHOP or DROP! All money raised benefits the ESD Parents' Association. Middle & Upper School Uniform Resale Upper and Middle School gently worn uniform items will be available through the Upper/Middle School Resale Shop outside of the Daryl Johnston Family Dining Commons August 17-19 before and after each orientation session. Donations will also be taken at that time. The Resale Shop will also be open the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month during the school year at 4106 Montwood Lane ~ click here for schedule. Pricing: Skirts, pants, sweatshirts and sweaters: $5.00
Shirts and gym attire: $2.00
Blazers: $15.00
Ties: $5.00 Please contact Meleta Smith with questions at 214.537.1404 or milo99@sbcglobal.net Lower School Uniform Resale 
ESDPA Auction Benefit Party: Save the Date! 
Auction Chairs Christine Cook, Suzanne Everbach & Elaina Peterie
TOM THUMB REWARD CARDS CAN HELP ESDPA Want to help the Parents' Association financially at no cost to you? Link your Tom Thumb Reward Card to Episcopal School of Dallas Parents' Association! The Parents' Association charity code is 7351. Tom Thumb will donate a percentage of your grocery purchase to our school. Click here for reward card registration form. Simply turn in the form on your next visit to Tom Thumb, it's that easy! 
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