Lower School News
Beginner - Primer
Important Dates & Action Items
| November 3 - Updates on The ESD Fund | ||
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Ignite purpose with your gift today by visiting The ESD Fund pages below:
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| November 3 - Sign-ups for LS New Years Celebration are Open | ||
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Lower School Global New Year's Celebration This year, the Lower School will host a Cultural Celebration highlighting “New Years Around the World,” showcasing how our diverse ESD community celebrates the New Year globally! We’re looking for families across all divisions to help set up tables at the Lower School in January, representing different cultures and traditions. The goal is to create an educational and engaging opportunity for students to explore multicultural New Year's celebrations throughout the year, while giving families a chance to share their unique customs and celebrations with the ESD community. If you’re interested in participating, please sign up using the button below: |
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| November 3-7 - Now Forward Food Drive | ||
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The third-grade students will be leading our Lower School in this year's Now Forward Food Drive (formally known as the North Dallas Shared Ministries Food Drive). This is a great opportunity for children to practice thankfulness and make a positive difference in the community! You can drop off donations each morning during carpool or bring your donations to Conference Day. Below is a list of recommended donation items; please do not donate glass or expired items. Pantry Wish List:
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| November 4 - Dads' Partnership LS Movie Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) | ||
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| November 5 - All-School Conference Day | ||
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At 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20, conference sign-ups opened in your MyESD Parent Portal. Conference day is November 5. If you need help signing in to your MyESD portal, please email parentsupport@esdallas.org. Conference sign-up closes on November 3. |
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| November 5 - Eagles Nest Conference Day Sale (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) | ||
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The Eagles Nest will be hosting a great sale on Conference Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for all divisions. Grab some new ESD spiritwear for prices as low as $5.00! |
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| November 6 - All-School Art Show Opening Reception (5:00 - 7:00 p.m.) | ||
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| November 11 - Chaplain's Corner: Veterans' Day Chapel | ||
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We will honor veterans during our time of daily worship on Monday, November 11, at 8:00 a.m. for a special Veterans' Day Chapel. As the daughter of Veterans, I have known all my life the commitment and sacrifice our Veterans embody. If a member of your students’ family is a Veteran, we welcome them to attend our Chapel service on that morning. Please email me at luct@esdallas.org and let me know ahead of time so we can arrange seating. If they are unable to attend, please submit their name, rank, and branch of service, so that we can honor them in absentia. |
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| November 13 - Legal Eagles Club Networking Breakfast (7:30 - 9:00 a.m.) | ||
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Hosted by Gillian Campbell ‘18, Nate Johnson ‘11, Camie Carlock McKee ‘09, Emmanuel Nwakibu ‘10, the Legal Eagles Club facilitates networking events and programming to connect ESD alumni and parents working in law and government. Join the club for a networking breakfast on Thursday, November 13, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. in the North Dining Room in the Daryl Johnston Family Dining Commons at ESD. The club is pleased to feature Taylor Smith Joeckel ‘09 and Justice Craig Smith P’09 as its keynote speakers. They will discuss ESD’s influence on their legal careers and the pursuit of public service. |
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| November 18 - Campus Master Planning Information Session (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.) | ||
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If you were not able to attend the October Community Meeting and are interested in learning more about ESD's master planning work, please join Ruth Burke, ESDPA Associate Head of School, on Tuesday, November 18, at 8:30 a.m., in the North Dining Room. Ruth will share background on the evolution of ESD's campus and the objectives and timeline of the current master planning process. We are envisioning our campus for the future, and it is exciting work!
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The ESD Fund impacts a variety of areas within the classroom and beyond it! Your gift enables students to explore their passions and have a profound impact on their academic journey, igniting lives of purpose. 
Join the Dads' Partnership for a Lower School Movie Night on November 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Stoffel Commons! You won't want to miss out on this screening of "Trolls Band Together" with our awesome dads; students must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP using the button below:
Join us in the Jennifer and John Eagle Gallery on November 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., for the opening reception of our all-school art show, A-Tisket, A-Tasket. The show will run from October 27 through December 12.
Join us for our Legal Eagles Club Networking Breakfast!All School Information
| Our Time to Soar Campaign Updates |
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Our Time to Soar: A Campaign for The Episcopal School of Dallas has some exciting updates as we kick off the second phase of the campaign! Using the button below, visit the campaign page to read the most recent updates from the campaign's co-chairs. |
Pondering Purpose and Impact
Student conferences this week provide multiple opportunities for reflection about purpose and impact.
Pause and Ponder: Reflecting on Your Impact and Legacy
- For younger children: Our classrooms are places where our words and actions make a difference. How do you affect the other students in your classroom? Do you help them when they need it? Do you listen to them when they talk? Do you ask them to join you for activities and playtime? Do you find joy and share what you're thankful for?
- For older children, teenagers, and adults: Your legacy is the impact you continue to have on others even after you are gone. What do you want your legacy to be? How do your words, actions, and decisions at school and at home reflect the legacy you want to leave?
To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
CLICK HERE FOR THE OCTOBER PARENTS' NEWSLETTER
**Please note that Parent Party details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check your grade-level dates.
| Early Childhood Division Rep Welcome |
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Hello Early Childhood Parents, I’m excited to be your Early Childhood Division Representative for the 2025-2026 school year! Throughout the year, you can look forward to important dates and event details in each edition of News You Can Use. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to me or your grade reps at any time. Go Eagles! |
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below: Chezzarae Jensvold (P'39 and '40) |
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
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