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Join us for our Sixth Annual Community Picnic and Homecoming Celebration!

Enjoy family fun and games for all ages, and favorite foods from SAGE.

We hope you will stay to cheer on our Varsity Football and Cheer Teams!

Friday, September 25, 2026

• 5:30-6:45 p.m. Community Picnic, Stoffel Commons
• 6:45 p.m. Eagle Walk Parade to the Stadium with Varsity Football and Cheer Teams
• 7:00 p.m. Homecoming Football Game ESD vs. TMI

RSVP HERE

This year’s ESD Lower School Carnival will be Eagle Surf Club on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The ESD Carnival is ESDPA’s one event designed specifically for the Lower School community.

TICKETS HERE

Grade-level Dates:

• November 5, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Frymire/McKee)

CAST Letters:

• Meet the Content Area Specialist Teachers (CAST)

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representative: Emma Thomas

Grade-level Dates:

• October 1, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Manning/Ragan)
• October 1, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Osterstock/Ward)
• October 7, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:30 p.m.) (Arnette/Carter)

CAST Letters:

• Meet the Content Area Specialist Teachers (CAST)

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives: Noelle Russo-Frank and Jessica Katigan

Grade-level Dates:

• October 1, 2026: Texas Day for Kinder and Primer
• October 28, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Waggoner)
• October 29, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Berman)
• November 4, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Cannata)
• November 5, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Walsh)

CAST Letters:

• Meet the Content Area Specialist Teachers (CAST)

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives: Taylor Montgomery and Ashley Whitworth

Grade-level Dates:

• October 1, 2026: Texas Day for Kinder and Primer
• October 15, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Campbell)

CAST Letters:

• Meet the Content Area Specialist Teachers (CAST)

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representative: Sally Walker

Dear ESD Community,

We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to every family who gave to last year’s ESD Fund. A full list of last year’s donors can be found here. 

Because of your incredible generosity, our school had a record-breaking year that directly impacted our students, faculty, and daily campus life. With the 2026–2027 ESD Fund Campaign officially underway, we have passed the torch to the Davidsons, who are setting their sights even higher. The goal this year is to beat last year’s raise and achieve record parent participation.

Every gift, regardless of size, counts toward this collective effort. Let’s keep the momentum
going and make this the ESD Fund’s strongest year yet! Give to The ESD Fund here.  

With gratitude,

Kate and Ryan Kneipper ’99 P’31, ’34

Outgoing ESD Fund Chairs

Kelsey and David Council Davidson, Jr. ’05 P'37,'39

Current ESD Fund Chairs
 

FYI for Parents: Save-the-date postcards will be mailed in September to Lower School grandparents for the upcoming Lower School Grandparents Day on April 2, 2027. 

• Parent Badges: All parents must wear their parent badge while on campus. If your parent badge does not look like the one shown below, or if you need a replacement badge, please submit this form.

• Vehicle Stickers: All parents will need a new vehicle sticker for the 2026-27 school year. If you have not submitted your vehicle information yet, or if you need a sticker for a new vehicle, please submit this form.

Hello Early Childhood Parents,

I’m excited to be your Early Childhood Division Representative for the 2026–27 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! 

Chezzarae Jensvold
Early Childhood ESDPA Division Coordinator

This video captures some of the ways our Homecoming celebrations ignite lives of purpose.

• For younger students: What is your favorite part of Homecoming at ESD? How does celebrating with your friends make you feel? How can you invite friends who may be new to ESD to celebrate with you?
• For older children, teenagers, and adults: Think about the different ways we celebrate Homecoming at ESD. How do these celebrations provide opportunities for you to connect with others, step out of your comfort zone, tap into your creativity, and make sure others feel included in our community?