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• Tuesday, November 3, 2026
• 6:00–8:00 p.m.
• Stoffel Commons
• The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.

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Current parents are invited to join the Legal Eagles Club for their November Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Hosted by Gillian Campbell ’18, Nate Johnson ’11, Camie Carlock McKee ’09, and Emmanuel Nwakibu ’10, the Legal Eagles Club facilitates networking events and programming to connect ESD alumni and parents working in law and government.

Start your morning with coffee, breakfast, and conversation alongside fellow ESD community members. Whether you practice law, serve in government, or work in a related field, this is an opportunity to meet new colleagues and strengthen your professional network.

This event is open to all ESD alumni and parents in law, government, or adjacent industries.

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We will honor veterans during our time of daily worship. As the daughter of a veteran, 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 November 11, 2026. Please complete this form to help us honor your family's veterans and to let us know if they will be present that day. Please email me, Chaplain Toni Luc, at luct@esdallas.org  if you have any questions. 

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The ESD Alumni Association and Dads' Partnership invite you to the Y’all Street Panel: The Texas Stock Exchange – Reshaping Capital Markets, Business, and the Future of Finance on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. in the Bray Performance Hall at ESD.

Enjoy breakfast, coffee, and conversation, followed by a panel discussion on the Texas Stock Exchange, from its origins and launch to its vision for the future of finance. Hear firsthand how TXSE is reshaping capital markets and what it means for business, for Dallas and for the next generation of leaders.

Guest Panelists:

• Elaine Agather P’05,’08, GP’38,'41
• Roy Bailey P’05,’09
• Drew McKnight P’26,’28
• Ray Waddell P’30,’32

Moderator:

• Kyle Waldrep ’12

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Grade-level Dates:

• November 5, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (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:

• There are currently no grade-level dates for Pre-K at this time.

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:

• November 4, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (Cannata)
• November 5, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (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:

• November 3, 2026: Primer Celebrates the 50th Day of School

CAST Letters:

• Meet the Content Area Specialist Teachers (CAST)

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

Please pick up your annual parent badge and vehicle sticker according to your youngest student's division. (Please disregard if you have already picked up your 2026-27 badge and sticker.)

• Lower School: Pick up with Carmen Nixon at the LS front desk
• Middle/Upper School: Pick up with Sandra Woolever at reception in the School House

Community Picnic (September 25, 2026)

Opening Convocation (September 25, 2026)

First Day of Lower School (August 20, 2026)

ESD utilizes Clarity as our secure, streamlined tuition assistance application portal. Designed to offer a quick, user-friendly experience, the application can typically be completed in as little as 30 minutes.

• Current Family Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

Helpful Resources and Support:

• Family Information Webinar: Clarity offers live webinars walking families through the application process step-by-step, followed by a Q&A session.
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (7:30 p.m.)
• In-App Help: While completing your application, click the "Help" button in the bottom-left corner of your screen for instant assistance.
• Direct Support (English & Spanish): Contact the Clarity support team directly at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752.

If you have any questions regarding ESD’s tuition assistance process, please reach out to Shelle Montgomery, Director of Data Processing Systems and Tuition Assistance, at montgomerys@esdallas.org.

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

Conferences provide time for students, parents, and teachers to pause and reflect on the year so far and set goals for the future. Thoughtful reflection requires recounting a specific experience, considering the impact of this experience on yourself and others, and deciding how to use this understanding to shape future plans. One model of reflection is to ask: What? So what? Now what? 

• For younger children: What are you proud of about your school year so far? What memory makes you smile? What activity or event were you excited to share with your family? Why is this activity or event so special?
• For older children, teenagers, and adults: When did you show up as your best self so far this year? Think of a specific event or experience. What impact did this experience have on you and on others? Why do you think this event or experience stands out for you? How can you create more opportunities like this one?