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Please join us at 6:00 p.m. on January 22, 2025, for our second community meeting of the school year, where Dave Baad, Hobson Family Head of School, will give his State of the School update. 

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Bray Performance Hall
Susan M. Frank Center for Arts & Humanities
The Episcopal School of Dallas

Parents of Kinder through Fourth Grade Students: Have you ever wondered what learning actually happens in our Design Labs? Come join us for a hands-on exclusive where you will experience designing, tinkering, coding, and creating just like our students. Led by Tracey Shirey, Amy Cuccia, Lindsey Cullins, Marlene Rizo, Lenore St. John, and Becca Gwinn.  Note: This session will meet on the 3rd floor of the Lower School, in Room LS302.

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Lower school students should wear red on February 7 to support the Kids Heart Challenge. Students will also participate in the challenge during P.E. classes.

Lower School class parties will be held on Thursday, February 13. We ask that students wear regular uniforms on this day, but we encourage students to wear Valentine-themed attire (red or pink) on Friday, February 7, to support the Kids Heart Challenge.

Hi EC families!

Happy New Year, and welcome back to reality! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break. Now that we are kicking off the second half of the year, there are lots of fun events and school functions that you will not want to miss! Please take a moment to look over your grade rep’s email below and note any important dates. 

A reminder about the Staff Birthday Fund is below. Always know this is an optional way to thank our hard-working teachers! A handwritten card or picture from your student is also a beautiful way to show gratitude and celebrate their birthday.

ESDPA Lower School Birthday Fund: To celebrate the birthdays of our lower school faculty and staff equally, we ask families to donate to the Lower School Birthday Fund. The donation levels are $10, $20, or $40 max if you have multiple children. Click here if you would like to donate.

Please know that NO question is too small or silly – feel free to reach out to me or your grade reps at any time. We are always here to help!

I hope you all have a wonderful start to the New Year! Go Eagles!

Cheers,

Makenzi Dauwe (Denver ‘35, Delta ‘37)

Hi Beginner Families,

Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday break. Please see below for upcoming important dates, and as always, please feel free to contact us with any questions. 

Grade-level Dates:

• January 31: Hibernation Day (Students wear pajamas to school and bring a bear stuffed animal.)
• February 13: Valentine’s Day Class Party (1:45-2:15 p.m.)
• March 27: Beginner Parent Spring Party (6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Formal Invitation Coming Later) 
• April 17: Beginner Musical (10:00 - 10:30 a.m.)
• May 9: Beginner Garden Party (1:30 - 2:30 p.m.)

Important Dates:

• January 22: Community Meeting 2 (6:00 p.m., Bray Performance Hall)
  • We invite the ESD Community to join us for Hobson Family Head of School Dave Baad’s State of the School updates.
• February 7: Wear RED in support of the Kids Heart Challenge
• February 7: Kids Heart Challenge during PE Classes
• February 13: Early Childhood Valentine's Day Parties (1:45 - 2:15 p.m.)
• February 14-17: Winter Break (No School)
• February 26: Conference Day (No School)
• February 27-28: Elizabeth Anne Worsham Visiting Author

Looking Ahead:

• March 8: ESD 50th Auction and Celebration
• March 17-24: Spring Break (No School); Classes resume on March 25.
• April 4: Lower School Grandparents’ Day
• April 18-21: Easter Break (No School)
• April 24: LS Visual Arts Night (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.)
• May 7: Lower School Conference Day (No School)
• May 20: Last Day of School (Grades Beginner - Sixth)
• May 21: Lower School Field Day (9:00 - 10:30 a.m.)

*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. 

• View 2024-25 Academic Calendar
• View Full School Calendar

Thank you,
Katy Cosby (Robert '33, Blake '35, Dean '39)
Richelle Kerber (Sophia '37, Kate '39)

Happy New Year Pre-K parents!

We hope everyone enjoyed their break. Please see below for important upcoming dates and as always, let us know if you have any questions.

Grade-level Dates:

• April 3: Pre-K Musical (10:00 a.m.)
• April 29: Pre-K Parent Party (Hosted by Meredith and Mark Plunkett)

Important Dates:

• January 22: Community Meeting 2 (6:00 p.m., Bray Performance Hall)
  • We invite the ESD Community to join us for Hobson Family Head of School Dave Baad’s State of the School updates.
• February 7: Wear RED in support of the Kids Heart Challenge
• February 13: Early Childhood Valentine's Day Parties (1:45 - 2:30 p.m.)
• February 14-17: Winter Break (No School)
• February 26: Conference Day (No School)
• February 27-28: Elizabeth Anne Worsham Visiting Author

Looking Ahead:

• March 8: ESD 50th Auction and Celebration
• March 17-24: Spring Break (No School); Classes resume on March 25.
• April 4: Lower School Grandparents’ Day
• April 18-21: Easter Break (No School)
• April 24: LS Visual Arts Night (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.)
• May 7: Lower School Conference Day (No School)
• May 20: Last Day of School (Grades Beginner - Sixth)
• May 21: Lower School Field Day (9:00 - 10:30 a.m.)

*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.

• View 2024-25 Academic Calendar
• View Full School Calendar

Go Eagles!

Thanks,
Anna Cornwell (Thomas ‘38)
Sally Walker (Henry ‘36, Poppy '37, and Lottie ‘38)

Hello Kindergarten Parents,  

We hope you and your loved ones had a safe and joyous holiday break. What a beautiful time to reflect on the spirit of the season and soak in the happiness and reflection happening this time of year. As we welcome each other back to the second half of the school year, below is the information for January and February 2025, including upcoming key dates in March.

Please reach out to us with any questions.

Grade-level Dates:

• February 11: 100^th day of Kindergarten Celebration
• February 20: Kinder Musical (10:00 a.m.)
• February 21: Kinder Musical (10:00 a.m.)

Important Dates:

• January 22: Community Meeting 2 (6:00 p.m., Bray Performance Hall)
  • We invite the ESD Community to join us for Hobson Family Head of School Dave Baad’s State of the School updates.
• January 28: abcdESD: CREATE! (8:00 - 8:45 a.m., LS Design Lab)
• February 7: Wear RED in support of the Kids Heart Challenge
• February 7: Kids Heart Challenge during PE Classes
• February 13: Kindergarten Valentine's Day Party (1:45 - 2:15 p.m.)
  • Parents are welcome to attend! See more from your homeroom teacher closer to the date.
• February 14-17: Winter Break (No School)
• February 26: Conference Day (No School)
• February 27-28: Elizabeth Anne Worsham Visiting Author

Looking Ahead:

• March 4: New Family Lunch and Learn
• March 5: Ash Wednesday
• March 8: ESD 50th Auction and Celebration
• March 17-24: Spring Break (No School); Classes resume on March 25.
• March 29: ESD Community Day of Service
• April 4: Lower School Grandparents’ Day
• April 18-21: Easter Break (No School)
• April 24: LS Visual Arts Night (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.)
• May 7: Lower School Conference Day (No School)
• May 20: Last Day of School (Grades Beginner - Sixth)
• May 21: Lower School Field Day (9:00 - 10:30 a.m.)

*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.

• View 2024-25 Academic Calendar
• View Full School Calendar

Please reach out to us with any questions. 

Welcome back,
Jacquelyn Shensky
Audrey Defforey

Welcome back, Primer families!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break! 

I can’t believe we’re halfway through the year and already gearing up for spring activities… which is a little comical considering the freezing temperatures we’re dealing with in January! 

Below, you’ll find some important information and dates to keep in mind during this month and as we look into February. 

Grade-level Dates:

• February 12: 101 Days of Primer (Wear Black and White with Sneakers - 101 Dalmatians Theme)

Important Dates:

• January 22: Community Meeting 2 (6:00 p.m., Bray Performance Hall)
  • We invite the ESD Community to join us for Hobson Family Head of School Dave Baad’s State of the School updates.
• January 28: abcdESD: CREATE! (8:00 - 8:45 a.m., LS Design Lab)
• February 7: Wear RED in support of the Kids Heart Challenge
• February 7: Kids Heart Challenge during PE Classes
• February 13: Primer Valentine's Day Party (1:45 - 2:15 p.m.)
• February 14-17: Winter Break (No School)
• February 26: Conference Day (No School)
• February 27-28: Elizabeth Anne Worsham Visiting Author

Looking Ahead:

• March 4: New Family Lunch and Learn
• March 8: ESD 50th Auction and Celebration
• March 17-24: Spring Break (No School); Classes resume on March 25.
• April 4: Lower School Grandparents’ Day
• April 18-21: Easter Break (No School)
• April 24: LS Visual Arts Night (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.)
• May 7: Lower School Conference Day (No School)
• May 20: Last Day of School (Grades Beginner - Sixth)
• May 21: Lower School Field Day (9:00 - 10:30 a.m.)

*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.

• View 2024-25 Academic Calendar
• View Full School Calendar

All the best, 
Jessica Asaff (Claire '34 and Ford '37)