Early Childhood Division News - The Episcopal School of Dallas | Best Private Schools in Dallas

Make sure to stop by the Lower School Book Fair between now and the end of the year to grab some great reads for the summer! Book fair hours are listed below, or use the button to shop online for even more amazing books:

• Tuesday, May 13: 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 14: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 15: 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
• Friday, May 16: 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
• Monday, May 19: 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 20: 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 21: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (Field Day)

Shop the Book Fair Online Here

Help restock the Resale Shop! The Parents' Association is collecting gently used school uniforms (Early Childhood navy jumpers, plaid skirts and jumpers, and gray bottoms) through the end of the week. Look for the rolling carts in the carpool lines May 19-23.

The last day of school for Beginner through Sixth Grade is Tuesday, May 20. Have a great summer, Eagles!

Lower School Field Day will be on Wednesday, May 21, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., on Founders Field. Click here for more details.

Please check the Getting Ready pages on June 1 for summer reading and math requirements.

The Flynn O’Hara Store will be open exclusively for ESD families on these days.

• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

To ensure your Flynn O’Hara shopping experience is efficient and pleasant, please use the SignUp Genius below to reserve your visit time.

Please check the Getting Ready page regularly for details on orientations, required medical forms, back-to-school events, and more. 

GETTING READY PAGE

The Flynn O'Hara Storefront is Now Open

ADDRESS AND HOURS

Availability of Uniform Items at Flynn O'Hara

• Several uniform items are in stock at the store. Those items include:
  • Lower School Sailor Suit, Jumper, Shorts, Pants, and Polos (with or without the ESD monogram)
  • Middle and Upper School Oxfords, Blazers, and Polos (with or without the ESD monogram)
• Uniform items currently in production and expected to arrive by or before mid-May include:
  • Middle and Upper School Bottoms - Skirts, Pants, and Shorts

SHOP FLYNN O'HARA NOW

For uniform policy questions and clarifications:

• Brenda Wilder, Lower School (LS policies)
• Allison Darnell, Assistant Head of Middle School (Middle School Uniform Policy, Pg 56-57)
• Max Augé, Assistant Head of Upper School (Upper School Uniform Policy)

For uniform provider questions and interim uniform issues (i.e. the zipper just broke on my student's last uniform skirt; my student has outgrown their pants; what do they wear until Flynn O’Hara bottoms are available?)

• Ruth Burke, ESDPA Associate Head of School

For more information on the 15% educator discount, learn more here. 

Hi EC families!

It has been a joy to serve as your Early Childhood Division Coordinator! I feel so grateful to be able to volunteer my time at such an amazing school, and I strongly encourage parents to consider nominating themselves for a position when the next round of sign-ups comes out!

I hope you all have a wonderful last month of school! Now let’s make the 50^th anniversary of ESD go out with a bang!!

Go Eagles!

Makenzi Dauwe (Denver ‘35, Delta ‘37)

2025-26 Early Childhood Division Coordinator: Shaley Espinosa

Hi Beginner Parents,

We hope everyone is enjoying the last week of school! Below are a few dates to help us finish out the school year: 

Grade-level Dates:

• May 20: End of Year Class Party (1:45 - 2:15 p.m.)

Important Dates:

• May 12-21: Lower School Book Fair
• May 20: Last Day of School (Grades Beginner - Sixth, End of Year Parties)
• 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 let us know if you have any questions!

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

2025-26 Grade Reps: Emma Thomas and Mary Kathryn Kontoulis

Hi Pre-K families!

We cannot believe the end of the school year is upon us. Here are some important dates that will take you to the finish line. Please reach out if you have any questions! 

Grade-level Dates:

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

Important Dates:

• May 12-21: Lower School Book Fair
• May 20: Last Day of School (Grades Beginner - Sixth, End of Year Parties)
• 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

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

2025-26 Grade Reps: Victoria Short and Noelle Russo-Faulk

Hello Kindergarten Parents,

Wow, how time flies. We have loved the opportunity to serve as Kindergarten Grade Reps this year and are grateful for your support as we navigated this volunteer role. Below are the remaining dates and reminders; please review and mark your calendars.

Grade-level Dates:

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

Important Dates:

• May 12-21: Lower School Book Fair
• May 20: Last Day of School (Grades Beginner - Sixth, End of Year Parties)
• 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

Welcome back,
Jacquelyn Shensky (Scotlyn '37)
Audrey Defforey (Nico '37 and Odette '35)

For Primer:
2025-26 Grade Rep: Adelaide Erickson

For First Grade:
2025-26 Grade Reps: Elizabeth Putnam and Liza Olympitis

Hello, Primer families!

Well Primer… I have loved getting to know our amazing primer families and experiencing the magic of this special grade! I probably won’t be the only one shedding a tear when this year is over! Here we go, Big Kid Status! 

But as we wrap up the school year, here are a few last dates to keep in mind.

Grade-level Dates:

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

Important Dates:

• May 12-21: Lower School Book Fair
• May 20: Last Day of School (Grades Beginner - Sixth, End of Year Parties)
• 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

Jessica Asaff (Claire '34 and Ford '37)

2025-26 Grade Reps: Elizabeth Putnam and Liza Olympitis