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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. 

Dear Lower School Families,

I can’t believe we are on the last weeks of this incredible school year! Please check these pages weekly for any updates or changes.

Go Eagles,
Jennifer Carter (Ryan ’36 and Ellie ’33)

2025-26 Elementary Division Coordinator: Courtney Goss

Hi First Grade Families,

Wow—can you believe we’re already in the final stretch of first grade? It’s been such a wonderful year full of learning and growth. We’re excited to finish strong and make these last weeks memorable!

Grade-level Dates:

• There are currently no grade-level dates for first grade 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

Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Go Eagles!
Anna Thomas (Ford P'36) and Stephanie Helman (Logan P'36)

2025-26 Grade Reps: Lauren Mestre and Amy Brillhart

Dear Second-Grade Families,

What an incredible year! Thank you all for helping to create such special memories for our kids this year. On to third grade we go :)

Grade-level Dates:

• There are currently no grade-level dates for second grade 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

Best,
Megan Jones (Ellis P'35) and Lee McDonald (Georgie P'35)

2025-26 Grade Reps: Lillian Greene and Katy Cosby

Dear Third-Grade Families,

We have an exciting and busy month left of third grade! Please take note of the dates below. As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions.  

Grade-level Dates:

• There are currently no grade-level dates for Third Grade 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

As always, please reach out with any questions.

Best,
Ali Schloesser (Ben P'34 and Tessa P'38) and Laurann Cavenaghi (Ivy P'34)

2025-26 Grade Reps: Jessica Asaff and Hayley Crowell

Hello Fourth-Grade Families,

I hope you're all ready for our final weeks of lower school! As we gear up for May, here's a sneak peek at some awesome events and important dates to come. We've got a jam-packed schedule full of fun activities for Fourth Grade. Check out the key dates below. The Fourth to the Finish document that was carefully prepared by the school is linked below with a summary of all events leading up to summer (spoiler- there are lots)!

CLICK TO VIEW FOURTH GRADE TO THE FINISH SCHEDULE

Grade-level Dates: 

• May 20: Closing Service and Clap Out (10:00 a.m.)
• May 20: Fourth Grade End of Year Party (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at Gilley’s)

Important Dates:

• May 12-21: Lower School Book Fair
• 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

Be sure to mark your calendars and let me know if you have any questions or need more info. Let's make the most of the final countdown!

Thanks for all your support and involvement!
Amy Altizer (Mary Grace P'22, James P'25, and Marguerite P'33)
Lindsey Obenhaus (Joe P'33)

2025-26 Grade Reps: Jennifer Carter and Reena Patel