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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.

Dear Lower School Families,

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break and is looking forward to this new semester full of fun events!

You will not want to miss ESD’s 50^th Celebration! Studio ‘74 Auction tickets are now available for purchase. All tickets include admission to enjoy bomb beverages, fab food stations, and some funkadelic surprises from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., as well as entry to the hottest late-night disco. Click here to purchase your auction tickets.

Watch for an email from Jane DeGrenier, Sports Fellowship Coordinator, for information on spring sports registration for grades PK-6.  

You can still donate to the Staff Birthday fund below. Always know that this is an optional way to show thanks to our hard-working teachers and staff. 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. On their birthday, each lower school teacher, CAST teacher, and administrator will receive a gift card organized and distributed by the ESDPA. Click here to donate.

Please check these pages weekly for any updates or changes. As always, please feel free to reach out to me or your grade reps with any questions or concerns.

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

Dear First-Grade Families,

Happy New Year! We hope you had a joyful and restful holiday season and that your child is ready for another exciting semester. Please see below for important dates.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful start to 2025! As always, reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

Grade-level Dates:

• February 19: First and Second Grade Trip to the Meyerson
• April 5: First-Grade Parent Party
• April 15-16: First Grade to Wolf Run (Two Classes Each Day)

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 Kids Heart Challenge
• February 7: Kids Heart Challenge during PE Classes
• February 7: Father-Daughter Dance
• February 13: Elementary Valentines Parties (2:30 - 3:00 p.m.)
• February 14-17: Winter Break (No School)
• February 19: First and Second Grade Trip to the Meyerson
• 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.
• March 25: Service Trip (Two Classes Each Day)
• March 28: Service Trip (Two Classes Each Day)
• 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!
Anna Thomas (Ford P'36) and Stephanie Helman (Logan P'36) 

Dear Second-Grade Families,

Happy New Year! 

We have a lot of fun to look forward to in 2025 - mark down these important dates so you don’t miss them. 

Grade-level Dates:

• March 28: Second Grade Parent Party (Hosted by the Briner Family)

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 Kids Heart Challenge
• February 7: Kids Heart Challenge during PE Classes
• February 7: Father-Daughter Dance
• February 13: Elementary Valentines Parties (2:30 - 3:00 p.m.)
• February 14-17: Winter Break (No School)
• February 19: First and Second Grade Trip to the Meyerson
• 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.)
• April 28-May 2: ERB Testing
• 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

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

Dear Third-Grade Families,

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful winter break with your families. Please take note of the dates, activities, and volunteer opportunities listed below. As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. 

Grade-level Dates:

• March 27: Third and Fourth Grade Trip to the Meyerson

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 7: Father-Daughter Dance
• February 13: Elementary Valentines Parties (2:30 - 3:00 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 7-11: ERB Testing
• 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

As always, please reach out with any questions.

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

Dear Fourth-Grade Families,

Happy New Year!

We hope that everyone had a happy holiday season. It’s hard to believe we are in the last semester of our children’s lower school experience. This semester will be full of wonderful adventures and experiences for our fourth graders.

Grade-level Dates: 

• February 6: First Day of Singer Practice
• March 6: Design Convention
• March 13: Fourth Grade Musical (6:00 p.m.)
• March 27: Third and Fourth Grade Trip to the Meyerson
• April 10: Fourth Grade Trip To Austin
• April 15: Singers Concert (5:30 p.m.)
• April 24: Fourth Grade Service Trip (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
• May 1: Fourth Grade Parent Party (7:00 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.
• 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 7: Father-Daughter Dance
• February 13: Elementary Valentines Parties (2:30 - 3:00 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.
• March 27: Third and Fourth Grade Trip to the Meyerson
• 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 19: Fourth-Grade Breakfast (8:00 - 8:30 a.m.)
• 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 don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, 
Amy Altizer (Mary Grace P'22, James P'25, and Marguerite P'33)

Lindsey Obenhaus (Joe P'33)