Important Dates & Action Items
| September 29 - Updates on The ESD Fund |
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 The ESD Fund impacts a variety of areas within the classroom and beyond it! Your gift enables students to explore their passions and have a profound impact on their academic journey, igniting lives of purpose.
Ignite purpose with your gift today by visiting The ESD Fund pages below:
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| October 2-5 - Fall Break (No School) |
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October 2 is Yom Kippur; classes will resume on October 6.
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| October 6-10 - Primer Birthday Party Drive |
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The Primer class is sponsoring a donation drive throughout the entire Lower School, benefitting The Birthday Party Project from October 6-10. Collection bins will be placed in each neighborhood. We are collecting birthday wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, and scotch tape rolls. Please consider supporting this great cause. To learn more about The Birthday Party Project, please visit their website at https://www.thebirthdaypartyproject.org/.
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| October 8 - Uniform Resale Shop Open (8:00 - 10:00 a.m.) |
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The Uniform Resale Shop will be open from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 8. It is now located at 4036 Montwood Lane (please enter through the driveway).
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| October 8 - *DEADLINE* for Homecoming Shirt/Hoodie Orders |
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It's time to order your 2025 ESD Homecoming shirts and hoodies! We are so excited about the design and cannot wait to reveal it at our next Town Hall meeting. All homecoming orders must be submitted by October 8; use the button below to order yours now!
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR HOMECOMING GEAR
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| October 8 - Community Meeting |
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Please join us at the first Community Meeting of the year as school leadership shares an update on our campus master planning process that is currently underway. Meet the architects selected to partner with us in the master planning endeavor and take part in an engagement activity focused on envisioning the future of our facilities and campus environment.
- Envisioning our Campus of the Future
- Wednesday, October 8
- 6:00 p.m.
- Bray Performance Hall
RSVP TO THE COMMUNITY MEETING
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| October 13 - Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School) |
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Classes will resume on October 14.
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| October 16 - Eagles Real Estate Club |
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Established in 2021, the Eagles Real Estate Club hosts quarterly meetings to connect ESD alumni and parents working in the real estate industry. Hosted by Emma Cabrales ‘18, Trey Scardino ’16, Stephen Swann ’93 P’24, ’27, and ’29, and Libby Laughlin Wood ‘15, the goal of the club is to bring together the ESD community for networking and future business opportunities.
Join the club for their October networking breakfast on Thursday, October 16, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. in the North Dining Room in the Daryl Johnston Family Dining Commons at ESD. The club is pleased to feature Vijay Mehra ’00, Founder & CEO of Lenderbox, as its keynote speaker. He will present on the impact of AI on the commercial real estate market.
Click Here for More information and to RSVP
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All School Information
| Our Time to Soar Campaign Updates |
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Our Time to Soar: A Campaign for The Episcopal School of Dallas has some exciting updates as we kick off the second phase of the campaign! Using the button below, visit the campaign page to read the most recent updates from the campaign's co-chairs.
READ THE LATEST MESSAGE FROM THE CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS
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Pondering Purpose and Impact
Our ESDistinction Network Coordinators will guide Middle School students as they tackle real-world challenges related to our curriculum networks during their Flex periods. These conversations and workshops will continue over the next few months, starting on October 6. Stay tuned for more information!
Pause and Ponder: How Your Interests Ignite Your Purpose
- For younger children: What job would you like to try out when you get older? What do you know about this job, and why does it interest you?
- For older children, teenagers, and adults: What are some jobs that might fit your interests and strengths? What opportunities exist for mentoring and job shadowing that provide a window into different careers that fit your interests?
To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
CLICK HERE FOR THE SEPTEMBER PARENTS' NEWSLETTER
**Please note that Parent Party details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check your grade-level dates.
| Elementary School Division Rep Welcome |
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Hello Elementary Parents,
I’m excited to be your Elementary Division Representative for the 2025-2026 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!
Courtney Goss
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| First Grade |
Grade-level Dates:
- October 1: First-Grade Fall Parent Party (Coffee) at the Dauwe Residence (6:30 p.m.)
- October 7: First-Grade Fall Parent Party (Chein) at Banner House (6:30 p.m.)
- Hosted by the Boulware, Dauwe, and Olympitis Families
- October 22: First-Grade Fall Parent Party (Carolino) at the Weisz Residence (6:00 p.m.)
Important Dates:
- October 2-5: Fall Break (No School)
- October 6: Classes Resume
- October 8: Uniform Resale Shop Open (8:00 - 10:00 a.m.)
- October 8: Moms in Prayer Meeting (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
- October 8: Community Meeting (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
- October 13: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School)
- October 15: Moms in Prayer Meeting (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
- October 16: abcdESD Meeting (8:00 - 8:45 a.m.)
- October 17: Last Day to Order Homecoming Mums & Buttons- PURCHASE HERE
- October 20-24: Homecoming Week
- October 23: ESDPA Auction Kick Off Party (7:00 - 10:00 p.m.) - Purchase a Raffle Ticket to Attend
- October 24: Buy the Experience Sign-Ups Open to Public (Available until November 9)
- October 24: All School Convocation (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.)
- October 24: Pep Rally (10:00 - 10:30 a.m.) (Grades 1–12)
- October 24: Homecoming Community Picnic (5:30 - 6:45 p.m.)
- October 24: Alumni Homecoming Tailgate (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
- October 31: Halloween Party - Parents Welcome to Attend (2:30 p.m.)
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
- CLICK HERE to view the 2025-26 Academic Calendar Overview.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below:
Liza Olympitis
Elizabeth Putnam
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| Second Grade |
Grade-level Dates:
- October 14: Second-Grade Field Trip to the Recycling Center (9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
- October 27: Second-Grade Fall Parent Party (Guzik) at Jose (5:00 - 7:00 p.m.)
Important Dates:
- October 2-5: Fall Break (No School)
- October 6: Classes Resume
- October 8: Uniform Resale Shop Open (8:00 - 10:00 a.m.)
- October 8: Moms in Prayer Meeting (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
- October 8: Community Meeting (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
- October 13: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School)
- October 15: Moms in Prayer Meeting (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
- October 16: abcdESD Meeting (8:00 - 8:45 a.m.)
- October 17: Last Day to Order Homecoming Mums & Buttons- PURCHASE HERE
- October 20-24: Homecoming Week
- October 23: ESDPA Auction Kick Off Party (7:00 - 10:00 p.m.) - Purchase a Raffle Ticket to Attend
- October 24: Buy the Experience Sign-Ups Open to Public (Available until November 9)
- October 24: All School Convocation (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.)
- October 24: Pep Rally (10:00 - 10:30 a.m.) (Grades 1–12)
- October 24: Homecoming Community Picnic (5:30 - 6:45 p.m.)
- October 24: Alumni Homecoming Tailgate (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
- October 31: Halloween Party - Parents Welcome to Attend (2:30 p.m.)
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
- CLICK HERE to view the 2025-26 Academic Calendar Overview.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below:
Lauren Mestre
Amy Brillhart
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| Third Grade |
Grade-level Dates:
- October 7: Third-Grade Field Trip to Downtown Dallas (8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
- October 16: Third-Grade Fall Parent Party (Hurlbut) at the Lassiter Residence (6:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
- October 22-23: Third-Grade Service Trip to Tom Thumb (9:00 - 10:30 a.m.)
- October 28: Third-Grade Fall Parent Party (Bostain) at the Wiley Residence (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
- October 29: Third-Grade Fall Parent Party (O'Mullane) at the Gordon Residence (7:00 p.m.)
Important Dates:
- October 2-5: Fall Break (No School)
- October 6: Classes Resume
- October 8: Uniform Resale Shop Open (8:00 - 10:00 a.m.)
- October 8: Moms in Prayer Meeting (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
- October 8: Community Meeting (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
- October 13: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School)
- October 15: Moms in Prayer Meeting (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
- October 16: abcdESD Meeting (8:00 - 8:45 a.m.)
- October 17: Last Day to Order Homecoming Mums & Buttons- PURCHASE HERE
- October 20-24: Homecoming Week
- October 23: ESDPA Auction Kick Off Party (7:00 - 10:00 p.m.) - Purchase a Raffle Ticket to Attend
- October 24: Buy the Experience Sign-Ups Open to Public (Available until November 9)
- October 24: All School Convocation (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.)
- October 24: Pep Rally (10:00 - 10:30 a.m.) (Grades 1–12)
- October 24: Homecoming Community Picnic (5:30 - 6:45 p.m.)
- October 24: Alumni Homecoming Tailgate (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
- October 31: Halloween Party - Parents Welcome to Attend (2:30 p.m.)
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
- CLICK HERE to view the 2025-26 Academic Calendar Overview.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below:
Lillian Greene
Katy Cosby
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| Fourth Grade |
Grade-level Dates:
- October 8: Fourth-Grade Field Trip to the Dallas Museum of Art (9:15 - 11:30 a.m.)
- October 16: Fourth-Grade Fall Parent Party (Bentrup) at ATBistro (6:30 - 8:00 p.m.)
- October 16: Fourth-Grade Fall Parent Party (Roberts) at Escondido (6:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
- October 17: Fourth-Grade Fall Parent Party (Yasser) at the Stewart Residence (6:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
- October 21: Fourth-Grade Fall Parent Party (Rhodus) at Dunston's (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
- October 22-23: Fourth Grade to Wolf Run (Two Classes) (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- October 30: Fourth-Grade Field Trip to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (9:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Important Dates:
- October 2-5: Fall Break (No School)
- October 6: Classes Resume
- October 8: Uniform Resale Shop Open (8:00 - 10:00 a.m.)
- October 8: Moms in Prayer Meeting (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
- October 8: Community Meeting (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
- October 13: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School)
- October 15: Moms in Prayer Meeting (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
- October 16: abcdESD Meeting (8:00 - 8:45 a.m.)
- October 17: Last Day to Order Homecoming Mums & Buttons- PURCHASE HERE
- October 20-24: Homecoming Week
- October 23: ESDPA Auction Kick Off Party (7:00 - 10:00 p.m.) - Purchase a Raffle Ticket to Attend
- October 24: Buy the Experience Sign-Ups Open to Public (Available until November 9)
- October 24: All School Convocation (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.)
- October 24: Pep Rally (10:00 - 10:30 a.m.) (Grades 1–12)
- October 24: Homecoming Community Picnic (5:30 - 6:45 p.m.)
- October 24: Alumni Homecoming Tailgate (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
- October 31: Halloween Party - Parents Welcome to Attend (2:30 p.m.)
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
- CLICK HERE to view the 2025-26 Academic Calendar Overview.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below:
Jessica Asaff
Hayley Crowell
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