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Join us for our Sixth Annual Community Picnic and Homecoming Celebration!

Enjoy family fun and games for all ages, and favorite foods from SAGE. We hope you will stay to cheer on our Varsity Football and Cheer Teams!

Friday, September 25, 2026

• 5:30-6:45 p.m. Community Picnic, Stoffel Commons
• 6:45 p.m. Eagle Walk Parade to the Stadium with Varsity Football and Cheer Teams
• 7:00 p.m. Homecoming Football Game ESD vs. TMI

RSVP HERE

This year’s ESD Lower School Carnival will be Eagle Surf Club on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The ESD Carnival is ESDPA’s one event designed specifically for the Lower School community.

TICKETS HERE

Grade-level Dates:

• October 6, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Carlino)
• October 14, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Boyce)
• October 16, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Chein)
• October 29, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:30 p.m.) (French)

CAST Letters:

• Meet the Content Area Specialist Teachers (CAST)

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives: Mayela Gonzalez and Anna Catherine Wolynec

Grade-level Dates:

• October 7, 2026: Second-Grade Community Service Trip to the Recycling Center
• October 15, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:30 p.m.) (Johnston)
• October 28, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Miller)

CAST Letters:

• Meet the Content Area Specialist Teachers (CAST)

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives: Hanna Perrin and Courtney Pruitt

Grade-level Dates:

• September 24, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:30 p.m.) (Hurlbut)
• October 1, 2026: Field Trip to Trinity River Audubon and White Rock Boat House
• October 2, 2026: Third-Grade Candy Walk during Morning Carpool on Eagle Family Way (Montwood); Participation is Optional
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• October 15, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:30 p.m.) (Bostian)
• October 15, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:30 p.m.) (Hopper)
• October 27, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (O'Mullane)

CAST Letters:

• Meet the Content Area Specialist Teachers (CAST)

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives: Kate Borger and Haley Crews

Grade-level Dates:

• September 30, 2026: Fourth-Grade Trip to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
• October 2, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:30 p.m.) (Yasser)
• October 4, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:30 p.m.) (Roberts)
• October 6, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Rhodus)
• October 14, 2026: Fourth-Grade Trip to the Dallas Museum of Art
• November 12, 2026: ESDPA Fall Homeroom Parent Party (6:00 p.m.) (Bentrup)

CAST Letters:

• Meet the Content Area Specialist Teachers (CAST)

For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives: Brittney Iagulli and Liza Schlitt

Dear ESD Community,

We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to every family who gave to last year’s ESD Fund. A full list of last year’s donors can be found here. 

Because of your incredible generosity, our school had a record-breaking year that directly impacted our students, faculty, and daily campus life. With the 2026–2027 ESD Fund Campaign officially underway, we have passed the torch to the Davidsons, who are setting their sights even higher. The goal this year is to beat last year’s raise and achieve record parent participation.

Every gift, regardless of size, counts toward this collective effort. Let’s keep the momentum
going and make this the ESD Fund’s strongest year yet! Give to The ESD Fund here.  

With gratitude,
Kate and Ryan Kneipper ’99 P’31, ’34

Outgoing ESD Fund Chairs

Kelsey and David Council Davidson, Jr. ’05 P'37,'39

Current ESD Fund Chairs

FYI for Parents: Save-the-date postcards will be mailed in September to Lower School grandparents for the upcoming Lower School Grandparents Day on April 2, 2027.

• Parent Badges: All parents must wear their parent badge while on campus. If your parent badge does not look like the one shown below, or if you need a replacement badge, please submit this form.

• Vehicle Stickers: All parents will need a new vehicle sticker for the 2026-27 school year. If you have not submitted your vehicle information yet, or if you need a sticker for a new vehicle, please submit this form.

Hello Elementary Parents,

I’m excited to be your Elementary Division Representative for the 2026–27 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! 

Elizabeth Crow
Elementary ESDPA Division Coordinator

• For younger students: What is your favorite part of Homecoming at ESD? How does celebrating with your friends make you feel? How can you invite friends who may be new to ESD to celebrate with you?
• For older children, teenagers, and adults: Think about the different ways we celebrate Homecoming at ESD. How do these celebrations provide opportunities for you to connect with others, step out of your comfort zone, tap into your creativity, and make sure others feel included in our community?