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Join us for an engaging presentation, Growing Strong Minds: Brain-Based Parenting in the Age of Addiction, by Drew Dutton, CEO of Phoenix House Texas. This year's ESDPA Speaker Series will be held on September 14, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. We would love to see you there!

• Monday, September 14, 2026
• 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
   

RSVP TO SPEAKER SERIES HERE

All students and parents are invited to the DEI Annual Ice Cream Social at 5:30 p.m. on September 18, 2026, on the fourth-grade terrace (third floor of the Lower School).

RSVP HERE

Support the Junior/Senior Prom Fund by purchasing a Homecoming mini-mum or spirit button by September 18, 2026. Orders will be delivered to campus on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

PURCHASE HERE

Grade-level Dates:

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

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:

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

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:

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

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:

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

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

A friendly reminder that ESD operates in the middle of a residential neighborhood, and it is important to drive, park, and walk with this in mind. Please:

• Put phones down while in the carpool line or driving near campus.
• Do not U-turn on Merrell or Midway Roads.
• Do not cut through neighborhood streets.
• Only queue for carpool on Midway and Merrell Roads; please do not queue on side streets (e.g., Gooding Drive, etc.).
• Do not block neighborhood streets while in the carpool line.
• Always follow the direction of the DPD and security officers.

Parents, don’t forget to follow your student’s ‘Class Of’ Instagram account! Instructions and guidelines are available using the button below:

DETAILS Here

• 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 2026–2027 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

In Lower School, the year begins with reminders during chapel and throughout the day that the ESD Way guides our actions and interactions. The reminders to “stay curious and seek solutions” and “appreciate and encourage others” invite us to reflect on the impact we have on others and to decide if we are showing up as our best selves. Consider the posters, prayers, songs, and even billboards that surround you at school, at home, and at church and invite you to reflect on your impact. Create a family habit of noticing these nudges and sharing your quick reflections.

• For younger students: Read the ESD Way together as a family and choose one line that helps you make good choices. When have you used this part of the ESD Way with your classmates and family members? When is it hard to follow this part of the ESD Way?
• For older children, teenagers, and adults: While the ESD Way is written with Lower School students in mind, the reminders apply to all ages. Choose either the ESD Way, the ESD School Prayer, or a familiar poster, prayer, or song that invites reflection. Choose a specific line and think about how the words challenge you to evaluate your words and actions and the impact they have on others.