Middle School News
Important Dates & Action Items
| November 3 - Updates on The ESD Fund | ||
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Ignite purpose with your gift today by visiting The ESD Fund pages below:
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| November 3-6 - Salvation Army Candy Distribution | ||
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If your family or child has any leftover candy (or just too much), please consider donating it to the Salvation Army for their Christmas distribution at the shelters and service centers. There will be collection bins in the study commons until Thursday for donations. For any questions, please contact Courtney Phelps. |
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| November 4 - MS Social: Bowling, Arcade Games, and Pizza (4:00 - 6:45 p.m.) | ||
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Join the Middle School team on Tuesday, November 4, from 4:00 to 6:45 p.m. right after school for a middle school social! ESD chaperones will be driving students to Bowlero to bowl, play arcade games, eat pizza, and drink soft drinks the day before Conference Day. It will be a FUN time, but there are limited spots! Use the button below to sign up. It will cost $30 and be billed to your ESD account. Students will be picked up by their parents at ESD at 6:45 p.m. |
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| November 5 - All-School Conference Day | ||
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At 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20, conference sign-ups opened in your MyESD Parent Portal. Conference day is November 5. If you need help signing in to your MyESD portal, please email parentsupport@esdallas.org. Conference sign-up closes on November 3. **Please check the lost & found when you come in for Conference Day! Everything will be set up on tables in the Study Commons. |
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| November 5 - Eagles Nest Conference Day Sale (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) | ||
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The Eagles Nest will be hosting a great sale on Conference Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for all divisions. Grab some new ESD spiritwear for prices as low as $5.00! |
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| November 6 - All-School Art Show Opening Reception (5:00 - 7:00 p.m.) | ||
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| November 7 - *DEADLINE* to Submit Youth Check Consent Form (Grades 7-8) | ||
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For 20 years, The Episcopal School of Dallas has demonstrated its commitment to student well-being by partnering with the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas to provide the confidential Youth Check mental health screening. Annually offered to students in grades 7-8 and 9-11 with parent consent, Youth Check is a nationally recognized program—initially developed by Columbia University and now guided by Stanford University—that identifies potential risk factors associated with depression, anxiety, and alcohol and substance abuse. This short, voluntary online questionnaire is completed privately during advisory. If a student's responses indicate any elevated risk, one of our school counselors will meet with the student one-on-one to assess the concern and will contact you directly to discuss next steps. Screening of students in grades 7-8 will be offered on November 11, 2025. If you would like your student to participate, please complete the consent form by November 7, 2025. For more information, please see the email from Jonathan Chein, Head of Middle School. |
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| November 13 - Legal Eagles Club Networking Breakfast (7:30 - 9:00 a.m.) | ||
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Hosted by Gillian Campbell ‘18, Nate Johnson ‘11, Camie Carlock McKee ‘09, Emmanuel Nwakibu ‘10, the Legal Eagles Club facilitates networking events and programming to connect ESD alumni and parents working in law and government. Join the club for a networking breakfast on Thursday, November 13, 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 Taylor Smith Joeckel ‘09 and Justice Craig Smith P’09 as its keynote speakers. They will discuss ESD’s influence on their legal careers and the pursuit of public service. |
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| November 18 - Campus Master Planning Information Session (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.) | ||
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If you were not able to attend the October Community Meeting and are interested in learning more about ESD's master planning work, please join Ruth Burke, ESDPA Associate Head of School, on Tuesday, November 18, at 8:30 a.m., in the North Dining Room. Ruth will share background on the evolution of ESD's campus and the objectives and timeline of the current master planning process. We are envisioning our campus for the future, and it is exciting work!
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| November 21: MS Grandparents' Day (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) | ||
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Middle School (Grades 5–8) - Valet located on Eagle Family Way
For more information and frequently asked questions, please visit www.esdallas.org/events. |
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. 
Join us in the Jennifer and John Eagle Gallery on November 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., for the opening reception of our all-school art show, A-Tisket, A-Tasket. The show will run from October 27 through December 12.
Join us for our Legal Eagles Club Networking Breakfast!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. |
Pondering Purpose and Impact
Student conferences this week provide multiple opportunities for reflection about purpose and impact.
Pause and Ponder: Reflecting on Your Impact and Legacy
- For younger children: Our classrooms are places where our words and actions make a difference. How do you affect the other students in your classroom? Do you help them when they need it? Do you listen to them when they talk? Do you ask them to join you for activities and playtime? Do you find joy and share what you're thankful for?
- For older children, teenagers, and adults: Your legacy is the impact you continue to have on others even after you are gone. What do you want your legacy to be? How do your words, actions, and decisions at school and at home reflect the legacy you want to leave?
To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
CLICK HERE FOR THE OCTOBER PARENTS' NEWSLETTER
**Please note that Parent Party details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check your grade-level dates.
| Middle School Division Rep Welcome |
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Hello Middle School Parents, I’m excited to be your Middle School 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! |
| Fifth Grade |
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below: |
| Sixth Grade |
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below: |
| Seventh Grade |
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
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| Eighth Grade |
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal.
For any questions, please reach out to your grade-level representatives below: |
Dean's Letters
| Fifth Grade - Susan Wiles |
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| Sixth Grade - Jane DeGrenier |
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| Seventh Grade - Elizabeth Pool |
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| Eighth Grade - Scott Goetsch |
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