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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

The seventh- and eighth-grade winter formal will be in the ESD Study Commons on February 8, from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Middle school drop-off will be on the north side of campus (enter at the Merrell Road guard booth). MS students should enter the doors to the left of the main entrance, closest to the study commons.

Parents, please check your email for a paperless post invite to the pre-dance grade-level parties. If you have not received the invite, please get in touch with your parent grade rep. 

Our Good Neighbor policy states that carpool will queue on Merrell and Midway Road and not on neighboring side streets like Gooding Drive, South Better Drive, Eastlawn, or Westlawn.

Please refrain from using these streets so our neighbors can easily navigate to their homes. Thank you for your cooperation.

Happy New Year, Eagles!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and winter break!  As we settle into the new semester, please take a moment to read your grade rep letter for important reminders & upcoming events to the calendar.

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact your grade reps or me if you have any questions.

Go Eagles!
Stephanie Fine (Jules P'29 and Ari P'31)

Dear Fifth-Grade Families,

Happy New Year!

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is excited about what 2025 brings! A few quick notes and dates are below for next month, but overall, it will be a quiet start to the second semester.

• Before and After School Programs (ESD+) and MS After Care sign-ups are now open in the parent portal through January 17.
• Fifth graders will be sent home with their Chromebooks next week, along with a charger (very important to charge each night) and instructions.
• Fifth-grade lunch will go back to 12:25 p.m. until spring break.
• Now that most have their uniforms, there will no longer be Spirit Dress day on Fridays unless specified, starting the week of January 13. 

Grade-level Dates:

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

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.
• February 7: Quarter 3 Interim Check
• February 14-17: Winter Break (No School)
• February 26: Conference Day (No Classes)

Looking Ahead:

• March 17-24: Spring Break (No School); Classes resume on March 25.
• April 1-3: Fifth Grade Trip to Galveston (More Information Coming Later)
• April 18-21: Easter Break (No School)
• April 30: Pass It On
• May 20: Last Day of School (Beginner - Sixth Grade)

*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, don't hesitate if you have any questions!

Kate Britain (Wallace P'32) & Ashely Russell (Ridley P'32)

Dear Sixth-Grade Families,

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed a joyful holiday season with family and friends and that 2025 is off to a great start. As we embark on the spring semester, please take a moment to review the important dates, activities, and volunteer opportunities listed below, and join us in making this semester a great one!

Registration for ESD+ (before and after school programs) and MS Aftercare has been extended until Friday, January 17. Register in your Veracross parent portal.

Grade-level Dates:

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

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.
• February 7: Quarter 3 Interim Check
• February 14-17: Winter Break (No School)
• February 26: Conference Day (No Classes)

Looking Ahead:

• March 17-24: Spring Break (No School); Classes resume on March 25.
• April 18-21: Easter Break (No School)
• April 30: Pass It On
• May 20: Last Day of School (Beginner - Sixth Grade)

*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

Other Important Reminders:

• The ESD Fund is in full swing! Let's get 6th Grade to 100% Participation. Please consider a contribution of your choice. Click here to give now or get more information.
• Faculty and Staff Appreciation sponsored by sixth grade. Click here to sign up.
• Explore all other Volunteer opportunities here.

As always, we encourage any questions, comments, or suggestions so that we can help you and your students finish the year strong!

Warm regards,

Amy Lobner (Grant P'29 and Alexandra P'31) & Bethany Reese (Robert P'31 and Lawler P'32)

Dear Seventh-Grade Families,

Happy New Year! We hope you all had an enjoyable break and are staying warm!

Reminder: Before and After School Programs (ESD+) and MS Aftercare registration is OPEN through the Parent Portal. Registration for MS is extended until January 17.

Please see other important dates below:

Grade-level Dates:

• February 8: Seventh/Eighth Grade Winter Formal (8:00-10:00 p.m., ESD Study Commons)
  • Girls Pre-Party (Hosted by Collin & Erin Schuhmacher)
  • Boys Pre-Party (Hosted by Natalie Godwin)
  • More Details Coming Soon
• February 11: Seventh Grade Theater Show (10:20 a.m., Prontho Black Box Theater)

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.
• February 7: Last Day of Winter Sports
• February 7: Quarter 3 Interim Check
• February 10: Spring Sports Begin
• February 14-17: Winter Break (No School)
• February 26: Conference Day (Middle School Conferences are Student Led; No Classes)

Looking Ahead:

• March 17-24: Spring Break (No School; Classes Resume on March 25)
• April 18-21: Easter Break (No School)
• April 30: Pass It On
• May 21-22: Seventh-Grade Exams
• May 23: Make-Up Exams (No School for students not taking make-up exams.)

*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 to us with any questions, comments, or suggestions!

Liza Schlitt & Renee Schwandt

Dear Eighth-Grade Families,

Greetings from your ESPDA Eighth Grade Parent Reps! We hope you all enjoyed the holidays! How is it already 2025?? At any rate, please take a moment to read this month’s important dates and events.

Grade-level Dates:

• January 28: Eighth Grade iFly/Transition to Upper School (Please see the eighth-grade dean's letter below for more information.)
• February 8: Seventh/Eighth Grade Winter Formal (8:00-10:00 p.m., ESD Study Commons)

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: Eighth Grade iFly/Transition to Upper School (More Information Coming Soon)
• February 7: Last Day of Winter Sports
• February 7: Quarter 3 Interim Check
• February 8: Seventh/Eighth Grade Winter Formal (8:00-10:00 p.m., ESD Study Commons)
• February 10: Spring Sports Begin
• February 14-17: Winter Break (No School)
• February 26: Conference Day (Middle School Conferences are Student Led; No Classes)

Looking Ahead:

• March 17-24: Spring Break (No School; Classes Resume on March 25)
• April 18-21: Easter Break (No School)
• April 30: Pass It On
• May 21-22: Seventh-Grade Exams
• May 23: Make-Up Exams (No School for students not taking make-up exams.)

*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 feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions, concerns, or feedback that we can share with the Middle School Administration or the Parents Association.

Thanks!

Bonnie Merkt (Fred P’29 and Katie P'31) & Kristyn Ampofo (Taylor P'27, Devyn P'29, and Trey P'33)

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