Upper School Division News
Important Dates & Action Items
| December 2-13 - St. Phillip's Community Center Angel Tree | ||||
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The Community Service Council is sponsoring an Angel Tree this year outside Mrs. Phelp's office. Students may pick up a teen boy or girl gift tag and purchase a $15-25 gift for each angel. Angels can be adopted between December 2 - December 13. Return your unwrapped gifts to the Angel Tree by December 13 with the gift tag attached to the outside of the bag. Students will earn 1 hour of service per gift, up to 3 gifts. Angel Tree Wish List/Gift Ideas
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| December 10 - Jostens Representative *FINAL ORDERS* | ||||
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The Jostens representative will be on campus to take all final junior ring orders and any letter jacket orders from 12:45 - 2:00 p.m. |
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| December 11 - Lessons and Carols, 10:00 a.m. | ||||
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The time-honored ESD tradition of Lessons and Carols has been a holiday staple since 1980. This year's event will bring together students in grades 5-12 on December 11 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. With performances from choir, band, and orchestra, as well as speakers from all grade levels, it is a joyous celebration of the season. |
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| December 12 - Middle and Upper School Winter Band Concert, 5:00 p.m. | ||||
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Join us in the Bray Performance Hall from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. for the Middle and Upper School Winter Band Concert. |
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| December 13 - All School Strings Holiday Concert, 5:00 p.m. | ||||
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Join us in the Bray Performance Hall from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. for the All School Strings Holiday Concert. |
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| December 16 - LAST CALL for Winter Sports Orders | ||||
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The deadline for optional winter team spirit items through the Eagles Nest is Monday, December 16. Spirit items include hoodies, locker signs, yard signs, and parent polos. All team stores are located at the top of The Eagles Nest Homepage. If you have any questions, please get in touch with April Cook. |
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| December 19 - Makeup Exams | ||||
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Any student needing to make up exams will do so on December 19. If a student does not have to make up an exam, he or she has no school. |
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| December 20-January 7 - No School | ||||
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Christmas Break |
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All School News & Updates
| SAGE Dining Updates (November 18, 2024) |
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You can also check the weekly menu in your Veracross Parent Portal to plan ahead for these carpool conversations! For even more convenience, download the Touch of Sage app to view the menu from your phone. The app also allows you to save your favorite meals and find options if your child needs allergy and eating pattern accommodations. |
| Grandparents Day Photos Now Available in Waldo |
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Have you ever wondered what amazing food our SAGE partners prepare for your child? With such diverse options, hearing ESD's wonderful, nutritious choices through SAGE can be an exciting conversation with your child. Consider asking your child some questions about today's lunch when you pick them up; below are some suggested questions to spark a conversation:
Middle and Upper School event photos are now available in Waldo. If you still need to register for Waldo, ESDPA News
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| Upper School Division Rep Welcome |
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** Divisional news important dates last updated November 18, 2024. Dear Upper School families,
With fall in full swing and the holiday season quickly approaching, please see below for all important dates and events. There are lots of things happening around campus you don’t want to miss! News You Can Use is updated weekly, so please keep checking back for the most up-to-date news and events around the school. Go Eagles!
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| Ninth Grade |
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Hello ninth-grade families, We are so close to the Christmas break! Please note the important dates and links below. Grade-level Dates:
Important Dates:
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Go Eagles! Adrienne Wooldridge (Sumner P'21, Miles P'24, and Ollie P'28) Alexis Brausa-Grady (Tyler P'26 and Cassidy P'28) |
| Tenth Grade |
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Hello tenth-grade families! We're almost to the holiday break! Please join us at Lessons and Carols this Wednesday - this is one of ESD's most special events of the year! Grade-level Dates:
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*Don't forget that you can find all of these dates, Upper School News and more in your Parent Portal on Veracross. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! Sincerely, |
| Eleventh Grade |
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Dear junior families, Below are important dates (by week, then by day) for December. Our juniors will participate in Lessons and Carols this week - one of ESD's favorite traditions! There will also be several concerts this week. Grade-level Dates:
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season, |
| Twelfth Grade |
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Dear senior families, Please see below for important graduation cap and gown ordering information and other details for our seniors. Please reach out to us with any questions. Flash Photography (Type ESD under Other Events) Grade-level Dates:
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Best regards, |
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