Upper School News
Important Dates & Action Items
| December - STUCO's 12 Days of Christmas | ||
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Announcing the Student Council's 12 Days of Christmas reveal:
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| December 16 - *DEADLINE* to Sign-Up for Our Passport to New Years | ||
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We are thrilled to invite you to collaborate on an exciting project: Our Passport to New Year's! This special two-week exhibit will allow our students and teachers to explore the beautiful diversity of New Year celebrations observed across different countries, cultures, and religions throughout the entire year. We are looking for enthusiastic families to team up and design a vibrant, educational table representing a specific New Year tradition. If you're interested in participating, please use the sign-up below:
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| December 20 - Alumni Lessons and Carols | ||
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Ring in the holidays with the Alumni Association’s annual presentation of the treasured Lessons and Carols tradition on Saturday, December 20, at 5:00 p.m. in All Saints Chapel. Following the service, the celebration continues with a holiday reception. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season and connect with the community. Don't miss this special tradition! This event is open to the entire community; current parents are welcome to attend. Suggested attire is business casual. |
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| January 19 - MLK Day Celebration (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) | ||
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Join us for the fifth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Service and Conversation Lunch on Monday, January 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
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| January 20 - *DEADLINE* to Order Junior Rings (Class of 2027) | ||
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ESD Class Rings will be ordered directly through Jostens this year. All orders must be submitted by Tuesday, January 20, and rings will be delivered to ESD for the annual spring ring ceremony. |
All School Information
| REMINDER: Parent Badges |
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As a reminder, all parents should wear their parent badges while on campus. |
| Volunteer to Interview WORX Applicants |
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Support the Eastin Family WORX Internship Program by volunteering to interview student applicants for the program! The interview process is an essential component of the program, providing our students with invaluable practice, constructive feedback, and helping to ensure they are matched to an internship opportunity that best fits their career interests. We need parent volunteers to conduct virtual interviews on Saturday, January 24, Saturday, January 31, and Saturday, February 7. There will be a virtual orientation before the start of each interview session for new volunteers. While we greatly appreciate our community members' willingness to volunteer, we kindly request that parents of current ESD juniors refrain from volunteering to ensure equity for all applicants. Your support makes a tangible difference in the lives of our student applicants! Click the button below to view available slots and sign up today! If you have any questions, please reach out to Asia Hawkins ’13, Eastin Family WORX Internship Program Partner Liaison. |
Pondering Purpose and Impact
Our fourth graders used their novel study of Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kegret to inspire their creation of blankets for children receiving treatment at Scottish Rite. The novel helped them build empathy, and the blankets provided a tangible way to act on this empathy.
Pause and Ponder: Empathy in Action
- For younger students: Think of someone you would like to help. How can you find out what they might need or want? How can you use this new information to better help them?
- For older children, teenagers, and adults: How can we ensure our service efforts are motivated by empathy and grounded in understanding the needs and wants of others? How does our empathy and understanding increase the impact of our actions?
To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
CLICK HERE FOR THE MONTHLY PARENTS' NEWSLETTER
**Please note that Parent Party details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check your grade-level dates.
| Upper School Division Rep Welcome |
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Hello Upper School Parents, I’m excited to be your Upper 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! |
| Ninth Grade |
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| Tenth Grade |
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| Eleventh Grade |
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| Twelfth 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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Dean's Letters
| Ninth Grade - Heather Cernoch |
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| Tenth Grade - Marc Salz |
| Eleventh Grade - Claire Mrozek |
| Twelfth Grade - Marcela Garcini |
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