Early Childhood News
Important Dates & Action Items
| September 8 - The ESD Fund Campaign Kick Off | ||
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Click the buttons below to learn more about giving to The ESD Fund and current participation levels!
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| September 9 - LS Mini-School Night for Early Childhood (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) | ||
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Parents, we invite you to our 2025 Mini School Night for Beginner through Primer on September 9, at 6:00 p.m. This is a chance for you to step foot in the Lower School and learn about your child's school year, meet teachers, learn about classroom procedures, teacher communication, curriculum, and special programming. |
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| September 10 - Uniform Resale Shop Open (8:00 - 10:00 a.m.) | ||
| The Uniform Resale Shop has moved! It is now located at 4036 Montwood Lane (please enter through the driveway). The shop will be open from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. on September 10. | ||
| September 10 - ESDPA Speaker Series: Jennifer Breheny Wallace | ||
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Join us for an engaging presentation by Jennifer Breheny Wallace, author of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It. This year's ESDPA Speaker Series will be held on September 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bray Theater. Below are some of the key points that will be covered at this event:
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| September 18 - Alumni Culture and Community Celebration | ||
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The ESD Alumni Association invites you to attend our Alumni Culture & Community Celebration, featuring alumna Luisa Navarro '08, on Thursday, September 18, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at ESD! Luisa will be joining us to celebrate the launch of her debut book, Mexico’s Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life Through Stories and Photos. Signed copies of her book will be available for purchase, and we'll have lunch bites, refreshments, and a special gift from CocoAndré, Chocolatier & Horchateria. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Luisa, learn more about the vibrant traditions of Día de Muertos, and celebrate her incredible accomplishment. Want to learn more about Luisa and her journey of purpose? Read her full story in our latest Alumni Spotlight. |
The Co-Chairs of The ESD Fund, Kate and Ryan Kneipper '99 P'31, '34, are excited to announce that this year's annual campaign officially kicks off today! The ESD Fund is vital to our school's success, supporting a range of initiatives, from innovative academic programs to financial aid. Every donation says loud and clear: “I believe in this school, and I want to help it thrive.” Thank you for your continued support of The Episcopal School of Dallas.All School News & Updates
| 2026-27 Applications are Open! |
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Applications for the 2026-27 school year are now open! Our families are often the best ambassadors for our community, and we would love your help in spreading the word. If you know a family who would be a great fit for ESD, please encourage them to connect and learn more about the application process. More information can be found at esdallas.org/apply. |
To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
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| Early Childhood Division Rep Welcome |
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Hello Early Childhood Parents, I’m excited to be your Early Childhood 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! |
| Beginner |
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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: Chezzarae Jensvold (P'39 and '40) |
| Pre-K |
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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: |
| Kindergarten |
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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: |
| Primer |
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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: |
