Lower School News
First - Fourth
Important Dates & Action Items
| October 27 - 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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| October 27 - Sign-ups for LS New Years Celebration are Open | ||
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Lower School Global New Year's Celebration This year, the Lower School will host a Cultural Celebration highlighting “New Years Around the World,” showcasing how our diverse ESD community celebrates the New Year globally! We’re looking for families across all divisions to help set up tables at the Lower School in January, representing different cultures and traditions. The goal is to create an educational and engaging opportunity for students to explore multicultural New Year's celebrations throughout the year, while giving families a chance to share their unique customs and celebrations with the ESD community. If you’re interested in participating, please sign up using the button below: |
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| October 29 - Picture Retakes | ||
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Wednesday, October 29, is the day to retake the picture if the first one didn’t go well. There is no sign-up for retakes. Yearbook photo provider, CADY, sent emails and texts to parents with a link to view photos. Photos are available to view and order online. You can preview and order your 2025-26 pictures here. For questions, please contact CADY Support. You can contact CADY Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at 678-534-5384 or use their Chat Feature. |
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| November 3-7 - Now Forward Food Drive | ||
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The third-grade students will be leading our Lower School in this year's Now Forward Food Drive (formally known as the North Dallas Shared Ministries Food Drive). This is a great opportunity for children to practice thankfulness and make a positive difference in the community! You can drop off donations each morning during carpool or bring your donations to Conference Day. Below is a list of recommended donation items; please do not donate glass or expired items. Pantry Wish List:
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| November 4 - Dads' Partnership LS Movie Night (6:00 - 8:00 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. |
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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 11 - Chaplain's Corner: Veterans' Day Chapel | ||
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We will honor veterans during our time of daily worship on Monday, November 11, at 8:00 a.m. for a special Veterans' Day Chapel. As the daughter of Veterans, I have known all my life the commitment and sacrifice our Veterans embody. If a member of your students’ family is a Veteran, we welcome them to attend our Chapel service on that morning. Please email me at luct@esdallas.org and let me know ahead of time so we can arrange seating. If they are unable to attend, please submit their name, rank, and branch of service, so that we can honor them in absentia. |
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 the Dads' Partnership for a Lower School Movie Night on November 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Stoffel Commons! You won't want to miss out on this screening of "Trolls Band Together" with our awesome dads; students must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP using the button below: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
As part of their Leadership Lab, our fourth graders recently practiced active listening, including listening with their eyes, ears, bodies, and hearts.
Pause and Ponder: The Impact of Active Listening
- For younger children: How do you help others know you are listening to them carefully? How does it feel when your friends and family listen to you?
- For older children, teenagers, and adults: How do you know when others are listening carefully to you, and how does that make you feel? How can active listening with your heart help you connect with others and better understand how you can make a positive impact on them?
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.
| Elementary School Division Rep Welcome |
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Hello Elementary Parents, I’m excited to be your Elementary 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! |
| First Grade |
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| Second Grade |
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| Third Grade |
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| Fourth 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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Lower School CAST Updates
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