Elementary Division News
Important Dates & Action Items
| March 31 - Buddy Family Sign-Ups Open | ||
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Please consider signing up as a Buddy Family and welcome our newest ESD Eagles, who will be starting this spring. As a Buddy Family, you will be paired with 1-2 new families coming into your grade level and will be asked to serve as a primary point of contact for them and to introduce them to our community. This role is key in helping our new families feel welcome as they are starting out at ESD! We would love your support! Use the button below to sign up to serve as a Buddy Family, and email New Family Chair Elizabeth Crow at esdnewfamilies@gmail.com with any questions. |
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| April 4 - Lower School Grandparents Day | ||
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Please join us on April 4, 2025, for our annual Lower School Grandparents Day for Beginners (age 3) through Grade 4. Please RSVP by March 28, 2025.
Please see the Events page for frequently asked questions. Please see the email from Tracey Shirey sent on 3/27/2025 with detailed day-of instructions.
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| April 7-11 - Environmental Science Club's Spring Cleaning Drive | ||
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| April 12 - Extended Hours at the Eagles Nest (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.) | ||
| Stop by the Eagles Nest during extended hours to pick up the latest Eagle gear! | ||
| April 15 - Community Service Volunteer Fair (12:00 - 2:00 p.m.) | ||
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The annual Community Service Volunteer Fair in the Auxiliary Gym is on April 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. We will host over 30 nonprofit partners addressing several issue areas in the community, from homelessness to environmental sustainability. This event is open to the entire school community, including all parents who might be looking for service opportunities for their students and families. All upper school students who attend the event can earn one service hour. For questions, please reach out to Courtney Phelps. |
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| April 15 - Extended Hours at the Eagles Nest (5:00 - 6:00 p.m.) | ||
| Stop by the Eagles Nest during extended hours to pick up the latest Eagle gear! | ||
| April 24 - Lower School Visual Arts Night (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.) | ||
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Please join us at the Lower School on April 24 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. to enjoy our lower school students' art pieces at Visual Arts Night!
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In partnership with St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas, the Environmental Science Club is hosting a drive from April 7-11. Donations can be dropped off from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Frank parking lot. A representative from the organization will be available to collect donations. Please refer to the flyer for information about what can and cannot be donated.
All School News & Updates
| Uniform Update: New Vendor Information (January 27, 2025) |
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We are pleased to announce our partnership with Flynn O’Hara Uniforms. Once again, we would like to thank you for your understanding and patience as we have progressed through this challenging uniform saga. There are brighter days ahead! Below is key information to know. As more information becomes available and dates are confirmed, this webpage will be updated and re-shared through News You Can Use. Can my child wear his or her Dennis Uniform pieces next year?
Availability of Uniform Items
Uniform pieces not yet available for purchase are listed below; these items are scheduled to be ready this spring:
We will keep you updated on arrival dates as they become available. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FLYNN O'HARA SHOP NOW Please note: Beginner families shop under the "PK" tab, and Primer families shop under the "K" tab. Flynn O’Hara offers ESD families free shipping on orders over $100.
For uniform policy questions and clarifications:
For uniform provider questions and interim uniform issues (i.e. The zipper just broke on my daughter’s last uniform skirt, my son has outgrown his pants; What do they wear until Flynn O’Hara bottoms are available?):
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| Summer Camp Registration for Lower School |
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Summer camp registration is open. We hope your lower school student will join us for a fun-filled summer! Lower school camp fan-favorites include Fancy Nancy, MakerSpace, Little Inventors, Basketball, Shake and Shout for Science, Mini-Cheer, Fun with Fine Motor, and so many more. |
To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
| Elementary School Division Rep Welcome |
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Dear Lower School Families, This is a busy time of year, so please take a moment to read your grade rep letter for important reminders & upcoming events you won’t want to miss! Please check these pages weekly for any updates or changes. Reminder: you can still donate to the Staff Birthday fund below. Always know that this is an optional way to show thanks to our hard-working teachers and staff. ESDPA Lower School Birthday Fund: To celebrate the birthdays of our lower school faculty and staff equally, we ask families to donate to the Lower School Birthday Fund. The donation levels are $10, $20, or $40 max if you have multiple children. On their birthday, each lower school teacher, CAST teacher, and administrator will receive a gift card organized and distributed by the ESDPA. As always, please feel free to reach out to me or your grade reps with any questions or concerns. Go Eagles, |
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Hi First Grade Families, We’ve got lots of fun events and important dates coming up. From service trips to our parent get-together, there’s a lot to look forward to! Check out the key dates below so you don’t miss anything—we appreciate you being part of all the fun this spring! Grade-level Dates:
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Please reach out with any questions or concerns, Go Eagles! |
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Dear Second-Grade Families, We are in the home stretch of the year! Lots of important and fun things for the kids are coming up, so look below for all the important dates! Grade-level Dates:
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Best, |
| Third Grade |
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Dear Third-Grade Families, Please take note of the dates, activities, and volunteer opportunities listed below. As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Grade-level Dates:
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. As always, please reach out with any questions. Best, |
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Fourth Grade Families – Mark your calendars! What a busy and exciting few months ahead for our children as they finish their last trimester of lower school! Please continue to read the “Fourth to the Finish” document for information and details about the events listed below. CLICK TO VIEW FOURTH GRADE TO THE FINISH EMAIL Grade-level Dates:
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, |
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