Elementary Division News
Important Dates & Action Items
| February 7 - Kids Heart Challenge |
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Lower school students should wear red on February 7 to support the Kids Heart Challenge. Students will also participate in the challenge during P.E. classes. |
| February 10 - Lower School Grandparents Day Information Update *DEADLINE* |
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Parents, Grandparents Day for the lower school is coming up on April 4, so please confirm your student's grandparent contact information in Veracross. Invitations will be mailed to Grandparents soon, and we want to make sure we have the most up-to-date address on file. Please add or update their contact information by February 10, 2025. |
| February 12 - Summer Camp Registration Opens for ESD Students |
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Summer Camp registration opens Wednesday, February 12 at 8:00 p.m. for current ESD students. You will receive an email from Mike Schneider on February 12 at 8:00 p.m. confirming registration is open and providing links to the official camp catalog and registration webpage. Summer Camp registration opens Tuesday, February 18, at 8:00 p.m. for non-ESD siblings and the general public at esdallas.org/summercamp. We are still confirming summer camps, but you can view preliminary offerings here. |
| February 14-17 - No School |
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Winter Break (No School) |
| February 26 - Eagles Nest Conference Day Sale |
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Looking for new ESD merch? Make sure to stop by the Eagles Nest on February 26 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to snag some great deals on some great items. Prices will be as low as $5 to stock up on your Eagles spirit wear! |
| March 29 - All Community Day of Service: Register Now |
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In honor of ESD’s 50th anniversary and our individual and collective highest calling, serving others, the ESD community will come together to serve the greater Dallas area on Saturday, March 29, 2025. We invite your family to join this special day of service. There are limited spaces available and specific age and/or parent attending requirements, so please review the specifics and register for the service activity that fits your student and family. |
All School News & Updates
| A Note on Valentine's Parties |
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Lower School class parties will be held on Thursday, February 13. We ask that students wear regular uniforms on this day, but we encourage students to wear Valentine-themed attire (red or pink) on Friday, February 7, to support the Kids Heart Challenge. |
| 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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| Carpool Reminder: Please Do Not Queue on Neighborhood Streets |
| Our Good Neighbor policy states that carpool will queue on Merrell and Midway Road, and not on neighboring side streets like Gooding Drive, South Better Drive, Eastlawn, or Westlawn. Please refrain from using these streets so our neighbors can easily navigate to their homes. Thank you for your cooperation. |
To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
| Elementary School Division Rep Welcome |
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Dear Lower School Families, You will not want to miss ESD’s 50th Celebration! Studio ‘74 Auction tickets are now available for purchase. All tickets include admission to enjoy bomb beverages, fab food stations, and some funkadelic surprises from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., as well as entry to the hottest late-night disco. Click here to purchase your auction tickets. 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. 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. Click here to donate. Please check these pages weekly for any updates or changes. As always, please feel free to reach out to me or your grade reps with any questions or concerns. Go Eagles! |
| First Grade |
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Dear First-Grade Families, Please see below for important dates. As always, reach out to us with any questions or concerns. Grade-level Dates:
Important Dates:
Looking Ahead:
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Go Eagles! |
| Second Grade |
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Dear Second-Grade Families, We have a lot of fun to look forward to - mark down these important dates so you don’t miss them. Grade-level Dates:
Important Dates:
Looking Ahead:
*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:
Important Dates:
Looking Ahead:
*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, |
| Fourth Grade |
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Dear Fourth-Grade Families, This semester is still full of wonderful adventures and experiences for our fourth graders. Grade-level Dates:
Important Dates:
Looking Ahead:
*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, Lindsey Obenhaus (Joe P'33) |
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