Middle School Division News
Important Dates & Action Items
| December 16 - Registration opens for ESD+ programs, after-school care and holiday camps |
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Registration opens December 16 at 10:00 a.m. and closes January 6 at 4:00 p.m. Registration is through your Veracross Parent Portal. If you have registration issues, please contact Ashley Little, ESD+ Coordinator, at littlea@esdallas.org. |
| December 20-January 7 - No School |
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Christmas Break |
| December 24-26 - Campus Closed |
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Campus will be closed with no access starting at 4:00 p.m. on December 24 and will reopen at 6:00 a.m. on December 26. |
| January 8 - Classes Resume |
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Students return to campus and begin the spring semester on January 8, 2025. |
| January 10 - Eastin Family WORX Program Volunteer Deadline |
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The summer 2025 Eastin Family WORX Internship Program has officially kicked off! We need parent volunteers to help interview student applicants for the WORX Program on
Each student is required to complete an interview conducted by an alumni or parent volunteer as part of the application process. The interviews are a great way for ESD students to practice their interviewing skills in a supportive environment, and the process also helps WORX committee members match applicants to internships that fit their interests. All interviews are conducted virtually over Google Meet. Before the start of the interviews, an orientation will be conducted over Google Meet for new volunteers as well. Volunteers cannot be parents of current juniors. Please reach out to Asia Hakwins '13, Director of Alumni & WORX Partner Liaison, with any questions or to inquire about hosting an internship opportunity for ESD students. |
| January 20 - MLK Celebration |
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Join us for ESD's annual community conversation and service event to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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All School News & Updates
| Afternoon Carpool Reminders |
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| Please do not stack or queue on Gooding Road (west of campus). All carpool traffic should remain on Merrell Road only, coming from the east or the west. |
| Lessons and Carols Photos Now Available in Waldo |
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Middle and Upper School event photos are now available in Waldo. If you still need to register for Waldo, ESDPA News
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To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
| Middle School Division Rep Welcome |
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** Divisional news important dates last updated November 18, 2024. Dear Middle School Families, It's hard to believe, but we are closing in on the end of 2024! With the busy holiday season approaching, please carefully read your grade rep letter highlighting important dates from now until the end of the calendar year. There are always fun school events planned in the weeks leading up to our winter break. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your grade reps or me if you have any questions. Go Eagles! |
| Fifth Grade |
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Hello Fifth-Grade Families! We blinked, and it's December! Your fifth graders will enjoy the fact that they do not take midterm exams until seventh grade. As we enter the final stretch of 2024, please help your fifth graders check their planners nightly to stay on top of assignments. Planners are filled in on Mondays during Advisory, and most teachers have students write in important dates during class. Planners are important tools for students to stay organized and timely. As always, feel free to reach out to us with any questions! Kate Britain (Wallace P'32) and Ashely Russell (Ridley P'32) Grade-level Dates:
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*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Kate Britain (Wallace P'32) & Ashely Russell (Ridley P'32) |
| Sixth Grade |
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Dear Sixth-Grade Families, As the holiday season approaches, please note the following dates (and important links) from now through December. Grade-level Dates:
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Other Important Reminders:Mark your calendars for the annual ESD Auction on March 8, 2025. Purchase your tickets or sponsorships here so that you can giddy up and boogie down! Faculty and Staff Appreciation sponsored by the sixth grade. Explore all other Volunteer opportunities. *Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. We hope everyone is having a great year thus far, and we wish your families a wonderful holiday season! Please reach out with any questions or suggestions.
Happy holidays! Bethany Reese (Robert P'31) & Amy Lobner (Alexandra P'31) |
| Seventh Grade |
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Hi Seventh-Grade Families, There are lots of fun and festive events coming up! Please see other important dates below: 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 to us with any questions, comments, or suggestions! |
| Eighth Grade |
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Greetings from your ESPDA Eighth-Grade Parent Reps! We’ve made it through the first few months of school; the weather is changing, sports have changed, and the holidays are fast approaching. Please see the important dates and events for this month below. 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 to us at any time with questions, concerns, or feedback that you may have. Thanks! Bonnie Merkt (Fred P’29 and Katie P'31) & Kristyn Ampofo (Taylor P'27, Devyn P'29, and Trey P'33) |
Dean's Letters
| Fifth Grade - Susan Wiles |
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| Sixth Grade - Jane DeGrenier |
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| Seventh Grade - Sarah Havins |
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| Eighth Grade - Scott Goetsch |
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