Upper School 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 1 - Ticket Sales Open for All in the Timing | ||
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| April 1 - *DEADLINE* President's Volunteer Service Award: Confirm Eligibility | ||
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The President's Volunteer Service Award deadline is April 1, 2025. As of today, here is the list of students who are eligible to receive the award. This list will be updated weekly. As a reminder, guidelines for the award can be found in the Upper School Community Service Council Guidelines. Please reach out to Courtney Phelps at phelpsc@esdallas.org with any questions. |
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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 16 - Coffee and Converations with Matt Peal (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.) | ||
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Please join Matt Peal, Clark Family Head of Upper School, for his annual parent partnership series, "Coffee and Conversations." Mr. Peal will cover topics important to our upper school families and the mission of ESD. April's meeting will be a Town Hall format. Parents are encouraged to share about their student's school year. What is going well? Where can we improve? Do you have questions about next year? All meetings will be held in the North Dining Commons Conference Room from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
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 Winter/Spring 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:
Where can I buy shorts and pants in the interim?
Will my student be able to wear the Lands End or IZOD pants/shorts I purchased during the 2024-25 school year?
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FLYNN O'HARA SHOP NOW We will keep you updated on arrival dates as they become available. 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 Academic Credit Course and Camp Registration for Upper School |
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Summer camp registration is open. We hope your upper school student will join us for a fun-filled summer. Upper school students have the opportunity to take academic courses for ESD credit over the summer. Check out the offerings on our Summer Camp pages. |
To volunteer, please visit esdallas.org/parents.
| Upper School Division Rep Welcome |
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Upper School Families, A lot of fun and exciting things are coming up as we draw near to the end of the school year. Please take a minute to read below your grade-specific information from your grade-level representatives. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to get in touch with me or your grade representative. Go Eagles!
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| Ninth Grade |
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Hello Freshman Parents, Can you believe our ninth graders are just eight weeks from taking their final exams and completing their first year of high school? It has flown by! The spring season offers many community activities and great outdoor sports events to look forward to, including track and field, tennis, golf, baseball, and lacrosse. Please check the calendar regularly to stay apprised and come out to support our Eagles on the field, the course, the court, or the track this April: The Upper School Spring Play will be performed by Advanced Acting students at 7:00 p.m. in the Bray Performance Hall. Keep an eye out for a link to purchase tickets closer to the performance dates. As we look ahead, please note that the ESD community will have Easter Break in observance of the holiday from April 18-21. There will be no classes, and the campus will be closed for most activities. Go Eagles! Grade-level Dates:
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Looking Ahead:
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Go Eagles! Adrienne Wooldridge (Sumner P'21, Miles P'24, and Ollie P'28) Alexis Brausa-Grady (Tyler P'26 and Cassidy P'28) |
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Hello Sophomore Parents, It's hard to believe that we are already in the fourth quarter! Please see below for all the important dates coming up, and reach out if you have any questions. Grade-level Dates:
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*Don't forget that you can find all of these dates, Upper School News and more in your Parent Portal on Veracross. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! Sincerely, Laura Pendleton (Brooke '27) Ginny Young (Hudsen '27, Harper '29) |
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Dear Eleventh-Grade Parents, As we enter the home stretch of the school year, there is no shortage of activities and events. Please see the 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. Warm wishes to all, |
| Twelfth Grade |
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Hello Senior Parents, The last few months of Senior year are winding down. We have so many Senior-specific dates, so please stay on the lookout for all updates from Senora Garcini. Please take note of the following Senior dates in addition to those listed below: Grade-level Dates:
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Looking Ahead:
*Don’t forget that you can view your customized family calendar in your Veracross Parent Portal. Please be sure to refer to the Everything You Need to Know for Seniors document for all matters concerning end-of-the-year and graduation. Also, the Senior page is another handy resource! Thanks, |
Dean's Letters
| Ninth Grade - Heather Cernoch |
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| Tenth Grade - Marc Salz |
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| Eleventh Grade - Claire Mrozek |
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| Twelfth Grade - Marcela Garcini |
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