Every Wednesday morning, the first graders enjoy hearing a story from a mystery reader.
The students love being surprised as the reader walks through the door!
This week's Mystery Reader was Dr. Kim Foster (Andrew's mom).
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Looking Ahead
- Monday - Friday, March 21 - 25: Spring Break (No School)
- Wednesday, April 6, 8:45: 1st grade musical, TIKKI TIKKI TEMBO
- Wednesday, April 13, 2:15: 2nd grade musical, STONE SOUP
- Monday - Friday, April 25 - 29: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week
- Thursday, May 12, 9:45: 3rd grade musical THE WACKADOO ZOO
- Friday, May 20, 8:30: 4th grade musical, PIRATES! THE MUSICAL
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Action Required
New! Adult Business Mentors Needed
Jose Mota, Social Studies Department Chair, is seeking mentors to help Upper School Economic students review business and financial plans they are putting together as part of a larger project. Communication would be via email during the next two weeks. If you are interested in this opportunity to help future entrepreneurs, click
here to email Mr. Mota and learn more.
ISTEP Testing
March 1 - 3 for grades 3 & 4.
Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am, so please be on time. Students are encouraged to get plenty of rest and have a good breakfast.
Spirit Wear Day
Thursday, March 3
Show your school spirit! Dress in jeans and spirit wear for the day!
Step Up Spirit Night
Thursday, March 3 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Join your Day School friends and family for a fun and informative evening!
Students in grades JPK through Grade 7 will get a chance to meet their 2016-17 teachers and visit their new classrooms.
Parents in every division are invited to attend the Annual State-of-the-School presentation of the recent ISACS survey and hear general updates about Day School.
Drinks, snacks, games, and activities for currently enrolled students of all ages will be provided.
Sign up
here and show your Day School Spirit at Step-Up-Night!
Read Across America
On Friday, March 4, Day School will participate in
Read Across America Day in celebration of the birthday of beloved author, Dr. Seuss. Students are encouraged to dress as their favorite book character. For more information about Read Across America Day, click
here
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Updated! Gala Gift Baskets
Many thanks to everyone who gave something to their class's
gala baskets. They look really great! These beautiful baskets will be presented at the Platinum Ball on April 9
th
and auctioned off to the highest bidder. The money we raise that night will go back to the school in support of our academic programs, textbooks, furniture upgrades, and other projects for next year. Thank you, again, for doing your part by giving back to our wonderful school community.
If you still want to donate something to your class's gala basket, please bring in your items by Friday, March 4.
JPK: Princess Basket
PK: Superhero Basket
K: Pet Basket
1st: Fitness/Health Basket
2nd: Spa Basket
3rd: Date Night Basket
4th: Baby Basket
Box Tops for Education
Please clip and save box tops for the spring semester!
The front office has special sheets fo
r attaching the box tops, for easy organization.
Spring semester box tops must be turned in by March 1. A check for spring earnings will be sent to EDS in May.
Many thanks for your support of the Music & Creative Dramatics programs here at EDS!
New! Match Madness
Double your dollar during the month of March. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, all gifts to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000! The Match Madness challenge is only for current parents' and grandparents' donations made in March. Make your gift count double and give today!
Click
here
to donate.
Go Platinum!
Mark your calendar as we celebrate 70 years of educational excellence at the Platinum Ball! This year's event is sponsored by Legence Bank and will be held at The Old Post Office Event Center.
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General Updates and Campus Happenings
As we approach the end of the school year, we prepare to say goodbye to some beloved members of our faculty and staff. Some are retiring, while others are relocating with their families. Join us in wishing them all the best for the future, while thanking them for their years of dedication and service to our community. Click
here for more information.
We Love Our Teachers and Staff!
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is April 25-29.
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| Jill Sensemeier from Ambassador Travel spoke to the 4th graders about being a travel agent in preparation for their upcoming presentations. The 4th graders have been working hard on their state projects and are excited to share them on Thursday, March 17 at 1:30 PM in the Traylor Atrium. |
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| Last Friday, the Pre-K class paraded their handmade dinosaur pillows, filling the hallways with colorful prehistoric creations. As they completed their projects, they learned all kinds of fun facts about dinosaurs. |
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| A sneak peek at the 3rd graders' Pop Art heart piece for the live auction at the Platinum Ball! |
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| First grade artists use masking tape to design bridges inspired by the Japanese bridge in Claude Monet's garden. |
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