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Mardi Gras (literally Fat Tuesday) has ancient origins and came to New Orleans through its French heritage in 1699. Traditionally, it falls on the last day before the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter.
It is a holiday with fantastic parades filled with amazing floats, elaborate masked
balls, costumes, beads, King Cakes and music everywhere.Also known as Carnival, it is celebrated in many countries around the world-mainly those with large Roman Catholic populations like Rio de Janeiro, Venice, New Orleans and the city of Nice, France.
6th grade students in Madame Naef's French class learned about the history and traditions of Mardi Gras and celebrated it this week by making colorful masks and tasting a delicious King Cake.


Upcoming Event

  • Monday, February 15:  President's Day (No School)

  • Tuesday and Wednesday, February 16, and February 17:  Middle School P2 Parents in Partnership at 6 pm in the Sieboldt iLab

  • Thursday, February 18:  EDS Science Fair from 1:45 -2:45

  • Friday, March 4:  Friends of EDS monthly meeting at 8:05 am in the Alumni Room

  • Saturday, March 5:  Circle the State with Song at Jasper Middle School

  • Monday - Friday, March 7 - 11:  Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week

  • Monday - Friday, March 21 - 25:  Spring Break (No School)

  • Friday, April 1:  USI Robotics from 5 - 9 pm
Action Required

P2:  Portrait of a Graduate
Join us for the Parents in Partnership series - a presentation of Evansville Day School's
Portrait of a Graduate.
Families will meet with Head of School, Jarin Jaffee, teachers, and parents, for a brief presentation about our vision for the Day School curriculum and student experience. 

Session Times: 6  - 7 pm 
in the Sieboldt iLab
  • Middle School - Tuesday & Wednesday, February 16 & 17
Dinner will be provided and childcare is available for Preschool and Primary School sessions.  

Click here to RSVP.

Gala Gift Baskets
The Platinum Ball is right around the corner and the Friends of EDS is asking each Primary & Preschool class to donate a basket of goodies that will go for bid during the silent auction portion of the evening.  See below for the basket themes by grade level.  Your donation of items matching these themes is much appreciated!  Deadline for donations is February 28th.
 
5th:  Movie Basket
6th:  Hot Beverage Basket
7th:  Sports Basket
8th:  Car Basket


Box Tops for Education
Please clip and save box tops for the spring semester! The front office has special sheets for 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!

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. Attendees will be entertained by The Downtown Band, awesome live and silent auction items, and lots of door prizes.  Click here to RSVP and secure your tickets!

General Updates and Campus Happenings
The upcoming varsity boys' basketball home games will be theme nights!  C'mon out and support the Eagles!
 
2/16:  Pink Out
2/20:  Tie Dye
2/26:  Blue & Gold (Senior Night)

Happy Belated birthday to Jordan Nouri on February 8th!

Transitions
Click here for some important announcements regarding faculty and staff for the coming school year.
Snapshots of the Week
Some snapshots from Future Problem Solver's Club.

The Evansville Day School Chess Club.

Dr. Mary Jane Gibson | Evansville Day School | (812) 476-3039 
mjgibson@evansvilledayschool.orgl | e vansvilledayschool.org
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