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Next Week
Thursday - Friday, May 19-20:
8th Grade Camping Trip to Holiday World
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Looking Ahead
Friday, May 27:
Upper School Field Day (includes 8th grade)
Saturday, May 28: 8th Grade Graduation & Upper School Commencement
Tuesday, May 31 & Wednesday, June 1: 8th Grade Finals - Algebra, Spanish, & French
Wednesday, June 1: Holiday World for 5th, 6th, & 7th Graders, returning at 5:00 pm
Friday, June 3, 10:00 am: Promotional Assembly
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Action Required
New! Call for Room Parents
Attention parents with rising 6th - 12th graders: we are looking for one room parent for each grade level for 2016-2017 school year. If you are interested, please contact
Dr. Gibson.
New!
Summer Academy Reminder
It's not too late to register for Summer Academy! Take a look at the exciting courses being offered to provide an enriching and fun summer experience for
New!
Camp Carson Overnight Summer Camp
YMCA Camp Carson offers a unique overnight summer camp experience for students ages 7 - 15. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, click the link below.
For two weeks, middle school students worked hard on creating their own (from scratch) piñatas. They worked in the iLab by designing the piñata, gluing it together, and finally on Friday, they decorated their masterpieces.
Find out more about this contest and who the winners were by clicking the link below!
Minutes from the Friends of Evansville Day School April meeting are now available to read online.
Attention All Future Healthcare Professionals
Evansville Day School Upper School is starting a new club just
for you! Whether you know you want to pursue medicine as a career, or just want to learn more about healthcare in general, this is your chance to expand your knowledge. Doctors, dentists, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, nurses, etc; there are no topics off limits. CPR certification, guest speakers, and career shadowing are just some of the many opportunities the 2016-2017 year may bring.
Any and all current 8-11 graders are welcome to join. For more information, please contact Gianna Meckler.
Summer Volunteer Opportunity
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library needs volunteers to work at the North Park Branch from May 16-July 30.
This opportunity is available to rising Freshmen.
Scheduling during those days is flexible. These positions will help Youth Service Librarians with the Youth Summer Learning Program: greeting children, signing them up for the program, assisting in keeping statistics and preparing summer crafts. Volunteers will keep track of their time, and the EVPL will provide a letter reflecting those hours as proof of volunteering. This opportunity qualifies for Key Club credit!
Click the link below to learn more and apply, or contact: Nancy Higgs, Manager at North Park Branch Library 812-428-8238.
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General Updates and Campus Happenings
Congratulations to Jose Mota for being selected to serve on the ISACS Equity and Justice Committee, beginning in the 2016-2017 school year! Members of the ISACS Equity and Justice Committee serve a four-year term during which they are expected to fully participate in committee meetings throughout the year, the ISACS Annual Conference, and the bi-annual ISACS Diversity Summit.
Congratulations to EDS French teacher Lena Naef,
who took the Oath of Allegiance in Indianapolis this week and officially became a U.S. Citizen!
Happy Birthday This Week!
Monday, May 10 - Jad Takieddin
Thursday, May 12 - Cecilia Alcock
Friday, May 13 - Jonathan Trulsson
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On Tuesday evening, students, families, faculty, and guests gathered at Shanklin Theatre on the campus of the University of Evansville to celebrate the arts! Student artwork was on display and attendees were treated to several musical numbers by the talented students from grades 3 through 12. Fine Arts Night is a treasured tradition in the Day School community. See all the photos on Facebook.
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Our sixth graders are practicing
knitting
. Why? In addition to being a relaxing creative outlet, knitting provides a foundation for computer programming, fine motor skills, and diagrammatic thinking.
Hamza and Zoe finished their hats in less than a week.
Sabina can read and knit at the same time.
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