The weekly news you need to know from The Evansville Day School.
In the Spotlight
Congratulations Emily Shockley, EDS Tennis Kiwanis Winner!
Next Week
  • Monday, May 16 - Wednesday, May 25: Senior Projects 
Looking Ahead
  • Monday, May 23 - Thursday, May 26: Sophomore End of Course Assessments (ECA) 
  • Thursday, May 26: Senior Dinner
  • Friday, May 27: Senior Project Presentations
  • Friday, May 27: Upper School Field Day
  • Friday, May 27: Commencement Practice at 1:00 PM at Shanklin Theatre
  • Saturday, May 28: Commencement at 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday, May 31 - Friday, June 2: Upper School Final Exams
Action Required

New! Vectren Dream Big Summer Camp
The deadline to enroll in Vectren's summer camp has been extended to June 1. The camp will be July 10 -13 at Vincennes University. Students who will be juniors and seniors in 2016-2017 are eligible to apply. Click the link below for more information and an application.

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. 

New! Nachos for Ecuador
Upper School Spanish students raised $100 to help the survivors of the Ecuador earthquake through their Nachos for Ecuador sale on May 5.  If you were unable to visit, but would still like to donate, please contact Linda Huber.  She will be sending the money to Ecuador Saturday morning.  

Learn more about Cinco de Mayo activities last week by clicking the link below!


New! Friends Minutes
Minutes from the Friends of Evansville Day School April meeting are now available to read online. 
Attention All Future Healthcare Professionals
Evansville Day School is starting a new club just
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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.

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Summer Volunteer Opportunity
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library needs volunteers to work at the North Park Branch from May 16-July 30. 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; North Park Branch Library; 812-428-8238.
Upper School Scheduling
Upper School students are scheduling their 2016-2017 classes this week. The last day to turn your completed schedules in to Dr. Gibson is Tuesday, May 17. Don't forget to include Hybrid Learning Consortium opportunities in your decision! View the available courses by clicking the button below.



General Updates and Campus Happenings

New! Congratulations

Congratulations to our Academic Bowl Interdisciplinary Team who competed in the state competition for the Academic Bowl at Purdue University's Loeb Playhouse on May 7. The team finished 3rd in their class and in the top 10 overall!

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!




New! City Reserve Championship Track Meet Results

Girls
Boys
Amanda Wiley
100m - 1st
200m - 1st		 Rich Staley
1600m run - 9th
Long Jump - 5th
Madiya Farmer
100m - 8th
200m - 10th

Team Finish
Brittony Rodgers
200m - 9th
Holds current 100m meet record (13.78)		 Boys Team Finish - 7th
Girls Team Finish - 4th
Lawren Elderkin
100m Hurdles - 3rd
Presley Mohler
400m - 5th
Long Jump - 8th
Hannah Koch
400m - 6th
Long Jump - 1st
  (new meet record 13'10")
Madi Edwards
1600m run - 8th
Brittony, Amanda, Madiya, Rachel
4x100 relay - 2nd


Final Exams Schedule
 
Tuesday, May 31
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - B1
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - B3
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - B5

Wednesday, June 1
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - A1
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - A3
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - A5

Thursday, June 2
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - A7
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - B7


Happy Birthday This Week!
Wednesday, May 11 - Tess Smith
Photos of the Week
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.


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