The weekly news you need to know from The Evansville Day School.
Spotlight of the Week
As part of their classroom economics unit, fourth graders Erin Migdon and Greta Griffin bid on lunch with Mr. Jaffee in a class auction. Their lunch happened to be on his birthday, and they surprised him with cupcakes and a card from their class.

Looking Ahead
  • Monday, November 7: Friends of EDS Parent Teacher Organization at 3:15 pm
  • Wednesday, November 9: ISACS Self-Study; Late start at 10:00 am
  • Friday, November 11: Basketball Extravaganza at 6:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 17: Parent's Event - Escape Evansville at 6:00 pm
  • Friday, November 18: International Education Week Celebration

News to Share
Understanding Context

"In just about any classroom, establishing context for why something matters is just as important as learning a skill itself."

Read our latest blog from Upper School English Teacher Corrie Sarol about how she uses experiential education to establish context and build empathy in her students. 

 
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Division Highlights

On Time Arrival
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An article from Modern Mom shares the importance of an "on time arrival" and the benefits to all students in the class. As we partner to educate our children on who they will become, we ask your assistance in providing an environment that supports the qualities and skills we desire for our students. Doors are open for students as early as 7:40 a.m. at no additional charge and classes begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. 




Primary School Philanthropy
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  • A reminder that Trick or Treat for Unicef boxes are due. Please send any donations to school by Monday, November 7.
  • Primary School will be collecting any leftover Halloween candy to donate to Chemo Buddies, one of the PS Philanthropic organizations. Please look for a drop off location in the Rainbow Hallway.
Day School Community Highlights

Fall Back with Jeans Day!
Don't forget to set your clocks back this weekend. To ease into the week after that extra hour of sleep, we will have a  jeans day on Monday, November 7. We will observe a  "regular dress code" day on Friday, November 11 as we greet visitors for our "Discover Why Day" Open House. 



Basketball Extravaganza
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Join us on Friday, November 11 at 6:00 pm in the Day School gymnasium. There will be an intra-squad scrimmage, complete with cheerleaders, food, giveaways, and lots more. All students participating in winter sports will be introduced at half-time. Admission is free for students, and all attendees will receive a complimentary Day School seat cushion. Gather up your family and invite your friends to help us kickoff the 2016 - 2017 Eagle Hoops season!



International Education Week Celebration
As we celebrate diversity, mutual understanding and international education, Upper School Global National Honor Society students are hosting a festivity on Friday, November 18 in the Traylor Atrium from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. 
Come join our students in celebrating international education week, by participating in a global language showcase of our projects that students have completed in their Spanish and French classes. Students will demonstrate and share their projects, create international crafts, host a music and film station, as well as sell chips, salsa, nachos, French bread with Nutella and other delicious food. Proceeds from the sale will be donated towards the Haiti Hurricane Fund.



Barnes and Noble Maker Faire
Evansville Day School will be represented this Saturday, November 5 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Barnes and Noble during their Maker Faire. We will have a table with Bookfair vouchers to benefit the school and a couple of fun maker activities. 

Photo Highlights

The JPK class presented Mr. Jaffee with handmade flowers and a card for his birthday on Tuesday.




Third grader Ayden Trask-Wright tries on a pack during a presentation by two local Civil War reenactors. The sixth grade class invited the third graders to join them for this special learning experience in preparation for their Abraham Lincoln projects this spring.




Primary School students had a costume parade on Monday morning.

After the parade, they gathered in the gym to share musical selections in English and Spanish.



Kindergarten and first grade students made drawing robots today in the Atrium.


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Robin Renschler | Evansville Day School | (812) 476-3039 | rrenschler@evansvilledayschool.org | e vansvilledayschool.org
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