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Graduating seniors spend the last couple weeks before graduation job shadowing in a field they are planning to study. On the morning of graduation, they present what they learned.
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Looking Ahead
- Monday May 21-Thursday May 24: Upper School finals- see schedule below
- Tuesday, May 22: 8th grade field trip to Holiday World
- Tuesday, May 22: Grades 4-7 field day from 11:10 am-3:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 23: Grades 5-7 field trip to Holiday World
- Wednesday, May 23: Splish Splash Day for JPK and PK from 9:30 am-12:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 23: Grades K-3 Fun Day from 11:00 am-3:00 pm
- Thursday, May 24: Upper School Sports Awards Night at 6:00 pm in the Atrium
- Friday, May 25: Preschool and Primary School Promotional Assembly at 8:30 am in the gym
- Friday, May 25: Middle School Promotional Assembly at 10:00 am in the gym
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Each week, we share a tidbit of information about something that makes Evansville Day School "Independent. Bold. Rewarding." Please help us spread the word about Evansville Day School by sharing these stories on social media!
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DAY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO STUDY IN IRELAND
THIS SUMMER
Two Evansville Day School students were selected to study abroad in Ireland this summer! Both were selected through prestigious university programs.
Click the link below to read the letter and share on social media!
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Day School Community Highlights
We are very excited to announce the hiring of Marisa Jones as Fourth Grade homeroom teacher. Marisa's experience ranges from Preschool to Eighth Grade and she is especially passionate about language arts, project-based learning, and community engagement. She's a very active volunteer at Joshua Academy where her older son attends school. Her younger son will be joining First Grade at Day School.
Lost and found items from all of Evansville Day School including Primary, Middle and Upper School and the gym will be on tables in the atrium next week. There are also three pairs of found glasses in the nurse's office. If you are missing items, please check the collection by Friday, May 25. After that all items will be donated to the
Vanderburgh Humane Society's Happy Tails Resale Shop.
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Primary School Announcements
Students will be permitted to wear jeans/shorts and spirit wear on
Monday - Thursday (May 21-24). Please note that this does not include spandex or tight leggings. Students should also continue to wear closed toe shoes (no sandals) for their safety on the playground. Friday will be dress code or nicer for our End of Year Program.
On the afternoon of
Tuesday, May 22, grade 4 will participate in the Middle School Field Day. Lunch will be provided and students may wear shorts/athletic wear. Please note that all Grade 4 students will need to bring a lunch on Wednesday, May 23 (unless ordering from Chick-fil-a) as they do not participate in the PS Fun Day.
Pre-School Splish Splash Day
During the morning of
Wednesday, May 23, the JPK and PK will be having a special water themed activity day. Sign-ups have gone home from the homeroom teachers for snack and lunch items as well as detailed instructions on volunteers and necessary items for the day. Please note that for the safety of all students, younger siblings are not able to participate in the day's activities.
Kindergarten - Grade 3 Fun Day
On the afternoon of
Wednesday, May 23, Kindergarten - Grade 3 will participate in the Primary School Fun Day. Students are encouraged to bring non-electronic (no batteries) toys and games from home to share in outdoor play (weather permitting). Lunch will be provided.
Friends of EDS if asking for help
with lunch set up, grilling and serving food, and clean up. Click on the link below to sign up!
Primary School End of Year Program
All families are invited to attend our Annual End of Year Program! Primary students from Jr. Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 4 will participate in the End of Year Program on Friday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. This program celebrates the accomplishments of the year and highlights each student in the division. Dress code for the event is regular dress code or nicer (no jeans, t-shirts, etc.) Students will be dismissed immediately following the program (approximately 9:30 a.m.). Aftercare is not available on this final day of school.
Have you registered for Summer Academy yet? It's almost summer, and we have some exciting programs planned from
June 4 - July 27. Check out this year's themes, and click below to learn more and register online today!
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Eaglets (age 3 - rising Pre-K)
June 4-8: Enchanted Forest
June 11-15: Maker Week
June 18-22: Splish Splash Week
June 25-29: Codecademy
July 2-6: Superhero Academy
July 9-13: Arty Party
July 16-20: Commotion in the Ocean
July 23-27: Chef's Academy
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Rising Eagles (rising K -4)
June 4-8: Inventors Workshop
June 11-15: Chef's Academy
June 18-22: Robotics & Coding
June 25-29: Superhero Training Camp
July 2-6: Adventureland
July 9-13: Mission Control
July 16-20: Magical Muggles
July 23-27: Game On
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Middle & Upper School Announcements
Summer Academy
Summer is almost here! Have you registered for Summer Academy yet? We offer a special 12:00-3:00 pm program for rising 5th - 8th Graders in our Soaring Eagles program. Check out these awesome themes geared toward Middle Schoolers, then click the link to learn more and register online:
June 4-8: Play with Your Food
June 11-15: Lights, Camera, Action!
June 18-22: Viral Videography
June 25-29: Robotics
July 9-13: Survival
July 16-20: Funky Fabric I
July 23-27: Funky Fabric II (attend either or both!)
There will be no lunch vendor on
Tuesday, May 22
. Lunch will be provided for grades 4-7 at field day, 8th graders are on a field trip, and sophomores and juniors can go off campus between finals. Dragons will be available or they can bring their lunch.
Field Day for Grades 4-7
Friends of EDS if asking for help during the
Middle School Field Day for grades 4-7 on Tuesday, May 22.
They need help with lunch set up, grilling and serving food, and clean up. Click on the link below to sign up!
EDS Spanish Club concluded the first year with great news!!
1. Our Community Service Project "Box of Love to Puerto Rico" arrived this week. Special thanks to all the middle school students, parents, and the Global Language Program Faculty.
2. Each one of the Spanish Club members received a beautiful t-shirt that can wear on Fridays!!
3. As part of EDS Spain Trip, eight Spanish Club students are going to Madrid & Barcelona this May 28th to June 4th!!
Thanks to everyone who helped us to start this beautiful project based in developing a Globally Minded student!!
Upper School 2019 International Intersession
Offering: France
Have you ever dreamed of going to Paris, or maybe you have already been, but would love to go again? Well, you are in luck, because we are planning a trip to France as our International Intersession for March 2019! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! To reserve your spot, turn in your $200 deposit and registration form to Ms. Huber by July 1st. We must have 12 participants for this trip to go. (Participants may include EDS Upper School students and adult family members).
Click below for itinerary and registration form.
Upper School final exams will take place May 21-24. Click on the link below for the exam schedule.
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This Week in Pictures
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The third grade class performed their play "Chinese Zodiac" on Tuesday.
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The fifth grade class gave their Genius Hour presentations this week.
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The fourth grade class performed their play "Cinderella: A Modern Makeover" on Thursday.
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The Jr. Pre-K class lost the Gingerbread Man they were baking this week. They had to look through the whole school just to find him back in their classroom!
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Third grade students walked in the footsteps our 16th president at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Wednesday. The students learned what it was like for young Abraham growing up on a farm in southern Indiana.
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