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Middle School Parent Newsletter |January 16th, 2026

January 15th, 2026 by Anne Dalton

SUMMER CAMPS:

Episcopal is pleased to host a wide range of activities, we hope your children will have a fun-filled summer with us. Learn more.
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KNIGHT UNDER THE STARS:

As our Middle Division Knights continue to grow in independence and responsibility, community support plays an important role in their development. Knight Under the Stars: Havana Knights is an opportunity for our families to come together on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in support of Episcopal’s mission and the programs that serve our students during these formative years.

Whether through attending the event, or sponsoring, Middle Division families help ensure Episcopal continues to provide rich academic, athletic, and character-building experiences.

For additional information or to participate, please reach out to our Gala Chairs:
Jacquole Johnson – (225) 303-3625 | [email protected]
Kellye Grinton – [email protected]
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THEME DRESS:

Friday, January 23rd. Join us as we kick off "Knight Under the Stars: Havana Knights." 

Middle School students are invited to wear tropical, floral, bright-colored, and Hawaiian-themed tops. Think flamingos, parrots, and all things island-inspired. Add bright, fun sunglasses and a straw or Cuban hat. Lean into the theme and have fun.

Students must wear uniform bottoms or jeans.
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ATTENDANCE UPDATE:

Please note that, whenever a student is absent and the “Report New Attendance” form is not submitted in PowerSchool, the absence is marked as an Unreported Absence (UA). Parents have three school days to either submit a doctor’s note to the division office or complete the form in PowerSchool. This does not necessarily exempt the absence from the “more than four” rules.

Any unresolved UAs after the three-day window will result in late penalties and disciplinary consequences for affected student work. Please help us support your child’s learning by reporting all absences promptly.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC STUDY HALL (ASH):

ASH helps students build habits they need for high school. It also adds structure and accountability around homework and missing work. Many of us have heard, “I don’t have any homework.” Sometimes that is true. Sometimes students forget. Sometimes they avoid it. Then work piles up fast. ASH interrupts that cycle early.

ASH is a quiet, focused work time for students who are missing multiple assignments, especially when work is more than a few days late. Faculty assign ASH. It meets every Thursday from 3:20 to 4:00 p.m. ASH overrides any school practice, rehearsal, or activity.

ASH assignments will begin the week of January 20th. The first ASH session will be Thursday, January 27th.

Teachers will assign ASH by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday so families can plan for the Thursday dismissal change. When a student is assigned ASH, the teacher will email both the student and parent with a list of missing assignments for that class and the order of priority.

Sometimes the ASH notice prompts a student to submit work quickly. We love that. Still, once ASH is assigned, the student must attend that session even if the work is turned in before Thursday.

If a student is assigned ASH by more than one teacher for the same week, the student will attend multiple Thursdays to account for each class.

ASH is not a last-minute consequence at the end of a quarter. It is a steady support we use throughout the quarter to help students stay on track.
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7th GRADE VALENTINE'S DANCE:

Mark your calendars. The 7th Grade Valentine’s Dance is Friday, February 6th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. We will share a flyer in the coming days.
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CAMPUS STORE:

Campus School Store Hours (when students are on campus):

Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Payment types: Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks

Items for sale: All sizes of white and navy crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies, navy sweatshirts, PE uniforms, everyday tee shirts, and other miscellaneous items.
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MORNING DROP-OFF:

A friendly reminder, drop-off in the morning is front lawn or carpool circle with younger sibling(s). Please do not drop-off in any other location. Thank you!
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SAES (Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools) is offering a series of six webinars for parents and educators, featuring bestselling authors and speakers. I encourage you to check out the information. The series is free for Episcopal school parents, but registration is required to attend. (Next webinar is January 16th.)

  • How to Join
    • Visit the Parent Series page: isacs.ws/PS25-26SAES
    • Click Register for the sessions you want to attend
    • Add the events to your calendar after registering

Important Notes

  • Registration is required to attend live or view the recordings
  • Recordings will be available after each session for a limited time
  • This link is for our school community only—please do not share publicly

 

Upcoming Dates

*Saturday, January 17th & Monday, January 19th. MLK Day opportunity (information). Sign-up here.

*Friday, January 23rd. Tropical theme dress. More details in parent & students newsletters.

*Saturday, January 31st. Sunglasses at Knight.

*Friday, February 6th.  7:00 to 9:00 p.m. VPAC Lobby. 7th Grade Valentine's Dance. VPAC Lobby.

*Summer Camps at Episcopal

 

 

 

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