Middle School Newsletters

The Upper School Service Learning Class is excited to announce our drive for used towels and blankets for the Companion Animal Alliance shelter on October 5, 2026, the first Monday of October. This day is also the Blessing of the Pets service. Our drive is centered on the benefits of towels and blankets, not only for the animals but also for the shelter, helping take some stress off. This particular shelter is an open-intake shelter, which means it must take every animal brought to them. They serve over 450,000 people in the Baton Rouge area and are overflowing with animals by the thousand. Below are the steps to follow to help our drive:

• Collect used towels/blankets around your house(anything you can bring helps!)

• Bring to school during the morning of the 5th or during the blessing of the pets to be collected at the lawn

• Get excited knowing you are helping a much-needed cause ❤️

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EXTENDED CARE INFORMATION:

Quarter 2 Club Information & Sign-Up
After school club registration closes on Monday, October 5th at 5:00 pm.
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STUDENT-TEACHER-PARENT CONFERENCES:

Student-Teacher-Parent Conferences are Wednesday, October 14th. These conferences provide an opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to talk together about progress, challenges, and goals. Sign-Up Here.

Conferences are optional. If your student is doing well and you do not have any concerns, please feel free to skip conferences this time.

If you attend, please bring your student! Their voice is an important part of the conversation.

If a teacher’s schedule fills, families are always welcome to arrange a meeting for another time.

Students will not have classes or remote learning on October 14th.
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CARPOOL REMINDERS:
A quick reminder for afternoon carpool pickup:

Please help us keep the carpool line safe and moving smoothly. Drivers should keep pets off their laps, put cell phones away, and minimize distractions, including drinks and other items in hand.

Students should always enter the vehicle from the passenger side. This keeps them away from moving traffic and helps us load cars safely and efficiently.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe during pickup!
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BUST BREAST CANCER:

On Wednesday, October 7th, students are invited to donate $1 and wear PINK free dress in support of Woman’s Hospital’s BUST Breast Cancer initiative. Students should bring their $1 donation to their homeroom teacher, who will collect and record donations that morning. We hope our Middle School students will join us in wearing pink and helping BUST breast cancer! Please refer to the Student Handbook for free dress guidelines.
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PARENT SERIES WEBINARS:

Episcopal families have access to the 2026–27 SAIS/ISACS Parent Series, featuring respected speakers and experts on topics designed to support parents and families throughout the school year. Parents may choose to participate live or watch the recordings, but you must sign up individually in advance.  Once registered, parents will receive a Zoom link to the live webinar and a follow-up link to the recording.  

Upcoming programs include:

September 29, 2026
School Readiness: Executive Function Needed to “Do School”
Sarah Ward

December 1, 2026
The Power of Beliefs: How Strengthening Seven Core Beliefs Predicts Greater Success and a Better Life
Shawn Achor

January 13, 2027
The Family Guide to Screen/Life Balance: What to Do About Tech & Kids
Catherine Price

February 9, 2027
Protecting Your Child in the Age of Deepfakes
Evan Harris

April 8, 2027
How Temperament Shapes Who We Become: Why Some Children Need More Than Others to Flourish
Aliza Pressman

May 4, 2027
The Power of One
John O’Leary

All sessions are held virtually from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Central and will be recorded for families unable to attend live.

Please see the Parent Series information HERE & HERE for additional details and register using the Episcopal community link:

isacs.ws/PS26-27SAISPlease note: This registration link is exclusively for members of the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge community. Please do not forward or share it outside our school community.
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LEARNING LAB:

Learning Lab provides homework support and executive function coaching to small groups of middle school students.  It's available on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 pm. Families will be charged by quarter at a rate of $25 per session. For more information or questions, please contact Ms. Stickle. To sign up, please do so here. This opportunity is open to all Middle School students.
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BADGES:

Badges were handed out this week. Please help your student remember to wear their badge to school each day. Badges are an important security measure and also provide students access to badge-protected buildings across campus. Please help your student remember to bring their badge to school each day. If a badge is left at home, a replacement will need to be printed, and a $15 replacement fee will apply each time.
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ATTENDANCE:

To ensure consistency across divisions, please remember that all absences must be reported through PowerSchool. Please note, this must be done through a browser not the app. Students being picked up or released during the school day will not be released until the absence has been submitted through PowerSchool.
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CONTACTS:

Feel free to reach out to any of us - we're here to help and support you. If we're not the right contact, we’ll connect you with someone who can assist you best.

Anne Dalton
MS Division Head
[email protected]
225-755-2724

Taylor Wharton
MS Dean of Student Life 
[email protected]
225-753-3655

Katie Carpenter
MS Counselor
[email protected]
225-755-2735

Dana Heuvel
MS Assistant 
[email protected]
225-755-2725

Upcoming Dates

*Monday, September 28th at 8:00 am. Join us for an All School Coffee: Security & Safety at Episcopal in the Alumni House.

*Tuesday, September 29th at 6:30 pm. Virtual SAIS/ISACS Parent Session. More information & how to register in Newsletter.

*Friday, October 2nd. 3:30 pm. Karnival Knight. NO EXTENDED CARE.

*Wednesday, October 7th. $1.00 Pink Free Dress. More information & guidelines in Newsletter.

*Thursday, October 8th & Friday, October 9th. Fall Break. No School.

*Wednesday, October 14th. Teacher-Student-Parent Conferences. More information in Newsletter. NO EXTENDED CARE.

*Tuesday, October 20th - Friday, October 23rd. 8th-Grade Trip.

*Wednesday, October 28th - Thursday, October 29th. 7th-Grade Trip.

*Monday, November 2nd. Navigating the AI World. All Divisions. 8:00 am. Alumni House.

*Fridays. Spirit Dress. Uniform bottoms. Episcopal spirit shirt. 

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