Middle School Newsletters

I wrote the following last fall and would like to share it again, along with some updated thoughts:

Your child is desperate for independence while still living in the land of childhood—the true definition of adolescence. There are concrete things we can do to support them! When you pick your middle schooler up today, have them direct you from school to home (or their favorite sweet treat spot! and then home). See if they can do it. So often our student are on their devices while we are driving, they have no idea how to get from A to B! Follow their wrong turns, like taking a longer route or missing a turn, and use this as a teachable moment. Soon enough they will be in the driver's seat and sure, they can use maps to guide them but how much better will they feel about their independence if they just know! Have fun. Take a deep breath. Embrace the giggles and make sure you have a full tank of gas.

Making wrong turns along the way can actually lead to some of the best experiences in life. Trusting the process is essential. While we can still reach our destinations despite detours, these missteps may cost us more gas and time. However, it’s during these moments that we often uncover amazing lessons and meet incredible people. Embracing the unexpected can enrich our journey, teaching us resilience and adaptability, ultimately leading to remarkable growth. Let’s appreciate both the planned routes and the spontaneous adventures that come our way, ensuring our children witness us embrace paths we might not have originally intended!

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EXTENDED-CARE September 17th:

Lower School will not have classes on Wednesday, September 17th. If you need Extended Care for your Middle Schooler on that day, please fill out this form.

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LAST CHANCE to purchase this special 8th-grade sweatshirt! 

Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, they will have an additional optional uniform choice. This will help our 8th-graders feel special and celebrated during their important final year in middle school!

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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.

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ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES:

Join us for exciting athletic events and cheer on our amazing middle school athletes alongside your family! We will continue to update the schedule as more sports and games are added.

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8th-GRADE FAMILIES:

Please make sure you have read the Mo-Ranch communication sent in July. This trip is a fantastic opportunity for students to bond, learn, and create lasting memories. Information packets and release forms will be sent home with your student, Friday, September 19th.

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ATTENDANCE:

Please remember that all absences must be reported through PowerSchool.

Looking ahead into the semester, please also know that we will be emphasizing our attendance policy this year; students who miss more than four sessions of any one class will be required to make up the minutes.  This is to comply with Louisiana state law.  You may hear this policy referred to as “No More Than Four” and, while there are some exceptions for school-sanctioned absences and for unavoidable absences (hospitalizations, natural disasters, etc), both reported and unreported absences count towards this limit. For more information, please refer to the handbook.
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Upcoming Dates

Coffees provide a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and ask any questions you may have as the year begins.

*Thursday, September 18th at 8:00 a.m. for an 8th-Grade Parent Coffee in Quest.

*Friday, October 3rd. End of 1st Quarter.

*Friday, October 3rd. PINK OUT (pink dress)!

*Saturday, October 4th. St. Jude Walk Baton Rouge. If you'd like to support St. Jude, please consider joining our school team, Team Talyn.
The event takes place at A.Z. Young Park:
7:00 am, registration & activities open
8:00 am, opening ceremony
8:20 am, Kids Dash start time
8:30 am, Walk & 5k start time

*Monday & Tuesday, October 6th & 7th. Fall Holiday. No school.

*Wednesday, October 15th. No School for Middle School Students. Middle School Parent-Student-Conferences. More information and sign-up instructions forthcoming.

*Sunday, October 19th - Thursday, October 23rd. 8th-grade trip to Mo-Ranch. Information packets & releases will be sent home, September 19th. Be on the lookout.

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