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Middle School Parent Newsletter |November 14, 2025

November 14th, 2025 by Anne Dalton

SEMESTER EXAMS:

The Middle School exam schedule and sixth grade class schedule for exam week was emailed earlier this week. It can also be found here. It is important for all students to be on campus during exam week. As a reminder, we will not dismiss students from classes during exam blocks, so please plan accordingly and avoid appointments during this time.

Seventh and eighth grade students:
If your student has an anticipated absence and will miss an exam, have your student email Ms. Dalton and the appropriate teachers immediately, if this has not already happened, and record the absence in PowerSchool. Please note, these absences will count towards the "no more than four." Ms. Dalton will coordinate make-up arrangements, including taking an exam before departure when possible. In some cases, your student will need to take the exam after the Christmas holidays. Please help your student begin a study and work plan now so they stay ahead.

Sixth grade students:
Sixth graders do not take fall exams, but this week still includes important academic work. Many classes schedule culminating tests, projects, and presentations. Encourage your student to begin a study and work plan now so they stay ahead.

If you know your sixth grade student will be absent, have your student email their teachers immediately to arrange completion of all work before the Christmas holidays and record the absence in PowerSchool. Please note, these absences will count towards the "no more than four."
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SHEPARD'S MARKET THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE:

Monday, November 17th - Friday, November 21st. 

Please consider giving to the food drive! Middle School is asked to donate 500 bottles of seasoning (like salt & pepper, Tony's, etc.) & bring to homeroom teachers. However, any non-perishable items can be brought to Ms. St. George's office located in Penniman. Families are also invited to make a donation for turkeys through this link. This takes you to Episcopal’s PayPal account where you can specify the amount you would like to contribute.
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CASEY DUNCAN:

Please join us in celebrating a joyful milestone for our beloved Chaplain, Casey Duncan, as she is ordained to the priesthood. You and your family are warmly welcomed and wanted at the service.

When: Saturday, December 13TH, at 5:00 p.m. Where: St. James Episcopal Church, 208 N. 4th St., Baton Rouge

We’re grateful for Chaplain Casey’s ministry - come help us mark this special day!
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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.

  • 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

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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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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

*Monday, November 24th - November 28th. Thanksgiving Break.

*Thursday, December 4th. Winter Dance Concert. 7:00 pm. VPAC.

*Tuesday, December 9th. Winter Band Concert. 7:00 pm. VPAC.

*Thursday, December 11th. Lessons and Carols. 7:00 pm. Chapel.

*Tuesday, December 16th - Thursday, December 18th. Noon dismissal. MS Exams.

*Friday, December 19th. 10:00 am dismissal. MS Exams.

*Monday, December 22nd - January 5th. Christmas Holidays.

 

 

 

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