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Lower School Parent Newsletter | October 28

October 28th, 2026


October 28, 2026

Happy Wednesday, Lower School Families!

We had a fun-filled week of learning in the Lower School.  As we head into the weekend, please take a moment to review the important reminders and upcoming events below. 

Attendance Reminder

Please remember that all absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals must be reported through PowerSchool. Instructions for submitting attendance information can be found here and on the Lower School Resource Board. Thank you for helping us ensure accurate attendance records.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Click below to see what students learned during Toolbox Tuesday and QUEST this week!

Lower School Volleyball Night – Thursday, October 29

Join us for Lower School Volleyball Night! The JV game begins at 5:00 PM, followed by the Varsity game. Come out to cheer on our Knights and enjoy an evening of games, giveaways, and school spirit!

Halloween Celebration – Friday, October 30

Students are welcome to wear costumes to school on Friday as we celebrate Halloween! To ensure a fun and comfortable experience for everyone, please avoid scary costumes and masks. If your child's costume does not include tennis shoes, please be sure to send a pair for recess and PE.

Halloween Parade and Student Performance

Parents are invited to join us for our annual Halloween parade around the carpool circle, followed by a special student dance performance choreographed by our coaches. We look forward to celebrating with our families!

  • Parking: Please park in Lot 18 (behind Field House) or in the rear parking lot behind Lower School.  After 7:50 AM, you may park along Chapelwood Drive or Woodland Ridge. 
  • Visitor Stickers: Available at the Alumni House.
  • Parade Start Time: Approximately 8:15 AM.
  • Route: Students will parade around the carpool circle and through the carpool entrance and exit areas.  Click here to view the Halloween parade route.

Veterans Day Car Parade – Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Family members, friends, and neighbors of Episcopal are invited to participate in our Veterans Day Car Parade on November 11 at 9:30 AM. Please click here for additional details and registration information.

Lastly, don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night for the end of daylight saving time.

We hope you and your families enjoy a wonderful Halloween and a relaxing weekend. Thank you for your continued support of our Lower School community. 

Go Knights!

Michelle Grantham-Caston, PhD
Head of Lower School
[email protected]
www.episcopalbr.org

 

This Week:

October 29

  • LS Volleyball Night

October 30

  • Halloween Parade @ 8AM

November 4

  • Chapel

November 6

 

 


Upcoming Events in Lower School

          November 11

          • Support Staff Appreciation Chapel
          • Veterans Day Car Parade @ 9:30AM

          November 18

          • PK4-2nd Morning Meeting
          • 3rd-5th Grade Eucharist

          November 23-26

          • Thanksgiving Break

           

           

           

           


          SAIS/ISACS Parent Series

                December 1

                • The Power of Beliefs:  How Strengthening Seven Core
                  Beliefs Predicts Greater Success & A Better Life
                  with Shawn Achor

                January 13

                • The Family Guide to Screen/Life Balance:
                  What to Do About Tech & Kids
                  with Catherine Price

                February 9

                • Protecting Your Child in the Age of Deepfakes
                  with Evan Harris

                April 8

                • How Temperament Shapes Who We Become:
                  Why Some Children Need More than Others to Flourish
                  with Aliza Pressman

                May 4

                • The Power of One
                  with John O’Leary

                 

                 

                                                         

                                                           

                                                           

                                                           

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