Lower School Newsletter

October 3, 2025

Lower School Families,

We’ve had a wonderful week in the Lower School. Students enjoyed a performance by our musical theater club on Thursday, 4th graders went on a field trip, and 1st graders participated in the annual biathlon! 

If you’re in town this weekend, please join us Saturday at the St. Jude walk to support Team Talyn. 

There’s no school on Monday and Tuesday. I hope you have a great Fall Break!

Important Information & Reminders

• After-School Clubs - Enrollment closes today at 3 PM. Quarter 2 clubs begin October 13.
• Toolbox Tuesday - Mrs. Lofland’s lesson this week featured compassion. Here is her lesson!
• In the QUEST Center this week, PreK-3 used LEGO Duplo STEAM Park set to explore and build various modes of transportation. PreK-4 observed chemical reactions using baking soda and colored vinegar as they studied colors and color mixing. Kindergarten created their homes out of paper bags and other materials. 2nd graders measured the length of the digestive system using yarn. 3rd graders designed and built homes to withstand the winds and rain of a hurricane. 4th graders heard from an expert from the Nature Conservancy as they studied landforms in National Parks. 5th graders learned about various topics related to space as part of their research unit from experts in the field.
• 10/6 - 10/10 Episcopal Schools Week - Students will celebrate this special week in a variety of ways, including a visit from Bishop Shannon! I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10
• 10/10 - 10/12 5th - 8th Grade High School Musical Jr. - There’s something for everyone in High School Musical Jr! From jocks and brainiacs to thespians and cheerleaders, this show has it all! Watch as the students of East High discover what happens when they break the status quo and come together through music, basketball, friendship, and fun.  Full of energy and heart, this show is perfect for the whole family. Tickets are on sale now - HERE!
• 10/13 - 10/17 Homecoming Week! Students may wear Karnival Knight t-shirts (old or new) with uniform bottoms all week! To celebrate Homecoming, Lower School students are invited to show their school spirit each day:
  • Monday Cool Shades Day: Wear your favorite sunglasses!
  • Tuesday Hat Day: Wear your favorite hat! Students may also wear a Team Talyn t-shirt.
  • Wednesday - No School: Parent-Teacher Conference Day
  • Thursday Silly Socks Day: Wear your best pair of silly socks!
  • Friday Karnival Knight Day: Today’s the day! 
• 10/15 Parent-Teacher Conference Day - No School for Lower & Middle School Students! Links to sign up for conference times are in today’s parent email.
• 10/17 Karnival Knight - Dismissal will take a different form on this day.
  • All Lower School students attending Karnival Knight must be picked up from their homeroom class. Park in the lot by the football stadium, in the lot near the pool, the Frazer lot, or on Chapelwood Drive and walk to your child’s homeroom for pickup.
  • Students not attending Karnival Knight must be picked up at the carpool circle. 
  • There is no extended care on 10/17.
• 10/20 Lower School Volleyball Spirit Knight - Save this date! A special Knight of spirit is planned for all Lower School students attending the home volleyball game. More details are here!
• 10/31 Halloween Costumes & Parade
  • Costumes: Students may wear Halloween costumes all day. Costumes must be school-appropriate; nothing scary, please. Keep in mind that our youngest students may be frightened by a scary costume. No make-up, masks, hair color, props, or blow-up costumes. Wear ready-for-recess footwear!
  • Morning Meeting: This will be for students only, which helps us travel to the parade a bit quicker and surprise you with all our amazing costumes!
  • Parade: Join us for the annual Halloween parade. Our security team will pass out visitor stickers to all guests in the carpool circle area. 
  • Parade Parking: VPAC lot, Alumni House lot, Chapelwood Drive, or on Woodland Ridge after 7:50. 
• Team Talyn donations for the family may be made through our School Store. Lower School students are invited to wear Team Talyn t-shirts, paired with uniform bottoms, on each Tuesday, designated as Team Talyn Tuesdays, and lift her in prayer as a community. On behalf of her family, thank you for your prayers and support.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if I can help with anything.

Lower School Division Head
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