Lower School Newsletter

October 17, 2025

Lower School Families,

We’ve had a spirited week in the Lower School - celebrating both Homecoming week and Karnival Knight! Quarter two clubs began this week. On Monday, our 4th and 5th graders learned from author Sarah Guillory. Tuesday was a special day for our 4th graders, showcasing their musical theater talents in the High School Musical, Jr. (Jr!) performance for students in the morning and parents in the afternoon. We enjoyed meeting with you for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday! On Thursday, Talyn joined us for Morning Meeting. She will return to St. Jude for some additional testing this weekend, so we prayed over her as a school family. We were also able to present her with donations from a classmate who raised money selling custom football buttons and a hand painted poster made by an Upper School Student. We are Team Talyn! Today, students enjoyed a Pep Rally, a special Diwali dance & presentation, and 5th graders shared their space expertise at a Space Museum!Tonight is Karnival Knight … see you there!

Karnival Knight Reminders - Dismissal will take a different form today.

• 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. Visitor stickers are not necessary.
• Students not attending Karnival Knight must be picked up at the carpool circle. 
• There is no extended care today.

Important Information

• Toolbox Tuesday - Our theme this week was patience. Click here to see Mrs. Lofland’s Toolbox Tuesday lesson. 
• In the QUEST Center this week, PreK-3 and PreK-4 built with magnetic blocks and vehicles as they studied transportation and community helpers. Kindergarten students participated in pretend play with various materials in the “Flower Shop” as they studied growing and gardens. 2nd graders observed organs and body systems of a shark during a dissection as they wrapped up their study of the human body. 5th graders presented their exhibits in their Space Museum as part of their reading unit on research.
• 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!
• 10/28 Protect Young Eyes Parent Presentation - Join us from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. See this for more information.
• 10/30 Camo Spirit Day - Students may wear a camo top with uniform bottoms to celebrate the home football game against Dunham. At morning carpool, students may purchase spirit ribbons for $1 or “Beat Dunham” buttons for $5.
• 10/30 School Safety Parent Coffee - Join us at 8:15 in the Alumni House Dining Hall to learn about the many ways we prioritize safety here at school. Joining us for this Coffee: Dr. Carrie Steakley, Head of School; Stephen Anderson, Director of Campus Security; Kelly LeDuff, Keep Open Eyes; and Division Heads.
• 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. 
• Monday, 11/3 No School - This is a professional development day for faculty and staff.
• 11/11 Veterans Day - If you, a family member, or friend of Episcopal is a veteran and would like to join our parade, please join our parade! 
• 11/13 STEAM Night, 5:30-7:30 - Save the date! This special evening will celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math for students and families. More information soon!
• 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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