WILDCAT WEEKLY Lower School September 9, 2011
Week of September 9-16, 2011
Saturday, September 10
th th 9:00am - 5 /6 Grade Football ECS vs IC @ Episcopal – Main Game Field
Monday, September 12
3:50-4:30pm – Cheer Practice (5th/6th graders) – Erwin Hall Performance Center and Gymnasium
Tuesday, September 13
8:00am – Helping Hands 3:20-4:30pm – Wildcat Chorale 3:30-4:30pm – Brownie and Daisy Scouts
Wednesday, September 14
8:45am – Pre-K 3 Community Chapel in Room 131 of the Lower School 9:00am – Pre-K 4 Community Chapel in Room 131 of the Lower School 9:15am – Kindergarten Community Chapel in Room 131 of the Lower School 10:45am – Grades 1-5 Community Chapel in Erwin Hall Performance Center and Gymnasium
Friday, September 16
Annual Fund Kickoff/Tailgate Party – 1st Home Football Game
SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, September 21
Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School for the Lower School; 12:20pm Dismissal for MS/US Used Uniform Sale in Simpson Commons (See below for more information) Purchase Kroger cards and Mini-Directories while at the School for your child’s conference!
Tuesday, September 27
12:15-1:15pm – Lower School Parent Roundtable – “Wildcat Web: A Hands-on Training for Parents” Held in the Lower School Computer Lab
Thursday, September 29
5:00-7:00pm – Wildcat Round-Up
PRIDE PATROL CARPOOL DUTY FOR THE WEEK OF September 12-16: Pre-K – Matthew Paskey, Zane Carson, Will Bateman K-5 – Elizabeth Cline, Margeaux McCastlain, London Jones, Raivin Jackson, Emma Patton Pride Patrol students should be here no later than 7:30am each day. Students will meet with Mrs. Kennedy on Monday at 7:30am in the Simpson Commons before beginning duty. Please contact Kelly Kennedy if your child is unable to be here for carpool duty so that we can find another Pride Patrol member to assist the other students.
GODLY PLAY AND CHAPEL NEWS
Over the next few weeks, students will learn about specific events in the life of Moses. We begin this study with the Godly Play story of "The Exodus." The students will learn the importance of this event for the people of God and its connection to the subsequent Passover celebration. This story is found in the Book of Exodus, and the chapel reading for the week will be Exodus 14:21-22.
The Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students will hear about the times in our lives that we celebrate during their Community Chapel service. While the first through fifth grade students will hear thoughts from Steve Hickman, ECS Head of School, about the Exodus story. Please know that families are always welcome at any of our Community Chapel services.
Wednesday’s Community Chapel Schedule: 8:45-8:55am: Pre-K 3 (Room 131) 9:00-9:10am: Pre-K 4 (Room 131) 9:15-9:30am: Kindergarten (Room 131) 10:45-11:15am: First through Fifth Grade (Erwin Hall)
Upcoming Chapel Speakers (10:45am Service): 9/14: Steve Hickman, ECS Head of School 9/21: No School - Family Teacher/Conferences 9/28: Luke Gilbert, Family Ministries Coordinator, St. Mark's Episcopal Church 10/5: The Reverend Stephen Kidd, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Many Blessings, Joan Beetstra
FAMILY HANDBOOK FACT OF THE WEEK
Please remember that snacks/treats and drinks (other than water) which are brought for a class are not allowed unless special arrangements have been made with the teacher. Such requests should be limited to very special occasions such as celebrating a child’s birthday. If snacks/treats for the class are brought to school without prior approval, they will not be given out to students. They will be sent home or turned into the Division Office.
We ask that our families be diligent in following this school policy.
IMPORTANT CARPOOL REMINDERS
In the mornings and afternoons, all vehicles are required to enter the campus and go one way – all the way around the Upper and Middle School before coming to the Lower School. Please don’t make a “U-turn” around the cones and approach the Lower School from the front of the campus. The campus is one way only during the morning and afternoon carpool times. Please do NOT enter the campus from the gates on North Street. Those gates are to be used as an exit only for those cars turning right on Cantrell Road. The gate to North Street is for vehicular traffic only. Please do not park on North Street and walk onto the campus to pick up your child. Additionally, do not drop your child off at the North Street gate and ask your child to walk onto campus. If you arrive for carpool early, please do not leave your car parked in the carpool line and come into the building. If you need to come into the building for any reason, you should park in the parking lot in front of the Lower School. Cell phones should not be used while driving on campus. When moving on campus, please watch carefully for pedestrians or other drivers. Just yesterday, a driver, while talking on the cellphone, had to slam on the brakes to avoid pedestrians in the crosswalk. We must make the safety of our school community the number one priority while driving on campus!
We appreciate your assistance in keeping everyone on campus safe!
USED UNIFORMS--INFO AND UPCOMING SALE
What is the used uniform sale? The Parents' Auxiliary sells gently used uniforms to save parents money and benefit our school directly--100% of the proceeds go to Episcopal Collegiate School.
How can I buy used uniforms? We will have sales throughout the year. The next sale will be held during Parent/Teacher Conference Day, September 21, 8:00am-3:00pm in the Simpson Commons. If you need uniforms at other times, please ask Karla in the office.
How can I help? Please donate your outgrown uniforms by bringing them to Karla in the office. We especially need jackets, jumpers, vests, dress uniform shoes, and accessories.
Where can I get more info? Contact Myra Baran ([email protected]) or Jill Curran ([email protected]) anytime.
WILDCAT WAREHOUSE
We have two on site campus stores, the "Wildcat Warehouses," located in the Auxiliary Gymnasium and the Lower School. Items available include official Episcopal t-shirts, sweatshirts, "hoodies", athletic shorts, long sleeve t-shirts, ball caps, mugs, umbrellas and aprons. Spirit items include pom-poms, stadium seats, and car magnets. Please note that not all apparel for sale in the Wildcat Warehouse located in the Auxiliary Gym is a part of the approved Lower School Dress Code. If you are unsure, please ask before purchasing. Attached is an order form if you’d like to order the forest green sweatshirt or short sleeve t-shirt from the Lower School Wildcat Warehouse.
Hours of operation:
Auxiliary Gym: Monday-Friday, 7:30–8:00am; 3:30-4:00pm Lower School: Please see Karla Braswell in the Office
WILDCAT ROUND-UP
We can’t wait to see you at the Lower School Fall Festival - Wildcat Round-Up! Please join us for dinner and fun on Thursday, September 29, from 5:00–7:00pm. Please call Susan Reynolds (912-3201), Ginger Blackmon (765- 6014) or Megan Janes (350-6968) if you have any questions! We will have bounce houses, a cake walk, Radio Disney, haystack and more! Dress western and join us for this free event. YEE-HAW!!
FAMILY HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DIRECTORY PREFERENCE DUE TODAY!
The 2011-2012 Family Handbook and Dress Code are available under the Parent section of the Episcopal Collegiate website. Please make a priority of reading the LS or MS/US Handbook and acknowledging that you agree to the terms and policies in the handbook for each member of your family enrolled at Episcopal Collegiate School. Additionally, we are ready for you to select your preferences for inclusion in the Family Directory. It is accessible through the password protected Wildcat Web. To accept the terms of the handbook and select your directory listing preference, please log into the Wildcat Web and update your profile. Each student in your household will have a small checkbox toward the bottom of the page that says you have read and accept the terms of the handbook. If you want to change the default information that will appear in the directory from address, phone, and email, you can do so with the directory preference drop down in the same update profile page. After you accept the handbook and make any needed changes to your directory preference, place a check in the box indicating that you want to update the information and then click the save button. You may view a short video which demonstrates how to select directory preferences and accept the terms outlined in the handbook (please allow time for the video to load.) Please update your directory preference and acknowledge your handbook review by Friday, September 9. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact Don Stalls, Director of Technology, at [email protected].
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 7TH ANNUAL SHRIMP BOIL BENEFIT
YOU'RE INVITED! Please come to the 7th Annual Shrimp Boil Benefit for St. Francis House on September 24. From 5:00-9:00pm, the grounds of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Little Rock will come alive with fabulous food, fellowship, and live music by the Greasy Greens, all for a great cause. Advance Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. During the week of the event and at the door, tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children. More information is available at www.st-marks.com or you can call the church office at 501-225-4203. Purchase tickets online at https://shrimpboil.eventbrite.com. MARK YOUR CALENDAR & JOIN US!!
7th Annual Shrimp Boil Benefit for St. Francis House September 24, 2011, 5pm-9pm Cajun Shrimp Dinner with all the fixin's Live music by the Greasy Greens Beer and wine cash bar Kids' hot dog plates available Advance tickets, $25 adults, $10 kids Week of event & at the door, $30 adults, $15 kids Tickets: www.st-marks.com or http://shrimpboil.eventbrite.com