Middle School Newsletters

My father was a career Air Force officer, a part of my life story that remains deeply meaningful and transformative. It's a topic that always stirs my emotions. I feel incredibly blessed for all the experiences it provided me - both good and bad, each offering valuable lessons.

In the spring of 1990, we were leaving the coveted, tropical climate of Minot, North Dakota, for a one-year assignment in Montgomery, Alabama. I was entering 6th-grade, and my brother Scott was a junior in high school. Until then, Scott and I had enjoyed either the local public school or the Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS). However, as our parents prepared for the move, they discovered that there would be no on-base housing available and no DoDDS high school for Scott. They researched neighborhoods and schools, believing it would be best for Scott to attend a local private school while I would go to the public school in our neighborhood. Though this decision stretched our budget, my parents were determined to make it work. My grandparents, ever supportive of our family (and never missing an opportunity to visit us and their other child, also in the Air Force - though I suspect they enjoyed visiting Crete and Germany even more than Minot), generously helped my parents with Scott's tuition. They took it a step further, insisting I also attend the private school and covering my tuition. That year, Scott and I were able to go to the same school.

While I never dreamed of being an educator (and I’m so grateful that God had different plans), I believe that year planted the seeds for my future in private and independent schools, a place that eventually became a source of immense joy outside my family.

It was that year that I was welcomed into a community. I attended our equivalent of "Mo-Ranch." I experienced small class sizes and felt truly known and seen at school. I was able to explore talents that had previously gone unrecognized. It was that year I discovered the magic of private and independent schools, all thanks to my grandparents' generosity.

I say all this to ask you, if you have not already, to please contribute to the eFund. The eFund is at the center of all giving initiatives and allows us to bridge the gap between tuition revenue and actual cost of running the school. Your gift to the eFund signifies a powerful vote of confidence in our school and community and makes it possible for us to fulfill our mission. It’s for everything we do. It’s for everything we can be. It’s for everyone. Every year. It is your way of ensuring that the seeds planted now, will continue to bloom years from now.

As someone whose life was changed by just one year in private school, I thank you for your contributions, no matter the size. We are all in this together!

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SUPPORT THE eFUND!
We’re in the final week of the all4ONE campaign and over 60% of families have contributed thanks to our amazing community! Help us get one step closer to reaching 100% and finish strong by making a gift today!
Click here to make your gift!

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Thursday, October 2nd. Episcopal is proud to stand with Woman’s Hospital in the fight against breast cancer. All students are invited to donate $1 to wear pink in support of Woman’s Hospital’s BUST Breast Cancer initiative. Let’s show our spirit, raise awareness, and build community. Together, we can make a difference! (Pay $1 on October 2nd in homeroom.)

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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, JR:

Episcopal Middle School is excited to present High School Musical, Jr.! Join us in supporting your friends and classmates. Friday, October 10th. 6:30 pm. || Saturday, October 11th. 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm. || Sunday, October 12th. 2:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased here.

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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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8th-GRADE FAMILIES:

Mo-Ranch packets were sent home with your student last Friday, September 19th. Please return to MS offce as soon as possible. Packing list. Reminders. Please remember, students not attending will report to school as usual.

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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

*Tuesday, September 30th. 7:30 am- 9:00 am. VPAC Lobby. Picture retakes. If you had a problem with your first sitting, return your pictures when you sit for your retake. If you are buying a new package, please click here for more information.

*Thursday, October 2nd. All students are invited to donate $1 to wear pink in support of Woman’s Hospital’s BUST Breast Cancer initiative. (More information in newsletter.)

*Thursday, October 2nd. The Annual St Francis Blessing of the Pets will be held on the front lawn. All friendly pets and family animals are welcome, as well as photos or stuffed animals representing other pets who might not be able to come or who might not enjoy strangers or other animals.

*Friday, October 3rd. End of 1st Quarter.

*Friday, October 3rd. PINK OUT (pink dress)!

*Saturday, October 4th. St. Jude Walk Baton Rouge. If you'd like to support St. Jude, please consider joining our school team or supporting even if you can't make the actual walk, Team Talyn.
The event takes place at A.Z. Young Park:
7:00 am, registration & activities open
8:00 am, opening ceremony
8:20 am, Kids Dash start time
8:30 am, Walk & 5k start time

*Monday & Tuesday, October 6th & 7th. Fall Holiday. No school.

*Friday, October 10th. 8:00 a.m. For an AI Middle & Upper School Parent Coffee at Quest.

*Friday, October 10th, Saturday, October 11th, & Sunday, October 12th. High School Musical, Jr! Tickets.

*Wednesday, October 15th. No School for Middle School Students. Middle School Teacher-Student-Parent Conferences. Sign-up. (More information in 9.19 newsletter (please read prior to signing-up.)

*Sunday, October 19th - Thursday, October 23rd. 8th-grade trip to Mo-Ranch. Information packets & releases will be sent home, TODAY, September 19th. Be on the lookout.

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