Another fun and exciting week has come and gone at ESK! Time truly does fly when all students, faculty and staff are having a great time!

Check out all the happenings in Middle and Lower School this week, including fun field trips, worms and recognition for a few Middle School students! Please note the pep rally scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, September 20) has been postponed to Thursday, October 3.  

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER EVENTS AT ESK

9/20                 Family Movie Night - 6:00 p.m.

9/27                 NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conferences

                        Used Uniform Sale - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

10/8                 Boarding School Fair - 3-5:30 p.m.

10/11               Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day - 1:30-3 p.m.

10/12               6th Annual ESK Lobster Bake - 6 p.m.

2012-13 Annual Report Now Online

The ESK 2012-13 Annual Report in now available to view online at ESknoxville.org. You can either follow this link or click on the link on the front page of the school website. Director of Development Ryan Sparks hopes you enjoy looking through the report and is thankful for the generous community of parents, grandparents and friends that support ESK.

It's Not Too Early to Buy a Yearbook!!

Even with the year only being two months old, it is not too early to start thinking about buying a 2013-14 ESK Yearbook! Sales have already begun. This year, all orders will be submitted online at www.yearbookforever.com. The cost is $36. On this page you will search for Episcopal School of Knoxville then follow the navigation to purchase either a yearbook or an Eighth Grade Parent Ad. The deadline for Eighth Grade Parent Ads is December 15, 2013. If you have any questions, please contact Director of Communications Melissa Callahan via email at callahan@esknoxville.org.

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead! One week remains in our hot "Fun"raiser!

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics tools will strategically position our students for advancement in tomorrow's world!  

DON'T DELAY! SIGN UP and SELL TODAY!

With just a few quick clicks, you can spread the word to all your friends!

1) Go to www.yankeecandlefundraising.com

2) Click "Seller Login"

3) Complete the "Signup to be a Seller" form

4) Use ESK's Group Number: 990033363

5) Follow instructions & send shopping emails to Friends & Family from your Electronic Contacts

Girl Scouts Information Meeting

All girls in Grades K-5 that are interested in joining Girl Scouts should attend an informational meeting Tuesday, September 24, at 6 p.m. in the Lower School Dining Hall at ESK. Students and parents are invited to learn more about the Girls Scouts! For more information, contact sis@girlscoutcsa.org.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Just a reminder to all families that Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up on Friday, Sept. 27. Lower School families, please check with your individual teachers about scheduling a meeting. Middle School teachers will be available in the Kline Gymnasium from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm for conferences with parents. There is no school for students that day.

Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day

Invitations for Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day went out in the mail this week. Please contact Alice Smith (smith@esknoxville.org) if you would still like to invite someone!

The schedule for the afternoon:

1:00-1:30 Cookies and Tea

1:30-2:15 All School Chapel and Music Program in Kline Gymnasium

2:15-2:45 Visit to students' classrooms

2:45 Dismissal for Guests

For all the latest on flag football, volleyball, cross country and tennis, be sure to check out the athletics update section of Headlines. Click here to read all about this week's competition and to see pictures from all the action.  

Tech News 

Tech Lab Donation

Many thanks to the Koella family and Herron-Connell Insurance Agency for their recent donations to ESK's technology program.  We were able to purchase a new computer for the lower school library as well as Makerbot's new digitizing scanner.  This tool will allow students to scan an object, create a digital file that can be manipulated with 3D modeling software, then print it out on ESK's 3D printer.  Want to learn more about our 3D design tools and instruction?  Check out www.makerbot.com.    

New Parents Web

Parents may have already noticed ESK's new, redesigned Parents Web.  An improved, custom interface will make it even easier for parents to keep up with their student's information and events and happenings at ESK!  If you have any questions about the new Parents Web, contact Susan Denton (denton@esknoxville.org) or Julie King (king@esknoxville.org).  

PA News 

Movie Night: Madagascar 3

Bring your family to the PA's second annual Movie on the Lawn on Friday, Sept. 20! Madagascar 3 will be the feature film for the evening. Carnival games and food will start at 6:30 p.m. with the movie to follow at 7:45. Hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and goody bags will be available. Concessions are cash only. T-shirts and stadium blankets will also be on sale! Bring your blanket and enjoy a family-friendly evening on the lawn!

Student News 

Walnut Grove Horse Show

ESK Fourth Grader Gabby Stouffer showed her horse this week at Walnut Grove in Talbot, Tenn. Gabby was named Reserve Champion for her division on Saturday and followed that up by being named Grand Champion on Sunday. Great job Gabby!

The Knoxville Botanical Gardens is hosting a special "Concert on the Terrace" event on Thursday, September 26, and Subtle Clutch (Featuring Eli Fox '13, Devin Badgett '13, and Briston Maroney '12) will be performing along with Johanna Divine. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the concert to follow at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for KBGA members and $20 for non-members. Children 12 and under are free. More tickets visit www.knoxgarden.org or call 865-862-8717. 

Sustainability Fact of the Week

DID YOU KNOW?

As the weather begins to change, our heating and cooling needs do as well. One way you at home can help keep cooling and heating cost down is with the Nest Thermostat. Most people leave the house at one temperature and forget to change it. So Nest learns your schedule, programs itself and can be controlled from your phone. Teach it well and Nest can lower your heating and cooling bills up to 20 percent. ESK is piloting a NEST in the tech lab to see if we may use it in other classrooms. The best part about the NEST is that you can control it from your phone and monitor all of its functions from wherever you are. Please read more about the NEST here.

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