Happy Halloween! We wish everyone a safe and fun evening! It hardly seems possible that we are turning the calendar once again, and November is here tomorrow. As a reminder to all, save the date for Friday, Nov. 22, as ESK will hold its annual Thanksgiving Assembly at 1:45 p.m. in the Kline Gymnasium. Thanksgiving Break will follow from Nov. 25-29.

Things have been busy around the Brewington Family Lower School and around Googe Hall. Check out all the happenings in this week's edition of Headlines!

NOVEMBER EVENTS AT ESK
11/1        Middle School Hay Ride 7:00-9:00 p.m.
11/4        Preschool Story Time 8:15-8:45 a.m.  
11/7        Rising Sixth Grade Student/Parent Night 6:30-8:00 p.m.
11/8        Term 1 Ends
11/11-15 Scholastic Book Fair 7:45-4:00 p.m.
11/12      6th Grade Dinner Theater 6:00 p.m.
11/11      Spirited Art Night 7-9 p.m.
11/15      TAIS Technology Forum 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.    Introductions and remarks from Kevin Foley and Jay Secor

6:45 - 7:45 p.m. Follow abbreviated middle school schedule.  Visit/hear from teachers in their classrooms.

7:45 p.m.    Reception in Googe Hall.  Meet faculty, administration and alumni.

"No Body to Murder"

Tuesday, Nov. 12 * 6:00 p.m. * Googe Hall

 

Book Fair Volunteers

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to ESK the week of November 11-15 and will be open before and after school and during library classes. Lower School Librarian Miranda Clark is looking for parent volunteers to help run the fair. If you are interested, please contact Miranda via email at clark@esknoxville.org or by phone at 865.777.9037 ext. 237.

 

Car Magnets
Car Magnets are now available from the ESK Spirit Store! The magnets are $5 and are 4 inches in diameter. Please contact Susan Darby (darby@esknoxville.org) or click here to shop online.


Support ESK Through Amazon
While getting a jump on your holiday shopping or at any time for that matter, please remember that if you click on the Amazon.com link on the ESK home page a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the school. It's as easy as clicking the link- visit esknoxville.org today!

Vote for Educator of the Month
As many of you know our second grade teacher, Lucy Tyler, was nominated for Educator of the Week through a program sponsored by the Tennessee Lottery.  After being nominated for Educator of the Week, Mrs. Tyler has the chance to become Educator of the Month.  Her winning is now dependent on our voting for her as an ESK family. Please go to: www.seehowitaddsup.com/educator/, find Mrs. Tyler's picture and click on the word "vote."  Today is the last day to cast a vote, and you may vote from each device you have--laptop, tablet, smart phone, etc.  Thank you to everyone who has voted so far as we all know Lucy is a top educator!

AfterCare Service Project
ESK AfterCare Director, Sarah Dew, would like to ask all students and families to collect labels from SunnyD products to help AfterCare earn free books! Twenty Sunny D labels equals 20 free books! For a complete list of eligible products, please visit SunnyD.com. Labels can be turned in to your grade-level teacher or advisor until Wednesday, November 20.

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 $35. 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 our Director of Communications, Melissa Callahan, via email at Callahan@esknoxville.org.

 

For all the latest on all ESK sports, 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.   

 

 

 

Eighth Grade High School Admissions Test Information
Parents, will your child be applying to high schools that require either the SSAT or the ISEE admissions assessments?  If so, your child may now take these assessments here at ESK.  Taking the assessments here eliminates the need for travel and offers convenience and a familiar testing environment for your child.  Here is the information you need to register online:

The Independent School Entrance Exam (required by Webb School) will be offered at ESK on Wednesday, December 11th, 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.  Click here to register.  This test date is for ESK students only so you will need to use invitation code:  UUtqT69k

The Secondary School Admission Test (required by many boarding schools) will be offered at ESK on Monday, December 16th, 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.  Click here to register. School code:  3030 

Please call or email Lois Ross, School Counselor and Director of Testing, if you run into any problems with registration or have any questions, 777-9032 or ross@esknoxville.org.

SSAT Free Webinars
SSAT is offering two free webinars.  Go to SSAT.org to register.
"All About the SSAT:  Learn about the SSAT Format and Content, Learn How the Test is Scored, and Test Taking Tips and Strategies"  will be offered at 8:00 p.m and 9:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, November 7 and again on Thursday, November 21.

"What Do My Scores Mean?  Reading and Understanding the SSAT Score Report for Families"  will be offered at 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 6, Wednesday, November 13, and Wednesday, November 20.


Support Art in Your School!
It is Original Works time again. For those of you new to the school, this is an opportunity to have your child's art on a product such as a t-shirt or night light. The merchandise is of good quality and very popular among our students. All profit goes toward the ESK art program. In the past, we have been able to buy pottery wheels and a printing press with your support.

Lower School students should have received a packet earlier this week and Middle School students can obtain a packet through Mr. Hoffman.Your child has the liberty to complete artwork at home as well. The work must be 8-1/2 x 11 and on card stock-- no glitter, metallic colors, or three-dimensional material. This opportunity will last until Nov. 4, SO ACT NOW!! Checks should be made out to ESK and returned to your homeroom teacher. Please support art in your school.

In the Garden
Last week, Third Grade students in Mr. Tannhauser's garden class had the opportunity to plant wheat! How fun!

Rake Don't Blow
Leaf blowers can pump out pollution in volumes disproportionate to their size. In one year's time, that little 2-stroke leaf blower engine you hear buzzing up the street pumps out as much smog-forming pollution as many cars, according to the California Air Resources Board, the state's air quality agency. Lawn and garden equipment made before 1997 is responsible for as much as 5% of ozone-forming pollution, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Look for electric models, or those approved by the California Air Resources Board, since California has standards that exceed those in other states. When you do use lawn equipment, follow these EPA tips to reduce air pollution:

• Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines for maintenance, and perform routine tune-ups.
• Change the oil and clean or replace air filters regularly, and use the recommended fuel-oil mixture for two-stroke engines.
• For lawn mowers, keep blades sharp and clean the underside of the mower deck.
• Winterize your equipment each fall.

But the cleanest way to clear leaves and storm debris is still to get your hands on a rake

Alumni News 

 

Weller Tops Feshman Class at Chatham Hall

We recently learned of the success that Lauren Weller '12 has found at Chatham Hall boarding school in Virginia.  Lauren finished her freshman year with the highest GPA of the freshman class.  Now in her sophomore year, Lauren is playing field hockey and has been selected for the nine member honor choir.  Way to go, Lauren!

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