Yearbook Deadlines Friday

The final deadline to reserve space for an Eighth Grade Parent ad is TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17. Once that deadline is passed, the final number of pages for the yearbook is set and space for an ad is not guaranteed. For additional info or with questions, please contact Director of Communications Melissa Callahan via email at callahan@esknoxville.org.

The cost of the 2013-14 ESK Yearbook will increase to $40 after TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17. Please visit yearbookforever.com to lock in the $35 price. Please know there is an additional $1 service charge for all orders.

MLK Day Holiday

There will be no school on Monday, Jan. 20, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

All Episcopal School of Knoxville students, faculty members and families are invited to march in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade for the twelfth year.

Those who wish to participate will meet at ESK at 7:30 a.m. A school bus will transport the ESK group to St. Luke's Episcopal Church (600 South Chestnut St.) for breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Following breakfast, the bus will shuttle marchers to the start of the parade. The bus will meet participants at the end of the parade and bring them back to St. Luke's for a pizza lunch. The bus will depart for ESK around noon. Students and families may choose to carpool separately if they wish.

Students are encouraged to wear ESK gear and carry posters featuring inspirational Dr. King quotes along the parade route.

The ESK marchers will be part of a larger delegation that typically includes members of Episcopal churches in the Diocese of East Tennessee, as well as the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. Our participation is an ongoing reflection of the church's historic involvement in issues concerning social justice.

Please email Father Josh at hill@esknoxville.org if you are planning to come and how you plan to travel (bus or car).

Knoxville Opera Presents "The Elixir of Love"

The Knoxville Opera's production of "The Elixir of Love" made a stop at ESK on Thursday morning as part of their school outreach program. The Opera travels to nearly 20 schools around the area and presents a shortened, 35-minute version of "The Elixir of Love". UT School of Music alumni Jennifer D'Agostino and Kevin Doherty will perform the roles of Adina and Dr. Dulcamara along with Texas tenor Sergio Cepeda in the role of Nemorino. Executive Director and Conductor Brian Salesky provided narration and music for the show.

The full production of "The Elixir of Love" will be at the Tennessee Theater on Friday, February 14 and Sunday, February 16. For more information, please visit KnoxvilleOpera.com.

Eucharist Coming Friday

Just a reminder that ESK will be celebrating Holy Eucharist in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Friday, January 17, at 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. in St. Bartholomew's Chapel. Students should remember to wear their formal uniform. Family and friends are always welcome to attend.

Re-Enrollment Information Available Soon

Re-enrollment information for 2014-2015 school year will be sent electronically the first week of February. The deadline for Financial Aid applications is February 1, 2014.   While you will be asked to upload or send your 2013-14 tax return directly to School and Student Services, financial aid decisions can be made prior to receiving your completed return. Once it is received, the tax return information will be used to verify income and awards may be adjusted accordingly. In order to determine financial aid awards prior to the re-enrollment contract deadline of February 21, 2014 it is imperative that we receive completed Parent Financial Statements in a timely manner. Please be in touch with Susan Denton (865-218-4488) if you have any questions.

Holiday Bureau Collection Underway

It's time to clean out closets and find new homes for all those old toys, children's clothing, bikes, tricycles, scooters, books, TVs, computers, and other items. On Monday, January 13, the first grade classes at the Episcopal School began collecting donations for their service project, the Holiday Bureau.  

What is the Holiday Bureau?

What can I donate? The Holiday Bureau accepts a wide variety of used items including toys, board games, puzzles, dolls, stuffed animals, books, play furniture, bikes, tricycles, scooters, skateboards, TVs, computers, radios, CD players, and children's clothing.

When can I donate? We will be collecting donations from Monday, January 13 through Monday, January 27. Please drop your donations off in the middle hallway in the lower school.

Over the last 12 years, the Episcopal School has become a huge part of the Holiday Bureau's collections each year, and we appreciate your support of such a worthy organization.

If you have any questions please email Chris Bishop at bishop@esknoxville.org or Anna Ottaviano at ottaviano@esknoxville.org.  

Calling Team ESK for a 5K!

All ESK students, faculty, staff and family members are invited to run in the YWCA Race against Racism, a 5K/funwalk on Saturday January 18. Register here. Indicate TEAM ESK, and you will save $5 on your registration.