Happy Thursday! The activity in the halls of the Lower and Middle Schools has been at full speed as we start the month of February. Check out all the happenings coming up this month in this week's edition of Headlines!

FEBRUARY EVENTS AT ESK

2/6                    Purple and White Day

                         Pep Rally - 2:30 p.m.

2/11                  Catholic High School Robotics Team Visit - 11:30-1 p.m.

2/13-16             NO SCHOOL - President's Day Break

2/17                  Shrove Tuesday

                         Folk Dancing Day - 1 p.m. - Kline Gymnasium

                         String Band Concert - 6:30 p.m. - Googe Hall

2/18                  Holy Eucharist - 8 a.m./1:20 pm.

2/19                  MS Science Fair

Scouting for Food at ESK with Cub Scout Pack 926

It's what scouts do; we "help others." Scouting for Food is our opportunity to participate in the Great Smokey Mountain Council's annual food drive for Second Harvest and other food banks throughout East Tennessee. On Friday, February 6, Pack 926 Cub Scouts will be participating in the annual Scouting for Food drive by taking donations in the drop-off/pick-up line. On Monday, February 2, Scouts handed out donation bags complete with a list of suggested donations that were sent home with your student. Scouts will be available tomorrow morning and afternoon to collect the donations. If you did not receive an official bag, you may still participate by sending in a food item - no glass containers please. Thank you for your help.

Upcoming Admissions Deadlines

A reminder to all families that several important admissions deadlines are coming up quickly: the application deadline for First Round Admissions Decisions is Friday, Feb. 13, and reenrollment forms, including deposits, are due back to the admissions office on Monday, February 23.

Coffees for Rising Families

Parents of all rising Lower School students were invited to informational coffees this week in the Middle School dining hall. Thanks to all parents who attended and to the Lower School and Middle School teachers for taking time out of their schedules to answer questions and share experiences with the parents. If you would like more information, please contact Lower School Director, Nancy Laurence, at laurence@esknoxville.org or Middle School Director, Red Waller, at waller@esknoxville.org.

Pep Rally Set for TOMORROW

Tomorrow (Friday, February 6) will be Purple and White Day at ESK along with the second pep rally of the year. The pep rally will be held from 2-3 p.m. in the Kline Gymnasium to celebrate the winter sports teams. Both the LS and MS Dance teams will perform along with the finals for the Saints League basketball teams, from 2-2:30 p.m.    

Saints League Volleyball Registration Ends TOMORROW 

Second through Fourth Grade students - Registration for Saints League Volleyball ends Friday, February 6. Practices will begin on February 17th. With questions, or to register, please email Athletic Director Mary Walker at walker@esknoxville.org.

GOOD STUDENTS ARE ALWAYS PREPARED!

VISIT THE SECOND GRADE SUPPLY STORE

Providing all your school supply & snack needs since 2001

In the Siler Hallway in the Lower School

EVERY DAY FROM 7:40 - 8:00 AM

 

Donuts with Dads

The Middle School Parents' Association invites Middle School dads and sons to come enjoy a little time together, get to know friends and other dads of the Middle School. Join us Tuesday, February 10, from 7:30-8:15 a.m. in Siler Great Room of Googe Hall. Donuts, fruit, OJ and coffee will be available.

Muffins with Moms

The Middle School Parents' Association invites Middle School moms and daughters to come enjoy a little time together, get to know friends and other moms of the Middle School. Join us Thursday, February 12, from 7:30-8:15 a.m. in Siler Great Room of Googe Hall. Muffins, fruit, OJ and coffee will be available.

MINECRAFT Mission Camp

June 8-12, 2015 * 9am - noon

Rising 2nd-8th graders * $150

Back by popular demand...students come join your friends, and make new ones while you work together solving Minecraft puzzles and challenges. Redstone, mobs, and mods fun for all! For more information, or to register, email king@esknoxville.org or julie@techtutortime.com.