March 5, 2015
The mission of The Episcopal School of Knoxville is to prepare students for higher education and a lifetime of learning within the context of a loving, inclusive and family-centered community. We enrich our students' intellectual, physical, cultural and spiritual growth so that they may realize their potential as children of God and citizens of the world.
Happy Thursday! We hope that everyone stayed safe and warm today with the weather! How nice it was to get back into the swing of things earlier this week. Check out all the week's happenings in this edition of Headlines!
 
MARCH EVENTS AT ESK
3/6             Purple and White Day
3/10           Fifth Grade to Biztown
3/11-12      WrAP - Grades 6-8
3/12           Faculty/8th Grade Basketball Game - 2:15 p.m.
3/13           Holy Eucharist honoring Gregory the Great -  LS 8 a.m. / MS 9:45 a.m .
                  Emory & Henry Choral Performance - 10:45 a.m.
                  Early Dismissal for Spring Break - 11:30 a.m.
3/16-20      SPRING BREAK
Welcome New Security Officer
Beginning on Monday, March 9, you will see a new afternoon security officer at ESK. To complement the day time services of our Officer Rick, Mr. Jim Stegall will join our security staff as afternoon security officer. He will be on duty daily between 3 pm and 6 pm and will be responsible for night activities on our campus. Officer Jim is an experienced officer with Walden Security Services. His previous experience includes the Loudon County and Blount County Sheriff Offices where he served as a deputy for eleven years. Please introduce yourself to Officer Jim and welcome him to our school community.
 
Susan Denton to Depart as Director of Admissions
Susan Denton became a parent at ESK in 2000. She and her husband, Hal, were supportive parents here for 13 years.  Their three children, Hal, Sam and Riley are ESK graduates and during their time at ESK, Susan served as Parent Association President and Gala Chair. For the past eleven years, Susan Denton has capably managed numerous jobs at the Episcopal School of Knoxville.  There has never been a task too small or large for Susan to tackle with enthusiasm and creativity. She has certainly played an important part in ESK's growth and development as a leading private school in Knoxville. Ever refining the admissions and financial aid process, Susan has been responsible for the welcoming and efficient admission program that we have today. She has made certain that incoming students are the "right fit' and that their families will be sound members of our school community. Our dramatic growth in student enrollment has occurred under Susan's dedicated leadership.
 
Alice Smith has accepted the position as Director of Admissions for the 2015-16 academic year. Everyone knows Alice at ESK! She has been an assistant teacher, coach, Development Office Associate and Director of Special Events; all since her arrival on campus in 2008. Alice knows our community, is capable and detail oriented, and has a sound track record in her many endeavors at ESK. We conducted a national search for this position and found Alice to be our choice. She brings her strategic thinking skills, warmth, and knowledge of or our academic program and school culture.

I know that you will join me in congratulating Susan for a "job well done" and welcoming Alice as the new leader in the Admissions Office.
 
Portfolio Artifact Fair
It was a great day at ESK on Wednesday as students, faculty and parents viewed the artifact component of the Eighth Grade portfolio projects. The students have been working on the projects for a majority of the year and put their creations on display Friday. Some of the artifacts included several paintings, a full-size replica of the phone booth from Dr. Who, a handmade tennis racket, a robotics table and a life-size costume for a Marvel comic book character. The artifacts will be displayed again on Portfolio Night, April 16. Great job, Eighth Graders!
 
Letter Writing Campaign
On Wednesday afternoon, the Annual Fund Committee came together to write letters to fellow parents encouraging them to donate to the Annual Fund. The Development Office is striving for 100% parent participation this year, so if you haven't given yet please consider donating. The class with the highest participation by Thursday, April 2, will win a parent reception to be held in early May.
 
Middle School Science Fair
The 2015 Middle School Science Fair has been set for Friday, March 6. Judging will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with public viewing beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Siler Great Room. Come and see the work of our talented young scientists seeking to find answers to a variety of questions. Students have been working on their projects since Thanksgiving.
 
WrAP Assessments
Middle School students will take the WrAP on Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12. Please be at school on time and do not make any morning appointments for those days. The WrAP is a two-day writing assessment.  On Day One of testing, students will write a rough draft in response to a writing prompt.  On Day Two, students will revise their drafts and write the final copy.
 
A special thank you to all Lower School students and teachers for their great work during the WrAP assessment this week. It is an important test, and the students' concentration was appreciated.
 
Celebrating Ash Wednesday
ESK students and faculty honored the arrival of Lent with Ash Wednesday services on February 23. Thank you goes out to all those who assisted with this special service. Thanks, also, to all the families who joined us for this special service!
 
Used Uniform Sale
The Spring Used Uniform Sale is scheduled for Friday, March 6, before school and after school. in the Siler Hallway in the Brewington Family Lower School. Get your short-sleeved shirts for the warmer weather! You may always donate any clean, gently used ESK uniforms outside the Kline Gymnasium.

 

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EVERY DAY FROM 7:40 - 8:00 AM

 
All School News
 
Purple and White Day
Friday, March 6 will be ESK's next Purple and White Day of the school year.  Students may dress up to show their spirit for ESK and ESK Athletics.
 
Emory & Henry Choir Performances
Father Josh is pleased to welcome the concert choir from his alma mater, Emory & Henry College, for performances at ESK and St. John's Cathedral on Friday, March 13. The ESK program for Grades 3-8 is set to begin at 10:45 a.m., will be roughly 35 minutes, but you can catch the full performance that night at 7 p.m.  
 
Holy Eucharist
ESK will celebrate Holy Eucharist in honor of Gregory the Great on Friday, March 13. Lower School students will have Chapel at 8:00 a.m. followed by Middle School at 9:45 a.m. Parents are always invited to attend Chapel services. Please remind all students this is a formal uniform day.
 
1th Annual Saints' Gala, Headmaster's Dinner & Auction
Are you looking more information on the 11th Annual Saints' Gala? Make sure to check out the event website where you are able to purchase tickets, donate an auction item, or look over the sponsorships.
 
If you or your business is interested in being a sponsor of the event, please contact Alice Smith, smith@esknoxville, or visit the event website!
 
Thank you to our event sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor: Rusty Wallace Kia of Knoxville, Rusty Wallace Honda, Rusty Wallace Toyota, Rusty Wallace Kia of Alcoa (Ray and Jane Huffaker, Lee and Brandi Henson)
Faculty Sponsor: Neyland Associates (Joe and Katherine Fielden)
Band Sponsor: Purvis Builders (Rob and Peary Purvis)
Silver Sponsor: Christopher Aikens and Christy Park, David Burkhalter and Michelle Mazerolle Burkhalter
Saints' Sponsor: Bart Howell Insurance, Jim and Cate Biggs, Functional Pathways (Dan and Angel Knorr), David and Amy Schumaker, Scripps Networks Interactive
Table Sponsor: Interstate Mechanical, Mickey and Lori Johnson, OB/GYN Professionals of East Tennessee (David Schroeder and Rosalind Cadigan, University Eye Surgeons, P.C.(James Doss)
Lower School News
It was another busy week in the halls of the Brewington Family Lower School. Click here to see it all!
Middle School News
Googe Hall was full of activity this week with Middle School students having fun! Follow this link to see all the hard work!
Athletics News

For all the latest on all ESK sports, be sure to check out this athletics update section of Headlines. Click here to read updates on the start of spring sports!
Scout News

ESK Welcomes Troop 246!
On Tuesday evening, Headmaster Jay Secor had the pleasure of welcoming Boy Scout Troop 246 for their first official meeting on ESK campus. ESK will serve as home to the Troop which is now chartered by the school. With nearly 25 scouts in attendance, it was a great evening of scouting activity in the Middle School Dining Hall. With numerous Eagle Scout Projects on the horizon you may soon see evidence of the Boy Scouts impact on our campus. Troop 246 is a very active group with an emphasis on outdoor activities of all kinds and all ESK boys are encouraged to consider joining the Troop. For more information on Troop 246 please contact Scoutmaster Craig Borneman at ckborne@gmail.com.

Happy 103rd Birthday, Girl Scouts!
Next Thursday, March 12th, marks the 103rd birthday of Girl Scouting in the United States.  The first Girl Scout troop was started in Savannah, Georgia by founder Juliette Gordon Low.  Since its inception, Scouts have worked to make the world a better place while upholding the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
 
On March 12th, ESK will be commemorating the service of our Girl Scout troops in a special recognition in Lower School chapel.  All Girl Scouts are encouraged to wear their vest or sash to be honored.
 
Also on this day, members of ESK Troop 20450 will be conducting a time-honored Girl Scout tradition by selling cookies during both morning and afternoon carpool.  
 
Cookies are $4.00/box and include favorites such as Thin Mints and Samoas, as well a new variety, Rah Rah Raisins.  Cash is preferred.  Money raised through cookie sales help fund service projects in the community as well as sending girls to badge earning activities throughout the year.  Your support is appreciated!
Guidance News

Guest Speaker
There will be special guest speakers in Guidance classes the next two weeks (March 9-13 and March 23-27) for students in grades 1, 3, 5 and 6-8.  Educators from Helen Ross McNabb will be offering a personal safety program. The program for lower school grades is called SKILLS (Supporting Kids in Learning Life Safety); classes will focus on teaching basic and personal safety skills:  safe vs. unsafe touch, listening to their instincts, and identifying trusted adults if they feel scared or unsafe.  The middle school program, LIMITS (Learning Important Messages in Teen Safety), will focus on healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, internet safety, utilizing safe adults, and bullying prevention.
 
Community News

Kroger Community Rewards Program
ESK is proud to announce that we are now a member of the Kroger Community Rewards Program. This means that just by shopping at Kroger, you can help support ESK! Follow the steps to below to register your Kroger card.   
 
* Simply encourage your members to register online at krogercommunityrewards.com.
* Click on Sign In/Register
* Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the 'New Customer?' box.
* Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
* You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
* Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
* Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
* Update or confirm your information. Enter NPO number 74717, select organization from list and click on confirm.
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