We have a new Panther this week!
Please help us welcome Connelly M. to Mrs. Spruill's Threes class.
Panther Post is a weekly email newsletter that is sent to all parents and grandparents each Monday of the school year. It contains notices of school meetings, activities, and important dates. If you would like to opt out of these mailings at any time please let us know at communications@edsaugusta.com.
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Head of School Candidate Meet and Greets
The Head of School Search Committee has informed us that through their work, they have been able to narrow their list of candidates down to a group of finalists. It is now time for us to bring those finalist candidates to EDS to meet members of the community.
There are two meeting times planned per candidate visit for parent involvement, and we hope you will take that opportunity to come and meet with them. The dates and times are:
Candidate A: Thursday, October 14th from 6:00 to 6:45 PM (Church Sanctuary)
Friday, October 15th from 7:30 to 8:30 AM (Parish Hall)
Candidate B: Thursday, October 21st from 6:00 to 6:45 PM
Friday, October 22nd from 7:30 to 8:30 AM
As we approach those meeting dates, candidate's bios will be provided.
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Annual EDS Association Party RSVP By Friday!
The RSVP deadline is quickly approaching for the EDS Association annual party that will be held October 23, from 6:30-10:30 P.M. at the EDS Flowing Wells Campus. Tickets may be purchased using this link before Friday, October 15th. Dressy casual attire is appropriate for this event.
This adult-only event will feature the 80's cover band Love Canon, food provided by WifeSaver, and a full bar provided by White Horse Wine & Spirits.
There will also be a raffle with the following prizes:
-Full Orthodontic Package from Rogers and Andrews Orthodontics (Valued at $5000+)
-Speed Queen Washer and Dryer set from Alliance Laundry Systems, LLC
-Cookbook and Apron from Very Vera with a Masters chair and accessory bag from the EDS faculty
-Merchandise from Too
-Full Dinner Experience from Oliviana
-Dinner for four from Drift
-Dinner for six from Southbound Smokehouse |
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Save the Date! Saturday, November 13th
The EDS Fall Festival is back! Join us on Saturday, November 13 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for all of the fun events from the past and some exciting new additions. We'll have games, inflatables, concessions, prizes, contests, balloon animals, face painting, and much more! We will have more information coming soon!
If you know of a prospective EDS family that needs an invitation to Fall Festival, please email Karen Lilly with their information.
T-shirts and armbands for entry into the event are available now to order below. Armbands are discounted if you preorder so place your order today! |
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Important Announcements
- Parents, for your safety and theirs, please wait for the crossing guards to signal you out from the parking lot onto Walton Way. They will wave you out when oncoming traffic has stopped and it is safe to pull onto Walton Way. Please refrain from using your cell phones while in line.
- 2020/2021 Yearbooks are available for purchase now in the front office for $55 each.
- Visit our website to view our Curriculum Snapshots, which showcase the subject and skills mastery of students in each grade level during an academic year, as well as the progression of achievement gained in specific subject areas throughout the course of multiple years at EDS.
- Registration for our 2021-22 After School Program is now available in the BigSIS parent portal. Please contact Karli Babylon Murray with questions. The drop-in option for After School will once again be available for the start of the school year.
- October lunches may be ordered through Schoolhouse Fare.
- Parents and community members may view our Head of School Search page on our website to see the position profile and review past communications.
- Recorded and/or live streamed events and musical performances can always be found on our UStream site at https://video.ibm.com/channel/edsalive.
Updated 2021-2022 At-a-Glance Calendar
(Dates are subject to change.)
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EDS Association
Moms In Prayer
Every Wednesday at 8:15 A.M.
Brides Room at Church of the Good Shepherd
For more information contact Sabrina Pendergrass
Association Meeting
Tuesday, 11.9.21
8:15 A.M.
COGS Conference Room
Annual Fundraising Celebration
"Excellence Emerging - Be True to Your School"
Saturday, 10.23.21
6:30 - 10:30 P.M.
Flowing Wells Campus
Purchase Tickets
EDS Fall Festival
Saturday, 11.13.21
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Walton Way Campus
Purchase Armbands and T-Shirts
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, 10.14.21
Eighth Grade Sports Recognition
Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, Clay Target Shooting Teams
5:00 P.M.
Walton Way Campus Gym
Friday, 10.15.21
Dress Down Day benefiting the Salvation Army
Deadline to order Association Party Tickets
Tuesday, 10.19.21 - Thursday, 10.21.21
School Picture Days
Thursday, 10.21.21
AAMSL Football Championship Game
6:00 P.M. at Augusta Christian
Saturday, 10.23.21
EDS Annual Association Party
6:30 - 10:30 PM
Flowing Wells Campus
Monday, 10.25.21
Pumpkin Decorating Contest Week
Friday, 10.29.21
EDS Halloween Parade
8:30 A.M. - Older 3's and Nature School
9:00 A.M. - PreK and Kindergarten
Trustees Common
Saturday, 11.13.21
EDS Fall Festival
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Walton Way Campus
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Chapel
Thursday, 10.14.21
Morning Prayer: 2nd - 8th Grade
Acolytes: Harper B., Henry K., Patrick B., Wyatt H.
Chapel Birthdays: October 3-16
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Panthers Bring Home Battle of the Hill Trophy
Last week EDS football defeated St. Mary's to win the Battle of the Hill trophy for the second year in a row. The win put our football team into the #1 seed position in the AAMSL championship for the first time in league history and they are also undefeated for the first time in school history!
We hope you can join us to cheer on the Panthers at the AAMSL Championship Game at Augusta Christian on Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 P.M. For the full AAMSL Championship schedule, please click here.
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Faces of Carpool
In this special section of Panther Post, we will be highlighting the amazing faculty and staff that you see each morning and afternoon in carline, but may not know exactly what their role is at EDS. If you do know them, this is also a great way to learn something new! This week's “Face of Carpool” is The Reverend Sonia Sullivan Clifton, our Chaplain and Chair of Religious Life, and teacher of fourth, fifth, and eighth grade religion classes. Read More
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Pumpkin Decorating Contest
One of our favorite fall events is almost here! Gather your brilliant ideas, pumpkin, and craft supplies because we want to see your pumpkin creation here at EDS! The pumpkin decorating contest will take place the week of October 25th. Drop off your decorated, uncut pumpkin that week on the benches in front of the school. A winner will be chosen Friday, October 29th. We can't wait to see them!
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Curriculum Snapshots
We are proud to share Curriculum Snapshots for each student’s grade level and academic discipline. This week we will be highlighting our Eighth Grade Curriculum Snapshot.
The snapshots for each academic discipline will help to show you the arc of knowledge and continuity of the curriculum from grade to grade across the course of a student’s career at EDS. To view all of the curriculum snapshots for each grade level and subject area, click here.
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Earn Free Money for EDS
You read it right, free money! Just a few easy steps can provide generously for EDS without you doing anything beyond what you might do a normal day.
Publix Partners for the EDS Association
Publix has a tremendous school partners program that the EDS Association has benefited from greatly over the years. To date, the EDS Association has received over $55,000 from the program. It’s simple - if you already have a Publix account, add Episcopal Day School Association - Augusta Georgia, as your school partner of choice. Each time that you check out, enter the phone number you have linked to your account into the key pad. That’s all there is to it. The Association will receive a check quarterly.
www.publix.com/myaccount supporting the Episcopal Day School Association - Augusta Georgia
Amazon Smile for the Foundation for EDS
The Foundation for EDS is the school’s foundation for the development of the Flowing Wells Campus. Are you an Amazon shopper? If so, you can make all of the same purchases through the Amazon smile program and a percentage of your purchase charges will be redirected back to the Foundation for EDS. This program works seamlessly if you’re a Prime member too, so there’s no reason not to. Please, mark the Episcopal Day School Foundation of Augusta as your charitable organization of choice and be sure to make you purchases through smile.amazon.com.
smile.amazon.com supporting the Episcopal Day School Foundation of Augusta
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Fall After School Enrichment Registration is Open!
We are excited to offer a variety of after school enrichment options this fall for students in all grade levels.
- Piano with Mr. Hesse - Grades K through 8th - Classes are available at various times Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. - Classes begin 8.30.21 - $90/mo - To register email Karli Murray
- Violin with Adam DePriest - Grades K through 8th - Thursdays 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. - Classes begin 9.9.21 - $100/mo - To register email Karli Murray
- Test Taking Strategy and Math Review Class with Mr. Kirstein - 8th Grade - Wednesdays 7:00 - 7:30 A.M. - Classes begin 10.6.21 - To register click here
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Sign Up for the 2021-22 Booster Club!
Support EDS Athletics by becoming a member of our Booster Club. See the link below for more information. Go Panthers!
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Staying Safe with Updated COVID Back to School Protocols and Masking Guidelines
Parents and faculty received an update from Dr. Murray via email on Friday, August 27, which included a detailed framework of COVID risk mitigation that we will be implementing. Click below to review this communication and our current plan.
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New Substitute Positions at EDS Through Kelly Education
Episcopal Day School is continuing a partnership with Kelly Education this year to recruit and train highly qualified substitute teachers. A trusted partner to over 8,600 schools nationwide, Kelly substitutes provide learning continuity in the classroom when permanent teachers are absent.
Kelly Education prepares their substitute educators to succeed in every classroom by offering access to respected training and professional learning programs and encourages employees to further their teaching career in specialty areas including STEM, ELL, ECE and special education.
If you are interested in becoming a Kelly substitute, we invite you to contact EDS Recruiter, Terrence Vick, by emailing terv046@kellyservices.com
or by calling 762-257-4190.
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