Weekly Newsletter
As is EDS tradition, we had a pep assembly today where the oldest female and male exchanged t-shirts with the youngest female and male students. After the exchange, the faculty defended their undefeated record for another year in a round of tug of war against the seniors.
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Congratulations to the Igleheart House for winning today's chant competition!
House System
We rolled out a new tradition today by debuting our House System with a “Sorting Ceremony,” where all students and staff were sorted into one of four houses! Each house is equally comprised of students from Jr. Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and will compete for points throughout the year. At the end of the year, one house will receive the honor of winning the Founder’s Cup.

The houses are named after iconic members in Day School’s history. The Igleheart house is named after Jim and Diane Igleheart, long-time supporters and trustees of the school. The Baumgart House is named after Esther Baumgart, Day School’s very first, and longest-serving teacher. The Boettcher house is named after Helen Boettcher, a beloved science teacher in the Upper School, and the Heekin House is named after Ken Heekin, the Head of School who spearheaded Day School’s move from downtown to Green River Road in 1968. Each house is also symbolic of one of the four attributes of Day School’s Portrait of a Graduate: balance, resilience, global mindedness, and entrepreneurial learning.
Information for Everyone
Spirit Wear Orders
Remember to place your spirit wear orders by THIS Sunday, August 11! This is one of only a few pop up spirit wear stores offered during the year, and orders will be delivered around August 26. The next store will likely be in November, so be sure to order your fall items now!
Blood Drive
Sign up for our American Red Cross Blood Drive on  Friday, September 13 from 12-4 pm! We need your help! Adults and students over age 16* can donate in the Upper School Commons.

TO REGISTER: use the Red Cross Blood Donor App or click the link below and use sponsor code  Evansville Day School.

*Must have signed parental consent on file - see Nurse Anna Vance.
School Calendar
Make sure your calendar is up to date the year! Here is the most up-to-date version of our 2019-20 Academic Year Calendar.
Friends of EDS PTO
First PTO Meeting Wednesday!
Everyone is invited to join Friends of EDS at their kickoff meeting this Wednesday, August 14 at 5:30 pm in the iLab. Pop in to learn about Friends, ways to get involved, upcoming events, and goals for the year. Childcare will be provided for current EDS students.

As a fun way to start the year, we will have a spirit wear swap! Have some retired spirit wear taking up room in your closet? Bring it for a new family or trade it for something new to you. New families will also have an opportunity to build their EDS wardrobe!
Primary School News
(JPK - Fourth Grades)
Art Smocks Available
An easier, cheaper and more convenient way to order your child’s art smock is available at Evansville Day School. Special, custom-made Art Smocks are specifically made for EDS art students. They have long sleeves with Velcro in the back, are easy to put on, take off, are machine washable and will protect school uniforms. 
 
Complete the order form below, and send payments to homeroom teachers. Your child’s art smock will be provided to your child directly.
 
Sizes available: youth small/medium or large. Cost: $20/art smock. Questions? Contact Anna Newton .

First Week of School Fun!
Be sure to check out our Facebook page for the pictures from the first week of school!
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