The Gator Blog

Student Council Helps Operation Christmas Child

2011-01-10T18:38:00.000-05:00

Veterans Day at EDS

2011-01-10T18:03:00.000-05:00

Disney Comes to Pumpkintown!

2010-11-08T12:55:00.000-05:00

Many thanks to Mrs. Davis and the Second Grade for yet another fabulous Pumpkintown production!

B is for Banjo

2010-10-29T01:06:00.000-04:00

Mr. Bryon Morris visited the preschool class during "B" week and entertained them by playing the banjo!

Check out the Field Day facebook album!

2010-10-06T13:26:00.000-04:00

Look at these game faces! And plenty of smiles. Thank you to all the staff and parent volunteers for a great day.

Happy Fall, Ya'll!

2010-10-01T15:53:00.000-04:00

Save the Date!

2010-09-14T14:30:00.001-04:00

The Episcopal Day School
Fine Art Auction and Fundraiser

The Country Club of North Carolina

1600 Morganton Road Pinehurst, NC

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Preview: 5:30 P.M. ~ Auction: 8:00 P.M.

Open Bar Wine and Beer from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Heavy Hors d'oeuvres

Advance Tickets:

$30.00 per person

$40.00 per person at the door

ARTcetra™ Presented by Regency Fine Art of Atlanta, Georgia will provide

fine art selections including lithographs, oil paintings, fine art prints,

serigraphs, etchings, watercolors, celebrity collectibles, and sports memorabilia.

In addition to the fabulous fine art you will have an opportunity to purchase:

Vacation Getaways

Personal Improvement Packages

Fine Dining/Culinary Packages

Tickets to Major Sporting Events

and much more!

*This year EDS students have chosen to donate a percentage of all proceeds

to a charity selected by the student body*

Alumni Update: David Alphin

2010-09-13T16:44:00.000-04:00

Alum David Alphin came by last week to visit a couple of his former teachers - Cynthia Creque and Holly Davis. He shared many fond memories from his elementary years at EDS - like learning his multiplication tables in an effort to help his class win the reward of going ice skating.

A 2010 graduate of Pinecrest High School, David is currently studying computer engineering at SCC and is looking to transfer to Full Sail University in Florida for a degree in Show Production. Great to see you, David!

EDS Sends Off 22 Great Gator Graduates

2010-06-04T15:47:00.000-04:00

We'll miss you, but we know that you will shine at schools around the county. Congratulations from your EDS Family and don't forget to come back and visit! Many thanks to Father John and graduation speaker David Woronoff for his thoughtful message to the students at Thursday's ceremony.

Congratulations to an EDS Grad!

2010-05-21T13:19:00.000-04:00

Katherine Neil (right), daughter of EDS teacher Barbara Yearby (left), graduated from Virginia Tech University this month with an undergraduate degree in Political Science. Congratulations and best of luck from your EDS family!

Y is for Yoga!

2010-05-11T14:59:00.000-04:00

Marie Thorne-Thomsen - the owner of Anjali Yoga Studio in Southern Pines - came by to do yoga with the preschoolers last week. The kids did a great job!

A beautiful backdrop for May Day memories

2010-05-10T22:00:00.000-04:00

Two time-honored traditions at EDS - the Art Show and the May Day celebration - made for a very festive evening last week. Third graders did an awesome job with their presentations and dance, while all students shined in the art display. Many thanks to all of the hard work that our students, teachers and parents put in to make this possible. Here are a few shots, with more photos to follow in a Facebook album.

Livin' in the Land Down Under

2010-05-10T11:31:00.000-04:00

International Day: Australia was so much fun and very educational! Many thanks for the volunteer time and community donations that helped make it possible. More to come later in a Facebook Album!

Earth Day Every Day

2010-04-29T12:37:00.000-04:00

Preschooler London Greaves wore her Earth Day spirit on her sleeve this year as her class learned about recycling and other good "green" habits.

Alumni Update: EDS Reunion with Mary Jane Cameron

2010-04-22T11:14:00.000-04:00

From Teri Bilotti Feggeler:

Here are some photos from our recent get-together with Mrs. Cameron. Of the people in the photos, all except Perry Davis were in the graduating class of 1980. Perry Davis was in the graduating class of 1979.

Mrs. Cameron was our first grade teacher at EDS and later became our Religion instructor until we graduated. We had a lot of fun visiting with her. She is amazing given the fact she will be 95 years old later this year.

Bunnies Hopping and Flowers Blooming

2010-04-20T17:58:00.000-04:00

All our Gators had a great time during the weeks leading up to Easter Break. Here are a few shots we took from Miss Margaret's Easter-themed storytelling sessions, as well as good times out on the playground and in the garden. Enjoy!

Grandparents Day is Great

2010-03-30T10:17:00.000-04:00

Rounding Up Good Reads at the EDS Book Fair

2010-03-25T10:46:00.000-04:00

Plenty of folks came out to lasso a good book during Family Night. And if you missed out, there's still time. Book Fair goes on through Friday.

Episcopal's Got Talent!

2010-03-18T18:01:00.000-04:00

Thursday night's Talent Show had everything from kazoo hula hooping to Broadway ballads. Enjoy the shots below - and Facebook Fans: Feel free to post your own pics in an album!

A Favorite Field Trip

2010-03-02T22:14:00.000-05:00

Everyone loves going to Pizza Cafe with these threes!

Presidents: Past, Present and...Perhaps...Future!

2010-02-22T16:09:00.000-05:00

Here are just a couple of shots from the First Grade's "Presidents Play."

PreK students love their pets...and the letter "P"!

2010-02-21T23:28:00.000-05:00

Local Club, Global Vision

2010-02-21T22:16:00.000-05:00

The focus of the National Junior Beta Club is service to others, and each year fifth grade students that display outstanding character, responsibility, academic standing and leadership skills are selected to participate. This year's members include Sarah Nicholson, Maddie Czarnik, Elyssa Zimmerman and Charlotte Ix. The faculty sponsor is Assistant Head, Teresa VanCamp. These young ladies are currently organizing a fundraiser for Pennies for Peace, which is part of a global effort to help fund the education of schoolgirls in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

From EDS with Love

2010-02-16T22:27:00.000-05:00

Third graders had a chance to share smiles with their Penick Village Valentines last week

Come Join us for Dinner!

2010-02-16T18:42:00.002-05:00

Episcopal Day School is sponsoring a

Spaghetti Dinner

Thursday, February 18

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall

The cost is $5 per person

and all proceeds will go to help

our wonderful guidance counselor

Brenda Allen

with post-operative medical expenses.

You can eat-in or take out and donations

are greatly appreciated!

Call 692-3492 for more info

Many thanks to the following donors:

Chick-fil-A McDonalds Restaurant Pine Needles

Sandhills Office Supply Talbert’s Catering

Emmanuel Episcopal Church EDS Faculty/Staff

You may be surprised...

2010-02-10T11:33:00.003-05:00

...to find out what third graders discovered while dissecting owl pellets in science class. Just ask!

Congratulations to Our Geography Bee Winners!

2010-02-09T20:50:00.002-05:00

A Royal Visit

2010-01-25T17:46:00.004-05:00

Pre-K students visited Kindergarten wearing Kings' crowns and playing kazoos!

JAY ST. JOHN: EDS Teacher 'B' Granger Shaped Many Lives

2010-01-12T16:45:00.001-05:00

From the Southern Pines Pilot:

Teachers shape lives on a daily basis and for years.

All of us can recall a teacher who believed in us, was our champion during tough times, taught us life lessons which may have had nothing to do with academics, were mentors well after we were in their class, and became lifelong friends.

B Granger was such a person. Her first name was Barbara, but she insisted that she be called B. One of my favorite facts about B is that she came as an interim teacher to work at Episcopal Day School for one year. She stayed for 30!

Upon her retirement three years ago, past and current students, parents, colleagues and members of the Board of Trustees gathered to celebrate her life at EDS -- just as they did last Saturday at her funeral, held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Though B had taught third and first grades, she mostly worked as a kindergarten teacher. I loved visiting her class to watch her gentle interactions with the students. She was encouraging, kind, challenging, honest and enthusiastic, with a great sense of humor that reached all. She never raised her voice because she never had to, as she commanded respect.

Several students and colleagues shared their reflections about the one and only B Granger.

"When I was in kindergarten, I was in Mrs. Granger's last class until retirement," current third-grader Bennett Moore writes. "I remember she would never get real frustrated when you did something wrong. She would let us listen to music during nap time and let us play lots of fun games with her. She was always very honest and fair with everyone. I am very sad and disappointed that Mrs. Granger has died. I will always be thinking of her. She was a fun teacher and one of the best teachers to have. I remember that she loved butterflies. I miss her, and I really loved her."

Julie McDonald, a former teacher and current administrative assistant, added: "B was a wonderful mentor and friend to all of the staff she worked with at EDS. The wisdom she shared with her fellow teachers will continue to mold children for years to come. She loved the children she taught and was always enthusiastic about each new year. B will always have a special place in the hearts of her students and friends. She will be missed by so many."

Fifth-grader Sarah Nicholson also had some warm thoughts.

"Mrs. Granger was one of my all-time favorite teachers," Sarah said. "She was a kind, loving teacher and cared about every one of her students. One of my favorite memories was when Mrs. Granger decided to lie next to me at nap time. I just giggled and giggled and couldn't stop. I couldn't get over the fact that my teacher was lying next to me. When I saw Mrs. Granger around campus, I always waved and said hi. I know I can't do that anymore, but she will always be in my heart."

Robin Foster, a kindergarten teacher, said: "When I was hired to teach a newly formed kindergarten class at EDS, I had only heard of the great Mrs. Granger, kindergarten teacher. I was nervous about working with someone held in such high esteem, but after our first meeting, I knew our work and personal relationships would blossom!

"The respect and reputation she had in our community was impressive. B was a dedicated and loving professional. Lucky me, we worked together for 18 rewarding years until her retirement. The presenter at a workshop introduced us to Robert Fulghum's book, 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.' I learned all I really need to know from my own kindergarten teachers and B Granger."

First-grade teacher Sarah McVerry spoke for us all when she said B made her life fuller and more joyful.

"I completely trusted and respected her," Sarah said. "She was wise, thoughtful and nonjudgmental, so I would frequently seek her opinion on how to handle difficult situations, both personal and professional. When something was happening in my life, grandbabies or a new home, B was the first person I wanted to share the news with. She was genuinely happy for me and my family."

B Granger will live on in the hearts and minds of all her students and friends.

Jay St. John is headmaster at Episcopal Day School in Southern Pines.

Interesting Insects

2010-01-12T16:33:00.005-05:00

These preschoolers had a great time learning about insects with Mr. Byron!

Amazing Alpacas

2010-01-07T11:07:00.006-05:00

The Threes had a ball visiting Crystal Pines Alpaca Farm in Carthage.

Tribal Treasures

2009-12-09T10:58:00.001-05:00

Each 2nd grader researched a Native American tribe to go along with their recent unit on Native Americans. Here they are each holding something that they brought in that was significant to their tribe.

EDS Candlelight Tour of Homes

2009-12-01T14:47:00.002-05:00

The Candlelight Tour of Homes is Sunday, December 6, 2009. Five local homes will be decked out for the holidays and open for touring from 1:00pm – 6:00pm. Tickets for the Candlelight Tour are available for $20.00 at the door of each tour home or from Gulley’s Garden Center the day of the tour. Advance tickets may be purchased for $15 from any Episcopal Day School Student, the EDS office, One Eleven Main, At Home, Nature’s Own, Cool Sweats, The Country Bookstore and Gulley’s Garden Center. For more information, call the school at 692-3492.

Good Times and Great Gifts at the EDS Auction

2009-12-01T09:18:00.021-05:00

Thank you to everyone who came out to have fun, shop around and support our school!

Young naturalists explore Weymouth Woods

2009-11-19T18:27:00.002-05:00

For their most recent field trip, EDS Third-graders didn't have to go far to find a wealth of knowledge about the natural world. They took a guided tour of Weymouth Woods with Ranger Scott Hartley - and got plenty of hands-on experience! Activities included the "Third Grade Human Tree," in which the children were parts of the tree - either heartwood, xylem, phloem, cambium, bark, roots or leaves. Students could also try their hand at coring a tree, as demonstrated below by Madi Pry.

Veterans Day: Giving Thanks for our Freedom

2009-11-18T11:25:00.007-05:00

To celebrate Veterans Day, Episcopal Day School students and family members gathered in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church chapel for a special service on Nov. 11. After a presentation on the History of Veteran's Day by fifth graders and an introduction by his daughter Ellie, Major Jeremie Oates of the Special Forces spoke to students about the meaning of Veterans Day and his years of experience in the service. EDS Cub Scouts donned their uniforms to help fellow members of Pack 73 present the colors, and EDS alum Zachary Lupien closed the service with a trumpet solo of "Taps."

A sad day for the EDS family

2009-11-10T19:02:00.005-05:00

After a three-month battle with cancer, beloved EDS teacher B. Granger passed away at 6 a.m. on Monday, November 9. Ms. Granger retired from EDS three years ago after 30 years of teaching.

The funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 14. The family will receive visitors after the service at B's Southern Pines home on 665 N. May St. Food may be dropped off at that address on Saturday morning between 10 and 11. Memorial donations in B's honor may be made to Episcopal Day School, or to the Moore County Humane Society.

The Sound to Sea Experience

2009-11-10T18:51:00.004-05:00

Here's what one 5th grade student had to say about the class's most recent field trip:

Sound to Sea
By
Sarah Nicholson

Recently, the fifth grade at Episcopal Day School went on a field trip to Sound to Sea. Sound to Sea is a program on Bogue Bank, which is a barrier island off the coast of North Carolina. We groggily got on the bus at 7:00 a.m. on October 7th. We took one big bus that was with Kirk Tours, and we all agreed it was very comfortable. After about four hours we arrived. By now, everyone was wide awake and ready to go. We got a warm welcome from Travis and Atiqah, the instructors that would be helping us.
On that first day, we had three classes, Barrier Island Ecology, Sound/Salt Marsh, and First in Flight. Everyone agreed that they were all spectacular. At First in Flight, we learned a lot about birds, from a game show and dressing up like the different birds. They even brought in a real hawk and owl! There was one part of First in Flight that was not about birds, it was about air pressure. They showed us amazing examples of how pressure changes.
On the next day, one of our classes was squid dissection. We paired up with a partner and listened to instructions on how to dissect the squid. We learned a lot and even got to write our name in squid ink! When we were done, we threw the bodies into the sound for the fish and seagulls to eat. It was a smart idea to keep the bodies from going to waste.
At Sound to Sea, there was a cafeteria that served great food. During meal time, the instructors collected ort. Ort is food scraps left over from a meal. They collected the ort and sent it to a landfill. They did this to show us how much food we were wasting. On our first day we had twenty two quarts of ort. On the last day we only had ½ quart of ort. It was quite an improvement. There were also people called watrons. One child from each table would come early and help set the tables and put out the food. Every child would get a chance to do this.
Sound to Sea is a great experience and fun for everyone. The Trinity center is the organization where Sound to Sea is located. The Trinity center has lots of other camps too. So, if you would like to have fun with your family or school, go to the Trinity center!

Did You Know...

2009-10-27T14:34:00.003-04:00

That the human small intestine is about 7 yards long? These Second Graders do. They learned all about anatomy by making bodies out of everyday objects like pasta, balloons and cotton balls.

Alumni Update: Ben Brazaski

2009-10-20T09:45:00.004-04:00

"I am currently a Junior at Appalachian State and studying for a major in History and a minor in Political Science, I've been involved in several mission and relief projects such as the Salkehtchie Camps in South Carolina, which can be seen on a news report where my site and the project is profiled."

Click on the link below to watch the report:
Union County Needy Get Homes Repaired for Free - News Channel 7

In addition to all this, hats off to Ben for starting the first EDS Alumni Group on Facebook. It now has over 160 members.

Scenes from the Playground

2009-10-20T09:31:00.007-04:00

Just kindergartners having fun!

Alumni Update: Daniel Leslie

2009-10-20T09:31:00.001-04:00

"I work for the United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas organization as Business & Community Development Director. My resposibilities include: Marketing, PR, Fundrasing, Special Events, Sales of our workshop goods and services, Supported Employment Director for the state, and New Business Development. I have been married almost 13 years and have to wonderful children: Delaney 9 and Dakota James 7."

C is for Cap

2009-10-19T06:42:00.002-04:00

The Threes put their thinking caps on last week to learn about the letter "C."

Alumni Update: Sara White

2009-10-19T06:40:00.001-04:00

"I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in May 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication with a Broadcast concentration. I moved to New York City in June 2004 and have worked in marketing and public relations roles before beginning my current position as National Television Executive for the Associated Press in April 2007. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, running Half Marathons, skiing, Broadway, enjoying all that the Big Apple has to offer, and cheering on the Tar Heels!"

The Latest in Golden Awards

2009-10-19T06:15:00.008-04:00

Nicholas DeMarco, Jessica Trinchitella, Will Childress, Gill Holland, Ethan Schneiderman, Mary Chase Jourdian and Kyley Paules
For: Taking it upon themselves to start stretches and laps
From: Ms. Preshous
Chandler Garner
For: Always cleaning up in the lunchroom and being a great helper
From: Ms. Harrison

Gill Holland, Ethan Schneiderman, William Rich and Jesse Meacham
For: Helping Ms. Byron in the cafeteria.
From: Ms. Crickmore
Raheem Scott
For: Helping other children put up chairs in the classroom
From: Ms. McVerry

Emma Kilpatrick
For: Polite manners in the lunchroom
From: Sarah Bahner
Ally Harvel
For: Being kind to her classmate
From: Ms. Hutson
Garrett Graham
For: Being accountable and displaying good manners in Art class.
From: Ms. P

Ally Groner
For: Excellent singing and sharing in Music class.
From: Ms. Gessner
Ian McGinnis
For: Sharing in Music class
From: Ms. Gessner

B is for Bat

2009-10-15T12:18:00.004-04:00

Our Threes learned about the letter B by making Bat Hats - just in time for Halloween!

Give me a D!

2009-10-06T16:29:00.003-04:00

To show their knowledge of the letter "D," Pre-K students enjoyed Donuts with their Dads, then sang a song about Ducks last Friday.

The Golden Award Report:

2009-10-01T15:15:00.006-04:00

Paige Czarnik

For: Asking great questions for discussion in guidance

From: Ms. Allen

Chandler Garner

For: Giving great examples, asking questions and not "beating around the bush" in class

From: Ms. Allen

Jake LaFrenz

For: Helping a friend clean up a spill at lunch

From: Ms. McVerry

Simone Woolley

For: Sincerely offering to help

From: Senora Webb

Grace Bell

For: Pursuit of Spanish learning opportunities outside of class

From: Senora Webb

Kesenia Manzo

From: Ms. P

For: Being an excellent helper

Lauren Melia

For: Great participation in guidance

From: Ms. Allen

Lily Corcoran

For: Insightful remarks in guidance

From: Ms. Allen

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. ST. JOHN!

2009-09-29T19:05:00.002-04:00

Best wishes from your EDS family!

More Field Day Photos

2009-09-26T17:17:00.010-04:00

Field Day 2009

2009-09-25T11:26:00.010-04:00

And the Golden Award Goes To...

2009-09-24T14:24:00.006-04:00

Estelle Kilpatrick
For: Good manners in Library
From: Ms. Boals

London Greaves
For: Good manners in Library
From: Ms. Boals

Mary Gray Crickmore, Charles Bell and Taft Gant
For: Making the "quiet" sign all throughout Spanish class
From: Senora Webb

Katie Spannaus and Davis Moubry
For: Asking to do an upper-level still life after completing the Art class lesson plan.
From: Ms. P.

Mia Washington
For: Helping a friend put up her chair
From: Ms. McVerry

Tillman Drennan
For: Excellent manners and raising his hand to ask questions in Art.
From: Ms. P

Morgan McGuirt
For: Being a great helper
From: Ms. Broughton

Carolyn Cheek
For: Helping with classroom clean-up without being asked
From: Ms. Creque

And last but certainly not least...

Ms. Davis's Class
For: Everyone getting a 100 on their Math test
From: Ms. Davis
(Scroll down the blog a few posts to see what else Ms. Davis's class has been up to!)

And a special congratulations to Fifth Grader Campbell Jourdain, who received his second Golden Award in a row this week. Mr. St. John recognized Campbell for being kind and welcoming to a new student in the lunchroom.

Who will be next? Check back next week!

Buy Groceries, Support Gators

2009-09-24T11:17:00.006-04:00

EDS is currently registered in the LionShop and Share Program with Food Lion. This program helps to raise money for schools and non-profit organizations. Each time you shop at Food Lion and use your MVP card, a portion of your total grocery purchase will be donated to our school.

It's easy to register your MVP card:

1. Go to www.foodlion.com

2. On side bar click on LionShop & Share.

3. Click on Register and link your MVP card

4. Enter MVP card number.

5. Enter name, phone and e-mail.

6. Enter organization code 29580

7. Click Add.

We appreciate your support!

Happy Fall, Ya'll!

2009-09-24T11:10:00.004-04:00

To help everyone at EDS welcome Fall, Ms. Thrasher's Three-Year-Olds made leaf hats. They stopped by Headmaster Jay St. John's office to show them off.

Aloha from EDS

2009-09-24T10:51:00.006-04:00

After reading a story about Hawaii and studying landforms, Second Graders celebrated "Lei Day" with a Hula Hoop Contest, a Limbo Contest, and fruit salad snack.

All That Glitters

2009-09-24T10:23:00.010-04:00

Second Graders dove right into panning for precious rocks and gem stones on their class field trip to Jims, Gems and Gold in Aberdeen this month. The visit was part of the class's unit on rocks and minerals.

This Week's Golden Kids

2009-09-17T11:38:00.017-04:00

With so many Golden Awards shining around campus this week, Estelle Kilpatrick decided to put her shades on...

The following students took away Golden Awards from 9/8 to 9/16:

KINDERGARTEN:

Matthew Leonard
From: Senora Webb
For: Making the quiet sign in Spanish class.
Sarah Gilder
From: Ms. Gessner
For: Sharing the instrument she wanted in Music class.
Isabelle Thompson
From: Ms. Broughton
For: Being a great listener.
Ms. Broughton's Class
From: Ms. Broughton
For: Being great workers
Ms. Foster's Class
From: Senora Webb
For: Being the first class in the whole school to memorize all their body parts and verbs!

FIRST GRADE:
Olivia Tart
From: Ms. McVerry
For: Being thoughtful and holding the door open for her class without being asked.
Sam Schneiderman
From: Ms. McVerry
For: Good sportsmanship and playing a new game.
Jake Moubry
From: Ms. McVerry
For: Independent use of his dictionary.

SECOND GRADE:
Ms. Davis's Class
From: Senora Webb
For: Being attentive and taking directions entirely in Spanish.

THIRD GRADE:
Ian Blue
From: Ms. P
For: Explained proportioning to the class.
Cate Goodman
From: Ms. Allen
For: Giving a great answer in guidance class.

FIFTH GRADE:
Campbell Jourdain
From: Ms. Corbett
For: Straightening the bookshelves without being asked.

And last but not least...the Three-Year-Olds!
These super "threes" got their first Golden Awards ever this week.

Audrey Lord, Victoria Breen and Rylee Riddle each received an award from Ms. P for being extra good helpers during clean-up in Art class.

Keep Ms. Granger in your thoughts

2009-09-09T15:04:00.004-04:00

We are sad to announce that B. Granger has been battling cancer for the past month. Ms. Granger retired from EDS three years ago after 30 years of teaching. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Please send cards to

B. Granger
665 N. May St.
Southern Pines, NC
28387

Check out all these Golden Awards!

2009-09-09T00:05:00.012-04:00

Perhaps the most important rule at EDS is the Golden Rule: Treat others as you want to be treated. Our students exemplify that behavior every day - and they have Golden Awards to show for it! The following students received Golden Awards during the first 2 ½ weeks of the new school year (August 19 - September 4):

PRE-K
Marco Wellener
From: Ms. Yearby
For: Holding the lunch room door for all of his friends for 4 days.
Elizabeth Kaczorowski
From: Ms. Gessner
For: Helping clean up instruments in Music class.
Jakaya Scott
From: Ms. Creque
For: Great clean-up on the playground.

KINDERGARTEN
John Carter
From: Ms. P
For: Excellent attention to work in Art class.
Christian Blue
From: Ms. P
For: Remembering the #1 Rule in Art class.
Tristan Osborne
From: Ms. Broughton
For: Helping out a friend.
Tillman Drennan
From: Ms. Foster
For: Being a good role model during rest time.
Javon Cole
From: Ms. Corbett
For: Making good choices in computer class.
Morgan McGuirt
From: Ms. Broughton
For: Helping a friend on the playground.
Blair Rice
From: Senora Webb
For: Giving up her seat for a friend in Spanish.

FIRST GRADE
Olivia Tart
From: Ms. P
For: Helping with clean-up in Art class.
Jake Moubry
From: Ms. P
For: Helping with clean-up in Art class.
Raheem Scott
From: Ms. McVerry
For: Helping a friend pick up spilled crayons.

SECOND GRADE
Lauren Melia
From: Ms. Bahner
For: Being a good friend and team mate in P.E.
Yoshi Sato
From: Ms. Davis
For: Inviting someone to join a group.

THIRD GRADE
Ms. Hutson's Class
From: Ms. Gessner
For: Remembering Treble note names
Madi Pry
From: Ms. P
For: Being an excellent helper in Art class.
Nathan Graham
From: Ms. P
For: Excellent behavior and being an excellent helper.
Devon Gessner
From: Ms. Bahner (Two awards)
For: Helping clean up P.E. gear when not in P.E. class on August 24 and being helpful and polite in P.E. on August 27.
Allyson Harvel
From: Ms. Hutson (Three awards)
For: Conserving construction paper on August 26, saving paper again on August 27 and Making the quiet sign in Art class on August 29.
Audrey Koehler
From: Ms. Bahner
For: Being a good equipment helper in P.E.
Mary Gray Crickmore
From: Ms. Hutson
For: Making the quiet sign in Art class.
Emma Kilpatrick
From: Ms. Hutson
For: Making the quiet sign in Art class
Sarah McInnis
From: Ms. Hutson
For: Making the quiet sign in Art class.
Cate Goodman
From: Ms. Hutson
For: Making the quiet sign in Art class.

FIFTH GRADE
Michael Gallagher
From: Ms. Mashburn
For: Picking up trash around the lunch tables outside.

Keep up the good work guys!
Check the Gator Blog for more Golden Award winners next week.

Mark Your Calendars!

2009-09-02T00:14:00.005-04:00

Worship Service at 11 a.m. followed by lunch in the Parish Hall. School and grounds will be open for touring. Come see your old classrooms!

Please RSVP by September 18. Call the EDS office at 910-692-3492 for details.

Welcome!

2009-08-30T17:11:00.000-04:00

In celebrating our 50th Anniversary here at Episcopal Day School, we decided to create "The Gator Blog." It's a way for all members of the EDS family to stay connected and share photos, announcements, memories and accomplishments with each other...so get started!

Email your updates and photos to us at edsgators@gmail.com.

Stay tuned for updates from the first weeks of a great new school year.