Parent Bulletin Volume 7, Number 34
May 3, 2017
MS Dance at SMCS Gym
Friday, May 5th 7:00-10:00pm
(see credenza for flyer with additional information)
The 2017-2018 pre-ordered Auction/Carnival Red T-shirts “EDS Saves the Day”
will be sent home next week
(the spirit store has a limited supply to purchase on a first come basis)
Students wear the new t-shirt on Friday, May 12th
Order your 2017-2018 School Kidz Supplies beginning – Monday, May 1st – Friday, May 19th (see attached flyer)
PK-4 field trip Gray Farm in Vinton, LA – Thursday, May 4th – school bus – leave at 8:15am – returns 12:00
Kindergarten Bowling/End of the Year Party – Thursday, May 4th – school bus – leave at 10:00am – returns 12:30pm
2nd Grade Game Night Auction Item – Friday, May 5th – 3:30-5:30pm – Commons – sign up through Laurie Ardoin
“High School Musical” performance – Friday, May 5th – 1:30pm and 6:00pm – EDS Gym
1st Grade Fishing Trip at Johnson’s Bayou/Auction Item – Saturday, May 6th – 10:00-1:00pm
Assembly - Track Awards – Monday, May 8th – 2:30pm
Last Week of SPARK for 1st through 5th grades – Monday, May 8th – Friday, May 12th
4-H Achievement Day – Tuesday, May 9th – Burton Coliseum
1st Grade Mother’s Tea – Tuesday, May 9th – 2:00pm - cafeteria
2nd Grade “Alexander” performance – Tuesday, May 9th – 1:00pm – Church
4th – 8th Grade attend the MSU Steel Band performance – Tuesday, May 9th – 1:45pm – EDS Gym
2nd Grade field trip “Pack the Bus” Care Help Educational Center – Wednesday, May 10th – leave at 9:00am –
return at 12:30pm
5th Grade field trip to “Sea World” – Wednesday, May 10th – Saturday, May 13th
Auction/Carnival T-Shirt Day – Wear your 2017-2018 Red “EDS Saves the Day” t-shirt – Friday, May 12th – casual
clothes policy in effect; see pages 53 and 55 of the parent handbook
PK-4 Program and Picnic – Friday, May 12th - 11:00am – Garth
Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 14th
Picnic Assembly – Summer Reading – Monday, May 15th – 11:30am and 12:30pm
DARE Graduation – Tuesday, May 16th – 2:00pm
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May 3, 2017
Boo’s Views
Let’s Celebrate a Great Year!
As we reflect on the 2016-2017 school year, please join the Bishop Noland faculty and staff in
acknowledging and celebrating the many wonderful learning experiences and educational opportunities that
have taken place for our students this year. The unique culture and character of our school, excellence in
teaching, and the tremendous dedication and talent of our faculty and staff continues to make it a wonderful
and special learning environment. We want to thank you for all the ways you volunteered and helped to
make the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week such a great one. As you know we had to cancel our
luncheon because of street flooding, but we still were able to take turns eating the wonderful food prepared
for us. Safety always comes first!
2017-2018 School Year Required Documents
In preparation for the 2017-2018 school year, an email was sent to parents that contain required documents
that need your attention. Please click the Forms link in the email to fill out these documents. These forms
must be completed by Friday, May 12th.
2016-2017 Year Books
This year EDS will be providing each student with a complimentary year book! There is no need to place
an order. 2016-2017 year books will be distributed in October of 2017.
Teacher Appreciation Week
In honor of our teachers, show your appreciation by doing something a little special during this week
through Friday, May 5th. Below are a few suggestions:
Thursday, May 4th
Friday, May 5th
Something Sweet
Surprise gift
Emily’s Uniform Sale
Emily's Children Store will be hosting a school uniform sale on July 23, 2017 from 1:00 – 5:30pm and
July 24, 2017 from 10:00 – 5:30pm offering a 15% discount.
In preparation for this event, Natasha is hosting an EDS Sizing Week starting on Monday, June 12th –
Friday, June 16th for specific sizes or just to get your uniforms early. She currently has sizes in her store
to try on.
Used Uniform Collection Dates
EDS will be collecting used uniforms starting Wednesday, May 24th – Friday, May 26th students and parents can drop
their used uniforms off at Laurie Ardoin’s office during that time.
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Auction Items
Email Laurie Ardoin at [email protected] to sign up or reserve your spot today!
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1 Grade Fishing
Enjoy a day of fishing with Mrs. Vasquez, Mrs. Meche, and Mrs. Belinda out at Johnson Bayou on the
shores of the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, May 6th from 10:00-1:00pm. We will supply bait, food and
drinks. All you need is a fishing pole! Open to all first grade boys and girls, families are welcomed to
attend. The cost is $50.00 per student.
2nd Grade Game Night
Your 2nd grader will enjoy this night of fun with friends. The evening will be spent in our Commons with
board games, pizza, and more. The date is Friday, May 5th from 3:30-5:30pm only.
EDS Back to School Night at L’Auberge
This family favorite is back! Enjoy the summer and dive into fun with your EDS friends at L’Auberge.
$150.00 per family includes a hotel room for up to 4 guests and 4 passes to the award-winning pool and
lazy river complex. Valid for Sunday, August 6, 2017 only.
Summer Send Off/Field Day – Wednesday, May 24th
Come join us for some fun in the sun at this year's summer send off, May 24th, beginning at 8:30. The kids
will rotate through 4 areas full of fun games and activities designed to encourage physical activity and brain
power. Don't forget your money for Kona Ice!
Students will be participating in many, fun games this year. Students are to wear comfortable clothes and
closed-toe shoes – NO WHITE CLOTHING! Shorts must be appropriate length. Students need to bring
a towel and a complete change of clothing. Students may also bring sunscreen and bug spray that they can
apply themselves. Faculty and staff cannot apply sunscreen or bug spray to your student.
For those students who did not pre-order a lunch for this day, remember to bring a bag lunch and drink.
If you would like to volunteer to help with the Field Day/Summer Send-Off. Please contact Laurie Ardoin
at 433-5246 or [email protected]
SchoolKidz Supplies
Information regarding the purchase of SchoolKidz Supply Kits for next school year was sent home with
your student. Kits can be purchased on-line only. The sale began on May 1st through May 19th, for the
2017-2018 school year. Use our EDS account number 21877 at www.shopttkits.com. The deadline to
order school supply kits is Friday, May 19th.
MS Finals Schedule
Thursday, May 11th
Friday, May 12th
Monday, May 15th
Tuesday, May 16th
Wednesday, May 17th
Thursday, May 18th
Science
Literature
Spanish
Math
English
History
6th - 8th
6th - 8th
6th - 8th
6th - 8th
6th - 8th
6th - 8th
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SLCHS Summer Camps
Here is a link to all of our summer camps located in one place on the SLC website:
https://www.slchs.org/summer-camp
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Check Us Out!
Private swimming instruction, Mrs. Anna Temple will be offering lessons for anyone ages 6
months to adult. She is both a water safety instructor and a life guard trainer. If you are interested
please call her at either 337-477-2693 (home) or 337-802-7221(C)
SLCHS Media Arts Production, “Ferris Bueller’s Day off in Lake Charles” – Thursday, May 11th
– 7:30pm – see credenza for flyer
LSU Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs – see flyer’s on credenza
SLCHS Baseball tryouts will be held on Wednesday, May 17th at 6:00pm at Legion Field – see
flyer on the credenza
SLCHS Football Camp – June 19th – 21st – Ages 4 – Junior High – 9:00-11:00am – see credenza
for flyers and registration
Kids College – MSU Summer Camp – May 29 – August 11 – see credenza for flyer
SLCHS Volleyball Tryouts – Tuesday – Thursday, May 9th – 11th – see credenza for flyer
A ROUND OF APPLAUSE
(NOTE: If you would like to thank someone who has volunteered or done something special at the school, please send their names to
Kelly Davis ([email protected] by Tuesday of each week.)
Teacher Appreciation:
The faculty and staff of EDS would like to thank the 4-H club for the treats on Monday, May 1st,
Raising Cane’s lunch treat from Candace and Jay Marque of Lake Charles Urgent Care on Tuesday, May
2nd.
We would also like to thank the Parent Guild for the delicious luncheon on Wednesday, May 3rd. We
appreciate all the thoughtfulness and generosity of parents and student organizations.
Carnival Success:
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped on Saturday with setting up and cleaning up after the carnival.
We appreciate everyone who came out and helped, the faculty, staff, parents and students - we had a great
day despite the weather!
Scouts News:
We are so proud of Carson Black and Kyle Turner who are volunteering their time this weekend to help
work the Air Show out at Chennault Air Park. What a great example these two young men are setting.
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School
School Supply Kit Ordering Information
We are pleased to announce that we will be offering the convenient services of SchoolKidz, Inc. and their Teacher Tailored® back-toschool supply kits for next school year.
Supply kit orders are only accepted online at www.shopttkits.com
Account #: 21877
Orders will be accepted until: May 19, 2017
1st Grade
$38.01
2nd Grade
$44.23
3rd Grade
$51.17
4th Grade
$54.72
5th Grade
$48.69
Middle School
$55.35
**Kit components may be viewed online.**
Kit Pick-Up Date: Meet Your Teacher/Blessing of Back Packs
Steps to order your kit(s) securely online:
1. Go to www.shopttkits.com
2. Enter the school's account number
3. Follow the directions to complete your order
4. Choose the grade your child will be entering in the
fall
**Order backpacks, water bottles and lunch accessories
online! You can even earn a FREE lunch bag with a
purchase of one of our Bundle Deals!**
You could win an iPad® Air or an iPad® Mini when you place an order with SchoolKidz this year!**
**Valid to U.S. Residents Only. A Teacher Tailored kit must be purchased in order to be eligible. One grand prize winner
for an iPad® Air and 5 runner-up winners for an iPad® Mini. Visit TTKITS.COM/GOLD for full details.
Questions? Contact Kelly at [email protected]