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February 29, 2024

2023-2024 ACADEMIC

SCHOOL CALENDAR

COMING UP

March 4-8 - No School (Spring Break)

SAVE THE DATE

March 22 - Grammar Early Release (History Faire - see info below)

March 28 - Pedilavium Service

March 29 - No School (Easter Break)

April 1 - No School (Easter Break)

April 8 - No School (Eclipse Day)

April 13 - All-School Service Day

April 16 - Grammar Track Meet

April 19 - LOved Ones Day

April 20 - Jubilee Gala & Auction

A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees Advancement Committee is seeking candidates to serve as Trustees with terms beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. To express interest in serving as a Trustee, complete this interest form by March 15. Please contact the Committee HERE with any questions.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

FINAL CALL ON TABLE PURCHASES & SPONSORSHIPS! | ALL your need-to-know Jubilee info including how to purchase individual tickets will be shared after Spring Break! In the meantime, this is a final call for sponsors - including table purchases for personal use or to donate to teachers. To purchase a table or sponsor at any level, click HERE.

ACADEMICS

GRAMMAR SCHOOL HISTORY FAIRE | FRIDAY, MARCH 22 |

SAVE-THE-DATE to join us from 5:30-8:00 PM on March 22. Detailed information will be sent out after Spring Break!
EARLY RELEASE REMINDER - To allow for preparation and rest before the big night, the Grammar School will have early release on History Faire day. JK/K carpool begins at 11:10 AM, and G1-6 carpool begins at 11:30 AM. Lunch will not be served and there is no aftercare.

NATIONAL LATIN EXAM | FRIDAY, MARCH 15 | The NLE is given annually to Latin students across the U.S. and around the world. The NLE is not meant to be a competition but rather an opportunity for students to receive reinforcement and recognition for their accomplishments in the classroom. Depending upon their score, students may earn certificates, and medals, and may even qualify for scholarships.

UPCOMING LOGIC & RHETORIC CLASS TRIPS

R3 - Sun-Wed, March 3-13 | Italy Trip (w/ rest day on Mar 14)

R1 - Thurs, March 14 | Fine Arts Trip (Austin)

L3 - Tues, March 19 | History Trip (Austin)

L2 - Tues, April 2 | Fine Arts Trip (Dallas/Ft. Worth)

L2 - Mon, April 22 | History Trip (San Antonio)

L3 - Thurs, April 25 | "The Tempest" performed by Baylor Theatre

R2 - Mon-Thurs, May 20-23 | Palo Duro Camping Trip

CLICK HERE FOR THE LOGIC AND RHETORIC BELL SCHEDULE

STUDENT LIFE

G3 GRAMMAR DEAN FOR THE DAY TOMORROW! | Ellie Kay Swann has big plans in store! Reminder to G3 Families that your child can wear Free Dress (all other grades Falcon Friday dress). Ellie Kay's dog will make an appearance during recess, and G3 will enjoy ice cream sandwiches and gum!

LOGIC 2 READATHON WINNERS CANE'S & FREE DRESS DAY | MARCH 11 | What better way to return from Spring Break than with Free Raising Cane's for lunch and Free Dress for Logic 2?! Mark your calendar!

COMMUNITY LIFE

LANDS' END PENNY LOGO SALE | MARCH 8-15 | Click HERE for more information!

SPRING PARENT COUNCIL MEETINGS | Join us for the Spring Parent Council meetings, 8:15 AM, Founders Hall:

Thursday, March 14

Thursday, April 11

BOOK DISCUSSION WITH GRAMMAR ADMIN | MARCH 19 & 20 | Join Grammar Admin for a conversation about the essential role of foundational classic stories in Classical Education. We will discuss the first two chapters of Tending the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral Imagination. Purchase the book here, and join us in the Grammar Conference Room for either discussion session:

Tuesday, March 19, 8:15-9:15 AM

Wednesday, March 20, 12:00-1:00 PM