TEST 2: EHS Windows - Week of 10/30/17

Traditional Fall Events Raise Spirits, Showcase EHS Talent

Come join the EHS Music Department as they celebrate the Halloween season with spooktacular musical performances, fun costumes, and of course…snacks!

Tomorrow's Hauntcert begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. in Benitez Chapel. The concert features performances from the EHS Chorale, Orchestra, and Band. This is a great way to get the night started and set the Halloween mood, before heading out for tricks and treats or settling in to watch Justin Verlander strike terror in the hearts of a certain West Coast baseball team!

Also, don't forget to drop by the Band Hall today after school to experience the magnificent Interact Club Haunted House. All proceeds benefit Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and the Rotary Club International's efforts to eradicate polio. The haunted house is open after school from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and middle school friends and siblings are invited.

In more Arts Pillar action, next weekend brings our Fall Dance Concert, "EHS on the Town," at Matchbox 2 on Main Street. Professional choreographers and EHS faculty have staged impressive works for our student dancers. Performances are Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 4 at 1:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. All performances are at MATCH - Midtown Arts Center on 3400 Main Street.

#KnightsStandOut: ICYMI, Episcopal High School is front and center with World Series connections. Not only is EHS Dad Jeffrey Luhnow (father of Jeffrey '18) president of the Astros, but Andrew Friedman, Class of 19--- is president of the L.A. Dodgers. Read the New York Times article here.

Auction Underwriting Letters Mailed!
All families should be receiving Underwriting letters soon--this is your ticket to Auction night! Underwriters receive acknowledgement in all Auction publications and invitations as well as preferred seating at the Auction. Beat the rush and register now online or mail your underwriter reply card (enclosed with your underwriting letter) to the Auction Office. The deadline to register is Monday, December 11, 2017. Click here for our Save-the-Date Video and a sneak peek of the excitement that awaits you for "California Dreaming: A Knight on the Golden Coast."

EHS Hosts Open House on Wednesday, November 8

History doesn't remember those who fit in. Only those brave enough to stand out. At EHS, our teachers are dedicated to helping every student discover his or her inner genius--that special talent or extraordinary passion that sets you apart from all others.

We invite current parents with 8th grade children to join us for our open house. And please tell your co-workers, friends, and neighbors with prospective students to come and experience EHS for themselves.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m.

> Register here

1st Quarter Grades are Posted
First quarter grades are available for students and parents to view. Parents may log onto the EHS Parent Portal, and then click on the "My BackPack" button. Once there, choose "Marking Period Grades" to view your student's grade report for the quarter.

Beloved Tradition: Grandparents Day Returns on November 17
EHS grandparents should have received their Grandparents Day invitations in the mail. If the School does not have your grandparents' current information, please email Rasa Starkey or visit the Grandparents Census Form. If you would like to donate Chapel Flowers in honor of your grandparents, contact Rasa Starkey or complete the Chapel Flowers Form online. Please make your pledge/donation for flowers by the end of the day today. Thank you!

Sign Up for Exciting Interim Term Trips to Disney and Costa Rica

Disney Imagineering Trip

Register now for the 2018 Interim Term Disney Imagineering Trip. The deposit of $700 is due ASAP. The trip is open to 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16 to Saturday, January 20, 2018. Questions should be directed to Isaiah Coleman or Pat Michael.

Costa Rica

Registration for our Costa Rica Interim Trip (January 13-19) is due November 3.
Please feel free to contact Amira Kamal, Kerry Hofmeister or Krystal Davis if you have any questions. ¡Gracias!

Check Out the Latest Info from College Counseling
Application Workshops - Trying to beat those Nov. 1 early deadlines? Join us for these last application workshops this month: Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31 during both 5A and 5B lunches in Anderson Lecture and Tuesday, October 31 immediately after school in Anderson Lecture Hall. We'll see you there!
Seniors - Are you planning to apply for financial aid in college? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on October 1. Be sure to get your FSA ID before completing your FAFSA online. For more detailed information, please visit our "Paying for College" page in Counseling Connections.
SAT Reminder - Seniors, you can still register for the December 2 SAT test until this Wednesday, November 1. Keep in mind that this conflicts with the Senior Style Show.
ACT Reminder - Seniors, this is your last chance to test for the fall college application deadlines. Register today for the December ACT before this Thursday, Nov. 3.

Additional information and details can be found on our Counseling Connections page.

Alumni Events Scheduled for November and April

Third Annual Alumni Leadership Day - Nov. 7
Our 3rd Annual Alumni Leadership Day takes place next Tuesday, November 7. This event will give seniors an opportunity to hear from alumni about their college experiences and the decisions that shaped their career paths. We have over 40 outstanding alumni coming back to campus: CEO at Trio Electric Beau Pollock '95, Attorney Samantha Speakmon '09, Senior Associate at CBRE Weldon Martin '05, and Artist Marlo Cobb Saucedo '87, to name a few. Be on the lookout for the electronic brochure listing all our panelists in next week's issue of Windows. We look forward to having Episcopal alumni back on campus and working with our seniors. Please do not hesitate to contact Margaret Young or Kendall Buckalew McCord '03 with any questions.

Alumni Weekend - April 6-8

Each spring at Alumni Weekend, Episcopal honors those that have cultivated EHS's deepest ideals and have had a significant impact upon the school or in their professional endeavors. We hope that you will submit your nominations for the following awards: Bishops Alumni Award and Hexagon Distinguished Faculty & Staff Award. Previous recipients are listed here.