Issue 36 • May 15, 2026

Message From The Principal
Dear ELC & LS Parents,
As we move into the final weeks of the school year, our campus is filled with excitement as we prepare for upcoming end-of-year activities and celebrations. We would like to share a few important reminders to help keep your family informed during this busy time.
Please be reminded that our Early Release Schedule will begin on May 19 (Tuesday) and continue through our final day of school on May 28 (Thursday). Kindly review the dismissal and bus departure times listed below and plan accordingly for pick-up arrangements. Students are expected to be picked up promptly and should be off campus within 30 minutes after dismissal.
As we prepare for the end of the school year, our weekly library classes will soon conclude to allow time for clearance and inventory. We kindly encourage families to begin gathering any borrowed library books or materials and return them as soon as possible. Please note that library clearance is the first step in the overall Student Clearance Process.
Families are also reminded to settle any outstanding balances, including Lions ID accounts, by May 8 for Nursery, Pre-Kinder, and Kindergarten, and by May 15 for Grades 1 to 5.
Our Grade 4 students will participate in their Music–Band–Strings (MBS) Orientation this week. A letter with a reply slip will be sent home with your child. Please complete and return the form by May 18, 2026.
Thank you for your cooperation with these important year-end procedures. We are grateful for your partnership throughout the school year and look forward to celebrating many meaningful moments together as we finish the year strong.
Warm regards,

Lenore Baldwin
Lower School Principal
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May | |
| 19 | Release of N-K Report Cards |
| 19-28 | Early Release Days |
| 20 | N/PK/K Moving Up Day |
| *. Last Day of School for N-K | |
| 22 | G1/G2/G3 Water Fun Day |
| 26 | Faculty-In-Service (No Classes) |
| 27 | *. Baccalaureate Service |
| *. Release of G1-5 Report Cards | |
| 28 | Last Day of School |
| *. Awards and Moving Up Ceremonies |
|
| 29 | Faculty In-Service |
| *. Graduation Ceremony (6 PM) |
KIDISMS

Teacher: “Why are you walking so slowly to the pool?”
Student: “Because if I get there too fast… they might make me swim sooner!”
Water Fun Day

N-Kinder Moving Up Day Ceremonies

Early Dismissal Schedule

PTA Corner

Brent Parent Prayer Huddle
