Parents’ Auxiliary Scheduled Events Listed for 2007-2008

Parents’ Auxiliary meetings are held on the first Friday of the month from noon until 1 p.m. in Upper School Room 212. Stay abreast of events going on at school – hear from Parents’ Auxiliary committee chairs and administrators alike. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Our meetings dates are listed below:

Sept. 7, 2007           Dec. 7, 2007           March 7, 2008
Oct. 5, 2007             Jan. 4, 2008           April 4, 2008
Nov. 2, 2007            Feb. 1, 2008           May 2, 2008

Two fundraisers will help support the efforts of the Parents’ Auxiliary and underwrite grants for faculty and staff development.

“Think Outside the Box” Art Auction

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Saturday, March 8th, 2008  6:30 -11:00
Episcopal Collegiate School Dining Hall

Oktoberfest/Second Best Party and Sale
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007 Preview Party Saturday, Oct. 13, Sale

The Parents’ Auxiliary will also be offering three special workshops.

“What Happened to my Straight A Student?” – 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. A panel discussion featuring Sharon Long of the Centers for Youth and Families, Stacey Mahurin of the UALR Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, and Dr. Mercer Neale, Head of School, examining the academic pressures/demands, organizational skills, social/emotional issues, learning styles/differences, etc., facing students as they transition to a college preparatory environment.

“It’s Not the Blues, Is It?” – 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8. A presentation by Chris Rule, LCSW, of the UAMS Department of Psychiatry Division of Health Services , who is also on staff part-time at Episcopal Collegiate. This workshop will examine the warning signs for depression and anxiety, including a discussion of ways parents can become pro-actively engaged in dealing with the pressures their students face.

“NOT One for the Road” – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. A follow-up presentation by Chris Rule, focusing on alcohol and substance use and abuse.

Special athletic events include:

Race for the Cure                           Saturday, Oct. 20
Homecoming Tailgate                     Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Little Rock Marathon                       Sunday, March 2, 2008
Middle School Athletic Banquet        Thursday, April 16, 2008
Upper School Athletic Banquet         Thursday, April 23, 2008