News
and Announcements
"Impromptu" Science Team Takes 2nd in Region
On Friday,
February 6th, at 3:30 in the afternoon, the EPCDS Middle
School found out about a Regional Science Tournament in Las
Cruces, New Mexico that was to take place the following day.
It was late in the day, at the end of the week, but parents
Sylvia Coenraad and Carolyn Johnson were quick to assemble a
team of four 6th grade students to represent EPCDS at the
tournament. The following day, with virtually no
preparation, four EPCDS sixth grade students defeated team
after team - 15 in all - of 6th, 7th and 8th graders
from schools from all over El Paso and Las Cruces. In fact,
the EPCDS 6th graders did so well in the Jeopardy-Style
face-off that they beat every single team that they faced
except one. As a result, EPCDS is now the runner up to
represent the region in Washington D.C. at the National
Finals. Not bad for 12 hours' notice! Hats off to Grant,
Spencer, Pablo and Noel for an outstanding performance, and
to Mrs. Coenraad and Mrs. Johnson for their dedicated parent
involvement.
State Math Champs... Again!
The EPCDS Math
Team travelled to Midland, Texas to compete in the Texas
State Math Tournament and came away numerous 1st Place
finishes. Almost every student placed in the top 10 in at
least one event and the team easily won the 1A Division. In
fact, many of the EPCDS members' individual scores were far
higher than those of students from 5A schools, which have
thousands of students. The tradition of mathematical
excellence at EPCDS has always been strong, and it
continues...
Lower School Announces Enrichment Classes
The following
extra-curricular activities are now available to interested
students:
Piano Lessons
Marsha Moore will offer private piano
lessons at EPCDS. Ms. Moore is a graduate
of Ohio State University, has taught piano
for 30 years, and she is a member of the El
Paso Music Teacher's Association.
Lessons are offered before school Monday
through Friday from 7:45-8:15am and on
Friday afternoons 1:00-3:30.
Half hour lessons are $25.
Tennis
Lessons
The school van will drive students to the El
Paso Tennis Club for tennis instruction.
Parents pick children up at El Paso Tennis
Club at 2510 North Saint Vrain. Tennis
rackets are provided if needed.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Session 1: March 2-March 31 (no lessons over
spring vacation)
Session 2: April 6-April 29 (no lessons on
Monday, April 13)
$62 per session
Vacation
Camp
EPCDS would like to offer Vacation Camp
during school vacations. Supervised child
care would be available from 7:00am to
6:00pm for all ages over spring vacation.
Our Vacation Camp staff would lead a
fun-filled camp packed with great
activities. Advance sign-up would required
to ensure adequate staffing. Please contact
the office if you are interested in having
your child attend.
Morning Camp: $30 per day
Afternoon Camp: $30 per day
Full Day: $55 per day(Lunch provided)
Chess Club
Chess Club is still meeting every Thursday
after school until 4:45. It's not too late
to join the fun. The cost is $36 for
remaining Thursdays this semester. Students
are learning the game, improving their
strategies, and having fun! Checkmate!
A minimum number of students are needed all
activities except chess.
Please contact Norma in the lower school
office to sign-up or if you have questions.
(915) 533-4492
Lower School Welcomes New Karate Instructor
After the
planned departure of Cliff "Magic" Thomas, who moved out of
El Paso, EPCDS is proud to welcome Mr. Ronnie Hickey, owner
of El Paso's American Institute of Kenpo, as its new Karate
Instructor. Mr. Hickey holds five belts in different martial
arts, including a Black Belt in Karate. We'll have Mr.
Hickey's EPCDS Karate web page updated soon, so check back
to read more about him.
