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The Epiphany School of Global Studies
O U R M I S S I O N
The Epiphany School of Global Studies, anchored in the JudeoChristian commandment of Love God and Your Neighbor as Yourself, is a comprehensive college preparatory and globallyfocused school that inspires students to devote themselves to our core values of respect, responsibility, service, and integrity.
O U R V I S I O N
Uncovering gifts for the journey.
O U R G U I D I N G P R I N C I P L E S
We are a community of bold scholarship.
We are a community of open-hearted faith.
We are a community of global citizens and neighbors.
O U R C O R E V A L U E S
Respect Responsibility Service Integrity
Hello,
Epiphany!
Welcome to our community! We are so glad that you have joined us. We recognize that any time a family joins something new, there is an element of the "unknown " Knowing this reality, we created this document just for you You will find information about "drop off" and "pick up, " who to go to with different needs, our dress code expectations, how to access information
tostayinformed,andmoreWehopeyou willfindithelpful
Please contact us with any ideas, thoughts, or concerns We strive to partnerwithfamiliesintheeducationof theirchildren Wearehereforyouand yourchild(ren),andourmaindesireisto makethisyearasuccessfulone
Blessingsuponyouandyourfamily,
David Wang Head of School
B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S
Dan Murphy -Chair
Cathy Sparks -Co-Founder
Isa Gratacos
Ken Gray
McKenzie Hall
John Hawkins
Kate Horney
Joe Osenni
Reid Parker
Beth Walker
E Y A D M I N I S T R A T O R S
Calah Ronzheimer Director of Lower School
Sandra Haddo Assistant Head of Sch Direc a Phelps tive Assistant wer School
Regina Ruisi Director of Marketing
Jo Kelly Director of Technology
Molly Ostmann Director of Admis i Matt James Di or of Athlet Coughlin r of Finance
Dr. Morgan James Director of Middle School
Ryan Seeger Director of Upper School
Kirk Ronzheimer Director of Spiritual Life
College Counselor
Bobbi
Natasha Arbelo-Frede
Tammy Ponton Admin. Asst. to MS and US
N E W S C H O O L Y E A R C H E C K L I S T
Student & Family Information Form
Be on the lookout for an email this summerrequestingcompletionofthe StudentandFamilyInformationForm.
Lunch
Students can bring their own lunch from home or order through dining services with the PaySchools app.
Information on how to create your account will come in the August email about technology.
Summer Reading
Click here for Lower School's Summer Reading Bingo Challenge.
Supply Lists
Click here to find the Lower School Supply Lists.
After School Care Registration
Email jphelps@epiphanyglobalschool.org for information about Epiphany's on-site After School program.
Technology Requirement
Tech Nights are required for all studentsandfamilies.Thesearebuilt intotheParentOrientationsforLower Schoolgradesforparentsandintothe firstdaysofclassesforLowerSchool students. If parents are unable to attendParentOrientations,beonthe look out for other Tech Night opportunitiesatthestartoftheschool year.
Attend Back to School Events
See dates on page 14 for upcoming events.
D R E S S C O D E
As a general policy, we request modesty and require that all clothing worn to school must be in good condition and fit properly.
Tops
Boys and girls may wear any solid color, collared shirt embroidered with the school logo. Any undershirt worn must also be a solid color.
Shoes
Girls may wear embroidered collared dresses or jumpers with a collared shirt underneath.
Bottoms
Boys and girls may wear any solid color shorts or pants of a cotton/cotton blend twill or corduroy fabric. Athletic shorts, sweats, and denim are not allowed. Girls may wear skirts or skorts and may wear leggings under tops/dresses of appropriate length that completely cover their backside.
Comfortable, flat, fully enclosed shoes should be worn at all times and should be appropriate for both physical education and community time.
Epiphany Spirit Fridays
Each Friday is a "spirit wear" day, unless otherwise specified by administration. Students may wear tops that feature the Epiphany School's name, initials, or official falcon mascot.
Click here for the full dress code guidelines.
W H E R E T O S H O P
Land's End is the school's primary clothing vendor. While we prefer that families utilize this service, we recognize the importance of allowing families to have choices in clothing purchases. Families may utilize schoolauthorized local vendors to place the school's trademarked logo on clothing that complies with the dress code. All students/families make choices within a range of options (styles, colors, and fabrics) (no patterns).
Land's End
Search The Epiphany School or use our Preferred School Number: 900119090
The Falcon's Nest
Located on the Henderson Campus, the Falcon's Nest maintains a collection of gently used clothing at a tremendously reduced price. Donate or shop anytime during school hours.
Falcon Athletics
Click here and then visit "Team Apparel" to order from our athletics site.
Funky Monkee
A local New Bern embroidery shop. Email funkymonkeemonograms@gmail.com for more information.
It's Sew You Embroidery & Monogramming!
Another local New Bern embroidery shop. Email itssewyouembroidery@yahoo.com for more information.
S T A Y I N F O R M E D
There are many ways to stay informed with the latest news and happenings at Epiphany!
Friday Flyer
Sent out each Friday of the school year, the Friday Flyer is a snap shot of what is coming up at Epiphany.
The Epiphany Mobile App
Want a lot of resources in one place? Download the Epiphany App from the app store and access our social media feed and updates, as well as links to the parent portal, athletics site, dining services, and more!
Parent Portal
Here you can find grades, attendance, directories, teacher resources, etc. Used more as students get older.
Social Media
Follow @epiphanyglobalschool on Instagram and find us on Facebook to see what we're up to!
Grade Level Newsletters
Emailed each week with specific grade-level happenings.
Website
Check out our website for admissions and general information about Epiphany.
Text Alerts
Text alerts are sent through our student information system to inform you of urgent updates or important upcoming events.
School Closures
Should there be a reason for a school closure we will send a text alert, notify local news stations, and post to our website.
T H I
N G S T O K N O W
School Hours
The school office is open from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm.
Carpool
Carpool begins at 7:40 am, and students should be in class by 8:00 am. Carpool instructions will be given prior to the first day of school.
Dismissal Times
Grades K-2: 2:45 pm
Grades 3-5: 3:00 pm
Carpool ends at 3:15 pm - all students should be picked up by this time.
Early Dismissal Days
Grades K-2: 11:30 am
Grades 3-5: 11:45 am
Carpool ends at 12:00 pm on these days-all students should be picked up by this time.
Chapel
A religious message lead by our Director of Spiritual Life or a guest speaker every Monday morning at 8:00 am in Founders Hall. Parents are welcome to attend.
Visitors During the Day
All visitors are required to check-in at the front desk. Driver's licenses are run through our visitor system performing a quick background check. Guest stickers must be worn by all visitors while on campus.
Visitor Parking
Being located on residential streets, we ask all visitors to be mindful of neighbor's driveways and lawns. Please park in front of the school or on Meadows Street beyond the playground for extended parking. Quick visits not during pick-up or drop-off may park in the carpool lane. We also utilize the grass lots off of Simmons Street for larger events.
H O W T O G I V E
A N D G E T I N V O L V E D
The Epiphany Fund
The Epiphany Fund is a yearly campaign to raise unrestricted gifts to bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of educating each Epiphany Student. Donate HERE!
Black and Gold Club
Epiphany's Black and Gold Club is a membership club for parents who wish to support athletics. Membership costs $250 per year. Contact Matt James if interested.
Friends of the Arts (FOTA)
FOTA is also a membership club for parents who wish to support the arts. Membership costs $250 per year. Contact Regina Ruisi if interested.
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
All families are part of the PTO because membership is paid as a part of the comprehensive fees. The PTO supports the enhancement of classrooms through teacher grants as well as student activities.
Volunteering
Volunteers are always welcome at Epiphany and are needed for various activities and events. Weekly volunteers are needed at the reception desk and on both campuses for lunch assistance and various other activities. Contact your campus Administrative Assistant for needs and any necessary paperwork required.
*Some volunteer opportunities require a background check
Jessica Mills - President PTO@epiphanyglobalschool.org
Technology
Bobbi Jo Kelly bkelly@epiphanyglobalschool.org
Tuition and Billing
Nancy Coughlin ncoughlin@epiphanyglobalschool.org
F A
L C O N P H R A S E S
ACC - Advisory Challenge Championship. Throughout the year, advisories work to earn points through different challenges and service. Champions for each division (Middle School and Upper School) are announced at Community Day.
Black and Gold - Our school colors.
Community Day - A day in May where each campus spends the day at Camp Seafarer celebrating the successes of the school year.
Community Time - Another way to say recess – an intentional time to build community among classmates.
Enrichment Days - During the Thursday and Friday of Enrichment Week, Epiphany hosts fun activities for students who wish to sign up for and participate in them. These days often highlight the areas where students are traveling at the time or offer fun trips, guest speakers, and other activities.
Enrichment Week - There are two Enrichment Weeks during the school year, one in the fall and one in the late winter. International and domestic travel is typically planned during these weeks so that students are not missing academics if they participate.
Falcon - Our mascot.
Falcon Fest - A fun day in the fall with games, activities, and lots of fun organized by the PTO.
Feast of Epiphany - January 6, where we get our name. We celebrate with a special chapel service and a lunch organized by the PTO.
Founders Hall - The original church building on the Henderson Campus, also referred to as “Founders.”
Freddy - Our falcon mascot’s name.
Gaga - A game similar to dodge ball played during community time at the Lower School
Gathering - Thursday mornings on the Henderson Campus a grade level takes a turn each week presenting to the rest of the campus what they are learning about in class.
Henderson Campus - 2201 Henderson Avenue. Home to Grades K - 5.
International Family Nights - A cultural fair focused on a specific region or country of the world the students have been studying, highlighting music, traditions, and food. Hosted one evening each semester, rotating between campuses.
Love in Action - How the Senior class spends their last weeks at Epiphany. Their classes and exams end at the beginning of May, and they spend the rest of their tenure in service in the local community or abroad in Belize.
Lower School - Grades K - 5. The Henderson Campus.
Middle and Upper Schools - Middle School consists of Grades 6 - 8. Upper School is Grades 9 - 12. Both are housed on the Trent Campus.
Odyssey Days - The first three days of school.
Wednesday - a day of community, students get to know one another and their teachers, building their classroom and school community.
Odyssey Days cont.Thursday - a day of service. Students in grades K - 12 spend the day in service to our local community. Lower school students learn about and serve their service partners for the year.
Friday - a day of scholarship – students learn about their classes and follow their daily schedule for the first time.
Odyssey Day Shirt - The shirt given to all students on the first day of school and worn on the Day of Service - will occasionally be requested for field trips, special events, etc.
PAC - Performing Arts Center on the Trent Campus.
Rise Against Hunger - A non-profit hunger relief organization Epiphany partners with each year. Traditionally students work together the Tuesday before Thanksgiving Break to package meals for Rise Against Hunger.
Trent Campus - 2301 Trent Road. Home to Grades 6 - 12.
