Dear 2K-6th Grade Parents,

This is to inform you of the schedule for the Charro Day activities and programs at the Episcopal Day School. All activities will take place on Thursday, February 23rd. This is a scheduled early dismissal day by 12:00 noon. There will be no day care after the dismissal. We look forward to seeing you at the activities!

Brian Clyne

Director

SCHEDULE

8:00----------------- Students report to class.

8:15-9:30 ---------- 2K-6th grade general rehearsal of Charro Days Program

for School. This rehearsal is for students only.

9:30------------------ Students return to class.

9:45-10:15--------- Little Red Wagon Parade

10:00-10:30-------- Parents enter Jones Hall to wait for 2K-5K program to begin.

10:30-10:45-------- 2K-5K Program for Parents

10:45-11:00-------- Parents enter Jones Hall to wait for 1st-6th grades program to begin.

11:00-12:00-------- 1st-6th Grade Program for parents

11:30 – 12:00pm----------------Dismissal begins

2:30 ------ 2nd Grade students are representing the Day School at the BISD Children’s Parade.

All parents and students are invited to come see the parade and support our float.

Individual photo opportunities will be available with James Hord Photography in the

Music Classroom. Group pictures will be available after the dismissal.

Parents please provide the following:

Boys Costume: Charro

Accessory: Red Bow with Elastic

Shoe: Boots or dark shoes

Provided by Spanish Department: Sombrero - Hat

Girls Costume: China Poblana

Shoe: Black or White

Hair Style: Hair Up

Hair Accessory: Bow

Provided by the Spanish Department:

Parents please provide the following:

Boys Costume: La Cuera, White Shirt & Dark Jeans

Accessory: Red Bow with Elastic

Shoe: Boots or dark shoes

Provided by Spanish Department: Sombrero - Hat

Girls Costume: La Cuera Jacket and White Shirt

Shoe: White or Nude

Hair Style: Hair Up

Hair Accessory: Red Bow

Parents please provide the following:

Boys Costume: Eagle Shirt with Black Jeans

Accessory: Red Bandana

Shoe: Boots or dark shoes

Provided by Spanish Department: Charro Hat

Girls Costume: Polka Tamaulipas

Shoe: White Shoes

Hair Style: braids

Hair Accessory: 1 large or 2 medium

Parents please provide the following:

Boys Costume: Viejitos – White T-Shirt with Shorts

Shoe: Sandals

Provided by Spanish Department:

Everything provided except sandals

***White tshirt with shorts will be worn under their costume

Girls Costume: Oaxaquena Huipil & colored skirt

Shoe: Sandals

Hair Style: Braided

Parents please provide the following:

Boys Costume: Charro

Accessory: Red Bow with elastic

Shoe: Black Boots

Provided by Spanish Department: Sombrero - hat

Girls Costume: Adelita with bloomers (polainas)

Shoe: White Boots

Hair Style: Braided

Hair Accessory: bow (1 large or 2 medium)

Parents of Students in 2K thru 5K,

You are invited to decorate a standard red wagon to look like a miniature float for the EDS traditional Little Red Wagon Parade. Please mark your calendar and below are the details regarding the parade:

Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023

Time: 9:45 am

Location: Front Courtyard of EDS

Student Dress Attire: Mexican Charro Day Costume

Notes: Please label your child’s wagon with first and last name on the wagon pull handle. Drop off at the EDS Early Childhood building at the grade level designated area on Wednesday, February 22nd between 3:45-6:30pm. Pick up of the float will take place in the court yard outside of the Kinder Building Hallway. The wagons are pulled by the 6th and 5th grade students. Don’t forget your camera!

Restrictions: No pets allowed and children are to be seated while riding

EDS Little Red Wagon Float Parade Participation Form

Please let us know if your family will decorate a float on or before Monday, February 6, 2023.

Student Name_________________________ Grade____ Teacher _____________________

______ Yes, our family will decorate a float.

______ No, our family is unable to decorate a float. ______ My child will walk in the parade.

______ Yes ______No My child will ride with a 2K-5K sibling/family member;

Sibling/Family Member Name__________________________ Teacher__________

______ Yes ______No I have made arrangements for a classmate to ride in my child’s wagon

for the parade; Classmate Name____________________________

The 6th graders assist in pulling the red wagons and walk in the parade with our young students. We work on pairing siblings and or family members together. For more information regarding the Little Red Wagon Parade feel free to contact EDS Office.