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What is the EAPA?

It stands for the Episcopal Academy Parents’ Association.

All parents or guardians of Episcopal students are members of the EAPA. Our mission is: “To foster a feeling of goodwill and camaraderie within the EA community, contribute to school spirit, sponsor events, serve as a public relations vehicle, and raise funds.” We sponsor a variety of fun, fund-raising and community building activities. Five times during the year the EAPA welcomes all parents to attend a Parent Forum followed by a General Board meeting. The Parent Forum is an opportunity to hear a member of the faculty or administration speak about the educational, arts and athletic programs at EA. All parents are encouraged to stay to attend the EAPA General Board meeting immediately following each presentation. Please check the EA website for details including guest faculty presenters, topics, times and locations. It is a great way to stay informed and connected.
nd community building activities. Five times during the year the EAPA welcomes all parents to attend a Parent Forum followed by a General Board meeting, The Parent Forum is an opportunity to hear a member of the faculty or administration speak about the educational, arts and athletic programs at EA. All parents are encouraged to stay to attend the EAPA General Board meeting immediately following each presentation. Please check the EA website for details including guest faculty presenters, topics, times and locations. It is a great way to stay informed and connected.

Get to know the EA website

This is an invaluable tool for up to date information on activities, school news, Development updates and all important athletic schedules, scores, directions and highlights. www.episcopalacademy.org will get you connected to each unit. All units have weekly e-newsletters that will be posted on the website and emailed to you directly. Daily Bulletins are posted on the website for each unit.

Be sure to read This Month @EA

September through June, EA publishes a newsletter for our school community featuring a message from our Head of School, campus and alumni news, EAPA events and a calendar for the month. This Month @ EA is now delivered electronically to your email address or can be found on the front page of the EA website .

Refer To the Parent Handbook

Each unit of the school publishes an annual Parent Handbook which can be accessed on line through the link for the respective unit. The Upper School website also includes a link to the Curriculum guide for information on Upper School academic courses. The Athletic Department website has a link to the “Student/Parent Athletic Handbook”, which contains answers to many frequently raised questions about Upper and Middle School athletics. The EA Directory also contains helpful information. It is distributed to parents during teacher/advisor conferences at the beginning of the school year. Additional copies may be purchased from the receptionist in the Crawford Campus Center. You can also access the directory online through the EA website Parent Portal. You must enter your parent password (available through the Technology Department) in order to gain access. Then go to the Directory icon and press parent directory. Phone numbers and email addresses for all parents/guardians are listed.

How do I contact each Unit?

Upper School Carol Tassoni, Administrative Assistant to Head of Upper School 484-424-2457

Middle School Lisa Fox, Administrative Assistant to Head of Middle School 484-424-1493

Lower School Betsy DeNatale, Administrative Assistant to Head of Lower School 484-424-1433

The Main Number in the Crawford Campus Center Eileen Brown, Receptionist 484-424-1400

What is our Snow Closing Number?

337. Snow closings will be announced on the home page of the EA website, and on the answering machine message of the main school phone number.

Are the Kutteh School Store and the EAPA Shop the same?

No. You will find the Kutteh School Store on the first floor of the Crawford Campus Center in front of the theater. Students may purchase miscellaneous school supplies, EA novelty items and EA apparel along with EA’s required athletic practice uniforms. Kutteh School Store Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00-3:00 and Tuesday and Thursday 7:30-3:30. Genine Fedele runs the store and can be reached at 484-424-1473.

The EAPA Thrift Shop sells gently used school uniforms. The Thrift Shop will have a few big sales during the year and open every Fridays from 8-9:00am. The Thrift Shop is located on the first floor of the Crawford Campus Center down the hallway from the library. The Store can also be accessed by Eileen Brown during off hours.

Lunch Accounts

Lunch Accounts can be accessed through the EA website .If you wish to call to update your lunch accounts you may call 866-513-9216. All menus are posted weekly.

What are the hours of operation for the dining hall?

The Tierney Dining Hall is open from 7:30 to 3:00 daily. Students arriving early to school may go to the dining hall for breakfast and charge it to their lunch account. The Canteen in the Athletic Center will be open daily from 3:00 to 4:30pm, serving snacks and beverages. Students will be able to charge purchases at the Canteen to their lunch account.

Are Parents welcome to attend Chapel?

Please feel free to join your child/children at Chapel. Please check the website for schedules/speakers/guests. Go to “Spiritual Life at EA”. Themes and dates are published for each unit. Holy Eucharist is held at 7:30 am each Friday in The Class of 1944 Chapel. Chaplain Jim Squire can be reached at 484-424-1489.

How do I know if my child’s athletic event is cancelled or the location of the event is changed?

The Athletic hotline is updated daily. In case of inclement weather the athletic schedule will be updated after 1:00PM. The Hotline Number is 484-424-1414.

How shall I purchase required books for Middle and Upper School?

Refer to the Unit Head’s summer letter or the website for instructions for purchasing books on line through MBS.

Can my child get into an academic building after school hours?

All Academic Buildings are closed after 4:00. If your child needs to get to his locker after 4:00 they will need to find a faculty member to let them in or they may call security 484-424-1555. The Crawford Campus Center and Dixon Athletic Center are open until 6:00.

Questions on Dress Code?

Please refer to your Parent Handbook.

Billing Questions?

Please call Joanie Giancristoforo in the Crawford Campus Center, 484-424-1422

Rules of the Road

Please refer to your Parent Handbook as drop off and pickup varies per unit.

What are FNL, EA/Haverford/AIS Day?

FNL (Friday Night Live) is a Middle school dance organized by the Head of Middle School. There are three per year and give the students a chance to socialize, play sports and dance. 

EA/Haverford/AIS Weekend A weekend celebrating Upper School Fall Athletics. Come out and show some healthy school spirit! The EA and Agnes Irwin School girls will compete on Friday in field hockey, soccer, tennis and cross country. The school that wins the most events gets to keep the banner (half EA and half AIS colors).

Boys will compete on Saturday in football, soccer, water polo, golf and cross country. The school who wins the most competitions gets to keep the “Sweater” (half EA and half Haverford colors) for a year.

The Can Dance

As part of the EA/Haverford/AIS weekend the Upper School students hold a three school dance where they bring cans of food for the Philadelphia Food Bank.

Athletic Assemblies

At the end of each season Middle and Upper School have Athletic Assemblies to recognize their athletes. The Middle School holds their event during school hours and parents are welcome. Upper school holds their awards ceremony in the evening, and parents of students earning a varsity letter will be invited to attend.

Snow Ball

A semi-formal dance for Upper School students, traditionally held the 3rd Saturday of January.

What are some of the EAPA sponsored programs and events?

The EAPA has many ways for parents to participate in the EA community. There truly is something for everyone! To get involved or attend one of these great events please refer to your Directory for contact information. A list of General Board Chairs is in your directory. You can also volunteer online through the parent portal. All proceeds of EAPA sponsored events are used to support and enhance programs for faculty and students. The EAPA strives to make it possible for every student and family to participate in the life of the school and sets aside monies for this purpose. For information or help, please contact the appropriate Unit Head, the Chaplain, the Athletic Director, the Business Manager or the Director of Campus Life.

Please see the list of events and committees for more information.