Episcopal Insider
Beaches Campus
May 2, 2025
All Campuses
Grandparents’ Day 2025-2026 will be held the first week of November 2025. Specific dates and times will vary by campus. Details will be updated as the school year begins.
Complete updates by September 1 to ensure grandparents receive all communications including the Grandparents’ Day invitation mailing that will provide them with additional details for each campus.
To update grandparent information in My ESJ:
Log in to the My ESJ Parent Portal
Click on “Update My Profile” located under My Tools
Click on “Grandparent Households” to update their information
New this week
Dear Fifth Grade Parents,
The Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony is quickly approaching, and we are delighted to be able to share this wonderful event together! Below are details:
Timeline
The ceremony will be held inside the sanctuary at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on Thursday, May 22, at 1:00 p.m. Fifth grade students should arrive by 12:30 p.m., and go directly to Christopher Lobby, which is next to the sanctuary and directly across the street from the school.
Attire
Boys: Dress pants, button down shirts, ties optional
Girls: Dresses, skirts, dress pants, dressy blouse
Please follow school appearance guidelines per the handbook.
Immediately following the ceremony, please join us for a reception in the Petway Family Performance Center. Fifth grade artwork will also be on display during the reception.
We are very much looking forward to this special day!
We’re wrapping up the school year with a fun-filled End of the Year Celebration on Friday, May 23, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., as part of our last day of school festivities!
Students can look forward to an exciting morning of:
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🎈 Inflatables
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🎨 Face Painting
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🎶 Music
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💥 Foam Cannon Fun
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🍦 A Special Treat
…and so much more!
Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this unforgettable send-off to summer!
Friday, May 23
All students will be dismissed at Noon. Extended Day is closed.
Reminders
2025-2026 Important Calendar Dates
- August 26 – Pre-K/K Chapel (Postponed to September 2)
- August 27 – First – fifth grade Chapel – July/August Birthday Book (New Location: Petway Family Performance Center)
- August 29 – July/August Birthday Free Dress Day/Noon Dismissal/Faculty Professional Development (Afternoon Eagles Available)
- September 1 – Labor Day (No School)
- September 2 – Pre-K/K Chapel – July/August Birthday Book
- September 3 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist
- September 4 – First Parent Association Meeting via Zoom
- September 5 – August Shoutout Free Dress Day
- September 9 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- September 10 – First – fifth grade Chapel
- September 12 – Spirit Dress Day/Parent Coffee with Dr. Fallucco at 8:30 a.m.
- September 16 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- September 17 – Parent/Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students)
- September 19 – Lower School Family Fun Night on the Munnerlyn Campus
- September 23 – Pre-K/K Chapel – September Birthday Book
- September 24 – First – fifth grade Chapel – September Birthday Book
- September 26 – September Birthday Free Dress/Coffee with Adam Greene at 8:30 a.m.
- September 30 – Pre-K/K Chapel/ Volleyball Clinic (third – fifth grade, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
- October 1 – First – fifth grade Chapel
- October 2 – Blessing of the Animals (8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.)
- October 3 – September Shoutout Free Dress Day
- October 7 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- October 8 – First – third grade Chapel/Episcopal Schools Celebration (fourth and fifth grade)
- October 10 – Spirit Dress Day
- October 14 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- October 15 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist/Noon Dismissal
- October 16 – 20 – Fall Break
- October 21 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- October 22 – First – fifth grade Chapel – October Birthday Book
- October 24 – October Birthday Free Dress Day/Boo Bash (3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- October 27 – Vision Screening
- October 28 – Pre-K/K Chapel – October Birthday Book
- October 29 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist
- October 31 – Halloween Parade (8:15 a.m.) and Class Festivities
- November 5 – Grandparents and Special Friends Day
- November 6 – Trimester 1 Ends
- November 7 – October Shoutout Free Dress Day/Noon Dismissal/Faculty Professional Development (Afternoon Eagles Available)
- November 11 – Pre-K/K Chapel – November Birthday Book
- November 12 – Veterans Day Chapel
- November 14 – November Birthday Free Dress Day
- November 18 – Pre-K/K Thanksgiving Chapel
- November 19 – First-fifth grade Thanksgiving Chapel and November Birthday Book
- November 20 – Spirit Dress Day/Fifth Grade Pasta Dinner
- November 21 – Professional Development for Teachers (No School)
- November 24-28 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)
- December 2 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- December 3 – First – fifth grade Chapel
- December 5 – November Shoutout Free Dress Day
- December 9 – Pre-K/K Christmas Chapel
- December 10 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist
- December 12 – December Birthday Free Dress Day/Lessons & Carols
- December 16 – Pre-K/K Chapel – December Birthday Book
- December 17 – First – Fifth Grade Chapel – December Birthday Book
- December 18 – December Shoutout Free Dress Day
- December 19 – Noon Dismissal/How the Grinch Stole Christmas Performance/Storytime/Caroling
- December 22 – January 5 – Christmas Break (No School)
- January 6 – School Resumes
Teacher Appreciation week is Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 9. The Parent Association have planned amazing activities for the Beaches Campus Faculty and Staff.
Below is a list of activities the Parent Association have planned for the Beaches Campus employees.
Monday: Catered breakfast from Panera
Tuesday: Snacks in the Teacher Workroom
Wednesday: Faculty and Staff massages and a special gift from the Parent Association.
Thursday: Faculty and Staff Catered Luncheon. Please refer to this sign-up genius to volunteer to help during the luncheon!
Friday: Coffee Cart, Teacher Dress Down Day, and Shout Outs
The Beaches Campus will host its Challenge Day on Friday, May 16. Pre-K students will hold their Challenge Day from 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. and kindergarten – fifth grade students will hold their Challenge Day from 10:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Schedule of Activities (Kindergarten – Fifth Grade)
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. : Partner Reading
10:50 a.m. – 11: 25 a.m. : STEM Activity in the Gym
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. : Pizza lunch from Milano’s
12:15 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. : Read in classroom
12:40 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. : Field Events
2:25 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. : Kona Ice
Challenge Day is a fun day on the Beaches Campus. Challenge Day shirts will be provided for students, faculty, and staff by the campus. Please have your student wear athletic shoes and bring a change of clothes.
*Pizza lunch and Kona Ice will be provided by the school.
Challenge Day is Friday, May 16th and is a special annual tradition on the Beaches Campus. We need your help (and volunteers) to make this day possible for our students. Below are the activities we will have for kindergarten – fifth grade students during Challenge Day:
- Hula Hoop contest
- Bucket Fill
- Potato Sack race
- 3 legged race
- Rest Station
- 9 Square
- Scooter Race Relay
- Drip Drip
- Tug of War
- Corn Hole/Bean Bag tic tac toe
Please review the available kindergarten – fifth grade slots below and click on the button to sign up. If you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities, please contact Ashley Davis at davisa@testing-phlexon.online. *Please remember to wear your ESJ nametag to the event!
We are looking forward to the upcoming 2025-2026 school year and would love to hear from you about volunteer opportunities you are interested in learning more about.
Please complete the Volunteer Interest Form Here!
Please join us for a uniform recycle event on Wednesday, May 21 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. in Hope Hall Art Room! This is an opportunity for families to trade outgrown uniforms with one another. *New 2025-2026 families are invited 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Drop Off Information:
We need your help to make this a success! Please drop gently used and outgrown uniforms (washed and folded) in the collection bins located in front office areas May 16-20.
Rollin’ Into Summer Bike Parade
Monday, May 19, 2025
After Drop Off
Bikes, scooters, skateboards, and wagons welcome. *No electric scooters or bikes please. Don’t forget your helmets!
Bike Parade Special Notes:
- Sport themed bike parade to end the school year.
- Wheels will be decorated at home. Parents, please transport wheels to and from school.
- Parents drop off students at regular time.
- Parents drop off wheels and helmets at the designated area near the parade route. Grade level drop off area will be marked with grade level signs on St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Church lawn.
- Parents can line the parade route which will be on 5th Street in front of Stormes Hall.
Parents,
The last week of school will be filled with fun themed dress down days for our students. Please see the schedule of dress down days below:
Schedule of Last Week of School Dress Down Days (May 19-23)
Monday: Favorite Sports Team
Tuesday: Dress as your favorite Holiday
Wednesday: Dress like your favorite Movie Character or Actor
Thursday: Dress Up Day (in honor of Fifth Grade Celebration)
Friday: Dress in your Favorite Color