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St. Mark's Campus
August 15, 2025
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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
We love having our Eagles back on campus!!
What to Expect in Young Children: Common Challenging Behaviors and How Parents Can Help
Tuesday, September 9
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Steve Williams Library and Learning Center
Join Dr. Elise Fallucco, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and ESJ Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being Programming, for a practical look at why children display challenging behaviors such as defiance, tantrums, meltdowns, and emotional outbursts.
Learn simple, effective strategies to help your child manage frustration and emotions, what approaches to avoid, and when certain behaviors may signal the need for further evaluation.
Following the presentation, the following St. Mark’s Campus facility and staff will participate in a panel discussion.
- Beville Anderson – Head of Lower School, St. Mark’s Campus
- Carley Baggs – Assistant Head of Lower School, St. Mark’s Campus
- Ashley Madsen – Director of Pre-Primary and Auxiliary Programs
- Laura Fackler – Dean of Students
Reminders
August 29 – Early Dismissal (noon), Afternoon Eagles Open
September 1 – Labor Day. School and Extended Day Closed.
September 3 – Pre-Primary Chapel Begins (8:25 a.m., Church)
September 5 – Grade 3 Bible Presentation (8:25 a.m., Church)
September 5 – Grade 5 Retreat (Knight Campus)
September 9 – “Parents of Young Children, What to Expect” Parent Education Event (8:15 a.m., Steve Williams Library)
September 10 – Fruit of Love Gathering (2:30 p.m., Grades 1-5, Lori Schiavone Commons)
September 12 – Dot Day
September 15 – First Eucharist Chapel (Grades 1-5, Church)
September 15 – Episcopal Fund Kickoff
September 16 – Munnerlyn Campus Parent Preview and Open House
September 18 (NEW) – Coffee and Conversation with The Rev. Adam Greene
September 19 – Parent-Teacher Conferences. School and Extended Day Closed (childcare available during conference timeslots)
September 19 – Lower School Family Fun Night (Munnerlyn Campus)
September 26 – Chapel in the Park (Grades 1-5, 8:25 a.m., Stockton Park)
October 3 – Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 Vision Screening
October 6 – Eucharist Chapel (Grades 1-5, Church)
October 7 – Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 Individual and Class Picture Day, ELP Individual Picture Day
October 8 – Episcopal Schools Celebration (St. John’s Cathedral, Grades 4-5)
October 9 – Munnerlyn Campus Fifth Grade Student Visit Day
October 10 – Book Character Parade (Grades 1-5), Book Fair, Fall Festival
October 10 – Afternoon Eagles Closes at 5:00 p.m.
October 13 – Visiting Author Wendi Silvano
October 15 – Early Dismissal. Afternoon Eagles Closed. Holiday Care Open.
October 16 – 20 – Fall Break. School and Extended Day Programs Closed. (Faculty Professional Development on October 20)
October 22 – Fruit of Joy Gathering (2:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons, Grades 1-5)
October 27 – October Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Grades 1-5, 8:25 a.m., Church)
October 29 – October Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Pre-K – K, 8:25 a.m., Church)
October 31 – ELP – K Costume Parade, Fall Class Parties
November 3 – Eucharist Chapel (Grades 1-5, Church)
November 4 – Individual Photo Retake Day
November 4 – Munnerlyn Campus Parent Preview and Open House
November 6 – Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 Grandparents’ and Special Friends Morning
November 7 – Early Dismissal. Afternoon Eagles Open.
November 11 – Veterans’ Day Chapel (Grades K-5, 8:25 a.m., Church)
November 13 – Dads’ Club Social (6:00 p.m., Lillian’s Sports Grill)
November 14 – Moms’ Night Out (6:00 p.m., home of ESJ Parent Chloe Wood)
November 19 – Kindergarten Thanksgiving Performance (9:00 a.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
November 21 – School and Extended Day Programs Closed (Faculty Professional Development)
November 24 – 25 – Thanksgiving Break, School Closed, Holiday Care Open
November 26 – 28 – Thanksgiving Break, School and Extended Day Programs Closed
December 1 – Eucharist Chapel (Grades 1-5, Church)
December 4 – Grades 1-3 Christmas Musical (8:25 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
December 10 – Fruit of Patrence Gathering and Head of School Awards
December 12 – Lessons & Carols (Grades 4 & 5, Church)
December 17 – Pre-K 4 Nativity Program (9:00 a.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
December 18 – First Grade Polar Express Day
December 18 – Fifth Grade Spelling Bee
December 19 – Christmas Class Parties
December 19 – Early Dismissal. Afternoon Eagles Closed. Holiday Care Open.
December 22 – 26 – Christmas Break. School and Extended Day Programs Closed
December 29 – 31 – Christmas Break. School Closed. Holiday Care Open
January 1-2, 5 – School and Extended Day Programs Closed
January 6 – Classes Resume
We’re excited about the upcoming 2025–2026 school year and would love to hear from you about any volunteer opportunities you’re interested in exploring. Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with other parents and become more involved in our community—and as an added bonus, students love seeing their parents on campus!
Please complete the Volunteer Interest Form
Friday, August 15
Grades 1-5 Students and Families
8:25 a.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Join your child(ren) for Chapel as we celebrate and praise God for the start of a new school year!
Thursday, August 21 (Adults Only)
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
**Afternoon Eagles Closes at 5:00 p.m.**
Open House (two time slots to choose from)
During the Back to School Open House we invite parents to engage with their child(ren)’s teacher and gain valuable insights and expectations for the school year. There are two time slots available, allowing parents to visit multiple classrooms if needed:
Option 1: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Option 2: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing highlights for the exciting year ahead!
Parents’ Night Out
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Following classroom visits, Parents’ Night Out will take place in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Enjoy adult beverages, snacks, mingle with fellow parents, and learn about involvement opportunities for the coming school year.
Tuesday, August 26
8:15 a.m.
NEW Location – Steve Williams Library
RSVP
Learn about the PA, ask questions, and get to know school leadership.
- Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School
- Carley Baggs, Assistant Head of Lower School
- Ashley Madsen, Director of Pre-Primary and Auxiliary Programs
All parents are members of the PA!
Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Lower School Campuses partner with Campus Cuisine to provide a convenient way for parents to pre-order lunches. The ordering process is extremely flexible, allowing orders, changes, and cancellations up until noon (ET) the day before! Student’s individually packaged lunches will be delivered to school daily and labeled with the student’s name.
2025-2026 Lunch Partners – St. Mark’s Campus
- Monday – Panera Bread
- Tuesday – Chick fil A
- Wednesday – The Loop
- Thursday – Jersey Mike’s
- Friday – Goal Post
Please follow the steps below to register and order lunches.
- Visit https://www.campuscuisine.net, click “Register”, enter access code SM904 and signup.
- Click “Students” to add or edit them. Please update the grade at the beginning of each school year.
- Click “Order lunches” on the student profile or click “Lunches Calendar” at the top left corner and order directly from your calendar.
- You may order in advance for as many days or weeks as you like. The deadline to order or cancel lunch for the next day is 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Click the days of the week to view the dates and lunch options for that day. Then enter a quantity for each menu item that you wish to order.
- Click “add to cart” and repeat for each student.
- Click your cart and proceed to checkout. Payment can be made via Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Facebook Pay or by entering your credit card.
- Please confirm your orders by clicking “Lunches Calendar”. Alternatively, you may click “Lunch List” and enter a student or day of the week in the search bar to view lunches in chronological order by date.
- To change or cancel lunches, click “Lunches Calendar”, select a lunch, and click “cancel”. You may also click “Lunch List” and “delete”. You will receive a credit that can be applied to your next purchase. Credits must be used to purchase other lunches, are not refundable and expire in June.
Please note that October 15 and December 19 are early release days with no Afternoon Eagles. If you need afternoon care for your student, please enroll in holiday care for those days.
Space is limited in most grades. Please note, ELP 2 is full.
If you have questions, contact Betsy Porter at porterb@testing-phlexon.online.