Posts by Brandon Westerman

Need some reading for Christmas Break, or setting a New Year’s resolution to read more in 2024? Pick up this year’s Parent Book Study book or come borrow a past Parent Book Study book from the Parent Library located in the College Counseling Office.  This year’s book is The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected,…

The last day of classes, Thursday, December 14, will be an early dismissal for all Middle and Upper School students. After periods 5, 6, and 7, teachers will be available for Tutorial from 11:35-12:00. The Bryan Library will close at 12:30 pm.

Bravo’s “Top Chef” Kenny Gilbert will be the culinary artist for Bash 2024: Roast and Toast – Back to the Boathouse.  Chef Gilbert began his career at the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, and was named Chef de Cuisine by age 23. He served as Executive Chef at The Lodge at Sea Island, cooking for the…

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) will be having its annual toy drive for the Beyond90 Refugee Center. Please bring $15-25 toys to your advisory by December 1. The toys should be unwrapped and not pertain to any violence. These toys will be gifted to the kids during the Refugee Christmas event on December 9.

Details regarding the yearbook ordering process have been shared with advisors. Please make sure that your student reviews the information and signs up for a yearbook by the end of Tuesday, December 5. Any/all questions should be directed towards your student’s advisor. Thank you!

College Counseling will host a College Knowledge information session for juniors and their parents on December 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Buck Student Center. During this session, the college counselors will share important information about the college process and timeline to help families make informed decisions. There will be time for Q&A. We hope…

The ESJ Fine Arts department is pleased to present this year’s Middle School play, THE NUTCRACKER, adapted by June Walker Rogers. This lighthearted stage adaptation of THE NUTCRACKER tells the legendary tale of a young girl and her magical toy, and their adventures in an enchanted land. Performances will be held in the Sikes Theatre December…

The ESJ community now has two ways to celebrate the holiday season through music. For the first time, the band and the chorus are presenting two separate winter concerts instead of one combined concert. On Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 PM, the ESJ instrumental music program will present the Sounds of the Season: Winter Band Concert.…

The ESJ Fine Arts are honoring the Christmas season differently this year. We are excited to share that we will be offering three seasonal performances, each offering a unique way to celebrate the season. New this year is the Sounds of the Season: Winter Band Concert, being held in the Deming Theatre on November 30 at…