Posts by Caroline Close
Episcopal Schools Celebration Service
The Episcopal Schools Celebration Service is an annual event that celebrates the ministry of the nearly 1,200 Episcopal schools and early childhood programs throughout the Episcopal Church. This Celebration is a time to gather and give thanks to God for our school community and the Church. The verse for this year is “Then your light…
Read MoreLower School Family Fun Night
Approximately 300 people from St. Mark’s and Beaches Campuses recently gathered under the Friday Night Lights for Lower School Family Fun Night on the Munnerlyn Campus. Families mingled and enjoyed a meal together before cheering on the Episcopal Eagles varsity football team. A true highlight for all in attendance, students from both campuses had the…
Read MoreTechnology brings lower school campuses together
As part of a current social studies unit, St. Mark’s and Beaches Campus third grade students recently selected their favorite “hot spots” around the greater Jacksonville community and shared photos and information about their selected locations with each other via Zoom. From the St. Johns River and Cummer Museum to the beach and Pelican Snow…
Read MoreChapel in the Park
Last week, students, parents, grandparents, and faculty gathered on a beautiful fall morning in Stockton Park for the first Chapel in the Park of the year. Fifth grade students had the opportunity to serve as acolytes and readers while everyone participated in song and prayer. In the Homily, The Rev. Christopher Dell, Associate Chaplain, talked…
Read MoreClasses Without Quizzes Family Open House
All current and prospective families in ELP 1 – Grade 5 are invited to join us for Classes Without Quizzes Family Open House! This fun, interactive evening will provide the opportunity to visit three different classes your child participates in during their school day. Whether it’s music, art, or your child’s homeroom class, you will…
Read MoreParents’ Night Out a Big Success!
The St. Mark’s Parents’ Association hosted Parents’ Night Out on Thursday, September 16. Approximately 60 parents gathered on campus for an evening social filled with fellowship, food, beverages, and fun. In addition to mingling, parents had the opportunity to sign up to get involved with various events and special celebrations taking place throughout the 2021-2022…
Read MoreThird Grade Bible Presentation
On Friday, third grade students took part in an important rite of passage on St. Mark’s Campus. Having demonstrated literacy skills and a maturing sense of faith, parents, faculty, and students gathered as third graders received personalized study Bibles during Chapel. “This is an important milestone that we have at Episcopal,” said Katherine Nott ’90,…
Read MoreNew Date for Class Photos
For the safety of students, class photos did not take place as originally planned on September 3. Photos for all grades will take place on April 7, 2022. Families who prepaid for class photos will not need to resubmit payment in April.
Read More“Instrumental” addition to music program
Music to many parents’ ears, kindergarten – fifth grade students were recently offered the opportunity to participate in bi-weekly violin classes before school on St. Mark’s Campus. Instruction began last week and is led by Corina Donica, a professionally trained European violinist who has performed as a soloist, orchestral, and chamber musician throughout Europe and…
Read MoreLower School Family Fun Night
ESJ’s Munnerlyn Campus invites Beaches and St. Mark’s families to an evening of fellowship and fun! September 16, 20226:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Cookout at the Forbes Event LawnNo formal program – this is a casual evening of fellowship and fun! Campus Map 7:00 p.m. | Friday Night Football at Jangro Stadium Come cheer on the mighty…
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