Posts by Caroline Close
“Nurturing the Nest” with Katherine Nott, MACE, MSW
Who: Parents of current Pre-K 4 – Grade 5 students What: Discussion with Katherine Nott, School Counselor and Christian Education Teacher, about the partnership parents and the ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus faculty and staff have in caring for students’ mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. When/Where: Thursday, March 16, 8:30 – 9:15…
Read MoreMoms’ Night Out
Join us for night celebrating ESJ, St. Mark’s Moms at the home of Frances Graham on Saturday, March 18, 6-8 p.m. Apps, beer and wine will be provided. Please RSVP by Monday, March 13 and look out for a confirmation e-mail with more information including the event address by March 14. If possible, please consider…
Read MoreStudents Collaborate with Artists to Create Grade-Level Masterpieces
As part of A Vision for Art’s Student Art Series, A Future for Art, St. Mark’s Campus students have the unique opportunity to work with professional artists to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Completed pieces range from modern and impressionistic to realistic. View photos. “Giving students a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how real artists create is so inspiring,”…
Read MoreLost and Found
Lost and found is located in the foyer of the Lori Schiavone Commons through Thursday, February 16. Please stop by to locate anything your child might have misplaced this school year. Items with names have been returned to the students.
Read More“Reading with Rosie” Program Builds Literacy Skills Among Students
Thanks to a new therapy dog on campus, kindergarten – second grade students have the opportunity to improve literacy fluency and confidence in partner or small group reading sessions. Parents may elect for their child(ren) to read aloud to Rosie, a nine-year-old Labrador Retriever, certified with Pet Partners. “Pets are loving, non-judgmental listeners who are…
Read MoreEpiscopal School of Jacksonville Announces Artist Selections for the fourth annual A Vision for Art Art Show
Since its inaugural year in 2019, the A Vision for Art five-day art show has gained popularity among art lovers and artists alike. This year’s event artist selection committee, led by Preston Haskell, chose 42 unique artists to be part of this year’s show. The event will be held April 21- 25, 2023, at Episcopal…
Read MoreBirthday Book Blessings
Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 students will be invited to choose a book from the Birthday Book cart to be added to the school library’s collection. After a special book plate is placed in the selected book, it will be blessed by the chaplain at the Birthday chapel. Your child will be the first person…
Read MoreStudents Featured in Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run Commercial
Thanks to generous support from News4jax.com / WJXT Channel 4, students in Pre-K 4 recently had the opportunity to participate in the filming of a television commercial promoting the 2023 Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run. Students took center stage on Berg Field running the track and telling Channel 4’s cameraman about the February 25 run.…
Read MorePotty Training Tips and Q&A
Rising ELP 2 and Pre-K 3 families are invited to learn from Jamie Tarpley, Infant and Toddler Developmental Specialist with a Master of Science in Counseling and concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Jamie has served as a Child Care Director, Preschool Teacher, and a Behavior Therapist. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 8:30 a.m. Episcopal School of…
Read MoreOrtega River Run T-Shirt Day
Register for the run and wear your shirt to school! Friday, February 24 is Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega Rive Run t-shirt day! All students, faculty, and staff who have registered for the run are invited to wear their 2023 Ortega River Run shirts with uniform bottoms. Shirts are included with both one and five mile…
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