Posts by Meg Sacks
Welcome Brianne Pratt as School Nurse
St. Mark’s Campus is pleased to welcome Brianne Pratt as ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus’ new school nurse. Nurse Pratt brings 17 years of nursing experience, including time as a Level III NICU nurse. In addition to providing daily care for students, she will support administrative needs across campus. Nurse Pratt is already getting to know…
Read MoreParent Book Club – “The Gift of Failure” (August 28 Kickoff)
Parents are invited to join the St. Mark’s Campus Parent Book Club to read and discuss The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey (Amazon link to purchase). In The Gift of Failure, Lahey explores how allowing children to face challenges and setbacks helps them develop resilience, confidence, and independence. With relatable examples from school, home,…
Read MorePre-Primary Chapel Begins (September 3)
Chapel for Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and Kindergarten students begins September 3 in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Parents are always welcome to attend Chapel with their children!
Read MoreLabor Day – School Closed (September 1)
Enjoy the long weekend, Eagle families!
Read MoreNoon Dismissal (August 29)
School will be dismissed at noon on Friday, August 29, for faculty professional development. Afternoon Eagles is open for registered students.
Read More33rd Class Returns from Freshman Orientation Adventure (9GOA)
The Freshman Orientation Adventure (9GOA) is a unique Episcopal tradition in which freshmen spend the first four days of high school in the woods, camping, hiking, and whitewater rafting in order to set the tone for their years in Upper School. Through these adventures, as well as the care of junior and senior counselors, the…
Read MoreFirst Day of School Photos
We love having our Eagles back on campus!! View Photos
Read MoreFine Arts Summer Programs Reflections
As summer winds down and the school year kicks off, it is a great time to reflect on the joy, inventiveness, and many students who participated in arts camps that brought life to the Munnerlyn Campus this summer. As campers of all ages explored visual and performing arts, faculty were inspired in turn by the…
Read MoreParent Education Event with Dr. Elise Fallucco (September 9)
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…
Read MoreFaculty Expand Expertise Through Professional Development Opportunities
Several Beaches Campus faculty members took part in professional development opportunities over the summer, gaining valuable strategies and certifications to bring back to their classrooms. Brooklyn Brecklin, second grade teacher, participated in Balance Auditory Vision Exercises (BAVX) training through Florida Kids Therapy Services. Denise Cinnamond, Learning Specialist, attended a Building Thinking Classrooms workshop offered by…
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