Posts by Meg Sacks
From Iceland to Innovation: Faculty Expand Skills Through Lastinger Summer Scholars Fund
This summer, several St. Mark’s Campus educators expanded their knowledge and skillsets through enriching professional development experiences made possible by the Lastinger Summer Scholars Fund. From Iceland to Texas, faculty members explored innovative approaches to wellness, mindfulness, and educational technology. Yaranel Abreu-Ruiz, PE Instructor, and Megan Trumpler, Media Specialist, attended a conference in Iceland called…
Read MoreRegister for 2025-2026 a la Carte Holiday Care
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. Register for Holiday Care If you have questions, contact Betsy Porter…
Read MoreRegister for Trimester 1 Fall After School Activities
Please note the following: The deadline to register is August 11. Due to minimum and maximum participant info, registration does not confirm your child is enrolled. You will receive a final confirmation by August 15 from Betsy Porter. Activities will begin the week of August 18. Payment is due at the time of registration. A child…
Read MoreCosta Rica Abroad: A Transformational Experience!
This summer, under the leadership of Dr. Rebecca Howes, Spanish teacher, students embarked on a life-changing 17-day cultural and educational journey through Heredia and Sámara, Costa Rica. Dr. Howes was joined by chaperones David Berry, Student Services, and Josephine Sanchéz, Spanish teacher, along with Ms. Sanchéz’s husband, Rafael Sanchéz, in guiding students through a transformative…
Read MoreSchedule for The Gesell Program in Early Childhood
Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5 ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus Lori Schiavone Commons Monday, August 4 7:15 a.m. Bus departs from Beaches Campus 8:00 a.m. Arrivals, Introductions & Ice Breaker 8:15 a.m. Dr. Arnold Gesell and the Gesell Program 8:30 a.m. Interactive Activity 9:00 a.m. Gesell Developmental Theory Cycles Equilibrium vs Disequilibrium 10:00 a.m.…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Important Upcoming Important Calendar Dates
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…
Read MoreSummer 2025 Faculty Professional Development
IMSE Orton-Gillingham Plus equipped our faculty with essential strategies, tools, and resources to effectively teach foundational literacy skills. Training included critical components of structured literacy such as phonological awareness, phonics, word analysis, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing for students in kindergarten through grade 2. IMSE Morphology Plus prepared our faculty with a comprehensive…
Read More2025-2026 New Faculty, St. Mark’s Campus
Assistant Head of School – Carley Baggs Carley most recently served as Director of Pre-Primary, where she oversaw curriculum, operations, and day-to-day leadership for ELP 1 through kindergarten. In this role, she supported academic programs by collaborating on instructional oversight, conducting teacher observations, analyzing student data, and developing targeted action plans to support student growth.…
Read MoreOrder Lunches from Campus Cuisine
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.…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Celebrates Susan Kwartler’s Retirement and Welcomes Lauren Griffith
After an extraordinary 42-year career on the St. Mark’s Campus, Susan Kwartler retired this summer, leaving behind a legacy that is both heartfelt and impactful. What began in 1983 as a temporary teaching assistant role grew into a lifelong vocation. Over the decades, Susan served in various capacities, including Assistant to the Head of School,…
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