Posts by Meg Sacks
St. Mark’s Faculty Enhance Skills with Summer Professional Development
This summer, St. Mark’s Campus faculty have participated in professional development relating to reading instruction, math, physical education, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. Learning specialists and instructors across multiple grade levels participated in Orton-Gillingham training presented by the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education. Orton-Gillingham breaks reading and spelling down into smaller skills involving letters…
Read More2024-2025 Faculty Updates
New Lead Instructors Lexie Bristol will lead the dance program at both Lower Schools, providing weekly dance instruction to Pre-K 3 – fifth grade students. Ms. Bristol was the Founder and Artistic Director of Three Hears Dance and has more than 10 years of experience teaching dance in an independent elementary school setting. Her son…
Read MoreRegister for Holiday Care – St. Mark’s Campus
The ability to register and pay for a la carte holiday care through January 2025 is now available. Please register your child(ren) by October 1. Please note, registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. View dates, fees and register
Read More2025-2026 Extended Day Programs
Please contact Betsy Porter, Director of Extended Day and Enrichment Programs, at porterb@testing-phlexon.online with questions. If you have questions about your child(ren)’s Early Eagles and/or Afternoon Eagles enrollment status for the 2025-2026 school year, view your recent statement on My ESJ or email Ms. Porter. Early Learning Program (ELP 1 & ELP 2) Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K…
Read MoreKids Can Code Brings Screen-Free Coding to Camp Create
Yesterday, Camp Create students on the St. Mark’s Campus engaged in a hands-on learning experience with Kids Can Code Jacksonville, exposing them to screen-free directional coding. Using Kinderbots and a robot puppy, the young coders programmed the puppy to move in various directions and complete tasks like pushing a ball and finding a bone. They…
Read MoreMarisa and Whit Brighton Support Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion Campaign
As parents of two young children, Marisa and Whit Brighton deeply understand the significance of exceptional classroom facilities and how they can enhance the overall well-being of students and faculty alike. “From the moment we set foot on campus, we knew Episcopal was the ideal place for our girls. We immediately sensed the warm and…
Read MoreCampus Cuisine (Pre-K 3 – Grade 5)
Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Lower School Campuses partner with Campus Cuisine to provide a convenient way for parents to pre-order and pay for fresh, nutritious 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…
Read MoreSpanish Language Students Visit with Exchange School
Spanish Exchange students from ESJ traveled to Zaragoza, Spain to live with host families from Colegio Inglés, ESJ’s sister school, in late June. While in Zaragoza, students toured La Basílica del Pilar, El Casco Antiguo, and La Seo, and participated in activities with their host student such as hiking, regional excursions, soccer matches, tapas, and…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Hosts Summer Storytimes
This summer, students have enjoyed listening to age-appropriate books read aloud by Megan Trumpler, Media Specialist, followed by engaging interactive activities on the Promethean board. After stories and activities, students can explore the library, check out books, and enjoy reading time with their parents or caregivers. This program has successfully promoted a love for reading…
Read MoreClass of 2024 Members Earn Athletic Recognitions
The annual Senior Athletic Banquet in the Semmes Gym recognized members of the Class of 2024 with annual Athletic Department awards.Those recipients were: Peter Ober ’94 Sportsmanship Award*: Hannah Kowkabany and Ford Rachels. Athlete Scholar Award: Charlotte Seay and Henry Robards Best Athlete in a Single Sport: Grace Jones and Kent Jackson Best All Around Athlete: Skyler Watts and Omarr Dixon…
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