Posts by Meg Sacks
Trimester 1 After School Activities and Athletics Registration
Registration for Fall After School Activities is now available on My ESJ. Once on the registration page, please select the name of the child you wish to sign up. Activities displayed are tailored to each student’s grade and gender. Please pay close attention to the following: Due to minimum and maximum participant info, registration does not…
Read MoreNew 2023-2024 School Start Time
To align lower schools and enable teachers to have more time with students, ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus will begin the school day 5 minutes earlier for the 2023-2024 school year. Regular morning arrival is from 7:50 a.m. – 8:05 a.m. Late Arrivals after 8:05 a.m. Kindergarten – grade 5 – West House (School Office) ELP –…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Adds Interactive White Boards to Classrooms
First – fifth grade classrooms, science and innovation labs, Spanish classroom, and the Steve Williams Library and Learning Center are all equipped with Promethean Boards for the 2023-2024 school year. This interactive tool can be used by multiple students at a time for everything from handwriting and math instruction, to group activities, science experiments, and…
Read MoreRegister for Extended Day for the 2023-2024 School Year
As we approach the start of the 2023-2024 school year, Episcopal would like to offer parents an additional opportunity to register for Extended Day. Early Morning Care (7:15 – 7:50 AM) There is a $200 one time registration fee. Drop In Care (Pre-K 3- Grade 5 only) There is a one time $50 registration fee…
Read MoreGreg Hersey Plays Essence Festival of Culture with Doug E. Fresh
The Essence Festival of Culture was hosted in New Orleans June 29-July 3, featuring Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lauryn Hill. The lineup also included Juvenile, Wizkid, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, Big Boi, T.I., and many more. The Essence Festival of Culture showcased curated and hosted performances, including the “50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Curation”…
Read MoreLastinger Fellowship Provides Professional Development for St. Mark’s Campus Faculty Member
Megan Trumpler, St. Mark’s Campus Media Specialist, recently traveled to Philadelphia, PA and attended the International Society for Technology in Education Conference followed by a three-day American Revolution “field trip.” This hands-on learning experience was made possible thanks to the Lastinger Summer Scholars Fund, which provides professional development for selected Episcopal faculty. “I have…
Read MoreJune Global Programs Include Ancient Italy, and French Exchange Trips
Episcopal’s Global Learning Program sent multiple trips abroad this summer, including a French exchange and an Ancient Italy experience. “The students who participated in these programs gained a better understanding of other people and their culture. The opportunity to travel abroad not only facilitated learning beyond what the classroom can provide, but positively impacted students…
Read MoreProfessional Development Promotes Multi-Sensory Approach to Literacy Education
Last week, St. Mark’s Campus Pre-K 4 and kindergarten teachers attended a weeklong Orton-Gillingham training led by The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). The 30-hour course was a hands-on, interactive, and personalized class that provided a complete understanding of morphology, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension and how to apply this in the classroom. “We know…
Read MoreSummer Learning
Recommended and/or required summer learning activities for each grade are available on My ESJ. Click the “Summer Learning” button for detailed information.
Read MoreMeet Your Teacher Morning
ELP 1 – fifth grade families are invited to drop in between 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. to meet their teachers. All are invited to also stop by and tour the beautiful Steve Williams Library and Learning Center! Homeroom assignments will be released on August 12. Tuesday, August 15 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. NOTE FOR…
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