Posts by Meg Sacks
Students Splash Into Summer with Celebratory Events
Today, May 24, ELP 1 – fifth grade students enjoyed rainy-day water festivities and fun thanks to Splash Into Summer. Early Learning Program students participated in age-appropriate sprinkler, water pad, and messy sensory bin play while older students braved giant water slides! Fifth grade students had the privilege of attending an off-site pool party. Pre-Kindergarten…
Read MoreCommencement, Baccalaureate, and Senior Honors Convocation Celebrate Class of 2023
Episcopal honored the Class of 2023 on Saturday May 20 at Commencement on the Acosta-Schmidt House Lawn. Speaking for the Class of 2023 were Kate Adams, Valedictorian; Natalie Rabil, Salutatorian; and Grace Huie, Senior Speaker. The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, conferred the diplomas with Mike Grebe, incoming Board of Trustees Chair. Baccalaureate was…
Read MoreReading With Rosie
Since January, kindergarten – second grade students have had the opportunity to read to Rosie, a nine-year-old Labrador Retriever, each Monday. Teachers and students alike have loved having Rosie on campus to improve literacy fluency and confidence during partner and small group reading sessions. Episcopal is grateful to Rosie’s owner, Laurie Wilbur, mother to Jack…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Science Teacher Receives Space 2023 Scholarship
Shannon Johnson, science teacher at the Beaches Campus, received the Space 2023 Scholarship last week to attend the Space Port Area Conference for Educators at NASA this summer. The scholarship was awarded to only 11 educators in the state of Florida and was provided by the Astronaut Memorial Foundation and Florida Space Grant Consortium. The…
Read MoreStudents Take Audience “Under the Sea” for Sea Animal Presentations
First graders presented their studies of sea animals for their families and peers this week by transforming the Lori Schiavone Commons into an underwater ocean experience. After selecting a specific sea animal, students researched features, habitats, life cycles, food chains, and interesting facts. They created a script using their facts and illustrated pictures to accompany…
Read MoreField Day
Monday, May 22 Kindergarten – Fifth Grade Field Day activities will take place in the morning and students will enjoy a treat from the Kona Ice Truck in the afternoon. This is a free dress day for students! Kindergarten – fifth grade are invited to wear grade level colors. Kindergarten: Blue Grade 1: Teal Grade…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Held for Haskell Center for Science and Student Life
A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Haskell Center for Science and Student Life was held last night on Berry Field on the Munnerlyn Campus. The Haskell family, The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, Helen Rowan, outgoing Board of Trustees chair, Mike Grebe, incoming Board chair, and campaign chairs Alex Graham ‘00 and Amy Harris Wacaster ‘94…
Read MoreLibrary Books Due May 15
In preparation for the summer break, please return all library books by Monday, May 15.
Read MoreSplash Into Summer
Wednesday, May 24 As the 2022-2023 school year comes to an end, we will celebrate on Wednesday, 5/24*, with water slides, water play, popsicles and tasty treats from the Kool Scoops truck! This is a free dress day! Students should wear bathing suits to school* under their clothes. Please apply sunscreen at home. Please bring…
Read MoreStudents Bring Florida History to Life
Students brought 510 years of Florida history to life in front of a live audience last week during Florida Day. Every student took center stage dressed as historical figures ranging from Pedro Menendez and Jean Ribault to Andrew Jackson, Clara White, and even Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse! Following the performance, students became a living-history…
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