Posts by Meg Sacks
Jacksonville Mom:: Dear Parent, From a Teacher: Tips for Entering Kindergarten
Kindergarten is an exciting year for both students and parents. In this milestone year, children learn important reading and writing skills, explore new math and science concepts, learn essential social and emotional skills, and much more. It’s a wonderful year full of exhilarating moments where lifelong memories are made! Read more from Beaches Campus kindergarten…
Read MoreMeet Your Teacher Morning
Tuesday, August 10 Meet Your Teacher morning is a time for parents and students to explore their new classrooms, meet their teachers, and visit the resource classrooms. All students should be accompanied by an adult during this time. ELP 1 & 2 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. (last names beginning with A-K) 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.…
Read MoreBack to School Open Houses
Kindergarten – Grade 4 (New & Returning Parents) At least one parent is required to attend this orientation to help familiarize yourself with your child’s classroom routines and expectations and to get to know the teachers. This is a parent-only event. We appreciate you making other arrangements for your child(ren). Wednesday, August 18 – Kindergarten,…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Redesigning, Reengineering, and Rethinking Education
Beaches Campus teachers and staff have been busy this summer with professional development in preparation for the start of the school year. Christy Maurer, kindergarten teacher, spent a week in Orton Gillingham training. The structured literacy approach breaks reading and spelling down into smaller skills involving letters and sounds, and then building on these skills…
Read MoreTeacher Placement Packets
Teacher Placement Packets are expected to arrive in homes the week of July 26. In addition to class assignments, packets will contain carpool and campus maps, upcoming event information, important dates, and more. If you do not receive a packet in the mail by Friday, July 30, please contact the St. Mark’s Campus Office at…
Read MoreRSVP for Parents’ Night Out on St. Mark’s Campus
St. Mark’s Campus’ Parents’ Association is looking forward to hosting Parents’ Night Out on Thursday, September 16. This is a great opportunity to mingle with parents, enjoy wine and appetizers, and get involved on St. Mark’s Campus! Please RSVP to Susan Kwartler at kwartlers@testing-phlexon.online. Parents’ Night Out Thursday, September 16 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Lori Schiavone…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Incorporates New Infant-Toddler Curriculum
Adding to an already robust Early Learning Program, St. Mark’s Campus’ littlest learners will benefit from a new research-based curriculum in the fall. This curriculum will build upon existing tools…
Read MoreDirector of Student Services Attends SAIS Conference
Amy Burrows Perkins ’92, Director of Student Services, recently attended the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) Summer Conference Session. Presenters offered great information and ideas on how to successfully transition back to school, not just after a summer off, but after a year influenced deeply by COVID. “The opportunity to enjoy in-person professional development in…
Read MoreSoftball and Baseball Players Earn All First Coast Honors
The spring season has showed to be a good for ESJ athletics as many athletes have been named to all first coast teams. Recently, pitcher Maddie Latta ’21 was named the News4Jax Player of the Year as well as the Jacksonville High School Sports Awards Player of the Year. Joining her on the News4Jax All…
Read MoreEpiscopal Welcomes Jay Bolt as Soccer Program Director and Head Varsity Coach
Coach Jay Bolt is entering his first season as Program Director and Head Varsity Coach at Episcopal. Coach Bolt compiled a stellar playing career, including four years of Division 1 competition at the University of North Florida and three years at the professional level with the Charleston Battery. At UNF, he was a team captain, earned all-conference honors four times…
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