Posts by Meg Sacks
Students Celebrate Mothers and Special Friends
In the midst of a beautiful sunrise and perfect weather, students on the St. Mark’s Campus celebrated their mothers and special friends during Chapel on Friday, May 7. Students in first through sixth grades enjoyed a special service with their mothers in neighboring Stockton Park overlooking the St. Johns River. The Rev. Teresa Seagle, Chaplain…
Read MoreFirst Grade Shares Sea Animal Projects
First graders proudly displayed their studies of sea animals for their families by transforming the Lori Schiavone Commons into an underwater ocean experience on Thursday. Each student selected a sea animal and then researched its features, habitats, life cycles, food chains, and interesting facts. They created a script using their facts and illustrated pictures to…
Read MoreMothers Celebrated at Pre-K Picnic
Pre-K students welcomed their mothers to campus to celebrate Mother’s Day on Friday. Moms enjoyed a picnic on Hixon Field, gifts from their children, and a special song. We appreciate all our Beaches Campus mothers and the roles they play in their children’s lives.
Read MoreGirls Track and Field Places at State Meet
Girls Track & Field participated in the FHSAA state final meet hosted at UNF on Saturday. The team represented well, placing 10th overall. The top finishers for the girls were: Chloe Selmer ’29 – seventh place in long jump; the 4×800 relay team (Nia Atcherson ’24, Maddie Morris ’22, Hannah Kowkabany ’24, Harper McEvoy ’21)…
Read MoreAllie Alton ’22 Qualifies for USRowing Nationals
This past weekend, Allie Alton ’22 raced at the USRowing Southeast Regional Championship in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She raced in the Youth Single and finished first out of 20 boats. She won the opening time trial Saturday morning, followed by winning her semi-final race in the afternoon. She completed the weekend with a win in…
Read MoreEpiscopal Fund Gifts Support Learning During COVID
Donations to The Episcopal Fund this year helped support students who were temporarily learning from home due to COVID-19 quarantines with new technology in every classroom on all three campuses. The Instructor Voice Amplifier projects the instructor’s voice to the students in the classroom as well as the students on Zoom. With masks the teacher’s…
Read MoreFine Arts Award Recipients Spring 2021
Congratulations to the Munnerlyn Campus Fine Arts students who were recognized on Thursday, May 6, during a special event in the Munnerlyn. Award Recipient Excellence in Middle School Visual Art Jonathan Ritchie Honors in Ceramics Mimi Kurlas Honors in Draw Paint Print Ellie Reed Excellence in Middle School Performing Arts Ainsley Hunt Honors in Dance…
Read More2021 World Language Honor Society Inductees
Congratulations to the Upper School students who were inducted into the World Language Honor Society for 2020-2021. First Name Last Name Grade Avery Blalock 10 Kathleen Burhyte 10 Virginia Burhyte 10 Amelia Hayes 11 Colin Largen 10 Tyler Officer 10 Luke Peterson 10 Clara Swett 10 Caroline Taylor 10 Hailey Warwick 10 Daniel Wong 11
Read MoreNinth Grade Visits Safari Wilderness Ranch
The Class of 2024 spent an exciting day at the Safari Wilderness Ranch in Central Florida on April 30. The one-day adventure provided opportunities for frequent encounters with African and Asian animals. Students participated in activities they have never done before at a place that is very different from their own community. They toured the…
Read MoreSenior Art Show Juror Names Award Winners
The ESJ annual senior art show opened on April 22. Each year senior students in the AP visual arts programs exhibit a curated collection of their work. This juried show is the culmination of a senior visual arts students’ work. This year’s juror was Kally Malcom-Bjorklund, an Associate Professor of Art, Photography, University of North Florida.…
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