Posts by Meg Sacks
Pre-K Students Learn About Earth Day
Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 students enjoyed learning about Earth Day last Thursday, April 22, and how they can make a difference. Students read “10 Things I Can Do To Help My World” by Melanie Walsh. They learned about ways that they, even as small children, can help the planet, from little things like turning…
Read MoreTimothy Award Recipients
The Timothy Award is presented annually to an Episcopal School of Jacksonville teacher who exemplifies the ideal of Christian service to students and to the community. The Timothy Award recognizes the service of the individual and the importance of a vital Christian faith in the daily life of Episcopal School of Jacksonville. The recipient of…
Read MoreThe Guardian Award Recipients
The Guardian Award was established in 1999 by Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dahl. Seniors are given the opportunity to write an essay about a faculty member who has been a role model for them during their years at Episcopal and has helped them understand how important these guardians are. The senior who writes the…
Read MoreDavis Award for Excellence in Teaching Recipients
The Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching was established in 1992. The award’s purpose is: *To recognize and reward teachers who personify QUALITY in their teaching and in their influence on student learning. *To recognize and reward teachers who consistently and unselfishly go ABOVE and BEYOND normal expectation of time, energy, and devotion in working…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Hosts Grandparents Day
Beaches Campus grandparents were honored and appreciated today during a special Grandparents Day Chapel. Grandparents Day is an opportunity to treasure the connection shared with grandchildren. Grandparents received videos via email from students that included classroom tours, songs, readings, or a story. View today’s Chapel service.
Read MoreGirls Rowing Excels at Rowing State Championships
Girls Rowing participated in the Florida State Rowing Championships in Sarasota this past weekend. The girls won the Varsity Four, making them back to back state champions! The second Varsity Four won and were scholastic state champions as well! The girls’ team was the top scholastic team at the event. Congratulations, Eagles!
Read MoreSoftball and Baseball Advance to District Finals
Varsity Softball and Varsity Baseball both won district semifinal games Tuesday night to advance to the district championship Thursday. Softball defeated Bolles 15-1 and will take on Providence tomorrow night at Marchman Field. Maddie Latta ’21 struck out 10, giving up one hit, and Kami Eppley ’21 hit a two-run homerun! First pitch tomorrow night…
Read MoreStudents Receive Fruit of the Spirit Award for Gentleness
This morning the St. Mark’s Campus held the Fruit of the Spirit Chapel for Gentleness. Teachers and peers recognized students who practice gentleness in everything they do. A special recognition ceremony for these deserving students was held outside in the courtyards of campus. Awards were presented by Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School, and Katherine…
Read MoreTennis Advances to Regional Finals
Yesterday the girls’ and boys’ tennis teams both advanced to the regional finals with their wins. The girls defeated Father Lopez 6-1 while the boys defeated Trinity Catholic 7-0. Both teams will play in the regional championship at the Clements Tennis Center on Thursday. The girls will host Oak Hall and the boys will host…
Read MoreSoftball Claims Number One Seed for District Tournament
Winning five in a row, the softball team will enter next week’s district tournament as the number one seed. They will play the winner of Bolles vs. Wolfson Tuesday night at Marchman Field. First pitch is set for 6:00 p.m. This year the team has wins over Nease, Oakleaf, West Nassau, Bishop Snyder, and Bolles,…
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