Posts by Meg Sacks
Honors Science Students Continue Projects Despite COVID Complications
Munnerlyn Campus Honor Science students are continuing their work on their research projects this semester, despite the COVID pandemic causing complications with university research opportunities. “Students in Honors Science Seminar have embraced many interesting, complex, and timely projects this year,” said Marion Zeiner, Director of Scientific Research. “Most students are conducting their investigations at home,…
Read MoreCareer Launcher Call for Internships
Career Launcher is offered through the Alumni Office as a resource for alumni transitioning from college to career. The goal of this program is to help young alumni by providing internship opportunities and career resources exclusively to Episcopal alumni. Career Launcher is heading into its seventh summer of providing internship opportunities for college age alumni.…
Read MoreRaffle Drawing for the 2021 Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run
The first Ortega River Run raffle was held on Wednesday, December 9. Congratulations to Eloise, first grade student, for being this week’s winner of a $10 Target gift card! Every week, between now and January 24, students on the St. Mark’s Campus will have a chance to win a Target gift card. The sooner they…
Read MoreArt Room Celebrates the Season
The spirit of Christmas brings an opportunity for creativity to shine in the art room. St. Mark’s Campus art teacher Bebe Alexander has created many traditions in the art room over the years, including wooden nativity scenes made by Pre-K 3 – kindergarten students, clay figures of Jesus (first grade), angels (second grade), Mary (third…
Read MoreDecking the St. Mark’s Commons!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around the St. Mark’s Campus! Students in Pre-K 3 through sixth grade enjoyed decorating the Christmas tree in the Lori Schiavone Commons on Tuesday. Each student is represented on the tree with their own hand-made ornament. Every year, each grade-level chooses a theme for their ornaments. In…
Read MoreFriday Night Christmas Lights
Instrumental and Dance Ensembles performed Friday at Jangro Stadium for Friday Night Christmas Lights! Photos are available on Flickr.
Read MoreCARES Act Tax Incentives for Giving in 2020
As you are considering your year-end giving, there are tax advantages specific to 2020 that will benefit your giving this year: Tax Deduction for Gifts Up to $300 The CARES Act expands charitable giving incentives and allows taxpayers to claim up to $300 of charitable contributions to qualified charities this year as a deduction from…
Read MoreGuided Meditation with The Reverend Teresa Seagel during Advent
The Reverend Teresa Seagle was on the Beaches Campus on Friday for an Advent-related Guided Meditation. Meditations help students focus their attention on what is happening at the present moment. The mindfulness sessions demonstrate ESJ commitment to the Health, Safety, and Well-Being Program on the Beaches Campus.
Read MoreJingle & Mingle Welcomes Current, Prospective Families on Campus
Beaches Campus hosted Jingle & Mingle on Saturday, December 5 for current and prospective families to enjoy a fun morning on campus. Coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks for kids and adults, as well as letters to santa and a craft made for a beautiful morning!
Read MoreBasketball Beats Bishop Kenny in Double OT Thriller
On Saturday the boys’ basketball team traveled down the road to Bishop Kenny and won in double overtime! The Eagles made 14 three pointers, winning 71-67. Mark Flakus ’22 led all scorers with 28 points, while Beza Miller ’23 added 24. The boys are 4-1o for the season and are back in action tomorrow night…
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