Posts by Meg Sacks
Students Learn to Sign and Sing
While there have been some adjustments to the school day on the St. Mark’s Campus regarding normal activities with masks and social distancing, music teacher, Susanne Dailey, has seized the opportunity to work with students on communicating and singing in a different way. Mrs. Dailey has used the challenge of singing behind a mask to…
Read MoreCurriculum Integration in 5th Grade
Integrating curriculum across subjects focuses on making connections for students, allowing them to engage in relevant, meaningful activities that can be connected to real life. Over the summer, fifth grade students read the book “Boy of the Painted Cave” as part of their required reading. To reinforce their reading, in Social Studies, students participated in…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Rolls Out Fine Arts Wheel
Through the collective partnership and collaboration between Katie Lebhar Black-Bowling ’95, Director of Fine Arts, and Jennifer Ketchum, Head of Lower School, Beaches Campus, the Beaches Campus successfully rolled out the Fine Arts Wheel for the 2020-2021 school year. The collaboration across two campuses started as part of the merger discussion last year to enhance…
Read MoreHSW Event Includes Diversity Education by OneJax
Middle and Upper School students participated in Diversity Education as part of the school’s Health, Safety, and Well-Being (HSW) program today. The program was presented by Deidre Lane from OneJax (OneJax is an interfaith organization dedicated to achieving civility, understanding and respect for all peoples). OneJax previously hosted ESJ’s Civil Discourse HSW event and an…
Read More“Do-Nut” Forget to Give! Volunteers Share Cinotti’s
“Do-Nut” Forget To Give To The Episcopal Fund! Beaches parents received Cinotti’s Pumpkin donuts at carpool this morning from The Episcopal Fund Chairs and Parent Association representatives to encourage participation in this year’s annual fund. Thank you to all parents who have already given! Donate now.
Read MoreCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Beaches Campus The Beaches Campus kicked off Hispanic Heritage month on September 15. Hispanic Heritage month (September 15 to October 15) recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Students will broaden their perspectives through activities in the classroom such as learning about historic Hispanic figures, through cultural…
Read MoreSenior Artists Get Professional Headshots
All seniors in performing and visual arts classes received a complementary headshot this week from headshot photographer Hailey Lafferty, who has worked with the school for years. The department will use these headshots to highlight these students during their senior year, and students can use these as part of their needs in a college audition…
Read MoreParents: Four Weeks and Counting!
The Episcopal Fund parent campaign is going on now! Thank you to all who have already made a gift. Tax-deductible gifts to The Episcopal Fund go directly into the operating budget. This year, more than ever, we need your support. Each gift makes a positive impact on each student, faculty, and staff member. Please contact Lisa Allen,…
Read MoreGolf Teams Host Eagles Invitational Tournament
This afternoon the girls’ and boys’ golf teams will host the ESJ Eagles Invitational at Timuquana Country Club. This is an 18 hole multi-team event. The girls’ teams competing are Episcopal, Bolles, and Providence, while the boys’ tournament will have the same three schools plus Bishop Kenny. Go Eagles!
Read MoreCross Country Races at Katie Caples Invitational
Athletic News Cross Country competed Saturday evening at Bishop Kenny at the Katie Caples Invitational. The boys’ team raced in the Open Varsity division, placed second overall. The Eagles were led by Don Kohla ’21 (17:51) who placed second overall. The JV girls’ team performed well, placing eighth overall. Leading the way for the girls…
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