Posts by Meg Sacks
Christmas Chapel Includes Pageant and "Chrismons" Tree
Episcopal celebrated Christmas in Chapel today, including a pageant, scripture trivia, and decorating a special “Chrismons” tree. Sixth graders and theological arts students, grades 11-12, performed “A Traditionally Untraditional Christmas Pageant.” The pageant included sixth graders as angels, shepherds, the innkeeper, the star, and wise men, as well as Mary and Joseph. The pageant theme recognized…
Read MoreAP Government Students Honored at Federal Court House
Emily Farmer’s AP Government classes recently participated in an essay contest held by The U.S. Middle District Court of Florida. Out of more than 100 essays submitted by area students, Mark Mori ’20 placed first. Ella George ’20 tied for third and Mabel Smith ’20 finished in the top ten. Students were honored at a ceremony…
Read MoreNine Ways to Reduce Stress Around the College Process
It’s that time of year — no, not the holiday season — the college admissions season. Here are some simple ways you and your student can reduce the stress around the college process from Julie Carter, Episcopal’s Associate Director of College Counseling. Mrs. Carter has provided nine ways for parents and nine ways for students…
Read MoreNew Leadership Appointments at Episcopal
Dear Episcopal School of Jacksonville Community, I am very pleased to share with you several exciting leadership appointments which will support the growth and culture of excellence of our school. All of these individuals are committed educators and experienced administrators who are dedicated to our great school’s mission. Most importantly, their love for, and commitment…
Read MoreHow to Teach Your Child About Philanthropy
by Missy Ketchum, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement How often do you take an opportunity to teach your children about philanthropy? Most of us think that the word \”philanthropist\” means someone who makes enormous gifts–Bill Gates or Andrew Carnegie– but not us. Even if we aren\’t in Bill Gates’ category of giving, all of us…
Read MoreJulia Kagiliery '21 First ESJ Student Published in Science Journal
Junior Julia Kagiliery is in her second year Marion Zeiner’s science research class. During the spring semester last year Julia found a researcher at Texas Tech, Dr. David Weindorf, who helped her analyze her experimental samples and offered her the opportunity to work in his lab this past summer. Julia and Dr. Weindorf collected coal…
Read MoreStudents Learn from Peers through "Eagles for Eagles" Program
Eagles for Eagles (E4E) is a student-initiated and student-led program within Eagle Ambassadors. Its purpose is to develop a supportive mentoring relationship between Upper School students and Middle School students. Every 7th-grade advisory has four Eagle Ambassadors that serve as mentors for their advisory, meeting with them, answering questions, and giving advice. E4E’s began as…
Read MoreEconomics Students Present Urban Plans
Nine teams of juniors and seniors in Perry Walthour’s Economics class presented their redevelopment vision to a fictitious city council made up of Urban Land Institute (ULI) volunteers. Two concurrent city councils were held on Friday, November 8, producing a winning development team from each council. The winning teams are: BONK’D Development with Holly Hardman,…
Read MoreEpiscopal Fund Chairs and Parent Reps
Episcopal Fund Parent Campaign Supporter List 2019-2020 Parent Donors Episcopal Fund Parent Chairs 2019-2020 New Parent Chairs – Suzanne and Jason Burhyte ’93 Middle School Chairs – Katherine and Chris Rabil Upper School Chairs – Kim and Dan Goodman Class of 2020 Parent Chairs – Lara and Bob Leinenweber Episcopal Fund Parent Reps 2019-2020…
Read MoreEpiscopal and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens to Partner for Arts
Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. This year’s partnership will include an evening entitled “Midsummer at the Cummer,” a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by Episcopal students and performed in the Cummer’s gardens. This event will also…
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