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St. Mark’s Campus Important Upcoming Important Calendar Dates
August 29 – Early Dismissal (noon), Afternoon Eagles Open September 1 – Labor Day. School and Extended Day Closed. September 3 – Pre-Primary Chapel Begins (8:25 a.m., Church) September 5 – Grade 3 Bible Presentation (8:25 a.m., Church) September 5 – Grade 5 Retreat (Knight Campus) September 9 – “Parents of Young Children, What to…
Read MoreParent Education Event with Dr. Elise Fallucco (September 9)
What to Expect in Young Children: Common Challenging Behaviors and How Parents Can Help Tuesday, September 9 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. Steve Williams Library and Learning Center Join Dr. Elise Fallucco, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and ESJ Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being Programming, for a practical look at why children display challenging behaviors such…
Read MoreSubmit Questions and RSVP for Parents’ Association Meeting (August 26)
Tuesday, August 26 8:15 a.m. NEW Location – Steve Williams Library RSVP Learn about the PA, ask questions, and get to know school leadership. Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School Carley Baggs, Assistant Head of Lower School Ashley Madsen, Director of Pre-Primary and Auxiliary Programs All parents are members of the PA!
Read More33rd Class Returns from Freshman Orientation Adventure (9GOA)
The Freshman Orientation Adventure (9GOA) is a unique Episcopal tradition in which freshmen spend the first four days of high school in the woods, camping, hiking, and whitewater rafting in order to set the tone for their years in Upper School. Through these adventures, as well as the care of junior and senior counselors, the…
Read MoreFine Arts Summer Programs Reflections
As summer winds down and the school year kicks off, it is a great time to reflect on the joy, inventiveness, and many students who participated in arts camps that brought life to the Munnerlyn Campus this summer. As campers of all ages explored visual and performing arts, faculty were inspired in turn by the…
Read MoreFaculty Expand Expertise Through Professional Development Opportunities
Several Beaches Campus faculty members took part in professional development opportunities over the summer, gaining valuable strategies and certifications to bring back to their classrooms. Brooklyn Brecklin, second grade teacher, participated in Balance Auditory Vision Exercises (BAVX) training through Florida Kids Therapy Services. Denise Cinnamond, Learning Specialist, attended a Building Thinking Classrooms workshop offered by…
Read MoreFrom Iceland to Innovation: Faculty Expand Skills Through Lastinger Summer Scholars Fund
This summer, several St. Mark’s Campus educators expanded their knowledge and skillsets through enriching professional development experiences made possible by the Lastinger Summer Scholars Fund. From Iceland to Texas, faculty members explored innovative approaches to wellness, mindfulness, and educational technology. Yaranel Abreu-Ruiz, PE Instructor, and Megan Trumpler, Media Specialist, attended a conference in Iceland called…
Read MoreCosta Rica Abroad: A Transformational Experience!
This summer, under the leadership of Dr. Rebecca Howes, Spanish teacher, students embarked on a life-changing 17-day cultural and educational journey through Heredia and Sámara, Costa Rica. Dr. Howes was joined by chaperones David Berry, Student Services, and Josephine Sanchéz, Spanish teacher, along with Ms. Sanchéz’s husband, Rafael Sanchéz, in guiding students through a transformative…
Read MoreSummer 2025 Faculty Professional Development
IMSE Orton-Gillingham Plus equipped our faculty with essential strategies, tools, and resources to effectively teach foundational literacy skills. Training included critical components of structured literacy such as phonological awareness, phonics, word analysis, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing for students in kindergarten through grade 2. IMSE Morphology Plus prepared our faculty with a comprehensive…
Read More2025-2026 New Faculty, St. Mark’s Campus
Assistant Head of School – Carley Baggs Carley most recently served as Director of Pre-Primary, where she oversaw curriculum, operations, and day-to-day leadership for ELP 1 through kindergarten. In this role, she supported academic programs by collaborating on instructional oversight, conducting teacher observations, analyzing student data, and developing targeted action plans to support student growth.…
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