Guided 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.  

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Beaches Campus Holds Fifth and Sixth Grade Graduations

Beaches Campus celebrated sixth and fifth grade graduates last week in two separate ceremonies on Wednesday, May 19 (sixth), and Thursday, May 20 (fifth).  Both days began with an art shows organized by Gretchen Henson, Beaches Campus art teacher, and celebrated each graduate and their art work this year.  Following the Art Show, the graduates…

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“Popsicles on the Playground” New Family Day

The Beaches Campus welcomed the 2021-2022 school year new families Sunday afternoon with a fun-filled Popsicles on the Playground event.  New Family Ambassadors provided refreshments, popsicles, and joined in on some playground fun.  New Family Day is an opportunity for incoming families to receive their roadmap to prepare for the new school year and connect…

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Mothers Celebrated at Pre-K Picnic

Pre-K students welcomed their mothers to campus to celebrate Mother’s Day on Friday. Moms enjoyed a picnic on Hixon Field, gifts from their children, and a special song. We appreciate all our Beaches Campus mothers and the roles they play in their children’s lives.

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Teacher Appreciation Week at Beaches Campus

Teachers change the lives of children every day—and in a year when instruction has been virtual or hybrid in many schools across the nation, our teachers at ESJ have provided a much-needed sense of community and connection with full-time, in-person instruction. Despite the challenges, our educators are working hard to ensure every student has the…

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More than a Holiday, Cinco de Mayo is History!

Cinco de Mayo is also called the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. Students on campus have crafted traditional tissue paper flowers reminiscent of the dahlias and marigolds that…

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Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award Recipients

Established in 2001, the Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award will be awarded to a faculty member teaching in the Lower Schools. Named for former St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Head of School, the purpose of the award is: To recognize and reward faculty and teaching assistants who personify QUALITY in their teaching and…

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Beaches Campus Expansion Plans Announced

Give to the Beaches Campus Expansion Campaign   Episcopal is excited to announce a plan for expansion on its Beaches Campus, which includes breaking ground on a new gym and common use space in the coming months. This multi-functional facility will allow increased opportunities for sports, fine arts, academics, and more.  The Rev. Adam Greene…

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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…

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