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Training for Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run Off to a Great Start
In preparation for the Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run on February 25, nearly 25 kindergarten – fifth grade students started Morning Mile Running Club this week on ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus. Led by Episcopal parent Jessica Ryals, this free club meets twice a week before school until February 22. “Morning Mile enables students to…
Read MoreEpiscopal Names Jeremy Winston as Youth Lacrosse Coordinator
Two-time Jacksonville University lacrosse captain and five-year letter-winner Jeremy Winston has been hired to lead the boys’ youth lacrosse program for Episcopal, commencing January 5, Athletic Director Andy Kidd announced today. Coach Winston will coordinate and lead lacrosse training opportunities throughout the boys program with a focus on Lower and Middle School development. A National…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Faculty Member Publishes Children’s Book
Laura Fackler, Science Instructor and Dean of Students, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus, recently published the children’s book, “Bedtime for Bun Bun.” “Bedtime for Bun Bun” is about a young rabbit who does not want to go to bed even though it is past her bedtime. Her family tries many different things to…
Read MoreKindergarten Presents “The First Thanksgiving”
Kindergarten students presented “The First Thanksgiving” on Thursday, November 17, on stage in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Dressed as turkeys, pilgrims, and Indians, students recited poems and performed adorable and hilarious songs, including the much-loved song “Strut Mr. Turkey”! The kindergarten performance is the first of several opportunities for students to take center stage this…
Read MoreChristmas Class Parties
Friday, December 16 Parents are welcome to attend these festive events! Homeroom parents will send a volunteer SignUp Genius link prior to the parties. ELP 1: 10-10:30 a.m. ELP 2: 9 – 10:15 a.m. Pre-K 3: 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Pre-K 4: 10 – 10:30 a.m. Kindergarten: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Grade 1: 10:45 –…
Read MoreMunnerlyn Campus Celebrates World Languages Week
he World Languages Department is celebrating World Languages Week on the Munnerlyn Campus. The department is honoring the languages and cultures studied at ESJ through traditional decorations, music, dance, dress, and cuisine. Language students studying Chinese, Spanish, Latin, and French are sharing project displays in classrooms and in the Buck Center. Chinese language students dressed up…
Read MoreStudents Combine Art and History to Create Masterpiece for Gingerbread Extravaganza
Each year, with a curricular focus on Jacksonville history, St. Mark’s Campus third grade students select a historical landmark to construct out of gingerbread and candies for the Jacksonville Historical Society’s Gingerbread Extravaganza. This year, students recreated downtown Jacksonville’s Seminole Club. Alongside art teacher Mrs. Bebe, students worked in small groups to build the gingerbread…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Boys Basketball Playoff Games
The Beaches Campus will host the boys basketball first playoff game in their new gymnasium. The Beaches Campus boys varsity team is the top seed going into the tournament with a record of 7-1 this fall season. These student athletes have gained tremendous confidence and have experienced the joy of teamwork this season. We are…
Read MoreEpiscopal Adds The Heart of Music as a Partner in Arts
The Heart of Music is joining the Episcopal’s Partners in Arts program for the 2022-23 school year. The Heart of Music is led by Corina Donica, David Donica, and Ben Lountchenko. Corina is the lower school string adjunct on ESJ’s St. Mark’s Campus and the string ensemble instructor on the Munnerlyn Campus. The Heart of…
Read MoreGlobal Learning Programs Summer 2023
Episcopal’s Global Learning program will offer several summer trips this year for Upper School students, including France, Italy, and Costa Rica, led by ESJ faculty and staff. In Costa Rica, students have the opportunity to spend two weeks with host families in Heredia as well as Sámara, Costa Rica, where they will take language classes,…
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