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Dance Marathon Raises Nearly $12,000
Episcopal hosted a smaller version of Dance Marathon this past Saturday, still managing to fundraise nearly $12,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network, Wolfson Children’s Hospital and the pediatrics center at UF Health Jax. Past fundraisers have helped fund research and training, purchase life-saving equipment, and subsidize other aspects of patient care. “Our current COVID circumstances have…
Read MoreSeniors Named “Students of the Year”
Congratulations to seniors Don Kohla and Miranda Doro, chosen as the Jacksonville Exchange Club’s “Students of the Year.” The Student of the Year exemplifies a well-rounded high school career; he or she not only excels academically, but also exhibits leadership and involvement in clubs, athletics or the arts in school and a steward of his…
Read MoreThird and Sixth Graders Lead Toys for Tots Drive on St. Mark’s Campus
An Episcopal school-wide drive benefiting Toys for Tots will begin on Monday, November 2. All Beaches, St. Mark’s, and Munnerlyn Campus students are invited to donate new toys (unwrapped). This year, St. Mark’s Campus third and sixth grade students will be leading the collection efforts for their campus. To announce the collection drive, siblings in…
Read MoreGlobal Learning Programs Offer Opportunities for All
ESJ’s Institute of Global Learning will be offering five wonderful, life-changing experiences this summer for students, and one for the entire Episcopal community. For those students interested in traveling to Europe, the Spanish Exchange and Romans & Britain trip are both being offered in June. The Spanish Exchange travels to Zaragoza and Barcelona, Spain every…
Read MoreOctober Professional Development Features Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Program
Beaches Campus kindergarten through third grade teachers engaged in a deep dive into the Benchmark Assessment System with an outside consultant who has expertise in the implementation of the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy program on Friday, October 2. The Fountas & Pinnell Literacy program includes an extensive set of materials that are research-based and practical…
Read MoreKurlas Family Supports Fine Arts Expansion
The first phase of a new Episcopal Artists’ Row will open this fall, thanks to a gift from Tony and Ginger Kurlas and their three daughters. Becca Hoadley’s “Draw, Paint, Print” classes will move to the newly christened Kurlas House, and Mark Zimmerman’s “Photography” classes will move next door. Michelle Krueger’s classes will follow next…
Read MoreBob Kirk Featured in Studio Potter
Fine Arts instructor Bob Kirk’s article on teaching Ceramics in Private school was recently published in one of the top international ceramics education magazines, Studio Potter. In March, 2019, Bob was a member of a panel at the annual conference of The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). The article (subscription only)…
Read MoreAsking the Right Questions in Your School Search
Asking the Right Questions in Your School Search Sam Hyde Geisler ’00, Executive Director of Admission and Enrollment at Episcopal School of Jacksonville As an Admission Director, I am often asked, “My family is considering changing schools (or just starting school). Where do we start, or what do you recommend?” Many parents simply don’t know…
Read MoreGirls Rowing Competes at OARS Invitational
This past weekend the girls’ rowing team participated in the OARS Invitational at Turkey Lake in Orlando. The girls had a win in the single and two close fourth place finishes in the Double and Varsity 4. “I thought we raced hard and continue to improve each week. With this being only the second spring…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Prepares for Variety Show
Students are hard at work getting ready for the Beaches Campus Variety Show! The audience will follow Mr. Bell, Ms. Thompson, and Joan as they go on a time traveling adventure to explore the many ways humans have communicated throughout history. The variety show, Talking Through Time, will feature many singers, actors, dancers, and musicians…
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