Campus – St. Mark’s

Today, May 24, ELP 1 – fifth grade students enjoyed rainy-day water festivities and fun thanks to Splash Into Summer. Early Learning Program students participated in age-appropriate sprinkler, water pad, and messy sensory bin play while older students braved giant water slides! Fifth grade students had the privilege of attending an off-site pool party. Pre-Kindergarten…

First graders presented their studies of sea animals for their families and peers this week by transforming the Lori Schiavone Commons into an underwater ocean experience. After selecting a specific sea animal, students researched features, habitats, life cycles, food chains, and interesting facts. They created a script using their facts and illustrated pictures to accompany…

Students brought 510 years of Florida history to life in front of a live audience last week during Florida Day. Every student took center stage dressed as historical figures ranging from Pedro Menendez and Jean Ribault to Andrew Jackson, Clara White, and even Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse! Following the performance, students became a living-history…

Second grade students earned bike licenses last week following the Second Grade Bike Rodeo, a long-standing tradition on the St. Mark’s Campus. The morning began with Tucker Cycles conducting safety checks on all student bikes. Students then attended a safety briefing from JSO Bike Squad. To implement what they learned, everyone rotated through a series…

As part of A Vision for Art’s fourth annual Student Art Series, A Future for Art, St. Mark’s Campus students worked with professional artists this school year to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Completed originals were purchased through an online bidding process during A Vision for Art.   “We are grateful to our artists’ generosity in donating…

A Vision for Art provided an amazing experience for artists, party guests, and the Jacksonville community again this year. Throughout the five-day art exhibition, hundreds of art enthusiasts from the greater Jacksonville community and beyond traveled to St. Mark’s Campus to view and purchase masterpieces from over 40 artists. The event kicked off with a…

St. Mark’s Campus’ ELP 1 and ELP 2 students were thrilled to show off their school and classrooms on Thursday, April 6 for ELP Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in music, storytime, movement, or Spanish alongside their littlest loved ones followed by special time on the playground. ELP 2…

Katherine Nott ‘90 recently spoke with Pre-K 4 – grade 5 parents about how ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus weaves social emotional learning into daily life on campus. She educated parents about the student mentor program, small group lunches (called Lunch Bunch), and tools teachers are equipped with to teach kindness, patience, peace, and more. In…

On Thursday, March 23, approximately 100 people gathered in the Lori Schiavone Commons to hear from Susan Britt Macon, A Vision for Art’s 2023 Featured Artist. Renowned North Carolinian artist returned to her Jacksonville roots to share how her walk in Christian faith has influenced her work and artistic career. In addition to hearing Susan…