Campus – St. Mark’s
Celebrating Service Day Spans Three Campuses and Helps Multiple Organizations
ESJ students participated in Celebrating Service Day yesterday, an annual event that focuses on caring for others and providing assistance to the Jacksonville community. Students worked on and off campus for multiple groups, including Hunger Fight, Hope’s Closet, Hope Haven, St. Johns Riverkeeper, Habijax, and Five Star Veterans Center. They also heard from guest speakers…
Read MoreStudents Sing Their Way Through the High “Cs” in “Pirates! The Musical”
Fourth and fifth grade students recently took the stage in the Lori Schiavone Commons for two performances of “Pirates! The Musical”. Dressed as pillaging pirates and swashbuckling stowaways, the musical featured eight engaging songs, fun choreography, and student speaking opportunities. Fifth grade students Maddie Kuebler and Brayden Vogt starred as stowaways and Joshua Oyetunde-Baer shined…
Read MorePre-K 3 Easter Performance
Wednesday, April 5 9 a.m. Following the performance, parents are invited to stay and hide eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt while children enjoy snacks. The egg hunt will take place on the playground at approximately 9:45 a.m.
Read MorePre-K Students Receive Visit from St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 students were recently thrilled by a special visit from St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office’s Sargent Andrew Carre, Deputy Jeremy Bryson (father to Addison, Pre-K 3), and a two-year-old police goldendoodle. Officers spoke with children about strangers, calling 911, and what to do if they get lost in a crowd. Their…
Read MoreStudents Collaborate with Artists to Create Grade-Level Masterpieces
As part of A Vision for Art’s Student Art Series, A Future for Art, St. Mark’s Campus students have the unique opportunity to work with professional artists to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Completed pieces range from modern and impressionistic to realistic. View photos. “Giving students a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how real artists create is so inspiring,”…
Read More“Reading with Rosie” Program Builds Literacy Skills Among Students
Thanks to a new therapy dog on campus, kindergarten – second grade students have the opportunity to improve literacy fluency and confidence in partner or small group reading sessions. Parents may elect for their child(ren) to read aloud to Rosie, a nine-year-old Labrador Retriever, certified with Pet Partners. “Pets are loving, non-judgmental listeners who are…
Read MoreEpiscopal School of Jacksonville Announces Artist Selections for the fourth annual A Vision for Art Art Show
Since its inaugural year in 2019, the A Vision for Art five-day art show has gained popularity among art lovers and artists alike. This year’s event artist selection committee, led by Preston Haskell, chose 42 unique artists to be part of this year’s show. The event will be held April 21- 25, 2023, at Episcopal…
Read MoreChapel Buddies Provide Opportunities for Mentorship and Friendship Across Grade Levels
On Friday, January 13, kindergarten students took a big step in their Christian formation journey on the St. Mark’s Campus by joining first – fifth graders for Chapel. While still serving as Pre-Primary Chapel leaders on Mondays and Wednesdays, they are also acclimating to a service format they will transition to next year with the…
Read MoreTraining 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 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…
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