Campus – St. Mark’s
Kindergarten 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 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 MoreFall Festival Brings Family Friendly Fun for All
St. Mark’s Campus families, faculty, and staff along with neighborhood families and Munnerlyn Campus Eagle Ambassadors, gathered on St. Mark’s Campus’ Berg Field for the much-anticipated Fall Festival on Friday, October 21. Children enjoyed pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, football toss, yard games, food trucks, ice cream, and more! The Fall Festival was…
Read MoreSymphony Concert and Writer’s Workshop Turns School Day into Fairytale
The Jacksonville Symphony transformed Jacoby Hall into a fairytale kingdom known as “Jacksonvillia” on Tuesday, October 11. Beaches and St. Mark’s Campus second grade students experienced how instruments can be used to transform everyday stories into fairytales using major and minor keys. The Symphony’s Assistant Conductor took the audience on a musical journey depicting princes…
Read MoreClasses Without Quizzes and Book Fair Promotes Fellowship on St. Mark’s Campus
St. Mark’s Campus had record attendance for its annual Classes Without Quizzes Family Open House event held on Thursday, October 6. Parents and grandparents had the opportunity to visit three different classes their child(ren) participate(s) in during the school day. From painting, dancing, and programming robots to social studies activities, math games, and science experiments,…
Read MoreNew Renderings Capture Vision of Steve Williams Library and Learning Center
Recently completed graphic renderings of the Steve Williams Library and Learning Center tell the story of a welcoming, inspiring, and flexible space that will provide the St. Mark’s Campus community a place to learn, gather, and access electronic and print resources. The design showcases a combination of open areas and dedicated zones with mobile, modular…
Read MoreLower School Family Fun Night Draws Crowd to Munnerlyn Campus
More than 300 Lower School students and their families attended Family Fun Night at Episcopal’s Munnerlyn Campus on Friday. Greeted by Munnerlyn Campus Eagle Ambassadors, Beaches and St. Mark’s families enjoyed games, face painting, and a cookout on the Forbes Event Lawn prior to heading to Jangro Stadium to watch the Episcopal Eagles face off…
Read MoreCarpool Reminders
In order to assist families in having a smooth and safe carpool experience during arrival and dismissal times, please pay close attention to the following: Parents/caregivers of Pre-K students should remain inside their vehicles. Children will be assisted out of cars and walked into their classes by faculty, staff, and safety patrols. The bike gate…
Read MoreDear Parent, From a Teacher: 5 Ways to Make the Back-to-School Transition Run Smoothly
As a mom and a teacher, I am always shocked by how fast the summers fly by. I feel like just as I am starting to settle into a nice, relaxing summertime routine — WHAM! The back-to-school supplies are stocked all over Target. So, I want to share five pieces of advice to help ease…
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