Campus – St. Mark’s
The Future is Bright on the St. Mark’s Campus!
The Future is Bright on the St. Mark’s Campus! On Tuesday, October 12, the 2021-2022 St. Mark’s Campus Episcopal Fund Representatives will be distributing glow necklaces during morning carpool. If you have not yet submitted your donation to this year’s Campaign, please help us spread the light by supporting our remarkable school!
Read MoreCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15, St. Mark’s Campus students are immersed in Hispanic culture across multiple disciplines (art, music, dance, media, library and, of course, Spanish). Third grade students recently learned about Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter known for her many portraits and self-portraits. They painted…
Read MoreTechnology brings lower school campuses together
As part of a current social studies unit, St. Mark’s and Beaches Campus third grade students recently selected their favorite “hot spots” around the greater Jacksonville community and shared photos and information about their selected locations with each other via Zoom. From the St. Johns River and Cummer Museum to the beach and Pelican Snow…
Read MoreChapel in the Park
Last week, students, parents, grandparents, and faculty gathered on a beautiful fall morning in Stockton Park for the first Chapel in the Park of the year. Fifth grade students had the opportunity to serve as acolytes and readers while everyone participated in song and prayer. In the Homily, The Rev. Christopher Dell, Associate Chaplain, talked…
Read MoreParents’ Night Out a Big Success!
The St. Mark’s Parents’ Association hosted Parents’ Night Out on Thursday, September 16. Approximately 60 parents gathered on campus for an evening social filled with fellowship, food, beverages, and fun. In addition to mingling, parents had the opportunity to sign up to get involved with various events and special celebrations taking place throughout the 2021-2022…
Read More“Instrumental” addition to music program
Music to many parents’ ears, kindergarten – fifth grade students were recently offered the opportunity to participate in bi-weekly violin classes before school on St. Mark’s Campus. Instruction began last week and is led by Corina Donica, a professionally trained European violinist who has performed as a soloist, orchestral, and chamber musician throughout Europe and…
Read MoreStudents Going Gaga over GaGa Ball
Second – fifth grade students are going gaga over GaGa Ball! New to the PE program this year on St. Mark’s Campus, GaGa is a fast paced sport played in an octagonal pit. The game is played with a soft foam ball and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to…
Read MoreDear Parent, From a School Counselor: Talking to Your Kids About Back-to-School Uncertainty
by Amy Burrows Perkins ’92 Director of Student Services As published on Jacksonville Mom, August 13, 2021 Planning the return to school this fall feels a little uncertain this year. It’s definitely not 2020, but many parents are still feeling a little less confident about the kids returning to school than they would like. For…
Read MoreA Blessed Start to the 2021-2022 School Year
First – fifth grade students attended their first Chapel of the year on Friday, August 13. In the Homily, The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, talked about the power of words and impact they can have on others. Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School, dismissed students with the words, “Our worship has ended —…
Read MoreStudents ‘Create Something Beautiful” through Collaborative Project
First – fifth grade students recently participated in a collaborative art project designed to bring beauty to the surrounding St. Mark’s Campus community and raise awareness about unique urban art within the greater Jacksonville community. In the book “Maybe Something Beautiful” by F. Isabel Campoy and Theressa Howell, students learned about a young girl who…
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