Campus – St. Mark’s
Campuses Celebrate Veterans with Special Chapel Services
All three Episcopal campuses celebrated and honored veterans in our community on Veterans Day with special Chapels. On the Munnerlyn Campus, the campus paused for a prayer by The Rev. Teresa Seagle, School Chaplain, during which veterans working on the Munnerlyn Campus were named. During Middle and Upper School Chapels, veterans were honored with a…
Read MoreHealth, Safety, Well-Being Focuses on SmartSocial Programming
ESJ’s Student Services Department has identified social media and technology as key contributors to student anxiety levels. Our teachers echo the sentiment and strive to incorporate technology in the classroom without losing connection to students and each other. We know technology is reaching students at younger and younger ages and it is important to include…
Read More“All About St. Mark’s” Virtual Auction Begins Tonight
Don’t forget! The “All About St. Mark’s” Virtual Auction begins tonight through Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 PM. Before you begin bidding, please visit https://esjstmarks2020.ggo.bid to create an account. Click here for instructions for How to Register to Bid or watch this short video tutorial. Auction items will include: Head of School for the Day Art Teacher for the Day Media Specialist…
Read MoreCheer Showcase Held
The Eagles Cheer Team, led by first grade teacher Claire Pulignano wrapped up their fall after school practices with a showcase for parents on Tuesday afternoon. Wearing their matching cheer t-shirts, face masks, hair ribbons, and waving their pom poms, 15 Kindergarten – third grade girls danced and cheered to a socially distanced crowd of…
Read MoreFourth Grade Learns Process of Strip Mining with Cookies
As part of their studies of the Southeast United States, fourth grade students spent some time discussing strip mining. Students learned that strip mining, a process of removing a thin strip of earth or soil to mine a seam of mineral, is often done primarily in states such as Tennessee, West Virginia, and Kentucky. To…
Read MoreEpiscopal Provides Election Support for Faculty, Students
Episcopal recognizes that following Tuesday’s election, all of ESJ’s faculty and staff, as well as many students on the Munnerlyn campus, will be impacted by the election and the school must be in a position to support them. Faculty and staff on all three campuses have been provided with helpful information regarding selfcare, creating a…
Read MoreStudent Lay to Rest Overused Words
Due to the constant and relentless usage by authors all over our school, an extensive list of words has reached the point of exhaustion. As a result of overexertion, all words on the list suffered a collapse and were unable to be revived. Today, sixth grade students “laid to rest” their overused words. Included on…
Read MoreEarly Learning Program 2 Rainbow Parade
On Tuesday, October 27, Early Learning Program 2 students wrapped up their color unit with the annual Rainbow Parade! After devoting a week each to red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, the proud early learners walked around campus waving rainbow streamers to show off all they have learned. Students from all over campus stood…
Read MoreStudents Receive Fruit of the Spirit Award for Joy
This morning, students in grades 1 – 6 gathered outside in the courtyard for the presentation of this month’s Fruit of the Spirit Awards. Award recipients were recognized by their teachers and peers for displaying the Fruit of the Spirit of Joy in everything they do. Special thank you to The Rev. Adam Greene for…
Read MoreIt’s CRUNCH time!
There are three days left in The Episcopal Fund parent campaign and the St. Mark’s Campus is overwhelmed with gratitude for the 85% of parents who have already given to the annual fund! Remember, every donation counts, no matter the size. Special thank you to the grade level representatives for handing out Nestle Crunch bars…
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