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Lower Schools Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Hispanic and Latino communities. Through engaging activities, students are encouraged to explore the vibrant traditions, histories, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. On the Beaches Campus, this year’s celebration included a colorful blend of food, music, and cultural exploration. From savoring…
Read MoreAnnouncing St. Mark’s Campus Parent Book Club (October 15 Kickoff)
Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus is excited to announce a new Parent Book Club! The first book is Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy. “This book is for any parent who has ever struggled under the substantial weight of caregiving—which is to say, all of us. Good Inside is not only a wise…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus to Launch Parent Book Club
A new Parent Book Club is being established on the St. Mark’s Campus to provide community and valuable parental insights. The first book selected for discussion is Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy. The book is both a practical guide and a compassionate resource for overwhelmed parents. New York Times bestselling author Eve Rodsky wrote,…
Read MoreHonor Active Military and Veterans on the Hero Wall
Along with a special Veterans Day Chapel on Friday, November 10, St. Mark’s Campus will prominently display photos and information about veterans and active military special to the St. Mark’s Campus community. Faculty, staff, and families are encouraged to submit information about loved ones before Tuesday, November 7. If you submitted information during the past…
Read MoreFourth Grade Trip to Jaybird Hammock Farm Connects Nature and Literature
This summer, fourth grade students dived into the heartwarming book “Better with Butter,” which follows a 12-year-old girl named Marvel navigating anxiety and her extraordinary friendship with a fainting goat called Butter. Last week, St. Mark’s Campus fourth grade students took their learning to the next level with a unique goat yoga session at Jaybird…
Read MoreStudents Use Technology to Bring Classroom Studies to Life
St. Mark’s Campus fifth-grade students recently brought their studies on Native American culture to life thanks to virtual reality (VR) and 3D printing. After learning about long houses, tepees, and pueblo homes built by Cherokee and other tribes, they utilized VR goggles to explore around and inside dwellings. David Sandlin, Innovation Instructor, facilitated discussion by…
Read MoreFifth Grade Retreat Offers Memorable Experiences and Team Building
Beaches and St. Mark’s Campus students had the opportunity to bond and experience Episcopal’s Knight Sports Campus and Walton Boathouse last week on their fifth grade retreat. Munnerlyn Campus faculty members Jay Bolt, Matt Flakus, Jono Hustis, Michelle Krueger, and The Rev. Teresa Seagle led activities representing Episcopal’s Four Pillars. The fifth grade retreat is…
Read MoreAuthor Victoria Piontek Inspires Lower School Students with Personal Story and Writing Journey
Victoria Piontek, author of “Better With Butter,” visited fourth and fifth grade students at both Lower School campuses last week. “Better With Butter,” summer reading for fourth and fifth grade students, tells the story of a twelve-year-old girl dealing with anxiety and the transformative impact of a fainting goat named Butter. During her visit,…
Read MoreStudents, Faculty and Staff Reflect on “Word of the Year”
Fourth and fifth grade students recently read the book “One Word for Kids” with Mrs. Trumpler, Media Specialist. The book encourages children to choose a word representing a goal, aspiration, or value they want to embody throughout the year. It asks, “Once you know your word, what do you do with it?” After reading the…
Read MorePre-Kindergarten Enriches Social-Emotional Learning with New Curriculum
Learners in today’s world are facing the challenge of navigating healthy screen time and (eventually) utilizing artificial intelligence with responsibility and integrity. It is more important than ever before that our very youngest learners practice skills and techniques for self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making skills. Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Pre-Kindergarten program…
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