Episcopal Insider
Beaches Campus
April 4, 2025
All Campuses
Grandparents’ Day 2025-2026 will be held the first week of November 2025. Specific dates and times will vary by campus. Details will be updated as the school year begins.
Complete updates by September 1 to ensure grandparents receive all communications including the Grandparents’ Day invitation mailing that will provide them with additional details for each campus.
To update grandparent information in My ESJ:
Log in to the My ESJ Parent Portal
Click on “Update My Profile” located under My Tools
Click on “Grandparent Households” to update their information
New this week
A friendly reminder that today is a regular school day for students (and not a scheduled half day).
Teacher Appreciation week is Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 9. The Parent Association have planned amazing activities for the Beaches Campus Faculty and Staff.
Below is a list of activities the Parent Association have planned for the Beaches Campus employees.
Monday: Catered breakfast from Panera
Tuesday: Snacks in the Teacher Workroom
Wednesday: Faculty and Staff massages and a special gift from the Parent Association.
Thursday: Faculty and Staff Catered Luncheon. Please refer to this sign-up genius to volunteer to help during the luncheon!
Friday: Coffee Cart, Teacher Dress Down Day, and Shout Outs
We are excited to partner with K9s For Warriors for this year’s Service Day on Thursday, April 10th.
This will be a school-wide event, where students will have the opportunity to learn about the incredible mission of K9s For Warriors and make a meaningful impact.
A representative from K9s For Warriors will join us to educate students about their mission and the life-changing impact of service dogs. We are also fortunate to have a pup-in-training or a veteran service dog visit during the event!
Hands-On Service Project:
Following the assemblies, all students will gather in the gym to assemble donation baskets with items brought in by each class. Students will be divided into teams, each led by a Fifth Grade Leader. Together, they will carefully select items to fill the baskets and create handmade cards for veterans to include in their baskets.
Please join us in donating to this wonderful cause. We are excited for the students to take part in such a meaningful service project. Each class displays pictures of K9s For Warriors dogs to show students exactly where their donations are going. This helps them feel more connected to the cause, get excited about participating, and see the tangible impact of their support.
Please have donations submitted by Wednesday, April 9th.
Celebration Service Day Flyer and Grade Level Donations
Reminders
2025-2026 Important Calendar Dates
- August 26 – Pre-K/K Chapel (Postponed to September 2)
- August 27 – First – fifth grade Chapel – July/August Birthday Book (New Location: Petway Family Performance Center)
- August 29 – July/August Birthday Free Dress Day/Noon Dismissal/Faculty Professional Development (Afternoon Eagles Available)
- September 1 – Labor Day (No School)
- September 2 – Pre-K/K Chapel – July/August Birthday Book
- September 3 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist
- September 4 – First Parent Association Meeting via Zoom
- September 5 – August Shoutout Free Dress Day
- September 9 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- September 10 – First – fifth grade Chapel
- September 12 – Spirit Dress Day/Parent Coffee with Dr. Fallucco at 8:30 a.m.
- September 16 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- September 17 – Parent/Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students)
- September 19 – Lower School Family Fun Night on the Munnerlyn Campus
- September 23 – Pre-K/K Chapel – September Birthday Book
- September 24 – First – fifth grade Chapel – September Birthday Book
- September 26 – September Birthday Free Dress/Coffee with Adam Greene at 8:30 a.m.
- September 30 – Pre-K/K Chapel/ Volleyball Clinic (third – fifth grade, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
- October 1 – First – fifth grade Chapel
- October 2 – Blessing of the Animals (8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.)
- October 3 – September Shoutout Free Dress Day
- October 7 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- October 8 – First – third grade Chapel/Episcopal Schools Celebration (fourth and fifth grade)
- October 10 – Spirit Dress Day
- October 14 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- October 15 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist/Noon Dismissal
- October 16 – 20 – Fall Break
- October 21 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- October 22 – First – fifth grade Chapel – October Birthday Book
- October 24 – October Birthday Free Dress Day/Boo Bash (3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- October 27 – Vision Screening
- October 28 – Pre-K/K Chapel – October Birthday Book
- October 29 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist
- October 31 – Halloween Parade (8:15 a.m.) and Class Festivities
- November 5 – Grandparents and Special Friends Day
- November 6 – Trimester 1 Ends
- November 7 – October Shoutout Free Dress Day/Noon Dismissal/Faculty Professional Development (Afternoon Eagles Available)
- November 11 – Pre-K/K Chapel – November Birthday Book
- November 12 – Veterans Day Chapel
- November 14 – November Birthday Free Dress Day
- November 18 – Pre-K/K Thanksgiving Chapel
- November 19 – First-fifth grade Thanksgiving Chapel and November Birthday Book
- November 20 – Spirit Dress Day/Fifth Grade Pasta Dinner
- November 21 – Professional Development for Teachers (No School)
- November 24-28 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)
- December 2 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- December 3 – First – fifth grade Chapel
- December 5 – November Shoutout Free Dress Day
- December 9 – Pre-K/K Christmas Chapel
- December 10 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist
- December 12 – December Birthday Free Dress Day/Lessons & Carols
- December 16 – Pre-K/K Chapel – December Birthday Book
- December 17 – First – Fifth Grade Chapel – December Birthday Book
- December 18 – December Shoutout Free Dress Day
- December 19 – Noon Dismissal/How the Grinch Stole Christmas Performance/Storytime/Caroling
- December 22 – January 5 – Christmas Break (No School)
- January 6 – School Resumes
Beaches Campus Dads,
You are invited to attend the Beaches Campus Dads’ Club End of Year Meet Up, April 12 at 12:00 p.m. at Hanna Park.
Don’t miss this opportunity for an end of year Dad’s Club fellowship to include beach fishing, cookout, smore’s, and more. All Beaches Campus dads are welcome.
If you plan on attending and interested in more details please contact Patrick Aland or RSVP here!
Sincerely,
Beaches Campus Dads’ Club President
Patrick Aland
Episcopal students across three campuses will soon participate in Celebrating Service Day on April 10. The Beaches Campus will be partnering with K9s For Warriors this year. A pup-in-training will be visiting the campus to educate students on the program. Stay tuned for more details.
K9s For Warriors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing highly trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and military-related trauma. Their mission is to empower veterans to regain their independence and improve their quality of life through the companionship and support of service dogs, most of which are rescued from shelters. By pairing veterans with these specially trained dogs, K9s For Warriors helps them navigate daily challenges, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and foster a renewed sense of purpose.
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL of JACKSONVILLE
Beaches Campus
welcomes grandparents and special friends of students in
grades Pre-K 3 – grade 5 on the Beaches Campus
Wednesday, April 16
Join us for a special Chapel service beginning at 1:00 p.m.
at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, with doors opening
at 12:30 p.m. Following the service, enjoy refreshments in
McCormick Courtyard and classroom visits until 3:00 p.m.
RSVP by April 9
Visit esj.org/grand-beaches for a more detailed agenda and to register to attend
Thursday, April 17
- 1/2 Day (Noon Dismissal), Extended Day Closed
Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)
- No School
Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday)
- No School
Spirit Day is Friday, April 11, 2025! Don’t forget to wear your ESJ Spirit Shirt with athletic, denim, or uniform bottoms!
Preparing for the Transition to Middle School: What to Expect and How ESJ Can Help
For Fifth Grade Parents
Friday, April 25
9:00 – 10:00 am
Hope Hall Art Room
Panel Discussion and Q&A
- Paige McGee, Head of Middle School
- Christy Hodges, Dean of Student Life
- Amy Perkins, Director of Student Services
- David Berry, Counselor
- Dr. Elise Fallucco, Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing Programming