Episcopal Insider
Munnerlyn Campus
August 23, 2024
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
Please make plans to attend our Middle School Open House on Thursday, August 29, at 5:30 p.m. Open House provides an opportunity for parents to meet each of your child’s current teachers and proceed through your child’s schedule of current classes. Eagle Ambassadors will be on campus to help you find your way around the campus. Each class will be a ten-minute period where the teacher will present information about the course.
This evening is a parent-only event, and we ask you to wear your parent nametag to help us welcome you. The Open House schedule and a campus map may be viewed here. Please access your student’s schedule in the Parent Portal of My ESJ prior to arrival. To access your student’s schedule in the Parent Portal, beside your child’s picture select Classes & Reports and then select Current Class Schedule. If you need assistance that evening, a welcoming committee will be available in the Bryan Library 5:00 – 5:25 p.m. As part of our sustainability efforts, paper copies of schedules and maps will not be available. Advisory will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and the evening will conclude at 7:30 p.m.
While time will not allow for discussion about individual students, please note Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Friday, October 11, when you will have the opportunity to meet with teachers individually. Additional information regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences will be available in the Insider at a later date. If you feel there are issues or needs you wish to discuss prior to conferences, please reach out to your child’s advisor.
Please make plans to attend our Upper School Open House on Thursday, September 5, at 5:30 p.m. Open House provides an opportunity for parents to meet each of their child’s current teachers and proceed through their child’s schedule of current classes. Eagle Ambassadors will be on campus to help you find your way around the campus. Each class will be a ten-minute period where the teacher will present information about the course.
This evening is a parent-only event, and we ask you to wear your parent nametag to help us welcome you. The Open House schedule and a campus map may be viewed here. Please access your student’s schedule in the Parent Portal of My ESJ prior to arrival. To access your student’s schedule in the Parent Portal, beside your child’s picture select Classes & Reports and then select Current Class Schedule. If you need assistance that evening, a welcoming committee will be available in the Bryan Library 5:00 – 5:25 p.m. As part of our sustainability efforts, paper copies of schedules and maps will not be available. Advisory will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and the evening will conclude at 7:30 p.m.
While time will not allow for discussion about individual students, please note that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Friday, October 11, when you will have the opportunity to meet with teachers individually. Additional information regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences will be available in the Insider at a later date. If you feel there are issues or needs you wish to discuss prior to conferences, please reach out to your child’s advisor.
We are excited to announce that flu shots will be available on picture day (September 3) for all students, including seniors, thanks to Dr. Freedman and Medical Express Corp.
Please fill out this consent form, and email it to Nurse Carter at cartert@testing-phlexon.online. Your student’s account will be charged $28 after the shot is administered. For seniors, he/she must remember to come to the Semmes Gym anytime between 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We will not call into the classroom. Students in 6th through 11th grades will be given the vaccine after their picture is taken ONLY IF the consent form was received. Please reach out to Nurse Carter if you have any questions.
Vision Is Priceless will be screening for risks of eye disease at Episcopal School of Jacksonville Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.
Before the screening:
- Tell your child’s teacher if you do NOT want your child screened.
- Make sure your child wears his/her glasses or contacts, if needed, on the day of the screening.
After the screening:
- Your child’s results are confidential and will only be shared with you and the school.
- Please remember, vision screening is only the first step and does not replace a full eye exam.
- If we find a concern, we will send you a letter explaining what to do next. Early detection can make a difference in your child’s vision, so any vision problems we identify should be assessed by an eye doctor.
A follow-up reminder will be sent, if necessary. Together we can ensure that your child’s eyes are healthy.
Vision Is Priceless is a local, nonprofit agency that serves as the premier community resource for improving the vision health of First Coast children and adults through screening, referral and education. The services we provide are FREE to our clients and are supported through the generosity of organizations, schools, and individuals like you. If you would like to make a contribution, please contact us.
Join us for a Parent Book Study end of year social gathering on Thursday morning May 1 at Southern Grounds-San Marco, 1671 Atlantic Blvd, 32207. Come by whenever you want after drop-off 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. All are welcome, including those of you who may have read without coming to the groups or may be interested in participating next year. We hope you enjoyed reading Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-And What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace and found it helpful. We’ll be visiting and talking about books for next year. Hope you can stop by!
Reminders
The fourth and final senior Application Kickoff is tomorrow, August 24, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Library conference room. All seniors must attend this session if they haven’t already attended one of the other three sessions offered earlier in August.
We look forward to kicking things off with the class of 2025!
About Application Kickoff
Episcopal College Counselors meet with all seniors to ensure a smooth start to the application season and senior year.
We’ll revisit essential tools, including the Common Application and Scoir, ensuring each senior understands the necessary policies, procedures, and requirements.
In addition, seniors will complete important authorization forms, update their college lists, learn about required procedures, and set up individual meetings with their college counselor.
Throughout the year, we (college counselors) guide and support seniors with every aspect of the admissions process – from balancing the college list to brainstorming essay responses to reviewing applications and essays prior to submission.
Application Kickoff is one of many programs Episcopal College Counseling hosts each year to ensure that students are well-informed and well-supported.
One of the fall activities Dads’ Club supports is working the grill at home football games. It’s a nice way to get to know each other while helping the school keep costs down in concessions. You can sign up for future games using the links below. Thank you in advance if we can get all those spots filled quickly!
Come enjoy the view from the roof deck patio at the new Haskell Center for Science and Student Life while enjoying free drinks, food, and meeting other dads on Wednesday, August 28, at 5:30 p.m. This is an annual highlight for the Dads’ Club to have casual and dedicated time with our Head of School, Rev. Adam Greene.
Please click here to RSVP by August 23 so we can plan for drinks and food. Last year, around 75 dads attended which was fantastic. Let’s break 100 this year.
Last call for a great night in the Sky Deck, exclusively reserved for our group behind home plate. Dads (and their families) are welcome. The price is $50 per person and includes admission to the game, unlimited buffet, soda and water, and premier seating in our area. Please Venmo Kevin Davidsen at @kevin-davidsen by September 15 and include your full name in the Venmo order. For those who sign up, tickets will be held in your name at Will Call.
The game is Wednesday, September 18, begins at 7:05 p.m. and food and drink will be available from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.!
Unlimited Buffet includes: Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Loaded Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Homestyle Coleslaw, Double Chocolate Brownies, Fresh Baked Cookies, Soda and Water. Private Bar with Beer and Wine is available for purchase during the food service.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville Rowing Information
The fall rowing program is designed to lay the foundation of fitness and technique, which is important in the continued development of the team and spring racing. The team has produced 27 Scholastic State titles over the last 10 years and fall participation is a big part of that success. Below, you will find more specific information for new and returning students. We welcome all new students to come out and give the sport a try, no experience necessary!
Middle School- Learn to Row Opportunity & Returners
New students will be taught the fundamentals of this great sport and learn teamwork and general fitness skills. This is an introductory learn to row fall club program through Episcopal School of Jacksonville.
- What- Learn to Row program for Middle School age students 6th grade and up – Returning rowers sculling sessions
- When- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays- 3:45 to 5:45pm, beginning August 26 through October 15 (Fall Break)
- Where- Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Walton Boathouse, 6757 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville 32211
- Cost- First week try for FREE – Then $250 for the semester billed to student account or pay by check
- Questions- Email Episcopal Rowing Program Director Mike Alton at altonm@testing-phlexon.online
Upper School- returning rowers and new students
Returning and new Upper School students will be taught the fundamentals of this great sport and learn teamwork and sport specific fitness to build into the spring season. All rowers will spend some time sculling and potentially getting in a single at some point. We will compete at one or two regattas to be named later.
- When- Monday through Friday- 3:45 to 5:45pm, beginning August 26th through November 8th
- Where- Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Walton Boathouse, 6757 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville 32211
- Cost- $375 for the semester billed to the student account or pay by check
- Questions- Email Episcopal Rowing Program Director Mike Alton at altonm@testing-phlexon.online
The practice location is the Walton Boathouse located at 6757 Atlantic Blvd. at the Knight Sports Campus. Students will be transported via an Episcopal shuttle after school, departing at 3:35 from in front of the Munnerlyn Center to the boathouse. Student pick up is at the Boathouse using the entrance at the eastern end of the Clements Tennis Center at the address above. The Beaches and West Side shuttles pick up rowers at the Boathouse for transportation home.
Recent graduates in the last 10 years who have continued to row in college have attended the following schools:
Boston University, Boston College, Bucknell, Cornell, Duke, Fordham, Jacksonville University, MIT, Rollins, United States Naval Academy, University of Alabama, University of North Carolina, University of Tennessee, University of Texas, Stetson, Princeton University, UCF, and UCLA.