Episcopal Insider
Munnerlyn Campus
May 2, 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
Senior Exam Information & Schedule:
Exam time and specific location for those testing will be available in the My ESJ Student portals a week prior to testing. All Seniors scheduled to take exams will do so in the Alumni Gym, except for students testing with accommodations, who will test in other classroom locations on the Munnerlyn Campus. Students must remain in the testing location for the full testing period. Seniors with grades of A- or above for the 2nd semester may be exempt from their exam at the discretion of the classroom teacher.
Monday, May 12
- 8:05 AM – 10:05 AM – English
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Science
Tuesday, May 13
- 8:05 AM – 10:05 AM – History & Theology
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – World Language
Wednesday, May 14
- 8:05 AM – 10:05 AM – Mathematics
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Conflicts
Grades 9 – 11 Exam Information & Schedule:
Upper School students in grades 9 – 11 will take exams in English, Science, History, World Language, and Mathematics. Exams are administered in locations across campus. Exam locations will be posted in My ESJ Student portals and will be communicated by teachers in classes before exam week. For standard exams, students must arrive on campus by 8:15 a.m. and be picked up by 10:45 a.m. For exams with accommodations, students must arrive on campus by 11:15 a.m. If your child is ill, please contact Stephanie Day in the Registrar’s Office via email at days@testing-phlexon.online, to reschedule the exam. The exam schedule is below.
Monday, May 19 – English
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 11:30 start, end time varies by student
Tuesday, May 20 – Science
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 11:30 start, end time varies by student
Wednesday, May 21 – History
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 11:30 start, end time varies by student
Thursday, May 22 – World Languages
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 11:30 start, end time varies by student
Friday, May 23 – Mathematics
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 8:30 start, end time varies by student
Exam Week Quiet Study
The Bryan Library will be open Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM and Friday 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
If you have any questions or your child is ill during exam week, please contact Ms. Stephanie Day at days@testing-phlexon.online .
6th Grade Information:
Sixth grade students do not take exams during Exam Week and do not come to campus. The last day of school for sixth grade students is Friday, May 16.
7th Grade Exam Information & Schedule:
Seventh grade students will take exams in English, World Language, and Math. Exams for seventh grade students will be administered in the Alumni Gym. For standard exams, students must arrive on campus by 8:15 a.m., and they must be picked up by 10:45 a.m. For accommodation exams, students must arrive on campus by 11:15 a.m. If your child is ill, please contact Ms. Stephanie Day in the Registrar’s Office at 904.396.5751, extension 1432, to reschedule the exam. The seventh grade exam schedule is below.
Monday, May 19 – English
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 11:30 start, end time varies by student
Tuesday, May 20 – World Language
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 11:30 start, end time varies by student
Wednesday, May 21 – Mathematics
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 11:30 start, end time varies by student
8th Grade Exam Information & Schedule:
Eighth grade students will take exams in English, Science, History, World Language, and Math. Exams for eighth grade students will be administered in the Semmes Gym. For standard exams, students must arrive on campus by 8:15 a.m. and be picked up by 10:45 a.m. For accommodation exams, students must arrive on campus by 11:15 a.m. Monday through Thursday and by 8:15 a.m. on Friday. If your child is ill, please contact Ms. Stephanie Day in the Registrar’s Office at 904.396.5751, extension 1432, to reschedule the exam. The eighth grade exam schedule is below.
Monday, May 19 – English
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 11:30 start, end time varies by student
Tuesday, May 20 – Science
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 11:30 start, end time varies by student
Wednesday, May 21 – History
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 11:30 start, end time varies by student
Thursday, May 22 – World Languages
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 11:30 start, end time varies by student
Friday, May 23 – Mathematics
- Standard Exams – 8:30 – 10:30 AM
- Accommodation Exams – 8:30 start, end time varies by student
Exam Week Quiet Study
The Bryan Library will be open Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM and Friday 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
If you have any questions or your child is ill during exam week, please contact Ms. Stephanie Day at days@testing-phlexon.online or 904.396.5751, extension 1432.
Reminders
This is a special time for our community as we prepare for Senior Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. The next few months are going to pass quickly. Coupled with senior exams, AP exams, and many academic challenges comes the task of keeping track of all the events that you must attend. Attached please find a calendar listing all the events that seniors must attend in preparation for Commencement.
Parents are invited to attend several of these functions as noted in the calendar. Please note the proper dress for each occasion. Caps and gowns will be distributed on Thursday, May 15. At Commencement, please do not hold more than twelve seats for your family. Remember that seats are available on a first come first served basis and that a family member must be present to hold seats.
2025 Book Buyback begins Monday, May 12
- Seniors– Books can be returned starting May 12
- 7th – 11th grade– Book Buyback starts May 19
- 6th gradeinstructors facilitate Book Buyback during class time
Requirements for books eligible for Book Buyback are as follows:
- Textbooks will be used in the upcoming school year’s curriculum.
- Textbooks are cleared of papers, tabs, sticky notes, etc.
- Pages and binding are intact.
- Pencil marks erased and no pen/highlighter marks.
- Books with water damage are ineligible for return.
- Workbooks and novels are not eligible for Book Buyback.
Please join us for the last FANS meeting of this school year on Thursday, May 8, from 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. in the Fine Arts lounge located in the Munnerlyn Center.
We always have coffee and treats, so please join us in support of the Fine Arts program!
Fine Arts Nurturing Students (FANS) is a parent volunteer organization that serves to enhance the fine arts experience for every Episcopal student and the entire ESJ community. FANS provides essential support to the fine arts’ students and faculty. As an Episcopal parent, you are automatically a member of every parent organization, including FANS!