Episcopal Insider
Munnerlyn Campus
May 16, 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.
The first senior Application Kickoff is tomorrow, August 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Gooding Boardroom (library conference room). We look forward to kicking things off with the class of 2026!
All seniors must attend one of four sessions offered Aug 2, Aug 11, Aug 16, or Aug 23. Each session will take place in the library conference room from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Seniors who have not yet signed up for a session need to complete the Application Kickoff RSVP (available only through the student’s esj.org account) to reserve a seat. Students may change their date through the same link if their plans change.
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.
Uniform Exchange (Free Event) and Lost and Found Items will be displayed on the Flag Plaza on Monday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 21! Uniforms will be available to take for Free. First come, first served.
Please email Heather Douglas at douglashe@testing-phlexon.online with any questions. You can also drop off any donations at the event!
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.
Do you have some extra time to read over the summer? Come borrow a Parent Book Study book from the Parent Library located in the College Counseling Office. The Parent Library includes copies of past Parent Book Study books for parents to borrow and return when they are done reading them. Parent Book Study started meeting in the fall of 2016 and has read the following books:
2024-2025
Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-And What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
2023-2024
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents by Lisa Damour
2022-2023
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
2016-2017 and 2021-2022
Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults
by Amy Ellis Nutt and Frances E. Jensen
2020-2021
Generation Z Unfiltered: Facing Nine Hidden Challenges of the Most Anxious Population by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak
Summer 2020
Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania
by Frank Bruni
Summer 2020
The Blessing of a B Minus: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Resilient Teenagers
by Wendy Mogel
2019-2020
How to Raise an Adult: Break free of the overparenting trap and prepare your kid for success
by Julie Lythcott-Haims
2018-2019
The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age
by Steiner-Adair EdD., Catherine and Teresa H. Barker
2017-2018
The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure And Material Advantage Are Creating A Generation Of Disconnected And Unhappy Kids by Madeline Levine
The goal of Parent Book Study is to promote parent learning through reading and discussion. Not only do we meet in small groups to build relationships and learn from each other, but we also provide a book each year as a community read to increase knowledge and connection in the wider ESJ community. Even if parents aren’t able to attend our meetings, perhaps they are talking with other parents or their students about the information from Parent Book Study books. Enjoy reading and learning!