Students Celebrate Fathers and Special Friends

In the midst of a beautiful sunrise and perfect weather, students on the St. Mark’s Campus celebrated their fathers and special friends during Chapel on Friday, April 30. Students in first through sixth grades enjoyed a special service with their fathers in neighboring Stockton Park overlooking the St. Johns River. The Rev. Adam Greene, Head […]

Third Grade Presents 508 Years of Florida History

Third grade’s social studies curriculum closely examines the history of Florida and Jacksonville. From Tinkerbell and Ponce de Leon to an astronaut and Lilly Pulitzer, students brought 508 years of Florida history to life with their annual Florida Day Celebration on Thursday, April 29, in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Every student proudly took center stage […]

Teacher Appreciation Week at Beaches Campus

Teachers change the lives of children every day—and in a year when instruction has been virtual or hybrid in many schools across the nation, our teachers at ESJ have provided a much-needed sense of community and connection with full-time, in-person instruction. Despite the challenges, our educators are working hard to ensure every student has the […]

More than a Holiday, Cinco de Mayo is History!

Cinco de Mayo is also called the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. Students on campus have crafted traditional tissue paper flowers reminiscent of the dahlias and marigolds that […]