Episcopal Insider
Beaches Campus
January 17, 2025
All Campuses
Whatâs Next:
Payment Plan
- Monthly payment plan begins April 1 for Pre-K 3 through grade 12.
- Annual and Semi-annual payments are due April 1.
AutoPay
- AutoPay must be selected each year for each student.
- In your Parent Portal go to âView/Pay Statement.â If the 2025-2026 statement is on AutoPay,Â
will be displayed. If you have not enabled AutoPay, “N/A” will be displayed. - Register for VCPay to enable AutoPay for 2025-2026. Â
Tuition Refund Insurance
- TRI is now billed on the April statement if it was selected during the enrollment process. If you no longer need it, email [email protected] to remove the charge prior to July 1.Â
- To add this insurance, email [email protected] to add the charge. Insurance must be added prior to July 1.
- Please refer to the TRI brochure for specific coverage details. With added coverage this year, adjustments to selections cannot be made after July 1.Â
School Choice Funding
- Apply for or Renew your Scholarship. Step Up for Students
- Email a screenshot of the Award ID to [email protected].
- ESJ will register your student as soon as the portal is available to ESJ.
- You will be notified as soon as ESJ registers the student so you can approve the registration.
- Once parent/guardian approval is completed, ESJ will apply a credit to the statement according to the tuition payment plan selected.
Episcopal parents – Donât miss the opportunity to join us for a Parent Coffee event, as The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, speaks on each campus. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee, connect with fellow parents, and engage in meaningful conversation.
Event Dates:
March 21 at the Beaches Campus
- 8:30 a.m. after Friday Flag in the Art Room
March 27 at the St. Markâs Campus
- 8:10 a.m. in the Steve Williams Library and Learning Center
April 3 at the Munnerlyn Campus
- 8:15 a.m. in Harden Hall located in the Haskell Center for Science and Student Life
We hope to see you there.
New this week
Attention Beaches Campus parents!
Class Picture Day is on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Please make sure that your child wears the maroon ESJ polo shirt or maroon dresses to be ready for the pictures.
Students are invited to wear Valentine’s Day attire (Valentine’s Free Dress) on Valentine’s Day. Parents will receive class party communication directly from homeroom parents. Non-candy class Valentines are encouraged.
Dear Beaches Campus Parents,
For the upcoming school year, the PA has organized activities that will enrich our studentsâ school experience and support our faculty and staff. It is our goal to create school spirit and a joyful sense of community, organize appropriate events, and honor Beaches Campus traditions.
MEETINGS:
The Beaches Campus PA will hold its next meeting of the 2024-2025 school year, via Zoom February 6 at 9:00 a.m.Â
Upcoming Parent Association Events:
- Daughter Dance – Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
- Son Event – Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Laura Smith
2024-2025 Beaches Campus PA President
Click here to view a list of key dates for next school year.
*Please note one revision: December 19 will now be an Early Dismissal (12:00 PM) with Extended Day Program Closed.
Reminders
2024-2025Â Important Calendar Dates
- March 6 – Parent Association March Meeting via Zoom
- March 7 – February Shout Outs Free Dress/Trimester 2 Report Cards Released
- March 10 – 14 – Spring Break (No School)
- March 18 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- March 19 – Eucharist Chapel
- March 20 – Parent Association Sports Night Son Event – Glow Edition (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
- March 21 – Spirit Dress Day
- March 25 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- March 25-27 – Book Fair
- March 26 – Spring Parent/Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students)
- March 28 – March Birthday Free Dress Day
- April 1Â – Pre-K/K Chapel
- April 2 – Fruit of the Spirit & March Birthday Book Chapel
- April 3 – Parent Association April Meeting (Last Meeting of the 2024-2025 School Year)
- April 4 – March Shoutout Free Dress
- April 8 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- April 9 – Eucharist Chapel
- April 11 – Spirt Dress Day
- April 12 – Save the Date – Dads’ Club Spring Social (Hannah Park)
- April 15 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- April 16 – Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
- April 17 – Noon Dismissal (No Extended Day)
- April 18 – Good Friday (No School)
- April 21 – Easter Monday (No School)
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Spirit Day is Friday, March 21, 2025! Don’t forget to wear your ESJ Spirit Shirt with athletic, denim, or uniform bottoms!
The school will be closed for Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 20. School will resume on Tuesday, January 21.
Save the Date – Family Open House Jan 23
All Beaches families with Pre-K 3 through Grade 5 children are invited to our Family Open House! Join us for a fun and interactive evening where you can explore your childâs current classroom, discover exciting enrichment classes, and experience a glimpse of your studentâs 2025-26 school year.
Each child will receive a passport to guide them on this eveningâs journey. Once their passport is complete, theyâll be entered into a raffle to win some sought-after ESJ swag. Donât miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate your childâs progress this school year. Please remember to wear your parent name tag when attending events on campus. (If you have lost your tag, please use this form: Name Tag Orders.)
Thursday, January 23rd
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Open House
Extended Day will close at 5:30 PM on January 23rd.
For questions, please contact Missy Melba at [email protected] or 904-246-2466.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Beaches Campus parents are invited to attend a coffee discussion with Dr. Elise Fallucco regarding the impacts of mental health issues, pressure, and technology on todayâs youth, and exploring how parents and the school community can respond.
Friday, January 31, 2025
8:30 a.m.
Hope Hall Art Room
RSVP
The Beaches Campus Parent Association invites you to a Winter Wonderland Daughter Dance:
The annual Daughter Dance will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 6:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M at the Beaches Campus Gym and Performing Arts Center.
Event Details:
Join us for a magical evening filled with dancing, refreshments, and a photobooth.
Register for “Winter Wonderland” Dance Here!
Shhh… keep this under wraps, but Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Beaches Campus is transforming into the hottest speakeasy in town! On Friday, February 28, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., step into our “hidden” Gym for a roaring good time. Sip on craft cocktails, indulge in a delectable dinner, relax to piano bar music, and place your bets at our exclusive silent auction. It’s the bee’s knees, and you wonât want to miss it! Mark your calendar and click below to purchase your tickets today!
New this year: Test your aim at Fling The Ringâa swanky ring toss where you can snag a bottle of fine wine or smooth liquor if your toss is true. And donât miss out on the chance to line up pre-orders for cigars, fresh-rolled by the cigar roller during the event. You wonât want to miss it!
Visit esj.org/beachbash or clink here to purchase Beach Bash tickets!
Shhh… keep this under wraps, but Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Beaches Campus is transforming into the hottest speakeasy in town! On Friday, February 28, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., step into our “hidden” Gym for a roaring good time. Sip on craft cocktails, indulge in a delectable dinner, relax to piano bar music, and place your bets at our exclusive silent auction. It’s the bee’s knees, and you wonât want to miss it! Mark your calendar and join the fun!
Why Support Beach Bash
ESJ auction proceeds make it possible for our students to experience an unparalleled offering of classes and programs through the school’s Four Pillars of Academics, Athletics, Fine Arts, and Spiritual Life. Students build lasting relationships with a talented and nurturing faculty while being exposed to enriching opportunities both in and out of the classroom.
Tickets and Auction Information
Tickets are available beginning January 10, 2025. The Beach Bash Committee is currently accepting auction items for the upcoming event. If you have a business or know of a business interested in donating, please contact Ashley Davis at [email protected]. Please be on the lookout for more event details and information on exciting auction packages as the date gets closer.
Beach Bash Volunteer Opportunities
The Beach Bash Committee has a number of volunteer opportunities to support the event. Please check the Episcopal Insider for more information, or reach out to Ashley Davis at [email protected] | 904-246-2466, x1154.