Posts by Caroline Close
Legendary Singapore Math Educator Provides Virtual Instruction
Third grade students recently participated in a virtual math lesson with Greg Tang, best-selling children’s author and international math consultant. Tang is the author of eight award-winning children’s books including the New York Times best seller The Grapes of Math and the gold medal-winning eBook Math Appeal. During the interactive instruction, students worked on multiplication…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Faculty and Staff Reach 100% Participation in Episcopal Fund
Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus is proud to announce that 100 percent of faculty and staff have donated to the 2021-2022 Episcopal Fund! “Faculty and staff believe in the mission of Episcopal School of Jacksonville and are passionate about their students,” said Susan Kwartler, Director of Development, St. Mark’s Campus. “Their support of…
Read MoreJanuary 28 – Early Dismissal (ELP1 – Grade 5), EDP open
ELP 1 – Pre-K 4 students currently enrolled in extended day (EDP) are automatically registered for care on Friday, January 28. Parents of kindergarten – fifth grade students, please email [email protected] to sign-up for care.
Read MoreTask Parties Turn Trash Into Treasure
St. Mark’s Campus first – fifth grade students were recently challenged to turn items that might otherwise be thrown away into creative inventions. Individuals were given one “task” in art class and 45 minutes to accomplish their assignment using everyday objects. Examples of tasks included creating something that could help an elderly person, inventing a…
Read MoreMorning Mile Running Club
Mondays and Wednesdays January 12 – February 23 7:30 a.m. Free First – Fifth grade students are invited to join Jessica Ryals, St. Mark’s Campus Parent and 2022 Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run Committee member, to train and to improve their running skills. Arrive through the main carpool area and report to Berg Field…
Read MoreClasses Without Quizzes – Fly Up Edition!
All current and prospective families in ELP 1 – Grade 4 are invited to join us for Classes Without Quizzes – Fly Up Edition! This fun, interactive evening will provide the opportunity for you to visit the next grade level for your child for the 2022-2023 school year as well as two resource classes. Thursday,…
Read MoreClass Christmas Parties
Class Parties Outdoor class parties and special snacks will take place throughout the day. Homeroom parents will send a SignUp Genius in advance so parents can contribute paper products, special snacks, and drinks. ELP 1 & 2: Parents will receive a SignUp Genius from homeroom parents and are encouraged to bring donated paper products and…
Read MoreToys! The Night They Came Alive!
On Thursday, December 2, first – third grade students performed a magical musical filled with singing and dancing. On Christmas Eve, when all the children go to sleep, the toys underneath the Christmas tree came alive! They had a Christmas party of their own, and Santa arrived to teach them the real meaning of Christmas.…
Read MoreMemories Made During Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Morning
On Friday, November 19, hundreds of Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 grandparents and special friends gathered on the St. Mark’s Campus to spend the morning with students. Beginning with a special Chapel, attendees enjoyed student performances and a moving Homily from The Rev. Adam Greene. Following the service, students and guests gathered on Baker Green…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus’ Violin Instructor to Perform at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
On Saturday, December 4 at 5 p.m., students are invited to watch musicians, including St. Mark’s Campus Violin Instructor Corina Donica, perform works inspired by Bach at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Click here to learn more.
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