Posts by Caroline Close
Training for Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run Off to a Great Start
In preparation for the Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run on February 25, nearly 25 kindergarten – fifth grade students started Morning Mile Running Club this week on ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus. Led by Episcopal parent Jessica Ryals, this free club meets twice a week before school until February 22. “Morning Mile enables students to…
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Author and Illustrator Brian Lies to Visit St. Mark’s Campus
St. Mark’s Campus is honored to host renown illustrator and author Brian Lies on campus Friday, January 27. Pre-K 3 – third grade students will receive a peek into how an author/illustrator creates a picture book. Fourth and fifth grade students will participate in a writing workshop with Lies. This workshop will focus on collecting…
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It’s parents night out on the St. Mark’s Campus! Parents of current ELP 2 – Grade 4 students are encouraged to come to campus for a Fly Up Open House. Learn all about what your child has in store for the 23-24 school year and meet teachers. Plus, enjoy beer, wine, and appetizers in the…
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Laura Fackler, Science Instructor and Dean of Students, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus, recently published the children’s book, “Bedtime for Bun Bun.” “Bedtime for Bun Bun” is about a young rabbit who does not want to go to bed even though it is past her bedtime. Her family tries many different things to…
Read MoreMorning Mile Running Club
Mondays and Wednesdays January 9 – February 24 7:30 a.m. FREE Kindergarten – fifth grade students are invited to join Jessica Ryals, St. Mark’s Campus parent and 2023 Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run Committee member, to train and improve their running skills. Students must be registered in advance by emailing Susan Kwartler, [email protected] by…
Read MorePre-K 3 – Grade 5 Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day
Grandparents Day invitations were mailed on December 16 to grandparents who are listed in My ESJ. If your student would like to invite a special friend, please send their formal salutation and mailing address (city, state, zip) to Susan Kwartler at [email protected]. Thursday, January 26, at 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Chapel Service at St. Mark’s…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Violinists to Perform in Christmas Orchestra Concert
St. Mark’s Campus violin students have a wonderful opportunity to participate in a Christmas concert held on the Munnerlyn Campus on December 16. If you are interested in hearing them as well as a 50-piece orchestra and singers playing a range of classical and pop to jazz and epic music, please join for this amazing…
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Monday, December 12 Sterling Falconetti, fourth grade student, declared Monday, December 12 as pajama day for the school! This dress day was made possible when she was Head of School for the Day earlier this week thanks to the 2022 All About St. Mark’s auction item. Note for first grade parents: Since first grade students…
Read MoreDads’ Club Social and Meet and Greet with ESJ Athletics
Thursday, January 12 at 6 p.m. Lori Schiavone Commons Enjoy beer and bites while talking with ESJ Athletic Director Andy Kidd ’99 and ESJ Football Program Director Marcus Wells ’90. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet other St. Mark’s Campus dads in an informal and relaxed setting. RSVP to Chuck Griffth, Dads’ Club President, at…
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