Posts by Meg Sacks
Author Victoria Piontek Inspires Lower School Students with Personal Story and Writing Journey
Victoria Piontek, author of âBetter With Butter,â visited fourth and fifth grade students at both Lower School campuses last week. âBetter With Butter,â summer reading for fourth and fifth grade students, tells the story of a twelve-year-old girl dealing with anxiety and the transformative impact of a fainting goat named Butter. During her visit,…
Read More2024 Vision Screening (October 7)
Vision is Priceless will be on campus Monday, October 7 to conduct vision screenings for Pre-K 3 – grade 5 students.
Read More2024 Sports Night Son Event (October 11)
Don’t miss a fun evening celebrating our sons. The event is tailored for Pre-K 3 – grade 5 students and will include pizza, games, a parent/student dodgeball game, and lots of room to play on Berg Field! Come dressed in your favorite sports team t-shirt or jersey. SIGN UP TO HELP Friday, October 11 6:00…
Read MoreThe Anxious Generation: Supporting Young People in Our Digital Age
Episcopal parents of students in all grades are invited to attend a panel discussion on The Anxious Generation: Supporting Young People in Our Digital Age, addressing the impacts of mental health issues, pressure, and technology on todayâs youth and exploring how parents and the school community can respond. The panel will feature Dr. Elise Fallucco,…
Read MoreJunior Eagles Cheer Experience (September 27)
Episcopalâs Cheer Program Director invites students in grades 1 â 5 to cheer with the ESJ varsity team at the football game on Friday, September 27Â (during Lower School Family Fun Night). We are excited to have our lower school campuses on the Munnerlyn Campus for Friday night lights at Episcopal! Registration is closed. What…
Read MoreLower School Family Fun Night (September 27)
Friday, September 27 Munnerlyn Campus 5:30 p.m. â 7:00 p.m. | Cookout on the Forbes Event Lawn 7:00 p.m. | Friday Night Football at Jangro Stadium Come cheer on the mighty Episcopal Eagles as they take on the Yulee Hornets! No formal program â this is a casual evening of fellowship and fun! Admission is…
Read MoreStudents, Faculty and Staff Reflect on âWord of the Yearâ
Fourth and fifth grade students recently read the book âOne Word for Kidsâ with Mrs. Trumpler, Media Specialist. The book encourages children to choose a word representing a goal, aspiration, or value they want to embody throughout the year. Â It asks, âOnce you know your word, what do you do with it?â After reading the…
Read MoreMain Carpool Reminder
For kindergarten – fifth grade parents walking child(ren) to, from, or into school, please use the West House entrance (the red brick administration building). For the safety of students, the Main Carpool gate is closed for walk-ups during active carpool times.
Read MoreHaskell Center for Science and Student Life Dedicated
The Haskell Center for Science and Student Life opened in time for the first day of school and features a brand new dining hall – Harden Hall – and a wonderful new STEM center. The building was dedicated and blessed at a student-focused ceremony on August 19. This past weekend, lead donors to the building…
Read MorePre-Kindergarten Enriches Social-Emotional Learning with New Curriculum
Learners in todayâs world are facing the challenge of navigating healthy screen time and (eventually) utilizing artificial intelligence with responsibility and integrity. It is more important than ever before that our very youngest learners practice skills and techniques for self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making skills. Â Episcopal School of Jacksonvilleâs Pre-Kindergarten program…
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