Posts by Meg Sacks
Uniform Recycle Event
As the school year comes to a close, families are encouraged to bring in gently used uniforms that children have outgrown or no longer need. Please ensure that all donated items are clean and in good condition. Collection boxes are located in carpool areas and in the school office before May 23. Uniform Recycle Event…
Read MoreLower School Parent Education Event Featuring Best-Selling Author Kari Kampakis
Trusting God’s Plan With Your Child’s Life The benefits your child experiences when navigating challenges and trials with our help Monday, March 4 8:15 a.m. Lori Schiavone Commons Kari Kampakis is an author, podcaster, and national speaker from Birmingham, Alabama. Her bestselling books have been used widely across the country for small-group studies. Kari’s work…
Read MoreStudents Meet Notable Children’s Book Author
Renowned author Sue Fliess visited Beaches and St. Mark’s Campuses this week, tailoring presentations by age group. She discussed her career as an author, working with illustrators around the world, and how she develops story ideas. The author delved into rhyming and poetic meter using interactive activities, and examples from books and songs. She completed…
Read MoreA Vision for Art 2024 Presented by Northern Trust
Tickets for the much-anticipated A Vision for Art Opening Night Celebration go on sale next Thursday, February 1. This a sellout event; please be on the lookout for an email on February 1 to get your tickets early.
Read MoreUpper School Students Participate in Happening Retreat
Last weekend ten Episcopal students convened for Happening #149 at Camp Weed and Cerveny Conference Center in Live Oak, Florida, with dozens of students from other schools and churches across Northeast Florida. Happening is a spiritual retreat experience in the Episcopal tradition that is planned and led by teenagers for teenagers. Four Episcopal students attended…
Read MoreStudents Recognized for Projects in Biological and Physical Sciences
Place award winners for the school science fair were announced last week. With the guidance of mentors, students in Honor Science Research, taught by Marion Zeiner, Director of Scientific Research, have designed and conducted scientific investigations on topics of their choosing. All of the students will present their projects at the Northeast Florida Regional Science…
Read MoreDedication Event Held for Farrell-Hayes Stands
Alumni were invited to the dedication of the Farrell-Hayes Stands in honor of soccer alums and teammates Chris Farrell ’84 and the late James Hayes ’86 on Thursday, January 17. The dedication ceremony occurred during halftime of the Varsity Boys Soccer game against Fletcher at Jangro Stadium. Many of Chris and James’ teammates were in…
Read MoreOrtega River Run Grade-Level Colors
Students are invited to wear accessories matching their grade level color on Ortega River Run t-shirt day (February 7) and race morning (February 8). ELP: Purple Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4: Green Kindergarten: Blue Grade 1: Teal Grade 2: Red Grade 3: Lime green Grade 4: Camo Grade 5: Yellow
Read MoreValentine’s Day Celebrations (February 14)
February 14, 2025 February 10 -14, students are invited to wear Valentine’s Day/heart accessories with their school uniforms. Parents will receive class party communication directly from homeroom parents. Please be sweet without bringing sweets. Non-candy class Valentines are recommended.
Read MoreChapel Buddies Provide Opportunities for Mentorship and Friendship Across Grade Levels
On Friday, January 12, kindergarten students at the St. Mark’s Campus joined first to fifth students for Chapel, marking a big step in their Christian formation journey. While still leading Pre-Primary Chapel on certain days, they are getting accustomed to the service format they’ll adopt next year thanks to the support of third grade Chapel…
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