Posts by Meg Sacks
Recent Panel Discussion Sheds Light on Anxiety Among Children
Parents gathered in the Lori Schiavone Commons Tuesday for an eagerly anticipated presentation and panel discussion titled “The Anxious Generation: Supporting Young People in Our Digital Age.” Led by Dr. Elise Fallucco, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and ESJ Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being Programming; Amy Burrows Perkins ’92, LMHC and ESJ Director of…
Read MoreLower School Students Experience Fine Arts on ESJ’s Munnerlyn Campus
Yesterday, Beaches and St. Mark’s Campus third to fifth grade students had a memorable fine arts afternoon on the Munnerlyn Campus. They enjoyed a picnic lunch with the Middle School cast of “SchoolHouse Rock!,” explored the Italy Photography Show in the Berg Gallery, and listened to Episcopal’s jazz band. Katie Black-Bowling ’95, Director of Fine…
Read MoreCollege Counseling Hosts Senior Activities and Shares Reminder
Seniors continue to look toward the future as this semester comes to a close. College Counseling held a celebratory t-shirt day with snacks on November 4 for seniors to celebrate turning in applications before a major deadline. Faculty and staff wore their college shirts to show the breadth of institutions represented on the ESJ campus.…
Read MoreAland Family Supports Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion
Julia and Patrick Aland were among the first supporters of the Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion capital campaign. As a Kindergarten teacher and mother of two Beaches Campus students, Julia sees firsthand the need for more classroom space on campus. Pat and Julia were drawn to the school for its commitment to a faith-based, well-rounded education…
Read MoreLower Schools Celebrate Veterans Day
As the nation commemorated Veterans Day, St. Mark’s and Beaches Campuses honored the brave men and women who have served in the military through heartfelt services, personal stories, and tributes, deepening student understanding of service and patriotism. The St. Mark’s Campus hosted a Chapel service for kindergarten through fifth grade students. Commander Doug Hale,…
Read MoreOrtega River Run Toddler, Long-Sleeve, and Tanks – Order by January 8
On Friday, February 7, 2025—just one day before the W.W. Gay Ortega River Run— all faculty, staff, and students are invited to wear their Ortega River Run shirts. When you register for either the one-mile or five-mile race, you will receive a complimentary short-sleeve shirt. Toddler, adult long-sleeve, and adult tank shirts are also available by…
Read MoreParent Book Club (November 19)
The next St. Mark’s Campus Book Club Meeting coincides with the Anxious Generation Panel Discussion in the Lori Schiavone Commons on November 19 at 8:15 am. The club will attend the panel and stay for a 30-minute discussion of Good Inside Chapters 6–10 (wrapping up around 9:45 a.m.). Everyone is welcome to participate, even if…
Read MoreGirls Basketball Clinic (November 13)
Wednesday, November 13 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Lori Schiavone Commons Led by Coach Wyatt Walker, ESJ girls basketball program director, and Munnerlyn Campus players Open to second – fifth grade girls No experience necessary RSVP to [email protected]
Read MoreThanksgiving Break (November 25-29)
Episcopal is closed from November 25 – 29 for Thanksgiving Break. Holiday Care is available on November 25 and 26 with advanced registration. Please contact Betsy Porter at [email protected] with questions related to Holiday Care.
Read MoreW.W. Gay Ortega River Run Student Raffle
St. Mark’s students who register for the one or five-mile Ortega River Run will be entered into a weekly drawing for a chance to win a free dress day and a special surprise! Drawings for students in grades one through five will be held on Wednesdays at the end of our gathering, while Pre-K 3…
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