Fifth Grade Students Welcome Prospective Families to the Beaches Campus
The Beaches Campus recently welcomed prospective families to an Admission Open House, offering guests an opportunity to experience the connected community, inspiring classrooms, and welcoming spirit that make Episcopal School of Jacksonville special. A highlight of the morning was the opportunity for prospective families to meet some of ESJ’s newest student ambassadors: our fifth graders. […]
How to Choose the Best Private School in Jacksonville: A Family’s Guide
Choosing which school to send children to is one of the bigger decisions a family will make. There are several choices to consider, including whether to send them to public or private school, the student’s specific interests, sports programs, arts offerings, etc. Every school’s website promises rigor, individualized attention, and college readiness, which makes it […]
Learning from the Best: Beaches Hosts Volleyball Clinic on Campus
Our Beaches Campus third–fifth grade students took the court for an afternoon of volleyball fun and skill-building with the ESJ Munnerlyn Campus Varsity Volleyball team! Hosted in the Petway Family Performance Center, the clinic brought together 35 Lower School student-athletes and 11 Varsity Volleyball players for an afternoon of mentorship, teamwork, and learning. Students practiced […]
Beaches Campus Third Graders Share the Joy of the Season at Pablo Towers
The Beaches Campus third grade students recently brought warmth and cheer to the residents of Pablo Towers with a heartfelt visit that truly embodied the spirit of the season. The children’s festive songs filled the air with holiday magic, creating a joyful atmosphere that touched everyone in attendance. In addition to their delightful performance, the […]
Beaches Campus Fifth Graders Host Pasta Dinner Event
The Beaches Campus gym recently underwent a transformation, hosting the fifth grade Pasta Dinner before the Thanksgiving Break. This delightful event included a performance that showcased the many talents of the Beaches Campus fifth grade students. Under the guidance of faculty and dedicated parent volunteers, the students embraced dual roles as both servers and performers. […]
Breaking Ground: New Classroom Building Construction Begins
Exciting times are underway as the Beaches Campus breaks ground on a new classroom building, marking the beginning of an important addition to the campus. This expansion will play a crucial role in enhancing the educational environment, accommodating the student body at two classes per grade, and providing more dynamic learning spaces. The initial phases […]
Beaches Hosts Annual Volleyball Clinic on Campus
The Munnerlyn Campus Varsity Volleyball team hosted its annual clinic opportunity by inviting Lower School students in third through fifth grades to practice after school on September 24 in the Beaches Campus Gym. The clinic was made available by Jaime L. Simmons, Volleyball Program Director, as a pathway for students to learn new skills and […]
Spooktacular Fun on the Beaches Campus
Last Tuesday, the Beaches Campus was filled with excitement and laughter as students celebrated Halloween with a costume parade and classroom parties. This beloved annual tradition brought together students, teachers, and parents for a day of spooktacular fun. The day started with the highly anticipated costume parade, where students (and teachers) from all […]
First Grade Students Explore the Magic of Light and Shadows
First graders on the Beaches Campus have been learning the basics of light. They discovered that light is a form of energy and that it travels in straight lines. The students also learned that transparent objects are see-through, like the color filter paper they put on the back of the box, translucent objects are […]
Third Grade Students Use STEM To Create Bird Feeders
Third grade students have been learning about animal traits and adaptations in science class and recently turned their focus to birds. This week they worked in collaborative groups to draw a plan for a bird feeder that they then built from scratch with the help of parent volunteers. Students used power tools, recycled materials, and […]