Campus – Beaches
Dear Parent, From a School Counselor: Talking to Your Kids About Back-to-School Uncertainty
by Amy Burrows Perkins ’92 Director of Student Services As published on Jacksonville Mom, August 13, 2021 Planning the return to school this fall feels a little uncertain this year. It’s definitely not 2020, but many parents are still feeling a little less confident about the kids returning to school than they would like. For…
Read MoreFirst School Year Chapel and Third Grade Bible Presentations
The Beaches Campus community celebrated the first Chapel of the 2021-2022 school year this morning at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. The Rev. Teresa Seagle, Dean of Spiritual Life and Service, led Chapel and shared a reading from the Book of First Timothy. Her homily challenged students to prepare their hearts for the start of…
Read MoreMusic Program Expands on All Three Campuses
With the addition of several new faculty and programs for the 2021-2022 school year, Episcopal’s music program is expanding across all three campuses. Tuesday and Thursday Morning Music at the Lower School campuses is now available to elementary students as part of the fine arts curriculum. On the Beaches Campus, in addition to regular music…
Read MoreNew Playground Area and Gym Preparations
The Beaches Campus new playground area is ready to welcome students next week. The playground area recently received an additional shade structure to provide cover for students during recess. Summit Contracting was on campus last week removing the final materials from the old playground area and preparing the site to begin construction for the new…
Read MoreDear Parent, From a Teacher: 8 Ways to Prep Your Child for Their First Preschool Dropoff
As published on Jacksonville Mom, August 2, 2021 As a mom preparing to send your little one to school for the first time, you’ve probably purchased a tiny backpack, labeled water bottles, and scoured Pinterest for lunch ideas. Now that you’ve checked off supply lists, your thoughts might be shifting to the quickly approaching first…
Read MoreThank You to Donors to the Beaches Campus Expansion
Thanks to these special donors to the Beaches Campus gym and performing arts facility! We still need your help in making this transformational new building a reality for current and future students…
Read MoreBack to School Open House – Beaches Campus
BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Thursday, August 19 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. At least one parent is required to attend this orientation to help familiarize yourself with your child’s classroom routines and expectations and to get to know the teachers. SCHEDULE 4:45 p.m. Check-in and get name tags in needed (Campus Map) 5:00 p.m.…
Read More2021-2022 School Year Packet Information
Teacher Placement Packets are expected to arrive in homes the week of July 26. In addition to class assignments, packets will contain carpool and campus maps, upcoming event information, important dates, and more. If you do not receive a packet in the mail by Friday, July 30, please contact the Beaches Campus Office at 904.246.2466.
Read MoreNew Parent Orientation – Beaches Campus
NEW PARENT ORIENTATION Sunday, August 8, 2021 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. At least one parent for all new students in Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 are required to attend this orientation to help familiarize yourself with your child’s classroom routines, meet parents and staff, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and learn about Episcopal School of Jacksonville.…
Read MoreMeet Your Teacher Morning – August 10 – Beaches Campus
MEET YOUR TEACHER Tuesday, August 10 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Meet Your Teacher Morning is a time for parents and students to explore their new classrooms and meet their teachers. All students should be accompanied by an adult during this time. Families are welcome to stop by anytime between 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.! …
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