Hatching Chicks in the Classroom: A Hands-On Science Experience

First and fourth grade students on the St. Mark’s Campus recently brought their science lessons to life through a 4-H Embryology unit that involved hatching chicks in the classroom. For nearly three weeks, students observed fertilized eggs in incubators, learning about chick development from start to finish. They candled the eggs—using a special flashlight to…

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Second Grade Bike Rodeo Promotes Bicycle Safety and Riding Skills

Second grade students enjoyed the much-anticipated Bike Rodeo last week. The morning kicked off with Tucker Cycles conducting thorough safety checks on each student’s bike to ensure they were road-ready. Students then participated in a safety session led by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Bike Squad and Jackie Morrison, a health educator from Wolfson Children’s…

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Third Grade Brings Local History to Life with ā€œJacksonville Dayā€

Third grade students brought Jacksonville’s rich history to life in their live performance of ā€œJacksonville: The River City by the Seaā€ this week. Ā Written by third grade teacher Drew Haramis, the program featured students portraying key figures from our city’s past and present — from Native American leaders to Navy sailors, musicians, athletes, and more.…

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904 Robo Eagles Visit St. Mark’s Campus for Hands-On Robotics Presentation

Episcopal’s Upper School robotics team, the 904 Robo Eagles, visited with third – fifth grade students on the St. Mark’s Campus on Tuesday. Led by Robotics Instructor Scott Givonetti and student team members, the visit included live demonstrations of robots and discussion of their applications in real-world settings, such as operating in hazardous environments or…

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ELP 1 – Kindergarten Easter Celebrations

Frequently Asked Questions What should my child wear? ELP children are welcome to wear Easter attire or play clothes, whatever they feel comfortable wearing. Pre-K 3 students will continue wearing their Easter Best attire worn in the Easter performance. Easter attire is optional for Pre-K 4 students. Kindergarten students should wear uniforms and optional Easter…

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Celebrating Service Day Held on Three Campuses

Episcopal’s Founders focused on creating students who were ā€œdoers of good.ā€ On April 10, Celebrating Service Day, an annual Episcopal tradition that involves the entire community, included volunteer activities, recognitions of service, and events for all students and faculty to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of service. Spiritual Life and Service is one of the…

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Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day (April 16)

ELP 2 – Kindergarten Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Schedule 8:15 a.m. – Check-in in front of the school and retrieve students* from classrooms. Student ambassadors will be present to assist guests in locating classrooms. * Kindergarten students will meet grandparents outside the church. Grandparents do not need to retrieve them from classrooms. 8:25 a.m. –…

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Florida Ballet Performs ā€œPeter and the Wolf”

Students from the Florida Ballet recently delighted kindergarten through fifth grade students with a performance of Peter and the Wolf. This special event combined narration and music to bring the classic tale to life, engaging young audiences through sight and sound. Different instruments represented the voices of various characters, allowing students to experience the story…

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