Teacher Appreciation Week at Beaches Campus
Teachers change the lives of children every day—and in a year when instruction has been virtual or hybrid in many schools across the nation, our teachers at ESJ have provided a much-needed sense of community and connection with full-time, in-person instruction. Despite the challenges, our educators are working hard to ensure every student has the […]
More than a Holiday, Cinco de Mayo is History!
Cinco de Mayo is also called the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. Students on campus have crafted traditional tissue paper flowers reminiscent of the dahlias and marigolds that […]
Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award Recipients
Established in 2001, the Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award will be awarded to a faculty member teaching in the Lower Schools. Named for former St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Head of School, the purpose of the award is: To recognize and reward faculty and teaching assistants who personify QUALITY in their teaching and […]
Pre-K Students Learn About Earth Day
Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 students enjoyed learning about Earth Day last Thursday, April 22, and how they can make a difference. Students read “10 Things I Can Do To Help My World” by Melanie Walsh. They learned about ways that they, even as small children, can help the planet, from little things like turning […]
Beaches Campus Hosts Grandparents Day
Beaches Campus grandparents were honored and appreciated today during a special Grandparents Day Chapel. Grandparents Day is an opportunity to treasure the connection shared with grandchildren. Grandparents received videos via email from students that included classroom tours, songs, readings, or a story. View today’s Chapel service.
Theater Students Take on Costume Design
This week students in Mrs. Donald’s theater class took on costume design and are learning the process of designing the costumes for a production, making sure they match the style and director’s vision for the piece, as well as being practical for the performer. Costumes bring visual interest to a play and help set the […]
Beaches Basketball Season Wraps Up
The Beaches Campus basketball season wraps up this week. The boys’ and girls’ team demonstrated sportsmanship, teamwork, and have grown tremendously in their basketball skills during the season. The Lower School basketball program provides an opportunity for students in grades four through six to learn the basics of the sport, compete in the NFISAC, practice […]
Beaches Campus Celebrates Easter
The Beaches Campus welcomed families on campus last Thursday, April 1, for an Easter parade and celebration. Post-parade celebrations included a Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 Easter egg hunt on the playground and enriching Easter-themed activities in the classrooms throughout the campus. The community was thankful for this time of fellowship as they prepared their […]
Fine Arts Department visits Beaches Campus on Celebrating Service Day
The Beaches Campus welcomed the Munnerlyn Campus Fine Arts Department yesterday during the school-wide Celebrating Service Day. The students experienced performances from the varied disciplines of the Fine Arts Department, including Chorale, Dance, Instrumental Music, and Theatre. Way to go Eagles!
Beaches Campus Prepares for Variety Show
Students are hard at work getting ready for the Beaches Campus Variety Show! The audience will follow Mr. Bell, Ms. Thompson, and Joan as they go on a time traveling adventure to explore the many ways humans have communicated throughout history. The variety show, Talking Through Time, will feature many singers, actors, dancers, and musicians […]