Ortega River Run T-Shirt Day (February 20)
Register for the run and wear your shirt and grade-level color to school! Friday, February 20 is W.W. Gay Ortega River Run t-shirt day! All students, faculty, and staff who have registered for the run by Sunday, February 15 are invited to wear their 2026 Ortega River Run shirts with uniform bottoms. Shirts are included […]
Deadline to Order Toddler Ortega River Run Shirts (January 23)
Ortega River Run T-Shirt Day takes place on Friday, February 20. The majority of students wear Ortega River Run shirts and their grade-level colors (with uniform bottoms) to celebrate the race on this day! Students who register for the race receive a shirt automatically. If your little one is not ready to run (or stroll), toddler […]
Sweetheart Soiree Daughter Dance (February 12)
Thursday, February 12 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Lori Schiavone Commons The ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus Parents’ Association invites all Pre-K 3 – fifth grade daughters and their special friends to dance the night away at the Sweetheart Soiree Daughter Dance. Enjoy sweets, a photo booth, and more! SIGN UP TO HELP
CTP 5 Testing (Grades 3-5, February 9-12)
Third, fourth, and fifth grade students will take the CTP 5 exam during the week of February 9-12. This Comprehensive Testing Program is for high achieving students in areas such as reading, listening, vocabulary, writing, and math. It enables schools to assess strengths and areas of growth for individuals and groups. To enable a successful week of […]
Valentine’s Day Celebrations (February 13)
February 13, 2026 February 9-13, students are invited to wear Valentine’s Day/heart accessories with their school uniforms. Parents will receive class party communication directly from homeroom parents. Please be sweet without bringing sweets. Non-candy class Valentines are recommended.
Third – Fifth Grade Parent Education Event (February 5)
Mood Swings and Puberty Milestones: What to Expect and How to Help Your Child Thrive A Parent Education Event for Grades 3-5 Parents Led by Elise Fallucco, MD, Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being Programming Thursday, February 5 8:15 a.m. Lori Schiavone Commons Understand how the timing of puberty has changed over the past generation […]
View Lessons & Carols Photos
As the Christmas season approaches, students, faculty, staff, and families gathered last week for meaningful Lessons and Carols service that blended music, scripture, and reflection. Students shared scripture passages and performed a variety of Christmas songs using hand chimes, recorders, ukuleles, drums, and voice. It was the perfect opportunity to experience the true spirit of […]
Afternoon Eagles Closes at 5:30 p.m. (January 22)
In preparation for the school-wide Family Open House on January 22, Afternoon Eagles will close at 5:30 p.m. Open House begins at 5:30 p.m.
School and Extended Day Programs Closed for MLK Jr. Day (January 19)
School is closed Monday, January 19 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Fathers’ and Special Friends’ Chapel (January 16)
Friday, January 16 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 8:25 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten – 8:25 a.m. Fathers and special friends come to the classrooms between 8:10 – 8:15 a.m. to walk children to church. Grades 1-5 – 9:30 a.m. Fathers/special friends meet students outside the church