Uniform Recycle Event & Drop Off Information
As the school year comes to a close, families are encouraged to bring in gently used uniforms that children have outgrown or no longer need. Please ensure that all donated items are clean and in good condition. Please drop gently used and outgrown uniforms in the collection bin located in the front office. Parents may […]
ELP 1 – Kindergarten Easter Celebrations (April 1 & 2)
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 […]
48th Annual W.W. Gay Ortega River Run Draws Thousands to St. Mark’s Campus
The 48th annual W.W. Gay Ortega River Run welcomed nearly 1,900 participants, a 15% increase from the previous year. Runners and walkers of all ages completed the scenic course, highlighting the continued support in this long-standing community event and grand-prix race. The accompanying street fair drew more crowds and featured 30 local businesses offering giveaways, […]
Ash Wednesday Chapel Service / No Afternoon Gathering (February 18)
Wednesday, February 18 Grades 1-5 8:25 a.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Parents are welcome to attend. Pre-Primary Chapel will take place in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Due to Chapel taking place in the morning, the normal Wednesday gathering will not occur.
From Iceland to Innovation: Faculty Expand Skills Through Lastinger Summer Scholars Fund
This summer, several St. Mark’s Campus educators expanded their knowledge and skillsets through enriching professional development experiences made possible by the Lastinger Summer Scholars Fund. From Iceland to Texas, faculty members explored innovative approaches to wellness, mindfulness, and educational technology. Yaranel Abreu-Ruiz, PE Instructor, and Megan Trumpler, Media Specialist, attended a conference in Iceland called […]
Summer 2025 Faculty Professional Development
IMSE Orton-Gillingham Plus equipped our faculty with essential strategies, tools, and resources to effectively teach foundational literacy skills. Training included critical components of structured literacy such as phonological awareness, phonics, word analysis, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing for students in kindergarten through grade 2. IMSE Morphology Plus prepared our faculty with a comprehensive […]
2025-2026 New Faculty, St. Mark’s Campus
Assistant Head of School – Carley Baggs Carley most recently served as Director of Pre-Primary, where she oversaw curriculum, operations, and day-to-day leadership for ELP 1 through kindergarten. In this role, she supported academic programs by collaborating on instructional oversight, conducting teacher observations, analyzing student data, and developing targeted action plans to support student growth. […]
St. Mark’s Campus Celebrates Susan Kwartler’s Retirement and Welcomes Lauren Griffith
After an extraordinary 42-year career on the St. Mark’s Campus, Susan Kwartler retired this summer, leaving behind a legacy that is both heartfelt and impactful. What began in 1983 as a temporary teaching assistant role grew into a lifelong vocation. Over the decades, Susan served in various capacities, including Assistant to the Head of School, […]
Parents’ Association Meeting (August 26)
Tuesday, August 26 8:15 a.m. Lori Schiavone Commons RSVP Learn about the PA, ask questions, and get to know school leadership. Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School Carley Baggs, Assistant Head of Lower School Ashley Madsen, Director of Pre-Primary and Auxiliary Programs All parents are members of the PA!
Camp Create Kicks Off with “Ooey Gooey Fun!”
The first two weeks of Camp Create brought hands-on learning and creativity for over 100 rising ELP 2 through kindergarten students. The theme, “Ooey Gooey Fun!”, guided a variety of sensory-based activities designed to spark curiosity and engagement. Campers explored messy materials through projects such as painting with spaghetti, making slime and oobleck, and creating […]