Fifth Grade Spelling Bee
Please save the date! Fifth grade students will compete to advance to the Duval County Spelling Bee. Thursday, December 21 at 9:00 a.m. Lori Schiavone Commons
Lower Schools Honor Veterans with Special Chapel Services
This Veterans Day both Lower School campuses held heartwarming and inspiring Chapels to honor veterans and active military in the ESJ community, reminding the young students about the importance of this day and the sacrifices made by those who protect our freedoms. The campuses were decorated with American flags, patriotic banners, and pictures of veterans […]
St. Mark’s Campus Hosts Successful Book Fair and Fall Festival
Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus Parents’ Association hosted a Fall Festival and Book Fair on Friday, November 3. These two events created a day of literary exploration and fun-filled activities for students, families, neighbors, and prospective attendees alike. Book Fair Chairs, Callie Sprague, Charla Cerveny, and Rachel Morgan led a successful event […]
Costume Parade Kicks off St. Mark’s Campus Fall Festivities
Cheered on by enthusiastic first – fifth grade students, family members, faculty, and staff, ELP 1 – kindergarten students proudly paraded around the track wearing their Halloween finest on Tuesday. From pint-sized superheroes and fairytale characters to adorable animals and pumpkins, costume creativity and attention to detail were appreciated by everyone in attendance. Many parents […]
Thanksgiving Break
November 20 & 21 School Closed, Holiday Care Open (advanced registration was required) November 22- 24 School and Holiday Care Closed
The St. Mark’s Campus Adds Piano to Music Curriculum
Under the guidance of Music Instructors Susanne Daily and Jen Meister, the St. Mark’s Campus is beginning to utilize piano in grades 2 – 5, blending traditional music education and technology with its already robust music curriculum. “Technology integration is pivotal in modern music education,” said Ms. Meister. “Students will explore and manipulate sounds […]
2023 – 2024 Episcopal Fund Representatives
Chairs: Rebecca and Josh Sale Grandparent Chairs: Shelley and Wayne Williford Faculty/Staff Chair: Megan Trumpler ELP 1: Mandy and Justin Allen ELP 2: Bonnie and Andy Melin Pre-K-3: Kristin and Casey Bulgin Pre-K-4: Callie and Ross Sprague Kindergarten: Caroline and Ben Bennett First Grade: Rebecca and Josh Sale Second Grade: Chloe and Chris Wood Third […]
Unveiling A Vision for Art’s 2024 Featured Artist: EMYO
Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus is proud to announce the selection of EMYO as the Featured Artist for the highly anticipated A Vision for Art fundraising event. Graciously presented by Northern Trust, this five-day art exhibit is scheduled for April 19 – 23, 2024. Emily Ozier, known as EMYO, traces the roots […]
Fourth Grade Field Trip Explores Florida’s Geological Wonders
Yesterday, Beaches and St. Mark’s Campus fourth grade students embarked on an educational journey to Devil’s Millhopper State Park and Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park as part of their geology unit on “Earth’s Features.” This field trip offered a hands-on experience, allowing students to witness the geological wonders that shape the unique landscape of Florida. […]
New Pre-K Curriculum Builds Foundation to Literacy Success
“ABC is easy as 123!” Or, is it? Blending and segmenting complex or unfamiliar words in reading is second nature for adults. For example, while exploring Hawaii, Carley Baggs, Pre-Primary Director, pronounced ‘Haleakalā National Park’ by breaking it down into chunks or syllables (huh-lay-aa-kuh-laa). For Pre-K students, however, manipulating the parts of words is […]