Symphony Concert and Writer’s Workshop Turns School Day into Fairytale
The Jacksonville Symphony transformed Jacoby Hall into a fairytale kingdom known as “Jacksonvillia” on Tuesday, October 11. Beaches and St. Mark’s Campus second grade students experienced how instruments can be used to transform everyday stories into fairytales using major and minor keys. The Symphony’s Assistant Conductor took the audience on a musical journey depicting princes […]
Classes Without Quizzes and Book Fair Promotes Fellowship on St. Mark’s Campus
St. Mark’s Campus had record attendance for its annual Classes Without Quizzes Family Open House event held on Thursday, October 6. Parents and grandparents had the opportunity to visit three different classes their child(ren) participate(s) in during the school day. From painting, dancing, and programming robots to social studies activities, math games, and science experiments, […]
Wellness Policy Reminder
Wellness Policy CHILDREN WHO HAVE A FEVER OF 100.4 AND ABOVE, MOIST PRODUCTIVE COUGH, VOMITING, OR DIARRHEA MUST BE KEPT AT HOME UNTIL SYMPTOM-FREE, WITHOUT MEDICATION, FOR 24 HOURS. With any contagious disease or condition, please keep your child at home to avoid the spread of illness. In order to have a healthy learning environment […]
Lower School Family Fun Night Draws Crowd to Munnerlyn Campus
More than 300 Lower School students and their families attended Family Fun Night at Episcopal’s Munnerlyn Campus on Friday. Greeted by Munnerlyn Campus Eagle Ambassadors, Beaches and St. Mark’s families enjoyed games, face painting, and a cookout on the Forbes Event Lawn prior to heading to Jangro Stadium to watch the Episcopal Eagles face off […]
New Renderings Capture Vision of Steve Williams Library and Learning Center
Recently completed graphic renderings of the Steve Williams Library and Learning Center tell the story of a welcoming, inspiring, and flexible space that will provide the St. Mark’s Campus community a place to learn, gather, and access electronic and print resources. The design showcases a combination of open areas and dedicated zones with mobile, modular […]
Carpool Reminders
In order to assist families in having a smooth and safe carpool experience during arrival and dismissal times, please pay close attention to the following: Parents/caregivers of Pre-K students should remain inside their vehicles. Children will be assisted out of cars and walked into their classes by faculty, staff, and safety patrols. The bike gate […]
Third Grade Bible Presentation
Third grade students will take part in an important milestone on the St. Mark’s Campus. Having demonstrated literacy skills and a maturing sense of faith, third graders will receive personalized study Bibles during Chapel. Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend! Friday, September 8 8:25 a.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Dear Parent, From a Teacher: 5 Ways to Make the Back-to-School Transition Run Smoothly
As a mom and a teacher, I am always shocked by how fast the summers fly by. I feel like just as I am starting to settle into a nice, relaxing summertime routine — WHAM! The back-to-school supplies are stocked all over Target. So, I want to share five pieces of advice to help ease […]
Library Construction Underway
Faculty Professional Development Provides Tools for Reading Comprehension
St. Mark’s Campus Learning Specialists Stephanie Kohla and Bridgett Stroud are currently undergoing a 30-hour in-person course, called “Morphology Plus”, presented by the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). Based on the latest research in the Science of Reading, IMSE incorporates the Orton-Gillingham methodology and all five pillars of literacy plus language comprehension, spelling, and writing. […]