Technology brings lower school campuses together
As part of a current social studies unit, St. Mark’s and Beaches Campus third grade students recently selected their favorite “hot spots” around the greater Jacksonville community and shared photos and information about their selected locations with each other via Zoom. From the St. Johns River and Cummer Museum to the beach and Pelican Snow […]
Chapel in the Park
Last week, students, parents, grandparents, and faculty gathered on a beautiful fall morning in Stockton Park for the first Chapel in the Park of the year. Fifth grade students had the opportunity to serve as acolytes and readers while everyone participated in song and prayer. In the Homily, The Rev. Christopher Dell, Associate Chaplain, talked […]
Classes Without Quizzes Family Open House
Parents’ Night Out a Big Success!
The St. Mark’s Parents’ Association hosted Parents’ Night Out on Thursday, September 16. Approximately 60 parents gathered on campus for an evening social filled with fellowship, food, beverages, and fun. In addition to mingling, parents had the opportunity to sign up to get involved with various events and special celebrations taking place throughout the 2021-2022 […]
“Instrumental” addition to music program
Music to many parents’ ears, kindergarten – fifth grade students were recently offered the opportunity to participate in bi-weekly violin classes before school on St. Mark’s Campus. Instruction began last week and is led by Corina Donica, a professionally trained European violinist who has performed as a soloist, orchestral, and chamber musician throughout Europe and […]
Students Going Gaga over GaGa Ball
Second – fifth grade students are going gaga over GaGa Ball! New to the PE program this year on St. Mark’s Campus, GaGa is a fast paced sport played in an octagonal pit. The game is played with a soft foam ball and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to […]
Dads’ Club Social
Dads’ Club promotes fellowship in our school community and offers opportunities to volunteer throughout the school year. The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, will host a Dads’ Club social at his home in Ortega. Please mark your calendar! Dads’ Club Social Thursday, November 4 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. 4620 Algonquin Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32210 […]
Students ‘Create Something Beautiful” through Collaborative Project
First – fifth grade students recently participated in a collaborative art project designed to bring beauty to the surrounding St. Mark’s Campus community and raise awareness about unique urban art within the greater Jacksonville community. In the book “Maybe Something Beautiful” by F. Isabel Campoy and Theressa Howell, students learned about a young girl who […]
A Blessed Start to the 2021-2022 School Year
First – fifth grade students attended their first Chapel of the year on Friday, August 13. In the Homily, The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, talked about the power of words and impact they can have on others. Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School, dismissed students with the words, “Our worship has ended — […]
Dear Parent, From a School Counselor: Talking to Your Kids About Back-to-School Uncertainty
by Amy Burrows Perkins ’92 Director of Student Services As published on Jacksonville Mom, August 13, 2021 Planning the return to school this fall feels a little uncertain this year. It’s definitely not 2020, but many parents are still feeling a little less confident about the kids returning to school than they would like. For […]