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 […]
Soaring into a new school year!
On Monday, St. Mark’s Campus faculty and staff welcomed families for ELP 1 – Pre-K 4 and New Student Orientations. In addition to meeting in their child(ren)’s classrooms, parents attended ESJ 101. While parents enjoyed individual charcuterie boxes, The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School, St. Mark’s Campus, and […]
Music Program Expands on All Three Campuses
With the addition of several new faculty and programs for the 2021-2022 school year, Episcopal’s music program is expanding across all three campuses. Tuesday and Thursday Morning Music at the Lower School campuses is now available to elementary students as part of the fine arts curriculum. On the Beaches Campus, in addition to regular music […]
Dear Parent, From a Teacher: 8 Ways to Prep Your Child for Their First Preschool Dropoff
As published on Jacksonville Mom, August 2, 2021 As a mom preparing to send your little one to school for the first time, you’ve probably purchased a tiny backpack, labeled water bottles, and scoured Pinterest for lunch ideas. Now that you’ve checked off supply lists, your thoughts might be shifting to the quickly approaching first […]
Building STEAM Skills Thanks to New LEGO Wall
Thanks to a gift from the St. Mark’s Campus’ 2020-2021 Parents’ Association, a LEGO Design Studio wall was recently installed in the Innovation Lab. When students return to campus in just a few short days, the LEGO wall will facilitate hands-on, multi-sensory STEAM, robotics and collaborative practice for Pre-K through fifth grade students. Students will […]
Order Lunches for 2021-2022 School Year
Online Ordering is Now Open for ELP 1 – Grade 5 students! The St. Mark’s campus is pleased to announce our continued partnership with Campus Cuisine for school lunches for the 2021-22 school year. Campus Cuisine works with local restaurants to provide quality school lunches, using natural and organic choices whenever possible. The online portal […]
ELP Play Dates Acclimate New Students to Campus
Nearly 40 new Early Learning Program (ELP) families attended two recent summer play dates on St. Mark’s Campus. Curious children had the opportunity to explore their new classrooms and play with classmates while parents got to know teachers and one another. “Giving children the opportunity to familiarize themselves with new surroundings while accompanied by a […]
Meet Your Teacher Morning
Tuesday, August 10 Meet Your Teacher morning is a time for parents and students to explore their new classrooms, meet their teachers, and visit the resource classrooms. All students should be accompanied by an adult during this time. ELP 1 & 2 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. (last names beginning with A-K) 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. […]
Back to School Open Houses
Kindergarten – Grade 4 (New & Returning Parents) At least one parent is required to attend this orientation to help familiarize yourself with your child’s classroom routines and expectations and to get to know the teachers. This is a parent-only event. We appreciate you making other arrangements for your child(ren). Wednesday, August 18 – Kindergarten, […]