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, […]
Teacher Placement Packets
Teacher Placement Packets are expected to arrive in homes the week of July 26. In addition to class assignments, packets will contain carpool and campus maps, upcoming event information, important dates, and more. If you do not receive a packet in the mail by Friday, July 30, please contact the St. Mark’s Campus Office at […]
RSVP for Parents’ Night Out on St. Mark’s Campus
St. Mark’s Campus’ Parents’ Association is looking forward to hosting Parents’ Night Out on Thursday, September 16. This is a great opportunity to mingle with parents, enjoy wine and appetizers, and get involved on St. Mark’s Campus! Please RSVP to Susan Kwartler at kwartlers@esj.org. Parents’ Night Out Thursday, September 16 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Lori Schiavone […]
St. Mark’s Campus Incorporates New Infant-Toddler Curriculum
Adding to an already robust Early Learning Program, St. Mark’s Campus’ littlest learners will benefit from a new research-based curriculum in the fall. This curriculum will build upon existing tools…