St. Mark’s Campus Hosts Open House and Parents’ Night Out
The St. Mark’s Campus Parents’ Association (PA), led by Hannah Williford, Chair, and Jackie Husty, Co-Chair, hosted a Parents’ Night Out event following a campus-wide Open House yesterday evening. The annual event provided parents the opportunity to mingle and sign up to volunteer for the coming school year. “Parents’ Night Out allowed parents to unwind […]
St. Mark’s Faculty Enhance Skills with Summer Professional Development
This summer, St. Mark’s Campus faculty have participated in professional development relating to reading instruction, math, physical education, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. Learning specialists and instructors across multiple grade levels participated in Orton-Gillingham training presented by the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education. Orton-Gillingham breaks reading and spelling down into smaller skills involving letters […]
Kids Can Code Brings Screen-Free Coding to Camp Create
Yesterday, Camp Create students on the St. Mark’s Campus engaged in a hands-on learning experience with Kids Can Code Jacksonville, exposing them to screen-free directional coding. Using Kinderbots and a robot puppy, the young coders programmed the puppy to move in various directions and complete tasks like pushing a ball and finding a bone. They […]
St. Mark’s Campus Hosts Summer Storytimes
This summer, students have enjoyed listening to age-appropriate books read aloud by Megan Trumpler, Media Specialist, followed by engaging interactive activities on the Promethean board. After stories and activities, students can explore the library, check out books, and enjoy reading time with their parents or caregivers. This program has successfully promoted a love for reading […]
St. Mark’s Campus’ Camp Create Off to a Great Start
Rising ELP 2 – kindergarten students kicked off their summer at Camp Create on June 3. Each week, campers explore the Reading Aquarium, dive into STEM and STEAM projects at the Creation Station, and develop their motor skills through Soccer Shots and Play Ball sessions at Lori Schiavone Commons. Weekly storytime at the library adds […]
2024-2025 New Parent Orientation – St. Mark’s Campus
Monday, August 12* 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Lori Schiavone Commons Learn about all things ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus at New Parent Orientation. *Adults only. Thank you for making alternate arrangements for your child(ren).
2024 Meet Your Teacher Morning – St. Mark’s Campus
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Meet Your Teacher Morning is a time for parents and students to explore their new classroom and meet their new homeroom teacher. Families will receive their carpool tag and spirit shirt that students can wear on Fridays). All students should be accompanied by an adult during this […]
Bridgett Stroud, St. Mark’s Campus Learning Specialist, Named Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award Recipient
Bridgett Stroud, Learning Specialist, was named the 2024 Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award recipient for her work at St. Mark’s Campus over the past nine years. Her nominations read: “Bridgett has unselfishly gone above and beyond normal expectations of time, energy, and devotion. She loves and respects the children and balances that with […]
Fifth Grade Students Honored with Reception and Celebration Ceremony
On Thursday, May 23, St. Mark’s Campus fifth grade students, parents, faculty, and staff gathered for a special evening to celebrate each student’s time in Lower School. The following day, May 24, fifth grade St. Mark’s Campus students were recognized in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for their outstanding achievements and hard work during their elementary […]
Field Day Celebrates Sportsmanship and School Spirit
The St. Mark’s Campus marked the final week of school with a celebration of sportsmanship and school spirit during Field Day. Led by fifth grade students, kindergarten – fourth grade students participated in relay races, a mini water blaster challenge, soccer, GaGa ball, sack race, and a fitness obstacle course. A lively indoor dance party […]