First Grade Students Dive into Sea Animal Studies
Did you know that a humpback whale calf drinks 142 gallons of its mother’s milk daily?! The captivated audience of the First Grade Sea Animal Presentation learned this and many more facts yesterday. First grade students presented their studies to their families and peers by transforming the Lori Schiavone Commons into an underwater ocean experience. […]
From Helmets to History: St. Mark’s Campus Students Participate in Bike Rodeo and Jacksonville Day
Last week marked eagerly anticipated milestones for St. Mark’s Campus students as they engaged in grade-level activities that are traditional to the campus. Second grade students, donned with helmets and their bikes, participated in the Bike Rodeo. Tucker Cycles started the morning with safety checks on all student bikes. Under the guidance of the JSO […]
Field Trips Foster Experiential Learning Beyond Classroom Walls
As the school year comes to a close, several grades recvently participated in field trips to bring their classroom learnings beyond the St. Mark’s Campus. Kindergarten students embarked on their inaugural St. Mark’s Campus field trip, where they explored the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens. First grade students, who have been delving into the realm […]
A Vision for Art presented by Northern Trust Brings Hundreds to the St. Mark’s Campus
Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus’ fifth annual A Vision for Art event concluded yesterday. Throughout the five-day art exhibit showcasing 40+ professional artists, hundreds of avid collectors and casual buyers visited the campus. The Opening Night Patron Preview Reception and Celebration on April 19 held record attendance, with approximately 400 people attending. That […]
AP Photography Students Exhibit and Sell Work at A Vision for Art presented by Northern Trust
On Monday, April 22, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., AP photography students Gabriel Frommer, Layla Guy, Rohan Jones, Garland Rogers, and Gabrielle Sullivan will be honored at an ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus reception for showcasing original photographs alongside more than 40 professional artists. “For many, this is the first opportunity to sell their art to […]
March Madness Assignment Inspires Students to Explore Higher Education
St. Mark’s Campus fifth-grade students tapped into the excitement of March Madness by delving into research and crafting essays about colleges and universities participating in the competition. Each essay begins with an introduction featuring the name of the college or university, its location, mascot, and the rationale behind the student’s choice. Students included statistics such […]
Combined Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 Chapel
Wednesday, April 24 8:25 a.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Pre-K – 3 – Grade 5 students have another wonderful opportunity to worship together next Wednesday.
Opening Night Celebration Tickets Going Fast
Approximately 85% of tickets to A Vision for Art’s Opening Night Celebration on April 19 are already reserved. At this historically sold-out event, art patrons will enjoy an open bar, elegant tented dinner, festive atmosphere, and meet-and-greet with artists. Now in its fifth year, A Vision for Art, presented by Northern Trust, brings hundreds of […]
Fourth and Fifth Grade Students Present “Finding Nemo”
Fourth- and fifth-grade students wowed audiences with their recent musical rendition of “Finding Nemo”! Guided by Susanne Dailey, Director of Music, and Andrea Hagan, Director of Lower School Dance, and assisted by Jennifer Meister, the performance was nothing short of “fin-tastic”! From feisty sharks to shimmering jellyfish, the stage came alive with all the beloved […]
Kari Kampakis Visits Lower School Campuses
Best-selling author Kari Kampakis recently visited lower school campuses, bringing her wealth of wisdom and insight to parents eager to navigate the journey of raising their children. Hailing from Alabama, Kampakis’s visit was marked by a profound discussion centered around the theme of “Trusting God’s Plan With Your Child’s Life.” In her presentation, Kampakis […]