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November 22, 2024

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2025-2026 Florida School Choice Applications

School Choice Scholarships are available for students entering kindergarten through grade 12. Entering Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 students may apply for the Unique Abilities Scholarship.

Important Dates

February 1, 2025 – Florida School Choice Scholarship application opens for renewal and new applicants. New applicants can apply for the 2025-2026 school year through Step Up for Students.
April 30, 2025 – Renewal application deadline. Applications received after April 30, 2025 will be processed as new students.

Key Information & New Steps for Scholarship Applicants

Here is some helpful information to be aware of, including a new step that families will need to complete this year:

Application checklist: For a list of documents that may be needed when a family applies, please click here.

Priority deadline: To ensure renewing students receive priority for the Private School Scholarship and the Unique Abilities Scholarship, families must submit their application by Wednesday, April 30. After this date, all students will be processed as “new students” due to legislative changes for this year.

New step for families: Once a student is found eligible, the family will be asked to “Accept” or “Decline” the scholarship. Once accepted, the student’s status will be updated to “Awarded.” Please monitor your email for future updates about enrollment.

Step Up for Students is here to help: In addition to their regular hours, their team will be available to assist families this weekend from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

New this week

Spirit Day - Wear Your ESJ Gear!

Dads' Club Basketball Meet Up

Join the Beaches Campus Dads’ Club for an evening of fellowship and fun as we cheer on the ESJ Varsity Girls Basketball team!

ESJ Eagles vs. Fletcher High School

📅 Friday, December 13
📍 Beaches Campus Gym
🏀 Game Time: 5:30 p.m.

Bring your children and connect with fellow dads while supporting our Eagles in an exciting matchup. Let’s fill the gym with school spirit and make it a night to remember!

We’ll see you there—Go Eagles!

Save the Date: Beaches Campus Lessons and Carols

The Beaches Campus will host a special presentation of Lessons and Carols on Wednesday, December 18 |8:45 a.m. at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. There will be no regular Chapel Service that morning at 8:10 a.m. Lessons and Carols is an annual event presented by Beaches Campus students in first to fifth grade. The Christmas story is told through scripture readings and Christmas songs.

Each grade (first to fourth grade) will sing a song together and fifth grade students act out the story of Christ’s birth. This has been a longstanding tradition at the Beaches Campus that helps to focus students’ hearts on the true spirit of Christmas. Families are welcome to attend!

Beaches Campus Carpool Reminder

Please help us ensure our morning and afternoon carpool lines run safely and efficiently by following the carpool rules. All cars are to head north on 5th St. and make a right onto 11th Avenue North and into our carpool loop in front of the school. We also ask that you make a right onto 5th Street from 9th Street North.

Please do not cut into the line at any point, and please do not try to head west on 11th Avenue North and make a left into the carpool loop.

Uniform Policy Update

Dear Episcopal Parents,

We are in the process of finalizing updates to the uniform policy in our handbook, which will be uploaded soon. Once the updates are live, we will promptly notify you.

We understand that some families may be in need of additional uniform items due to the closure of Dennis or because their children have outgrown their current uniforms. While we transition to a new uniform vendor, families are encouraged to dress students in solid-colored polos, cardigans, or fleece zip-ups in our school colors—maroon, white, black, or gray paired with khaki, gray, or black bottoms.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility during this period.

2024-2025 Uniform Policy Update

Reminders

Important Upcoming Calendar Dates - Beaches Campus

2024-2025 Important Calendar Dates

February 21 – Spirit Dress Day/Noon Dismissal/Trimester 2 Ends
February 25 – Pre-K/K Chapel
February 26 – February Birthday Book Chapel and Head of School List Recognition
February 28 – February Birthday Free Dress/Beach Bash Parent Social (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
March 4 – Pre-K/K Chapel
March 5 – Ash Wednesday Chapel
March 6 – Parent Association March Meeting via Zoom
March 7 – February Shout Outs Free Dress/Trimester 2 Report Cards Released
March 10 – 14 – Spring Break (No School)
March 18 – Pre-K/K Chapel
March 19 – Eucharist Chapel
March 20 – Parent Association Sports Night Son Event – Glow Edition (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
March 21 – Spirit Dress Day
March 25 – Pre-K/K Chapel
March 25-27 – Book Fair
March 26 – Spring Parent/Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students)
March 28 – March Birthday Free Dress Day
April 1 – Pre-K/K Chapel
April 2 – Fruit of the Spirit & March Birthday Book Chapel
April 3 – Parent Association April Meeting (Last Meeting of the 2024-2025 School Year)
April 4 – March Shoutout Free Dress
April 8 – Pre-K/K Chapel
April 9 – Eucharist Chapel
April 11 – Spirt Dress Day
April 12 – Save the Date – Dads’ Club Spring Social (Hannah Park)
April 15 – Pre-K/K Chapel
April 16 – Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
April 17 – Noon Dismissal (No Extended Day)
April 18 – Good Friday (No School)
April 21 – Easter Monday (No School)

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Thanksgiving Break (November 25-29)

Daniel Kids Toy Drive (December 2-13)

The Beaches Campus is hosting a Toy Drive to support Daniel Kids. The Toy Drive will run Monday, December 2 – Friday, December 13. Our campus is collecting new and unwrapped toys for the children at Daniel Kids. Some gift suggestions are board games, athletic equipment, coloring books, make-up kits, dolls, action figures, scooters, and gift cards.

A little about Daniel Kids

Daniel Kids is a nonprofit organization in Florida dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families in crisis or need. Its mission is to provide high-quality services that help at-risk youth achieve independence, stability, and emotional well-being. Daniel Kids works with schools, families, and local agencies to provide integrated support, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable youth.

They serve children and young adults from ages 5 to 25. They offer age-appropriate programs that address the unique needs of children, adolescents, and young adults, focusing on areas like mental health, foster care, independent living, and vocational training to support each age group effectively.

December Parent Association Meeting (December 5)

Dear Beaches Campus Parents,

For the upcoming school year, the PA has organized activities that will enrich our students’ school experience and support our faculty and staff. It is our goal to create school spirit and a joyful sense of community, organize appropriate events, and honor Beaches Campus traditions.

MEETINGS:

The Beaches Campus PA will hold its next meeting of the 2024-2025 school year, via Zoom December 5 at 9:00 a.m.

Upcoming Parent Association Events:

Daughter Dance – Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
Son Event – Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.

Sincerely,

Laura Smith
2024-2025 Beaches Campus PA President

Girls Basketball Clinic (December 13)

Beaches Campus Construction Annoucement

Dear Beaches Community,

I hope this message finds you well. After much anticipation, we are pleased to share that we will begin construction on our new, additional classroom building next week! This important project will enhance our learning environment and allow us to better serve our students.

The new building is on track to be completed before August 2025. We are committed to minimizing disruption in the coming months, and we will update you on progress and any changes that may affect our daily routines.

PARKING

Starting next week, we will not be able to park on 4th Street between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue. Please avoid this area entirely as the contractors, with heavy equipment, will utilize this space for the project.

COMMUNICATION AND UPDATES

We understand that construction can bring challenges, and we appreciate your patience as we work through this process. We will send regular updates via the Insider, E-News, and email to keep everyone informed about the progress of the project and any important information.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school. We are excited about the future and the positive impact these changes will bring to our community.

Sincerely,

K. Jennifer Ketchum
Head of Lower School, Beaches Campus

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