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Beaches Campus

November 29, 2024

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Your Voice Matters – Please Share Your Feedback in Parent Survey

At Episcopal, we deeply value parent feedback and partnership as we strive to create the best possible experience for our students and families. Your insights help us strengthen our community and programming to best serve our students. We kindly ask parents to take a few minutes to complete our survey. To provide the most thoughtful responses, we encourage you to find a quiet moment to reflect and share your thoughts. We know your time is valuable, and we greatly appreciate you taking the survey which will take approximately 10-15 minutes, and covers all aspects of campus life. We welcome both parents to complete the survey individually. The survey will remain open until April 3.

Survey link for Lower School parents
Survey Link for Middle and Upper School parents
* For families with students on a Lower School campus and the Munnerlyn Campus, each parent is able to take a survey for Lower School and a survey for Middle and Upper School.

Your responses will remain confidential, and your perspective is invaluable to us. Thank you for your time and for being an important part of the Episcopal community.

Shrek the Musical (April 24-26)

The ESJ Fine Arts Department is proud to present Shrek the Musical. The performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 25, and at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, in the Deming Theatre (located in the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts on the Munnerlyn Campus).

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure of a green ogre and a wise-cracking donkey who embark on a journey to save the land from an evil lord and rescue a lovely princess from a terrible fate. But why does the princess keep running away?

As part of our celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts, Shrek the Musical will also feature an appearance by alumni from Peter Pan, the first production ever in the Deming Theatre.

General admission tickets are now available for $20 at esj.booktix.com. ESJ students are free. Shrek the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Spring Sale at the Campus Store!

New this week

Pre-K Christmas Performance and Kindergarten Art Show (December 17)

We invite families to join us for this heartwarming celebration as our students share their talents and spread the message of love and joy this Christmas season.

During the upcoming Pre-K/Kindergarten Christmas Chapel, our Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 students will delight family and friends with a special Christmas song, bringing the spirit of the season to life through their sweet voices. Their performance is sure to warm hearts and remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, Kindergarten students have created beautiful holiday artwork, which will be proudly displayed in the church lobby of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.

December Birthday Free Dress (December 19)

Schedule of Events for Pajama Day/Noon Dismissal (December 20)

The Beaches Campus is excited to celebrate Pajama Day on Friday, December 20th. Pajama Day is a Beaches Campus school tradition as our community prepares for the Christmas holiday. Students are encouraged to wear pajamas to school and will enjoy story time, hot chocolate, and carol singing in the gym. Students in Kindergarten will be acting out “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” during story time. Parents are welcome to attend the gym festivities.

Schedule of Events

8:10 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Friday Flag

8:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

9:00 a.m. Christmas Carols and Hot Chocolate

12:00 p.m. Noon Dismissal (No Extended Day)

Interested in volunteering during Pajama Day? Please find below a link to Pajama Day volunteer opportunities.

Pajama Day Volunteer Opportunities

Reminders

Important Upcoming Calendar Dates - Beaches Campus

2024-2025 Important Calendar Dates

April 3 – Parent Association April Meeting (Last Meeting of the 2024-2025 School Year) via Zoom
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)
April 22 – Pre-K/Kindergarten Chapel, Easter Performance – Birthday Book – April
April 23 – First – fifth grade chapel – April Birthday Book Chapel
April 25 – April Birthday Free Dress
April 29 – Pre-K/Kindergarten Chapel
April 30 – First – fifth grade chapel – Birthday Book – May/June
May 2 – April Shoutout Free Dress/Spring Fine Arts Performance (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
May 5 – 9 – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 – Pre-K/Kindergarten Chapel – May/June Birthday Book
May 7 – Chapel – Fruit of the Spirit and CML Awards
May 9 – May/June Birthday Free Dress
May 13 – Pre-K/Kindergarten Chapel
May 14 – First – fifth grade Chapel
May 16 – Challenge Day
May 19 – Bike Parade

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)

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!

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

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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