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Beaches Campus

November 8, 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

Thanksgiving Break (November 25-29)

5th Grade Pasta Dinner and Performance - Now Accepting Orders and Reservations!

The Beaches Campus is excited to host the 5th Grade Pasta Dinner on Thursday, November 21 | 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the gym and performing arts center. This annual tradition celebrates our 5th Graders and guests will be entertained while enjoying an Italian dinner from Caffe Andiamo.

Event Details:

Support our fifth graders as they serve and entertain you in the gym and performing arts center!

Dinner includes:

Salad: Tomatoes, cucumber, parmesan cheese, and Italian dressing
Pasta: Penne with the choice of toppings: marinara sauce, meatballs (4 – 5 meatballs per order), or veggie
Fresh baked garlic bread
Dessert

Sign up details

Online reservations are due by Monday, November 18. To-Go orders will be available from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Order Your Pasta Dinner Here!

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

BEAM Food Drive (November 4 - 15)

Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Beaches Campus has partnered with BEAM for an upcoming food drive. Our campus will be helping to restock shelf-stable, high-demand items often requested by families during the holidays.

Food Drive Items:

Cereal
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Soup
Shampoo
Shelf-Stable Meat (Tuna, Vienna Sausage, etc.)
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Oatmeal/Grits

The holiday drive will run Monday November 4 – Friday, November 15th. There will be boxes in front of each classroom and containers located in the front office reception area to accept donations. .

Parent Workshop with Dr. Cat Baker (November 8)

Please join us for a Parent Workshop with Dr. Cat Baker from Florida Children’s Institute on Friday, November 8, 2024 (after Flag Ceremony).

Mindfulness and Anxiety with Dr. Cat Baker

Friday, November 8, 2024

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Hope Hall Art Room

Register for the event here!

Dr. Cat Baker has spent the better part of two decades working with parents and children through Parent Coaching and Applied Behavior Analysis services. She is passionate about supporting children and families coping with a wide range of behavior issues and learning disabilities, regardless of diagnosis. In spite of having ADHD, Dyslexia, and Anxiety, Dr. Baker earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Florida, an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis & Developmental Disabilities from Auburn University, a B.S. in Psychology from the University of North Florida, and a B.S. in Health & Exercise Science from Wake Forest University. She loves helping children and families who “don’t fit in the box” or who have “brains that work differently” reach their potential because of her own personal experience!

Early/Noon Dismissal (November 8)

Spirit Day - Wear Your ESJ Gear!

Pre-K/Kindergarten Thanksgiving Chapel and Performance (November 19)

Thanksgiving Chapel and Performance (November 20)

Save the Date: 5th Grade Pasta Dinner (November 21)

The Beaches Campus is excited to host the 5th Grade Pasta Dinner on Thursday, November 21 | 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the gym and performing arts center. This annual tradition celebrates our 5th graders and guests will be entertained while enjoying an Italian dinner. The Campus Store will be on-site for families to purchase ESJ spirit wear! Registration for the event will open November 1.

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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