Episcopal Insider
Beaches Campus
February 21, 2025
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- 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.
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).
Come see us Thursday, April 3, and Friday April 4, in our temporary location in the Buck Center Lobby (located on the Munnerlyn Campus) and shop for 25% – 50% off select merchandise (including Dennis/Mills uniforms) with additional items marked down lower!
Check our Instagram account @esj.campusstore for more details and shop early for the best selection!
New this week
The Beaches Campus Parent Association invites you to Sports Night Son Event (Glow Edition). Please join us for games, music & fun! Come dressed as your favorite sports figure or team but don’t forget to bring some neon. The son event will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 6:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. at the Petway Family Performance Center.
Sports Night Son Event (Glow Edition) Registration opens March 7, 2025
Purchase a brick paver inscribed with your child or grandchild’s name, the name of a friend, alumnus, parent, grandparent, favorite teacher, special team, event or club. The paver will be placed on the Munnerlyn or Beaches Campus, whichever you request. The deadline to order and have the paver installed in spring of 2025 is April 1, 2025. Orders received after the deadline will be processed, but pavers will be laid during spring 2026. Please contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org or 904-396-5751, ext. 1111 with questions.
Reminders
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
Shhh… keep this under wraps, but Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Beaches Campus is transforming into the hottest speakeasy in town! On Friday, February 28, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., step into our “hidden” Gym for a roaring good time. Sip on craft cocktails, indulge in a delectable dinner, relax to piano bar music, and place your bets at our exclusive silent auction. It’s the bee’s knees, and you won’t want to miss it! Mark your calendar and join the fun!
Why Support Beach Bash
ESJ auction proceeds make it possible for our students to experience an unparalleled offering of classes and programs through the school’s Four Pillars of Academics, Athletics, Fine Arts, and Spiritual Life. Students build lasting relationships with a talented and nurturing faculty while being exposed to enriching opportunities both in and out of the classroom.
Tickets and Auction Information
Tickets are available beginning January 10, 2025. The Beach Bash Committee is currently accepting auction items for the upcoming event. If you have a business or know of a business interested in donating, please contact Ashley Davis at davisa@esj.org. Please be on the lookout for more event details and information on exciting auction packages as the date gets closer.
Beach Bash Volunteer Opportunities
The Beach Bash Committee has a number of volunteer opportunities to support the event. Please check the Episcopal Insider for more information, or reach out to Ashley Davis at davisa@esj.org | 904-246-2466, x1154.
Faculty will participate in professional development on Friday, February 21. Early Dismissal is at 12:00 p.m.
The Eagle Afternoon Program will be open until 6:00 p.m. for pre-registered students. Please contact Melody Harding at hardingm@esj.org for questions regarding the Eagle Afternoon Program.
Spirit Day is Friday, April 11, 2025! Don’t forget to wear your ESJ Spirit Shirt with athletic, denim, or uniform bottoms!
Trimester 3 After School Activities registration will open on Saturday, February 22. Parents will receive an email when registration is live.
Click here to preview activities
Activities begin the week of March 3.
Dear Parents,
As you may know, ESJ is currently going through the re-accreditation process with FCIS (Florida Council of Independent Schools) and SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools). This process includes a thorough, year-long self-study, and it culminates in a multi-day visit by members of the accrediting team. Our teachers will need to be present for a lunchtime debriefing after the visit on Thursday, February 27, and we are in need of parent volunteers to provide lunch/recess coverage that day.
Please take a moment to review the available slots and click the button below to sign up.
Your help is greatly appreciated, and we are so grateful for your support!
Thank you!
Click Here To Volunteer!
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 March 6 at 9:00 a.m.
Upcoming Parent Association Events:
- Son Event – Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Laura Smith
2024-2025 Beaches Campus PA President
Episcopal is closed for Spring Break March 10 – 14.