Episcopal Insider - BEACHES CAMPUS
April 11, 2025
Enter or update grandparent information in your Household Profile on the My ESJ Parent Portal prior to July 10.
Save the date information for Grandparents’ Day events on each campus will be mailed in early August to grandparents with mailing addresses on file.
Author Kentrell Martin Visiting ESJ, Beaches Campus
Kentrell Martin will be on campus all day on Thursday, April 17 to talk to Pre-K – fifth grade about bringing the joy of literacy and ASL to students. If you would like your child to have a signed copy of The Shelly’s Adventure’s Experience, scan the QR code and follow the steps below. Preorders are due April 14.
The Shelly’s Adventure’s Experience is a presentation brought to you by award-winning author Kentrell Martin. During the experience, students will be part of an interactive book reading and learn over 30 signs in American Sign Language.
Book Order Form
The Beaches Campus will host its Challenge Day on Friday, May 16. Pre-K students will hold their Challenge Day from 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. and kindergarten – fifth grade students will hold their Challenge Day from 10:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Schedule of Activities (Kindergarten – Fifth Grade)
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. : Partner Reading
10:50 a.m. – 11: 25 a.m. : STEM Activity in the Gym
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. : Pizza lunch from Milano’s
12:15 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. : Read in classroom
12:40 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. : Field Events
2:25 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. : Kona Ice
Challenge Day is a fun day on the Beaches Campus. Challenge Day shirts will be provided for students, faculty, and staff by the campus. Please have your student wear athletic shoes and bring a change of clothes.
*Pizza lunch and Kona Ice will be provided by the school.
Spirit Day is Friday, April 11, 2025! Don’t forget to wear your ESJ Spirit Shirt with athletic, denim, or uniform bottoms!
Beaches Campus Dads,
You are invited to attend the Beaches Campus Dads’ Club End of Year Meet Up, April 12 at 12:00 p.m. at Hanna Park.
Don’t miss this opportunity for an end of year Dad’s Club fellowship to include beach fishing, cookout, smore’s, and more. All Beaches Campus dads are welcome.
If you plan on attending and interested in more details please contact Patrick Aland or RSVP here!
Sincerely,
Beaches Campus Dads’ Club President
Patrick Aland
Thursday, April 17
- 1/2 Day (Noon Dismissal), Extended Day Closed
Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)
- No School
Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday)
- No School
Preparing for the Transition to Middle School: What to Expect and How ESJ Can Help
For Fifth Grade Parents
Friday, April 25
9:00 – 10:00 am
Hope Hall Art Room
Panel Discussion and Q&A
- Paige McGee, Head of Middle School
- Christy Hodges, Dean of Student Life
- Amy Perkins, Director of Student Services
- David Berry, Counselor
- Dr. Elise Fallucco, Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing Programming
Teacher Appreciation week is Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 9. The Parent Association have planned amazing activities for the Beaches Campus Faculty and Staff.
Below is a list of activities the Parent Association have planned for the Beaches Campus employees.
Monday: Catered breakfast from Panera
Tuesday: Snacks in the Teacher Workroom
Wednesday: Faculty and Staff massages and a special gift from the Parent Association.
Thursday: Faculty and Staff Catered Luncheon. Please refer to this sign-up genius to volunteer to help during the luncheon!
Friday: Coffee Cart, Teacher Dress Down Day, and Shout Outs
The Beaches Campus will host its Challenge Day on Friday, May 16. Pre-K students will hold their Challenge Day from 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. and kindergarten – fifth grade students will hold their Challenge Day from 10:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Schedule of Activities (Kindergarten – Fifth Grade)
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. : Partner Reading
10:50 a.m. – 11: 25 a.m. : STEM Activity in the Gym
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. : Pizza lunch from Milano’s
12:15 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. : Read in classroom
12:40 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. : Field Events
2:25 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. : Kona Ice
Challenge Day is a fun day on the Beaches Campus. Challenge Day shirts will be provided for students, faculty, and staff by the campus. Please have your student wear athletic shoes and bring a change of clothes.
*Pizza lunch and Kona Ice will be provided by the school.
Beaches Campus Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day (April 16)
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL of JACKSONVILLE
Beaches Campus
welcomes grandparents and special friends of students in
grades Pre-K 3 – grade 5 on the Beaches Campus
Wednesday, April 16
Join us for a special Chapel service beginning at 1:00 p.m.
at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, with doors opening
at 12:30 p.m. Following the service, enjoy refreshments in
McCormick Courtyard and classroom visits until 3:00 p.m.
RSVP by April 9
Visit esj.org/grand-beaches for a more detailed agenda and to register to attend
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