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Join us for an Admission Open House at Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Munnerlyn Campus!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Munnerlyn Center for Worship & Fine Arts (Campus Map)
8:15 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – Parent Presentation
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Open House & Tours of Campus
Following the presentation, representatives from all areas of school life will be available to answer questions about ESJ and student Eagle Ambassadors will lead campus tours.
You will receive key information about Episcopal and the admission process during the Parent Presentation.
Please do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions! We look forward to working with each of you during the Admission process.
ESJ Munnerlyn Campus Admission & Enrollment Office
admission@esj.org | 904.396.7104
Thank you for thinking of supporting Episcopal through a gift of stock. If you are interested in making a gift through appreciated stock, the instructions are shared below or you may contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org. Please reach out to Lisa Allen once the request has been submitted so she can be looking for your gift.
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Contact Episcopal’s UBS account manager, Franklin Beard franklin.beard@ubs.com, to notify him of the pending transfer.
The financial manager should provide your name, the description of the security, number of shares and the designation of your gift. Your financial manager will need the following details:
UBS Financial Services, DTC #0221, for the benefit of Episcopal School of Jacksonville, account number V5 71786.
We invite you to make your gift online today.
ESJ’s financial aid application for the 2027–2028 school year is open for students in Pre-K 3 through Grade 12. Families must apply annually to be considered. We evaluate financial aid awards using Clarity, a secure third-party platform. We keep all application information strictly confidential.
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- November 13 – Application Deadline
- Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee until early April, after awards have been offered to new families. Please be aware that financial aid may no longer be available at that time.
- January 15 – Award Notification & Re-enrollment
Required Documents:
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- 2025 1040 and W2 (auto-imported from IRS)
- Recent paystub(s) or earning statement(s)
Questions?
- Email support at support@clarityapp.com
- Clarity phone support at 206-210-3752
- M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- “HELP” button on the Clarity website
- Application and support available in English and Spanish
- Refer to ESJ’s Financial Aid FAQ for additional information
- Contact the Financial Aid Committee at financialaid@esj.org
For information on the financial aid process and to apply, click here.
New This Week
Beaches Attendance Reminder
A reminder for Beaches Campus families: Please use beachesattendance@esj.org
This email is monitored by Ms. Limbaugh and Nurse Katy to help ensure attendance information is received and communicated appropriately. Please also be sure to copy your child’s homeroom teacher on the email.
Thank you for helping us keep our attendance records accurate and our dismissal process running smoothly.
This is a friendly reminder to notify the school clinic or main office any time your child is diagnosed with an illness, in accordance with Episcopal School of Jacksonville (ESJ) health policies, as outlined in the Student-Parent Handbook.
It is especially important that we are informed if your child is diagnosed with any of the following conditions:
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Influenza (Flu)
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COVID-19
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
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Impetigo
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Fifth Disease
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Head Lice
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Pinworms
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Strep Throat
These illnesses are tracked for the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Timely communication allows the school to take appropriate measures to help prevent the spread of illness while maintaining student confidentiality.
We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a healthy school environment. For more information, please refer to the Health Information section of the ESJ Student-Parent Handbook or contact the school clinic directly.
School will be dismissed at noon on Friday, September 4, for faculty professional development.
Afternoon Eagles is open for registered students. Please communicate directly with your student(s) homeroom teacher and Extended Day Director, Shylo Kline (klines@esj.org) if your student(s) will be staying for Afternoon Eagles. Note: Students will need a home packed lunch.
Enjoy the long weekend, Eagle families!
Individual pictures will be held on Monday, September 28 on the Beaches Campus. Please remember to wear a maroon shirt or dress.
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTSVQ66N. Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com .
Click here to view the flyer!
Dear Beaches Campus Dads,
We’re excited for another great year of the Beaches Campus Dads’ Club! The Dads’ Club is a wonderful opportunity to build community, connect with other Beaches Campus dads, and get involved in the life of our school.
Throughout the year, there will be opportunities to volunteer together in our community, connect with fellow dads, and enjoy time together outside of school. We hope you’ll join us and help make the Beaches Campus an even stronger and more connected community.
FIRST MEET AND GREET
Thursday, September 17 | 6:30 p.m.
Southern Swells Brewing Company, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet other Beaches Campus dads in an informal and relaxed setting. All dads are welcome, so come out, introduce yourself, and enjoy an evening of fellowship. And don’t forget to bring your ESJ nametag. Click here to let us know you are coming.
We look forward to seeing you and building community together this year.
Sincerely,
Ian Austin
2026-2027 Beaches Campus Dads’ Club President
Spirit Day is Friday, September 18, 2026! Don’t forget to wear your ESJ Spirit Shirt with athletic, denim, or uniform bottoms!
Reminders
Important Upcoming Calendar Dates – Beaches Campus
- October 23 – October Birthday Free Dress Day/Parent Coffee with Elise Fallucco (8:30 AM | Art Room)
- October 27 – Pre-K-K Chapel
- October 28 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel/Picture Retake Day and Class Pictures
- October 30 – Halloween Parade (8:30 a.m.)/Boo Bash (3:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
- November 3 – Pre-K-K Chapel
- November 4 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel – Eucharist
- November 5 – Fifth Grade Pasta Dinner (5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.)
- November 6 – October Shoutout Free Dress Day/Noon Dismissal/Professional Development/Extended Day Program Open
- November 10 – Pre-K-K Chapel – November Birthday Book
- November 11 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel – Veterans Day Recognition
- November 13 – Spirit Dress Day’
- November 17 – Pre-K-K Chapel – Thanksgiving Program
- November 18 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel – November Birthday Book
- November 20 – November Birthday Free Dress Day
- November 23 – 27 – Thanksgiving Holiday: School Closed
- December 1 – Pre-K-K Chapel
- December 2 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel
- December 4 – November Shoutout Free Dress Day/Pre-K 4 Christmas Display (8:20 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.)
- December 8 – Pre-K-K Chapel – December Birthday Book
- December 9 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel – December Birthday Book
- December 10 – December Birthday Free Dress Day
- December 11 – Lessons & Carols (9:00 a.m.)
- December 15 – Pre-K/K Chapel – Pre-K 3 Christmas Performance
- December 16 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel
- December 17 – Spirit Dress Day
- December 18 – Beaches Pajama Day/How The Grinch Stole Christmas/Noon Dismissal/Extended Day Program Closed/End of Semester 1
Join fellow parents for meaningful conversation, connection, and a great book this fall! The Fall book is Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience by Sissy Goff and David Thomas.
The Fall Parent Book Club begins Friday, August 28, in the Art Room after Flag. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents, enjoy thoughtful discussion, and take a little time to read and reflect together throughout the First Semester.
The Parent Book Club includes both avid readers and those simply looking for a way to connect with other members of our school community.
Click Here to Register!
Phillipa Marks, Volleyball Program Director, invites your students in third to fifth grade to a free clinic with the ESJ varsity volleyball team after school on Wednesday, September 16 at 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Petway Family Performance Center. We are excited to offer this great experience for our Lower School Campus students. For any questions, please contact Matt Flakus at flakusm@esj.org
Volleyball Clinic Registration
Dear ESJ Beaches Families,
Please be aware that St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Church construction will be taking place along 5th Street between 11th Avenue North and 12th Avenue North throughout the month of September.
To help avoid delays and congestion, we encourage families to avoid this area when possible and plan alternate routes and/or parking when in this area.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this work takes place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Uniforms for Beaches Campus Students (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5)
Beaches Campus Uniforms FAQs 2026-2027
We are looking forward to the upcoming 2026-2027 school year and we would love to hear from you about volunteer opportunities you are interested in learning more about.
Please complete the Volunteer Interest Form Here!
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