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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
Once on the registration page, please select the name of the child you wish to sign up. Activities displayed are tailored to each student’s grade and gender.
Please note the following:
- The deadline to register is Thursday, February 19.
- Due to minimum and maximum participant info, registration does not confirm your child is enrolled. You will receive a final confirmation by February 20 from Melody Harding.
- Activities will begin the week of February 23.
- Payment is due at the time of registration. A child is not registered until payment is made.
- Refunds will not be issued unless the chosen activity does not reach capacity. Please review after school offerings with your children before registering.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Get ready to journey to the Mediterranean at this year’s Beach Bash Parent Social on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Natural Life Corporate Office. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable night inspired by the spirit of Greece! Raise a glass to ambrosial cocktails, feast like you’re at a Greek banquet with catering by Chef’s Garden, unwind to melodies worthy of Mount Parnassus, and try your luck in our exclusive silent auction. It’s an evening fit for the legends—one you won’t want to miss!
Back again this year: Test your aim at Fling the Ring, where ancient Greek skill meets modern indulgence. With a steady hand worthy of the gods, cast your ring—and if fate favors you, claim a prize of fine wine or smooth spirits fit for Mount Olympus.
Mark your calendar and grab your tickets today at esj.org/beachbash!
School is closed for Spring Break Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13.
Friday, March 20
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Hope Hall Art Room
Kindergarten – fifth grade parents
Led by Detective Brett Bolton, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Computer Forensic Investigation Unit
Learn how to better protect your children in today’s online world. This Parent Education Event will cover the most common digital risks kids face, including inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Det. Bolton will share how grooming and sextortion happen, what role law enforcement can realistically play, and how oversharing personal information can put children at risk. Parents will leave with practical conversation starters and tech strategies that offer real protection at home.
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
Get ready to journey to the Mediterranean at this year’s Beach Bash Parent Social on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. . Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable night inspired by the spirit of Greece. Raise a glass to cocktails, feast like you’re at a Greek banquet with catering by Chef’s Garden, unwind to melodies worthy of Mount Parnassus, and try your luck in our exclusive silent auction. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss!
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.
Clink here to purchase Beach Bash tickets!
Students are invited to wear Valentine’s Day attire (Valentine’s Free Dress) on Friday, February 13, 2026. Parents will receive class party communication directly from homeroom parents. Non-candy class Valentines are encouraged.
School will be dismissed at noon on Friday, February 13, for faculty professional development.
Afternoon Eagles is open for registered students.
School and Extended Day Programs are closed on Monday, February 16 in recognition of Presidents’ Day.
Spirit Day is Friday, February 20, 2026! Don’t forget to wear your ESJ Spirit Shirt with athletic, denim, or uniform bottoms!
Dear Beaches Campus Parents,
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 2025-2026 school year, via Zoom March 5 at 9:00 a.m.
Upcoming Parent Association Events:
- Daughter Dance – Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
- Son Event – Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Marisa Brighton
2025-2026 Beaches Campus PA President
Friday, March 6
8:30 a.m.
Hope Hall Art Room
Parents are invited to a “Coffee and Conversation” with The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School. The Rev. Greene will update us on the school year and allow time for a question-and-answer period.
The ESJ, Beaches Campus is excited to welcome back a new parent book group to further bring our community together. This winter/spring they will be discussing The Hopeful Family: Raising Resilient Children in Uncertain Times by Amelia Richardson Dress.
Thanks to our Beaches community, our carpool lines run as smoothly and efficiently as possible! While we appreciate everyone’s cooperation and considerateness, we are asking everyone to be more mindful of not blocking driveways along 5th street and intersections and following all traffic laws. Thank you.
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