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STATEMENTS and TUITION PAYMENTS
- Student accounts must be current in order to start school in August.
- AutoPay is the easiest and best way to make your tuition payments. AutoPay is invoice year specific and must be set up each year. Make sure you have set up AND “Enabled” AutoPay for 2026-27.
SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP
- If you received a School Choice Scholarship, have submitted the Award ID and have approved your student’s registration in the EMA portal, you should see a credit reflected on your statement. If you do not see a credit AND you have completed all of the required steps, email financialaid@esj.org.
As the new school year begins, we want to remind our community to purchase Episcopal apparel and spirit wear only from approved vendors. From time to time, unauthorized websites and unofficial vendors may claim to offer “Episcopal gear” for sale. However, only school-approved vendors are authorized to produce and sell apparel featuring Episcopal’s name, logos, or branding.
Purchasing from approved vendors helps ensure that products meet our brand standards and that your personal and payment information remains secure.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s approved vendors are:
- ESJ Campus Store (located on the Munnerlyn Campus)
- Lands’ End
- Baker’s Sports
Additional approved vendors (such as Crowley Printing, Custom Ink, and others) may be used for specific school group or club apparel with prior approval from Episcopal’s Marketing Communications Office.
If you are ever unsure whether a vendor is authorized, please contact the Marketing Communications Office at info@esj.org before placing an order.
New This Week
Monday, May 4
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
ESJ, Beaches Campus
Grades 1-5
RSVP to flakusm@esj.org
Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Varsity Coach, along with varsity student players, will lead a soccer clinic on ESJ, Beaches Campus next week. The clinic will include:
- Technical skill development
- Drills and mini tournaments
- Fun games
- Time to connect with Munnerlyn Campus players
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!
Dear Fifth Grade Parents,
The Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony is quickly approaching, and we are delighted to be able to share this wonderful event together! Below are details:
Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony
1:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Boys: Dress pants, button down shirts, ties optional
Girls: Dresses, skirts, dress pants, dressy blouse
Shoes: Dress shoes are required. (Sneakers, athletic shoes, flip-flops, and any other casual footwear are prohibited.)
*Please follow school appearance guidelines per the handbook.
Reception
Thursday, May 21
2:00 p.m.
Petway Family Performance Center
Immediately following the ceremony, please join us for a reception catered by Honey & Brie in the Petway Family Performance Center. Fifth grade artwork will also be on display during the reception.
Fifth grade students do not return to school on Friday, May 22..
Friday, May 22
All students will be dismissed at Noon. Extended Day is closed.
During the week of May 4 – May 8, each student will only be able to have one library book out. After May 8, there will be no more checkouts. All library books need to come back to the library by Monday, May 11.
Reminders
Important Upcoming Calendar Dates – Beaches Campus
- August 11 – New Parent Orientation (5:30 p.m.) | Petway Family Performance Center
- August 12 – Meet your Teacher Morning (8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.)
- August 13 – First Day of School/ Sip, Sip, Hooray Coffee at Sago (8:15 a.m.)
- August 19 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel – Third Grade Bibles
- August 20 – Back To School Open House (Parents Only) (5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
- August 25 – First Pre-K/K Chapel
- August 26 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel – July/August Birthday Book
- August 28 – July/August Birthday Free Dress/Parent Book Club (8:30 a.m. in the Hope Hall Art Room)
- September 1 – Pre-K/K Chapel – July/August Birthday Book
- September 2 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel – Eucharist
- September 4 – September 4 is August Shoutout Free Dress Day/Noon Dismissal (Afternoon Professional Development)
- September 7 – Labor Day: School Closed
- September 8 – Pre-K/K Chapel – September Birthday Book
- September 9 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel – September Birthday Book
- September 11 – September Birthday Free Dress Day
- September 15 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- September 16 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel
- September 18 – Spirit Dress Day
- September 22 – Pre-K-K Chapel
- September 23 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel
- September 25 – Noon Dismissal/Afternoon PD/Extended Day Open
- September 29 – Pre-K-K Chapel
- September 30 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel
- October 2 – September Shoutout Free Dress Day/Lower School Family Fun Night (Munnerlyn Campus) 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- October 6 – Pre-K-K Chapel
- October 7 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel – Eucharist
- October 8 – Spirit Dress Day
- October 9 – Parent-Teacher Conference Day (no school for students)
- October 14 – Beaches Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day/Noon Dismissal (Extended Day Program Closed)
- October 15 18 – Fall Break (School Closed)
- October 19 – Professional Development: No School
- October 20 – Pre-K-K Chapel – October Birthday Book
- October 21 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel – October Birthday Book
- October 23 – October Birthday Free Dress Day
- October 27 – Pre-K-K Chapel
- October 28 – First-Fifth Grade Chapel
- 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
Teacher Appreciation week is Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8. The Parent Association has planned amazing activities for the Beaches Campus Faculty and Staff.
Below is a list of activities the Parent Association has planned for the Beaches Campus employees.
Monday: Catered breakfast from Jeff’s Bagel Run
Tuesday: Snacks in the Teacher Workroom
Wednesday: Faculty and Staff massages 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
Spirit Day is Friday, May 8, 2026! Don’t forget to wear your ESJ Spirit Shirt with athletic, denim, or uniform bottoms!
Challenge Day is Friday, May 15th and is a special annual tradition on the Beaches Campus. Please pack a towel and dry clothes in backpacks. We need your help (and volunteers) to make this day possible for our students.
Schedule of activities:
First-fifth grade Challenge Day activities for which we need volunteers:
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Hula Hoop Contest
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Bucket Fill
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Blow Up Slide
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Blow Up Obstacle Course
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Rest Station
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9 Square- Gymnasium
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Scooter Race Relay- Gymnasium
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Sack Race
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Tug Of War
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Corn Hole
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3 Legged Race
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Drip Drip Relay
Please review the available kindergarten – fifth grade slots below and click on the button to sign up. If you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities, please contact Ashley Davis at davisa@esj.org. *Please remember to wear your ESJ nametag to the event!
The Beaches Campus will host its Challenge Day on Friday, May 15. 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. Stay tuned for schedule of activities and volunteer sign ups.
*Pizza lunch and Kona Ice will be provided by the school.
Following Challenge Day, the school will host an End of Year Celebration. Details to follow.
Parents,
The last week of school will be filled with fun themed dress down days for our students. Please see the schedule of dress down days below:
Schedule of Last Week of School Dress Down Days (May 18-22)
Monday, May 18: A Favorite Singer or Band – attire, accessories, on-theme makeup and hair ok
Tuesday, May 19: A Favorite Animal – attire, accessories, reasonable costumes (able to move and function in class), on-theme makeup and hair ok
Wednesday, May 20: Stripes and/or Polka Dots – nothing crazy, due to Chapel; attire and accessories only – no hair dye, makeup, etc; follow dress guidelines in handbook
Thursday, May 21: “Fancy” attire, in honor of our Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony – dress nicely, no hair dye or makeup, etc; follow dress guidelines in handbook
Friday, May 22: A Favorite Color – attire, accessories, hair and/or makeup ok
Please join us for a uniform recycle event on Wednesday, May 20 | 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. in Hope Hall Art Room! This is an opportunity for families to trade outgrown uniforms with one another. *New 2026-2027 families are invited 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Drop Off Information:
We need your help to make this a success! Please drop gently used and outgrown uniforms (washed and folded) in the collection bins located in front office areas May 15-19. Due to set up, please have donated uniform items in to the front office no later than Noon on May 19.
Students may bring lunch from home or order from one of our vendors. We are not able to accommodate deliveries from restaurants or take-out vendors.
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