Episcopal Insider - BEACHES CAMPUS
May 2, 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.
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..
We’re wrapping up the school year with a fun-filled End of the Year Celebration on Friday, May 23, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., as part of our last day of school festivities!
Students can look forward to an exciting morning of:
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🎈 Inflatables
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🎨 Face Painting
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🎶 Music
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💥 Foam Cannon Fun
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🍦 A Special Treat
…and so much more!
Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this unforgettable send-off to summer!
Friday, May 22 is the last day of school and Noon dismissal. Afternoon Eagles is closed.
Please note the following dismissal instructions:
- Families with only Pre-Kindergarten and K-5 grade siblings:
You may remain in your car and go through the Little Loop carpool circle for pick-up.
- Families with children in ELP 1–grade 5:
- K–5 siblings will be walked over to the Little Loop, where you can pick up all of your children together.
- If you have a student in ELP 1 or ELP 2, you will need to park and walk up to Dempsey Chapel to pick up your child. Your older children will be waiting on the deck. ELP 1 and ELP 2 students will be ready for pick up at 11:50.
- Families with multiple children in K–5:
Pick up will take place at the Main Carpool area.
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.
Challenge Day is Friday, May 16th and is a special annual tradition on the Beaches Campus. We need your help (and volunteers) to make this day possible for our students. Below are the activities we will have for kindergarten – fifth grade students during Challenge Day:
- Hula Hoop contest
- Bucket Fill
- Potato Sack race
- 3 legged race
- Rest Station
- 9 Square
- Scooter Race Relay
- Drip Drip
- Tug of War
- Corn Hole/Bean Bag tic tac toe
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!
We are looking forward to the upcoming 2025-2026 school year and would love to hear from you about volunteer opportunities you are interested in learning more about.
Please complete the Volunteer Interest Form Here!
Please join us for a uniform recycle event on Wednesday, May 21 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. in Hope Hall Art Room! This is an opportunity for families to trade outgrown uniforms with one another. *New 2025-2026 families are invited 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 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 16-20.
Rollin’ Into Summer Bike Parade
Monday, May 19, 2025
After Drop Off
Bikes, scooters, skateboards, and wagons welcome. *No electric scooters or bikes please. Don’t forget your helmets!
Bike Parade Special Notes:
- Sport themed bike parade to end the school year.
- Wheels will be decorated at home. Parents, please transport wheels to and from school.
- Parents drop off students at regular time.
- Parents drop off wheels and helmets at the designated area near the parade route. Grade level drop off area will be marked with grade level signs on St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Church lawn.
- Parents can line the parade route which will be on 5th Street in front of Stormes Hall.
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 19-23)
Monday: Favorite Sports Team
Tuesday: Dress as your favorite Holiday
Wednesday: Dress like your favorite Movie Character or Actor
Thursday: Dress Up Day (in honor of Fifth Grade Celebration)
Friday: Dress in your Favorite Color
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.
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