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Schools are not just bricks and mortar structures – they are centers of life-long learning filled with dedicated educators!
Each year, ESJ faculty and staff participate in professional development to expand their knowledge in the ever-changing world of education. By remaining on the cutting-edge of their field, they serve as a cornerstone to student achievement in the classroom.
Your gift to The Episcopal Fund helps the school to continue to hire, retain, and invest in professional development for exemplary teachers who share their lifelong love of learning and empower students every day. There is no greater return on an investment than the education of our children.
We invite you to make your gift online today.
Double the Impact of Your Gift
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Many employers offer matching gift programs that can increase the value of your contribution to Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Contact your employer to find out if they offer a matching gift program and what steps you need to take to initiate a matching gift.
When completing your matching gift request, please select:
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
4455 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
EIN: 59-1147278
For more information or assistance with the matching gift process, please contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org.
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.
- 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:
- 2025 1040 and W2 (auto-imported from IRS)
- Recent paystub(s) or earning statement(s)
Clarity application webinars that will include open Q&A with families.
Dates and Registration Links:
Tuesday September 30, 2026 6 pm ET
Wednesday October 28, 2026 6 pm ET
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.
As a thank-you for your patience and continued partnership, Lands’ End is offering our school community 40% off with code OURTREAT40. The offer ends October 13.
Use the code when shopping through Lands’ End School Outfitters to take advantage of this special offer.
New This Week
Due to interior construction at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, chapel services will be held in the Petway Family Performance Center next week.
Reminders
Important Upcoming Calendar Dates – Beaches Campus
- 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/Parent Association Meeting via Zoom
- 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 22 – Visiting Author
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
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!
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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