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November 15, 2024

Grandparents’ Day 2025-2026 will be held the first week of November 2025. Specific dates and times will vary by campus. Details will be updated as the school year begins.

Complete updates by September 1 to ensure grandparents receive all communications including the Grandparents’ Day invitation mailing that will provide them with additional details for each campus.

To update grandparent information in My ESJ:

Log in to the My ESJ Parent Portal

Click on “Update My Profile” located under My Tools

Click on “Grandparent Households” to update their information

The Beaches Campus is hosting a Toy Drive to support Daniel Kids.  The Toy Drive will run Monday, December 2 – Friday, December 13. Our campus is collecting new and unwrapped toys for the children at Daniel Kids. Some gift suggestions are board games, athletic equipment, coloring books, make-up kits, dolls, action figures, scooters, and gift cards.
 
A little about Daniel Kids
 
Daniel Kids is a nonprofit organization in Florida dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families in crisis or need. Its mission is to provide high-quality services that help at-risk youth achieve independence, stability, and emotional well-being. Daniel Kids works with schools, families, and local agencies to provide integrated support, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable youth.
 
They serve children and young adults from ages 5 to 25. They offer age-appropriate programs that address the unique needs of children, adolescents, and young adults, focusing on areas like mental health, foster care, independent living, and vocational training to support each age group effectively.

Dear Beaches Campus Parents,

For the upcoming school year, 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 2024-2025 school year, via Zoom  December 5 at 9:00 a.m. 

Upcoming Parent Association Events:

  • Daughter Dance – Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
  • Son Event – Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.

Sincerely,

Laura Smith
2024-2025 Beaches Campus PA President

Friday, December 13

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Beaches Campus Gym

  • Led by Coach Wyatt Walker, ESJ girls basketball program director, and Munnerlyn Campus players
  • Open to third – fifth grade girls
  • No experience necessary (and they do not have to have played on the basketball team this fall)

Girls Basketball Clinic Registration

 

2025-2026 Important Calendar Dates

  • August 11 – New Parent Orientation
  • August 13 – Meet Your Teacher
  • August 14 – First Day of School
  • August 20 – First – fifth grade Chapel
  • August 21 – Back to School Parent Open House
  • August 22 – First Flag Friday Ceremony
  • August 26 – Pre-K/K Chapel
  • August 27 – First – fifth grade Chapel – July/August Birthday Book
  • August 29 – July/August Birthday Free Dress Day/Noon Dismissal/Faculty Professional Development (Afternoon Eagles Available)
  • September 1 – Labor Day (No School)
  • September 2 – Pre-K/K Chapel – July/August Birthday Book
  • September 3 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist
  • September 5 – August Shoutout Free Dress Day
  • September 9 – Pre-K/K Chapel
  • September 10 – First – fifth grade Chapel
  • September 12 – Spirit Dress Day/Parent Coffee with Dr. Fallucco at 8:30 a.m.
  • September 16 – Pre-K/K Chapel
  • September 17 – Parent/Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students)
  • September 19 – Lower School Family Fun Night on the Munnerlyn Campus
  • September 23 – Pre-K/K Chapel – September Birthday Book
  • September 24 – First – fifth grade Chapel – September Birthday Book
  • September 26 – September Birthday Free Dress/Coffee with Adam Greene at 8:30 a.m.
  • September 30 – Pre-K/K Chapel/ Volleyball Clinic (third – fifth grade, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
  • October 1 – First – fifth grade Chapel
  • October 2 – Blessing of the Animals (8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.)
  • October 3 – September Shoutout Free Dress Day
  • October 7 – Pre-K/K Chapel
  • October 8 – First – third grade Chapel/Episcopal Schools Celebration (fourth and fifth grade)
  • October 10 – Spirit Dress Day
  • October 14 – Pre-K/K Chapel
  • October 15 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist/Noon Dismissal
  • October 16 – 20 – Fall Break
  • October 21 – Pre-K/K Chapel
  • October 22 – First – fifth grade Chapel – October Birthday Book
  • October 24 – October Birthday Free Dress Day/Boo Bash (3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
  • October 27 – Vision Screening
  • October 28 – Pre-K/K Chapel – October Birthday Book
  • October 29 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist
  • October 31 – Halloween Parade (8:15 a.m.) and Class Festivities
  • November 5 – Grandparents and Special Friends Day
  • November 6 – Trimester 1 Ends
  • November 7 – October Shoutout Free Dress Day/Noon Dismissal/Faculty Professional Development (Afternoon Eagles Available)
  • November 11 – Pre-K/K Chapel – November Birthday Book
  • November 12 – Veterans Day Chapel
  • November 14 – November Birthday Free Dress Day
  • November 18 – Pre-K/K Thanksgiving Chapel
  • November 19 – First-fifth grade Thanksgiving Chapel and November Birthday Book
  • November 20 – Spirit Dress Day/Fifth Grade Pasta Dinner
  • November 21 – Professional Development for Teachers (No School)
  • November 24-28 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)
  • December 2 – Pre-K/K Chapel
  • December 3 – First – fifth grade Chapel
  • December 5 – November Shoutout Free Dress Day
  • December 9 – Pre-K/K Christmas Chapel
  • December 10 – First – fifth grade Chapel – Eucharist
  • December 12 – December Birthday Free Dress Day/Lessons & Carols
  • December 16 – Pre-K/K Chapel – December Birthday Book
  • December 17 – First – Fifth Grade Chapel – December Birthday Book
  • December 18 – December Shoutout Free Dress Day
  • December 19 – Noon Dismissal/How the Grinch Stole Christmas Performance/Storytime/Caroling
  • December 22 – January 5 – Christmas Break (No School)
  • January 6 – School Resumes

 

Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Beaches Campus has partnered with BEAM for an upcoming food drive.  Our campus will be helping to restock shelf-stable, high-demand items often requested by families during the holidays.

Food Drive Items:

  • Cereal
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned fruit
  • Soup
  • Shampoo
  • Shelf-Stable Meat (Tuna, Vienna Sausage, etc.)
  • Instant Mashed Potatoes
  • Oatmeal/Grits
The holiday drive will run Monday November 4 – Friday, November 15th. There will be boxes in front of each classroom and containers located in the front office reception area to accept donations. .

The Beaches Campus invites you to attend a special Thanksgiving Performance during Chapel on Tuesday, November 19 at 8:15 a.m. Students in Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten have prepared a short performance to ready our hearts for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Beaches Campus invites you to attend a special Thanksgiving Performance during Chapel on Wednesday, November 20 at 8:15 a.m. Students in Fourth Grade have prepared a performance to ready our hearts for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Beaches Campus is excited to host the 5th Grade Pasta Dinner on

The Beaches Campus is excited to host the 5th Grade Pasta Dinner on Thursday, November 21 | 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the gym and performing arts center. This annual tradition celebrates our 5th Graders and guests will be entertained while enjoying an Italian dinner from Caffe Andiamo.

Event Details:

Support our fifth graders as they serve and entertain you in the gym and performing arts center!

Dinner includes:

  • Salad: Tomatoes, cucumber, parmesan cheese, and Italian dressing
  • Pasta: Penne with the choice of toppings: marinara sauce, meatballs (4 – 5 meatballs per order), or veggie
  • Fresh baked garlic bread
  • Dessert

 

Sign up details

Online reservations are due by Monday, November 18. To-Go orders will be available from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Order Your Pasta Dinner Here!

The school will be closed for Thanksgiving Break November 25 to 29.  School will resume on Monday, December 2

Dear Beaches Community,

 

I hope this message finds you well. After much anticipation, we are pleased to share that we will begin construction on our new, additional classroom building next week! This important project will enhance our learning environment and allow us to better serve our students.

The new building is on track to be completed before August 2025. We are committed to minimizing disruption in the coming months, and we will update you on progress and any changes that may affect our daily routines.

PARKING

Starting next week, we will not be able to park on 4th Street between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue. Please avoid this area entirely as the contractors, with heavy equipment, will utilize this space for the project.

COMMUNICATION AND UPDATES

We understand that construction can bring challenges, and we appreciate your patience as we work through this process. We will send regular updates via the Insider, E-News, and email to keep everyone informed about the progress of the project and any important information.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school. We are excited about the future and the positive impact these changes will bring to our community.

Sincerely,

K. Jennifer Ketchum
Head of Lower School, Beaches Campus

 

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