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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
Would you like the opportunity to multiply your giving and increase the impact of your generosity?
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
The Boo Bash Committee is asking families to sign up to bring an item/sweet treat for the Sweets/Cake Walk. Please click the below link and learn more about what items are needed.
Register here to bring items for the Boo Bash Sweets/Cake Walk!
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL of JACKSONVILLE
Beaches Campus
welcomes grandparents and special friends of students in
Pre-K 3 – grade 5 on the Beaches Campus
Wednesday, November 5
Join us for special Chapel services at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, classroom visits, and refreshments in the Petway Family Performance Center.
9:15 a.m.
Chapel (Grade 2 – Grade 5)
10:00 a.m.
Refreshments (All Grades)
10:30 a.m.
Classroom Visits (All Grades)
11:30 a.m.
Chapel (Pre-K – Grade 1)
RSVP
Visit esj.org/grand-beaches for a more detailed agenda and to register to attend
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 November 6 at 9:00 a.m.
Upcoming Parent Association Events:
- Boo Bash – Friday, October 24, 2025 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- 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
Reminders
Spirit Day is Friday, October 10, 2025! Don’t forget to wear your ESJ Spirit Shirt with athletic, denim, or uniform bottoms!
Save the Date: Coffee & Community with Mrs. Ketchum
The Parent Association invites you to join Coffee & Community with Mrs. Ketchum — a chance to gather by grade levels, share conversation, and foster community within our ESJ Campus.
Upcoming Dates:
- Friday, January 9 | Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade | 8:30 a.m. | first-fifth grade lunch pavilion
These mornings are a wonderful opportunity to connect with Mrs. Ketchum and other parents in your child’s age while enjoying coffee and fellowship. We look forward to sharing more details soon!
On Monday, October 13, award-winning author Wendi Silvano will visit the Beaches Campus to share stories and read with students in kindergarten through fifth grade. If you would like your child to have a book signed by Ms. Silvano, please follow these steps:
1. Choose a title from the book list below.
2. Order the book from www.amazon.com.
3. Send the book to school with a sticky note attached that includes your child’s first and last name, as well as their homeroom teacher’s name.
4. Remind your child to give the book to their homeroom teacher by October 13. Ms. Devers, Media Specialist, will collect books to prepare them for the author visit.
Wendi Silvano – Book Order Form
Wednesday, October 15 is early dismissal for all students. The school will close at noon, and there is no Afternoon Eagles.
- October 16 & 17 – School Closed
- October 20 – School Closed
- October 21 – School resumes
Boo Bash
Boo Bash is a Beaches Campus annual tradition and is a family friendly event to kick off the fall season. Boo Bash will be held on Friday, October 24, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. This is a free event for all Episcopal families. Students can wear Halloween-themed Free Dress (jeans and a Halloween top, and/or a Halloween dress, bottoms, and/or accessories)
2025 Boo Bash Flyer
Vision is Priceless will be on campus October 27 to conduct vision screenings for Pre-K 3 – fifth grade students.
Halloween Parade
Friday, October 31 will be a festive day on Beaches Campus! Pre-K 3 – fifth grade students are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume to school! At 8:15 a.m., students will lead a costume parade around the church lawn to share their costumes with parents and friends. Students may remain in their costumes for the festivities that include class parties that day. Costumes should not include a weapon or mask and must not have inappropriate insignias, wording, or embellishments, or political references.
To help streamline communication and ensure timely attention to student attendance matters, we kindly ask that you begin using our new dedicated email address for all attendance-related correspondence: beachesattendance@esj.org
Please use this email for the following:
- Reporting absences due to illness
- Notifying us of late arrivals or early dismissals (please also inform the classroom teacher)
- Sharing any other attendance-related updates
Your cooperation in using this new email address will help us better serve our students and families.
Thank you for your support!
The ESJ, Beaches Campus is excited to welcome back a new parent book group to further bring our community together. This fall we will be discussing The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson, a book focused on helping nurture their child’s developing brains for better emotional regulation, resilience, and relationships. You can order a paperback or Kindle copy at https://a.co/d/2hDZZQ0 (copies are also available through Jacksonville Public Libraries!).
Click on the button below to register for the Parent Book Study.
Fall 2025 Parent Book Club Registration
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