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ESJ Financial Aid Deadline is Today, November 14
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The financial aid application deadline for returning students is today, November 14. If you have not submitted your application, please do so by the end of today. 

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.

For information on the financial aid process and to apply, click here.

If you have any questions concerning financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Committee at financialaid@esj.org. We look forward to working with you.

Last Day of the Parent Campaign – Donate Today!
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As we enter the last day of the Episcopal Fund on Friday, October 24, we want to thank all the parents who have already made a gift/pledge. The ongoing support of donors has sustained Episcopal’s mission since its founding, and a strong annual giving program is the best way to ensure that Episcopal keeps its leading edge now and in the future. If you have not made your gift yet, please consider making a donation today.

Click here to make a gift now.

New This Week

Spirit Dress Day (October 10)
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Spirit Day is Friday, October 10, 2025! Don’t forget to wear your ESJ Spirit Shirt with athletic, denim, or uniform bottoms!

Early/Noon Dismissal (October 15)
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Wednesday, October 15 is early dismissal for all students. The school will close at noon, and there is no Afternoon Eagles.

Fall Break (October 16-20)
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  • October 16 & 17 – School Closed
  • October 20 – School Closed
  • October 21 – School resumes

Reminders

Dads' Club Meet and Greet at Southern Swells (September 23)
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Beaches Campus Dads,

You are invited to attend the Beaches Campus Dads’ Club Meet and Greet on Tuesday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Southern Swells Brewing Company in Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet other Beaches Campus dads in an informal and relaxed setting. All dads are welcome and don’t forget your ESJ nametag.

If you plan on attending, please RSVP here!

Sincerely,

Beaches Campus Dads’ Club President
Patrick Aland

Beaches Campus Fall Parent Book Club (Begins September 24)
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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!).

The Book Club Group will gather on Wednesdays after chapel beginning September 24 and continuing until Thanksgiving Break (no meeting Oct 15 or Nov 5). Meet us in the Christopher Lobby of St. Paul’s by the Sea–just exit chapel out the double doors at the rear of the sanctuary and you’ll be in the right place! We will keep our meetings at an hour knowing many of us have work or other obligations. If you have questions, see Mary Broe (maryhbroe@gmail.com) or Abby Hailey (abbylthornton@gmail.com).

Click on the button below to register for the Parent Book Study.

Fall 2025 Parent Book Club Registration

 

Coffee and Conversation with The Rev. Adam Greene (September 26)
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Friday, September 26

8:30 a.m.

Hope Hall Art Room

Parents are invited to a “Coffee and Conversation” with The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School. The Rev. Greene will update us on the upcoming school year and allow time for a question-and-answer period.

Beaches Campus Picture Day (September 29)
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Individual pictures will be held on Monday, September 29 on the Beaches Campus. *Please remember to wear a maroon shirt of dress.

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTSVQ66N. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com .

Beaches Campus Volleyball Clinic (September 30)
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Annie Antar, Volleyball Program Director, invites your students in third to fifth grade to practice with the ESJ varsity volleyball team after school on Tuesday, September 30 at 3:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m. in the Beaches Campus Gym. We are excited to offer this great experience for our Lower School Campus students. For any questions, please contact Matt Flakus at flakusm@esj.org

 

Volleyball Clinic Registration

October Parent Association Meeting (October 2)
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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 2025-2026 school year, via Zoom  October 2 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

Blessing of the Animals (October 2)
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The Beaches Campus is excited to hold its annual Blessing of the Animals service in conjunction with St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on Thursday, October 2 at 8:15 a.m. Students and families are welcome to bring a pet, picture of a pet, or stuffed animal to be blessed by clergy of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.  The service will be held on the church lawn and parents can utilize the Grade Level signs to gather before the ceremony.

Important Illness Notification Reminder – In Accordance with ESJ Policy
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Dear Parents and Guardians,

This is a friendly reminder to notify the Beaches Campus School Nurse, Katy Jones, any time your child is diagnosed with an illness, in accordance with Episcopal School of Jacksonville (ESJ) health policies, as outlined in the Student-Parent Handbook.

It is especially important that we are informed if your child is diagnosed with any of the following conditions:

  • Influenza (Flu)
  • COVID-19
  • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
  • Impetigo
  • Fifth Disease
  • Head Lice
  • Pinworms
  • Diagnosed Pink Eye
  • Positive Contagious Disease test

These illnesses are tracked for the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Timely communication allows the school to take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of illness while maintaining student confidentiality.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a healthy school environment. For more information, please refer to the Health Information section of the ESJ Student-Parent Handbook or contact the school clinic directly.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Katy Jones MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

jonesk@esj.org

A Warm Welcome in the Christopher Lobby Before Chapel Services
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The Reverend Victor Hailey, St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, cordially invites parents to wait inside the Christopher Lobby before Pre-K/K and First-Fifth Grade Chapel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please feel free to wait in the air conditioning, use the restroom, or have a seat in the lobby.

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