Episcopal Insider
Munnerlyn Campus
March 21, 2025
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The ESJ Fine Arts Department is proud to present Shrek the Musical. The performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 25, and at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, in the Deming Theatre (located in the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts on the Munnerlyn Campus).
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure of a green ogre and a wise-cracking donkey who embark on a journey to save the land from an evil lord and rescue a lovely princess from a terrible fate. But why does the princess keep running away?
As part of our celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts, Shrek the Musical will also feature an appearance by alumni from Peter Pan, the first production ever in the Deming Theatre.
General admission tickets are now available for $20 at esj.booktix.com. ESJ students are free. Shrek the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Come see us Thursday, April 3, and Friday April 4, in our temporary location in the Buck Center Lobby (located on the Munnerlyn Campus) and shop for 25% – 50% off select merchandise (including Dennis/Mills uniforms) with additional items marked down lower!
Check our Instagram account @esj.campusstore for more details and shop early for the best selection!
New This Week
A very limited number of Bash tickets remain. If you’d like to attend Rock the Dock, purchase your tickets here.
The Bash auction catalog will be available for preview next week – mark your calendars, certain sections open for bidding on Thursday, March 27 at noon. Don’t miss out on your chance at these amazing opportunities.
Note: Buy-it Now Items such as student parking will not open for bidding until 6:30 p.m. on March 29.
ESJ Fine Arts Department is over the moon to present Fly Me to the Moon, our spring choral concert, taking place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea.
Come be taken on a musical adventure that is out of this world. This year’s concert features music of all genres and styles with a central theme of all things space related – stars, moon, planets, galaxy, universe, and more! With folk, contemporary, musical theater, oldies, and classics songs, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Tickets are available at esj.booktix.com. General admission is $15. ESJ students are free with student ID. For more information, please contact Melissa Salek at salekm@esj.org.
Reminders
ESJ Fine Arts is excited to invite you to the first annual Jazz at the Haskell Festival featuring the ESJ Jazz Band, the ESJ Jazz Combo, the Treebark Quartet, and special guests from UNF’s Jazz program: R.J. and the Fusion Bunch.
This fun event is being held Tuesday, March 25, outside of the Haskell Center at 6:00 p.m. Come relax and listen to jazz while enjoying the view of the river. Bring a picnic cloth or camp chairs and enjoy free coffee from Cup of Job. Snacks will be available for purchase. This event is free, so bring all your friends and family. Parking will be under the bridge.
For more information, please reach out to Melissa Salek at salekm@esj.org.
Parent Book Study’s next meeting on Thursday, April 3 will be at a later time due to the 8:15 a.m. Parent Coffee with The Reverend Adam Greene in Harden Hall. We will meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Busey Board Room upstairs in Harden Hall. We will discuss Chapter 8-The Ripple Effect: Unlocking Mattering All Around You from Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-And What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. We will be discussing the last chapter this week! We look forward to April 10 when we will discuss the section on how to take action on all that we have read and learned about from this book and each other. Our final meeting of the year will be a social gathering on Thursday, May 1.
Please let Beth Collins Himes P’21, P’25 know if you have questions or want to be added to the email group, bcollinshimes@alumni.duke.edu or 404-918-0949.
Dear Students and Parents,
On Friday, March 28, 2025, we will be traveling to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Folkston, GA, for an interdisciplinary experiential learning trip. Our day will include a boat ride through the Okefenokee Swamp, a historical tour of the Chesser Homestead, a boardwalk hike, and a nature documentary and ranger talk at the visitor center. Students will actively engage in learning by using a field guide and nature journal throughout the trip.
Students should arrive at school by 7:15 a.m. and report to their Advisory. We expect to return to campus around 5:00 p.m. The school will send a text notification to parents when we leave the park with an ETA and 30 minutes prior to returning to campus. Pickup will take place at the Munnerlyn Center.
Important Reminders:
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- Lunch will be provided; students do not need to bring money.
- Episcopal spirit dress is allowed; however, students must wear closed-toe shoes that tie for safety.
- Students must dress for the weather and be prepared to be outdoors all day.
- Students are encouraged to bring a small backpack with:
- Water bottle
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Phone or digital camera
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cornais at cornaiss@esj.org.
We look forward to a great day of exploration and learning!
Prom 2025: Vintage Safari
Step into the adventure of a lifetime as we transform the Jacksonville Zoo into a vintage safari escape. Surrounded by the charm of the untamed, enjoy an evening of elegance, mystery, and discovery.
Location:
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
370 Zoo Parkway
Date:
April 12, 2025
7:00 – 10:30 PM
Whether you’re dancing under the stars or exploring the night with friends, this is one journey you won’t want to miss. For any questions, please contact Courtney McCaughey at ext. 1174 or mccaugheyc@esj.org #Prom2025 #AdventureAwaits
This is a special time for our community as we prepare for Senior Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. The next few months are going to pass quickly. Coupled with senior exams, AP exams, and many academic challenges comes the task of keeping track of all the events that you must attend. Attached please find a calendar listing all the events that seniors must attend in preparation for Commencement.
Parents are invited to attend several of these functions as noted in the calendar. Please note the proper dress for each occasion. Caps and gowns will be distributed on Thursday, May 15. At Commencement, please do not hold more than twelve seats for your family. Remember that seats are available on a first come first served basis and that a family member must be present to hold seats.
Purchase a brick paver inscribed with your child or grandchild’s name, the name of a friend, alumnus, parent, grandparent, favorite teacher, special team, event or club. The paver will be placed on the Munnerlyn or Beaches Campus, whichever you request. The deadline to order and have the paver installed in spring of 2025 is April 1, 2025. Orders received after the deadline will be processed, but pavers will be laid during spring 2026. Please contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org or 904-396-5751, ext. 1111 with questions.