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Enter or update grandparent information in your Household Profile on the My ESJ Parent Portal prior to July 10.
Save the date information for Grandparents’ Day events on each campus will be mailed in early August to grandparents with mailing addresses on file.
New This Week
Please make plans to attend our Upper School Open House on Thursday, September 11, at 5:30 p.m. Open House, a parent-only event, provides an opportunity for parents to meet your child’s current teachers and walk through your child’s schedule.
Prior to arrival, please access your student’s schedule in the Parent Portal of My ESJ and print as needed. The Open House schedule and a campus map may be viewed here. Please note that due to recent renovations, we renumbered most classroom spaces this summer, and many locations have new numbers. Paper copies of schedules and maps will not be available.
We ask you to wear your parent nametag to help us welcome you. Check-in is not required. If you need assistance upon arrival, please go to the Bryan Library. Advisory will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and the evening will conclude at 7:30 p.m.
While time will not allow for discussion about individual students, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Friday, October 3, when you will have the opportunity to meet with teachers individually. Additional information regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences will be available in the Insider at a later date. If you feel there are issues or needs you wish to discuss prior to conferences, please reach out to your child’s advisor.
We look forward to seeing you at Upper School Open House on September 11.
Student pictures (for grades 6 through 11) will be taken on Tuesday, September 2, in the Semmes Gym. All details can be found in this document.
Please make sure your student(s) is/are in Chapel attire, especially since the pictures are taking place after a long weekend. Thank you!
College Counseling is hosting a series of application help opportunities in September and October. Whether your student is knee-deep in their application process or just getting started, their college counselors will be available to assist them and answer questions about applications, self-reported academic records (SSAR), college essays, resumes, and more.
- Drop-in application clinics in the College Counseling / Towers House for seniors to work on their applications with the help of their College Counseling team (and snacks)! Students can come for an hour or stay the whole time!
- Saturday, September 6 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and
- Wednesday, October 15 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (PSAT day)
- Students should RSVP (must be logged in to their ESJ account) for planning purposes; though drop-ins are welcome!
- ‘Office Hours in the Buck’ every Tuesday and Thursday during each class period from September 9 to October 30. A counselor will be available in the glass pod closest to the nurse’s entrance.
Revolution Prep is offering the following PSAT/NMSQT Practice Exam, free to Episcopal students:
PSAT/NMSQT Practice Exam: Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12 noon ET | live online*
*Please note that these live exams are proctored in standard time only. If your student has been approved for an extended time accommodation, they can go ahead and register for the exam, then use this SAT suite self-proctoring guide to walk them through the process of using the on-demand video proctor with extended time.
Revolution Prep supports our students by offering a PSAT experience that most accurately reflects the official College Board test in format, user experience, adaptivity, and content. Students will learn how to navigate the digital testing format and practice using the exact tools available to them on the real test, such as the graphing calculator, digital annotations, answer elimination, and much more!
Upon completing the practice exam, your student will receive a score report illustrating the high-impact areas for your student to focus on for each section of the test (math, reading, and writing). You can then work with an Academic Advisor to build out a customized support plan to help your student feel confident on testing day.
Step 1: Register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/4275/
Step 2: Schedule a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to help you interpret the results and develop a customized plan for your student to prepare. Please schedule this appointment for the few days after the exam. You can pre-schedule this Score Report Review here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/christina-brownell
Step 3: Attend the mock exam and get their results immediately with Revolution Prep’s mobile scoring app!
Questions? If you have questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to Christina Brownell at (904) 862-2663 or by email at christina.brownell@revolutionprep.com.
Reminders
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope that you enjoyed some time over the summer to connect and make memories with your family. As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to introduce a new Health, Safety, and Well-Being series created specifically for parents and caregivers of older students. This series is designed to empower you with tools and strategies to support your pre-teen or adolescent’s social and emotional health and well-being. In addition to addressing healthy social-emotional development, this series will also help parents recognize early signs of common social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that may arise during late childhood and adolescence.
Upcoming Sessions
What to Expect in Middle School: Major Academic and Social-Emotional Changes and How Parents Can Help
Speakers: Paige McGee, Head of Middle School; Christy Hodges, Dean of Student Life; Amy Perkins, Director of Student Services
Target Audience: Parents of 6th/7th/8th grade students
When: Thursday, September 4 – 8:15-9:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Where: Harden Hall
Supporting Your Teen through Upper School Stress: Reframing the College Search and Promoting Well-Being Along the Way
Speakers: Julie Carter, Director of College Counseling, and Elise Fallucco, Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being Programming
Target Audience: Parents of Upper School students
When: Tuesday, October 28 – 8:15-9:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Where: Busey Board Room
Previous Sessions
- August 19 – (Watch Video) What to Expect in Upper School: Major Academic and Social-Emotional Changes and How Parents Can Help
Through workshops, resources, and open dialogue, we aim to build a stronger bridge between home and school, helping families feel informed, confident, and connected as we work together to raise well-rounded, emotionally healthy children.
We hope you’ll join us in this important initiative.
Warm regards,
Elise Fallucco, MD
Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being Programming
Head of School, Adam Greene, is the guest of honor and will talk for a few minutes on the state of the school and hang out to talk over drinks.
We hope to see you in the Busey Board Room and Roof Deck Patio at the new Haskell Center for Science and Student Life on Wednesday, September 10, at 5:30pm. Please RSVP via email to Kevin Davidsen at kevinpdavidsen@gmail.com so we can try to plan for drinks and food — but you are always welcome to show up even if you do not RSVP. Last year we had about 75 dads which was fantastic. Let’s break 100 this year.
Traffic Flow Map for Middle School Afternoon Pick-up
Ways we can partner to expedite the process:
- Make sure your student knows their pick-up plan each morning before school
- If plans change, have a process for your student to be notified (ie, email their school email, text them)
- Remind your student to retrieve their materials from their locker and proceed to the pick-up area quickly
- Follow the instructions by the ESJ Security Team
- Pull close to the curb and the car in front of you to allow for the left lane to be used for those exiting the line
We ask that you communicate directly with your student via their school email or text message. You may contact the Welcome Center prior to the dismissal bell if there is a pick-up change. As a reminder, the library is open and supervised until 6:00 p.m.
Your Parent Association – Partners in Building a Stronger School Community
Join us for our October Parents’ Association Meeting
Date: Friday, October 24
Time: 8:15–9:15 AM
Location: Gooding Board Room, Bryan Library
This month’s featured speakers are from Student Services. Discover the many wonderful—and even surprising—ways they support our students every day.
Future Meeting Dates:
- November 14
- February 20
- April 24
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Sailing Program is led by Florida Yacht Club Waterfront Director Nogay Dokmeci and Junior Program Manager Matthew King. The Episcopal Sailing Team trains out of the Florida Yacht Club located in Ortega on the St. Johns River and trains with Bishop Kenny High School.
Sailing practices twice a week at the Florida Yacht Club (FYC) from 3:45 to 6:45 p.m., on Mondays and Thursdays. Fall season starts September 8 and ends mid November.
If a student needs transportation it can be provided by the school–they would ride the St. Marks bus to FYC. The Upper School Varsity and JV Team travels to regattas in the southeast each season. Middle School only participates in one home regatta per season.
Middle School students interested in trying sailing do not need any prior experience. On Wednesday, September 3, there is an Open House from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for any interested students to come and check out the boats and get to know the current team members. There will be pizza and popsicles!
Any questions can be directed to Coach Dokmeci at sailing@thefyc.org or Stephanie Cornais at cornaiss@esj.org.
Try Sailing with Episcopal!
No experience? No problem! Middle School and Upper School students are invited to join the Episcopal Sailing Team, led by Florida Yacht Club’s Coach Nogay Dokmeci and Matthew King.
Practices: Mondays & Thursdays, 3:45–6:45 p.m.
Location: Florida Yacht Club, Ortega – transportation available
Varsity & JV compete across the Southeast; Middle School races in one home regatta each season.
Open House: Wednesday, September 3, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Come check out the boats, meet the team, and enjoy pizza & popsicles!
Questions? Email sailing@thefyc.org or cornaiss@esj.org.
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