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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.
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Munnerlyn Campus Parent-Teacher Conferences – 2025-2026
On Friday, October 3, Parent-Teacher Conferences will occur for grades 7-12. These individual ten-minute conferences with each of your child’s teachers are designed to discuss student progress and learning and are for parents only. We do not offer supervision for students/children during the conferences and request that you make other arrangements.
Conferences for grade 6 will also be held on Friday, October 3. Sixth grade parents will receive an email from their child’s teachers regarding the conference process.
Faculty members will be available on October 3 for the following sessions:
| Session | Time |
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| Session 1 | 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. |
| Session 2 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
| Session 3 | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. |
Registration for conferences is not required. Parents choose which session(s) to participate in and follow the procedure below.
Prior to arriving on campus for conferences, retrieve your child’s schedule through the Parent Portal of My ESJ. Middle School parents, please refer to Q1 electives for conferences.
On conference day,
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- Please wear your ESJ parent name tag.
- Proceed to one of the reception tables located in the lobby of Haskell Center for Science and Student Life or the Semmes Gym. Check-in by scanning the QR code and to receive a map of teacher locations.
- Faculty will be organized by department in Harden Hall, the Semmes Gym and the Alumni Gym. Each teacher will have a table and a designated waiting area.
- It is at your discretion as to which teachers to conference with and the sequence of those conferences.
- To meet with all of your child’s teachers, arriving at least 90 minutes prior to the end of the session is recommended.
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Given that the entire day has been set aside to provide conference opportunities, teachers will be unable to offer alternative make-up dates or appointments to individuals who miss this date.
Classes for all students will reconvene at 8:05 a.m. on Monday, October 6.
National speaker Jared Scott presents to all Middle and Upper School students on September 25 as part of the Health, Safety, and Well-Being programming. He will share a powerful message about taking accountability, building healthy relationships, and overcoming the fear of failure.
Following the presentation, students will reflect on what they’ve learned in Advisory-based conversations.
Reminders
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.
Please join us for our next FANS meeting on Thursday, January 15, from 8:15-9:15 a.m. in the Fine Arts Lounge located in the Munnerlyn Center. We’ll have coffee and treats, and we look forward to gathering together in support of the Fine Arts program!
Upcoming FANS meeting dates for this school year:
- January 15
- February 19
- March 19
- April 16
- May 7
Fine Arts Nurturing Students (FANS) is a parent volunteer organization that enhances the fine arts experience for every Episcopal student and the entire ESJ community. FANS provides essential support to our fine arts students and faculty. As an Episcopal parent, you are automatically a member of every parent organization, including FANS!
Greetings Episcopal Parents,
Welcome back to a new and exciting school year at Episcopal! On behalf of the Parents’ Association, Boosters (Athletics), and FANS (Fine Arts) parent groups, you are invited to join us for a “Coffee Chat” with The Rev. Adam Greene. All parents are welcome!
Haskell Center For Science and Student Life – Harden Hall
Friday, September 19, from 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Rev. Greene will update us on the school year and we will allow time for a question and answer period. We will also have a very brief introduction to the Parents’ Association, FANS, and Boosters parent groups at Episcopal and let you know of different ways to get involved. Please feel free to come for as long as time allows. We look forward to seeing you all on Friday, September 19.
Kindly,
Parents’ Association, FANS & Boosters
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.
The next parent book study will be Tuesday, February 24, after drop off in room J-214 (near the pool observation terrace).
We will discuss Chapter 11: Future Growth: Part One. Other meeting dates for the spring semester are 3/17 and 3/31. Please contact Jim Caserta with any questions jimcaserta@gmail.com or 336-416-8471.
Financial Aid Workshop Series Begins September 30
For this academic year, Episcopal College Counseling is partnering with Paul Martin, founder of College Money Method, to bolster support in a critical area of your journey to college – understanding what it means to pay for college today and opportunities for financial aid. The first of six workshops will take place virtually on Sept 30 at 7pm:
Succeeding in the Financial Aid Process
A guide for seniors applying for need-based aid and merit scholarships.
Financial aid has become an integral part of the college application process. Merit scholarship requirements and deadlines don’t always match a college’s admission cycle, making the merit application process increasingly complex.
Having a roadmap for the different timelines and how to complete the various applications gives you the best opportunity for the greatest awards. October remains a critical month to complete the CSS Profile, prepare for the FAFSA, and apply for merit opportunities.
This workshop will help you stay informed and get answers to your questions, including…
- What are the deadlines for financial aid and merit applications?
- What can we do to prepare for the process?
- How do we complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile to ensure the most financial aid?
- How can we take the most advantage of merit scholarship opportunities?
Join this workshop for a comprehensive overview of the need-based and merit-based financial aid application process. You’ll receive expert guidance to complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile and advocate for your unique financial situation. You’ll also understand how to research, track and apply for merit aid.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/sept30
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