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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
Wednesday, September 3
8:25 a.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Pre-K 3 – Kindergarten students will have their first Chapel of the school year! Parents are always welcome to attend.
Inspired by the children’s book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and self-expression. In the story, a teacher encourages a student to “make her mark” by starting with just a simple dot.
Students are invited to celebrate by wearing dots (homemade or store-bought) to show off their creativity! Whether it’s polka dots, painted dots, or dotted accessories, the day will be filled with color and imagination.
Monday, September 15
8:25 a.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Students in grades 1-5 are asked to wear their maroon uniform shirts or dresses for this Chapel. As always, parents are welcome to attend Chapel with their child(ren)!
Thursday, September 18
8:15 a.m.
Steve Williams Library and Learning Center
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.
School and Extended Day Programs are closed on September 19. Childcare is available during your child(ren)’s conference time(s):
- ELP 1 and ELP 2 – conference care offered in Dempsey Chapel
- Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 – conference care offered in the Steve Williams Library (NEW LOCATION)
Visit the Parent Portal on My ESJ to sign up for a conference slot.
Friday, September 19
Munnerlyn Campus
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Cookout on the Forbes Event Lawn
No formal program – this is a casual evening of fellowship and fun!
7:00 p.m. | Friday Night Football at Jangro Stadium
Come cheer on the mighty Episcopal Eagles as they take on the KIPP Bold City High!
- Admission is free for St. Mark’s and Beaches Campus Families.
- Family Ticket Packets for those who RSVP will be emailed closer to the event.
- All students must be accompanied by an adult.
Episcopal’s Cheer Program Director invites your students in Grades 1 – 5 to cheer with the ESJ varsity team at the football game on Friday, September 19 (during Lower School Family Fun Night). We are excited to have our lower school campuses on the Munnerlyn Campus for Friday night lights at Episcopal!
Thursday, September 18
- Practice, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Munnerlyn Campus
- Bus transportation with adult supervision will be available for both campuses to this practice.
- If you would like to sign your child up for transportation to practice on Thursday, please select the appropriate option on the registration form.
- Parents will pick students up at the Munnerlyn Campus Middle School Drop-Off (campus map) after practice at 6:00 p.m.
- Please note the change in pick up location from previous years AND the different drop off location for Friday.
Friday, September 19 (no transportation provided)
- 4:30 p.m. – Check-in and drop off at Munnerlyn Campus Upper School drop-off circle (campus map)
- 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Junior cheerleaders practice and get ready with varsity cheerleaders.
- 6:00 p.m. – Junior cheerleaders will be walked over by varsity cheerleaders and coaches to join parents and families at the Lower School Family Fun Night Cookout at the Forbes Event Lawn.
- 6:30 p.m. – Varsity cheerleaders and coaches will walk back over to Forbes Event lawn to pick up the junior cheerleaders.
- First Quarter: Cheer on the sideline
- End of First Quarter: Cheer routine
After the Routine:
Cheerleaders may join their parents and families in the stands to continue cheering on the Eagles.
What to Wear:
- The junior cheerleaders will receive their shirts on Thursday, September 18, at practice.
- They will wear these shirts to Episcopal on Friday, September 19 to cheer in.
- Please have the junior cheerleaders wear black athletic shorts and white socks with sneakers to cheer in on Friday.
- Girls should have hair up in a secure ponytail on Thursday and Friday.
- Please bring water bottles both days, and a snack on Thursday. The junior cheerleaders will have time for snacks before practice starts.
Parents are invited to join the St. Mark’s Campus Parent Book Club to read and discuss The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey (Amazon link to purchase).
In The Gift of Failure, Lahey explores how allowing children to face challenges and setbacks helps them develop resilience, confidence, and independence. With relatable examples from school, home, sports, and friendships, the book offers a hopeful guide for raising capable children.
Meeting Details
- Date: Thursday, April 9
- Time: 8:15–9:15 a.m.
- April 9, 2026: Chapters 11, 12 & Conclusion
Reminders
- August 10 – New Parent Orientation (Parents Only | 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
- August 12 – 5th Grade Orientation (Parents & Students | 8:00 a.m., Steve Williams Library)
- August 12 – Meet Your Teacher (8:30-9:30 a.m.)
- August 13 – First Day of School/Sip, Sip Hurray Parent Coffee (8:05-9:00 a.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
- August 14 – Welcome Back Chapel (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- August 20 – Back to School Open House & Parents’ Night Out (Parents Only | 5:30-7:30 p.m.) *Afternoon Eagles Closes at 5:30 p.m.*
- August 24 – June/July Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- September 1 – Parents’ Association Meeting and Q&A with School Leadership (8:15 a.m., Steve Williams Library)
- September 2 – Fruit of Love Gathering (Grades 1-5 | 2:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
- September 4 – Early Dismissal *Afternoon Eagles Open*
- September 7 – School and Extended Day Closed
- September 9 – Pre-Primary Chapel begins (Pre-K 3. through kindergarten | 8:25 a.m., Church)
- September 11 – 3rd Grade Bible Presentation (8:25 a.m., Church)
What to Expect in Young Children: Common Challenging Behaviors and How Parents Can Help
Tuesday, September 9
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Steve Williams Library and Learning Center
Join Dr. Elise Fallucco, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and ESJ Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being Programming, for a practical look at why children display challenging behaviors such as defiance, tantrums, meltdowns, and emotional outbursts. Learn simple, effective strategies to help your child manage frustration and emotions, what approaches to avoid, and when certain behaviors may signal the need for further evaluation.
Following the presentation, the following St. Mark’s Campus faculty and staff will participate in a panel discussion.
- Beville Anderson – Head of Lower School, St. Mark’s Campus
- Carley Baggs – Assistant Head of Lower School, St. Mark’s Campus
- Ashley Madsen – Director of Pre-Primary and Auxiliary Programs
- Laura Fackler – Dean of Students
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