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Admission Open House - Munnerlyn Campus
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Join us for an Admission Open House at Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Munnerlyn Campus! 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

8:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Munnerlyn Center for Worship & Fine Arts (Campus Map)

8:15 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – Parent Presentation
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Open House & Tours of Campus

Following the presentation, representatives from all areas of school life will be available to answer questions about ESJ and student Eagle Ambassadors will lead campus tours. 

You will receive key information about Episcopal and the admission process during the Parent Presentation. 

Click here to RSVP

Please do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions! We look forward to working with each of you during the Admission process.

ESJ Munnerlyn Campus Admission & Enrollment Office
admission@esj.org | 904.396.7104

The Episcopal Fund - Gift of Stock
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Thank you for thinking of supporting Episcopal through a gift of stock. If you are interested in making a gift through appreciated stock, the instructions are shared below or you may contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org. Please reach out to Lisa Allen once the request has been submitted so she can be looking for your gift.  

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Contact Episcopal’s UBS account manager, Franklin Beard franklin.beard@ubs.com, to notify him of the pending transfer.

The financial manager should provide your name, the description of the security, number of shares and the designation of your gift. Your financial manager will need the following details: 

UBS Financial Services, DTC #0221, for the benefit of Episcopal School of Jacksonville, account number V5 71786.

We invite you to make your gift online today.

ESJ Financial Aid Application Deadline in November 13
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ESJ’s financial aid application for the 2027–2028 school year is open for students in Pre-K 3 through Grade 12. Families must apply annually to be considered. We evaluate financial aid awards using Clarity, a secure third-party platform. We keep all application information strictly confidential.

    • November 13 – Application Deadline
    • 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.
    • January 15 – Award Notification & Re-enrollment


Required Documents:

    • 2025 1040 and W2 (auto-imported from IRS)
    • Recent paystub(s) or earning statement(s)


Questions?

  1. Email support at support@clarityapp.com
  2. Clarity phone support at 206-210-3752 
    1. M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
  3. “HELP” button on the Clarity website
  4. Application and support available in English and Spanish
  5. Refer to ESJ’s Financial Aid FAQ for additional information 
  6. Contact the Financial Aid Committee at financialaid@esj.org


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

New This Week

Wednesday Gathering in St. Mark's Church (April 22)
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Due to A Vision for Art, Wednesday Gathering (grades 1-5) will take place in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, April 22.

Submit a Student Thank You Video for Teacher Appreciation Week
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With parents’ help, ELP 1 – fifth grade students are encouraged to submit videos sharing what they love about their teachers. Videos will be played at Gathering (grades 1-5) on Wednesday, May 6. All faculty and staff will have the opportunity to view the sweet messages!

Submit a video

Volunteer for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8)
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Help the St. Mark’s Campus Parents’ Association make this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week extra special!

Click here to volunteer

Bid on Student Artwork
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BIDDING OPENS AT 8:00 AM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17 AND CLOSES AT 10:00 PM

This spring, ten professional artists visited the St. Mark’s Campus to work side‑by‑side with every student in each grade level. Each artist generously donated their time and talent to give our students a hands‑on experience creating a one‑of‑a‑kind piece of art to be auctioned in support of ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus.
How to Bid
  • View the art online and click into any item to view details and place your bid
  • When prompted, sign in to your store account (or enter your e-mail to create one in seconds)
  • Stay alert, you’ll get automatic notifications if someone outbids you.
  • Bidding takes place in $50 increments
A special thanks to Linda R. Alexander for sponsoring A Future for Art series, and to all of our featured artists who participated, including:
ELP 1: Laura Wallin
ELP 2: Tracy Jones
Pre-K 3: Mishayla Schmidt
Pre-K 4: Meghan Starling
K: Sophie Dare
1st: Kim Hurt
2nd: Alana Giddens
3rd: Kristin Cronic
4th: Chloe Wood
5th: Jenny Lomax

Reminders

Important Upcoming Calendar Dates - St. Mark's Campus
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  • October 21 – Fruit of Joy Gathering (Grades 1-5 | 2:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
  • October 23 – Chapel in the Park ((Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m.)
  • October 26 – October Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
  • October 28 – October Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and K | 8:25 a.m., Church)
  • October 30 – Costume Parade (ELP 1 – Kindergarten | 9:00 a.m., Berg Field)
  • October 30 – Fall Class Parties
  • November 2 – Eucharist Chapel Wear Maroon (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
  • November 3 – Yearbook Photo Retake Day
  • November 6 – Grandparents’ & Special Friends Day
  • November 6 – Early Dismissal *Afternoon Eagles Open*
  • November 10 – Book Fair (9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Commons)
  • November 10 – Parent Education Event with Dr. Elise Fallucco | Raising Resilient, Capable Kids: When to Step In and When to Step Back (8:15 – 9:15 a.m., Steve Williams Library)
  • November 11 – Veterans’ Day Chapel (Grades K-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
  • November 11 – Book Fair (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Commons)
  • November 11 – NO PRE-PRIMARY CHAPEL OR GATHERING
  • November 12 – Book Character Parade (Grades 1-5 | 9:00 a.m.)
  • November 12 – Dads’ Club Social
  • November 13 – Mom’s Night Out
  • November 16 – November Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and K | 8:25 a.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
  • November 16 – November Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
  • November 18 – Fruit of Peace Gathering (Grades 1-5 | 2:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
  • November 20 – Kindergarten Thanksgiving Performance (9:00 a.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
  • November 23-24 – Thanksgiving Break *Holiday Care Open*
  • November 25-27 – Thanksgiving Break *School & Extended Day Programs Closed*
  • December 3 – Christmas Musical (Grades 2-3 | 8:25 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
  • December 7 – Eucharist Chapel Wear Maroon (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
  • December 9 – December Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and K | 8:25 a.m., Church)
  • December 9 – Fruit of Patience Gathering (Grades 1-5 | 2:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
  • December 14 – December Birthday Book Blessing Chapel (Grades 1-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
  • December 15 – *Afternoon Eagles Closing at 5 p.m.*
  • December 16 – Pre-K 4 Nativity Program (9:00 a.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
  • December 17 – Polar Express Day (Grade 1) & Fifth Grade Spelling Bee (1:30 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
  • December 18 – Lessons & Carols (Grades 4-5 | 8:25 a.m., Church)
  • December 18 – Christmas Class Parties
  • December 18 – Early Dismissal *Afternoon Eagles Closed | Holiday Care Open*
  • December 21-25 – Christmas Break | School & Extended Day Programs Closed
  • December 28-31 – Christmas Break *Holiday Care Open*
  • January 1 – Christmas Break | School & Extended Day Programs Closed
  • January 4 – Faculty Professional Development | School and Extended Day Programs Closed
  • January 5 – Classes Resume
Dismissal Procedures Reminders
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This is a friendly reminder regarding our dismissal procedures.

  • If you are picking up your child at the end of the school day, please check them out at West House (the red brick administration building) or remain in your vehicle in the designated carpool line. For the safety of all students, parents may not walk up to the gate to retrieve their child.

 

  • If you plan to leave school immediately after the Wednesday Gathering, please exit through the West House or the main carpool gate before carpool begins. Once carpool has begun, please ask someone from West House to call for your child to meet you in the office.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and orderly dismissal process for everyone.

A Vision for Art Free Public Shopping Days
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This multi-day art show offers free public shopping on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Bring your friends and family to view art in a casual, laid-back environment. Walls will be refreshed each day with new art you won’t want to miss!

  • Saturday, April 18 | 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 19 | 11 a.m. -4 p.m.
    • Sip and Shop with complementary mimosas!
  • Monday, April 20 | 6-8 p.m.

 

PREVIEW ART

Art is available to purchase online beginning Friday, April 17 at 10:00 p.m. 

We are still seeking parents, grandparents, or art lovers to volunteer to help behind the scenes at our shopping days! Please consider signing up online to volunteer. Click here to help.

Volunteer for A Vision for Art
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Do you want to be behind-the-scenes of Northeast Florida’s Premier Art Show? A Vision for Art needs dedicated parents, grandparents, and friends to make this multi-day event a success!

Click here to volunteer

Chapel in the Park (April 17)
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Weather permitting, kindergarten – fifth grade students will worship in Stockton Park. Parents are welcome to attend!

Friday, April 17

8:25 a.m.

Mothers' and Special Friends' Chapels (May 8)
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Friday, May 8

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

  • 8:25 a.m. – Pre-K 3 – Kindergarten
    • Mothers and special friends will pick children up from classrooms before the service.
  • 9:30 a.m. – Grades 1 – 5
    • Mothers and special friends will meet children outside the church.

 

Collecting Art Supplies for Art With A Heart in Healthcare
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Who:

  • All St. Mark’s Campus families, faculty, and staff invited to participate.

What:

  • Art Supply Drive for Art With a Heart In Healthcare. Art with a Heart in Healthcare is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of young patients staying at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and other area hospitals.

 

Due to compliance with hospital regulations, the organization was very specific with the supplies that the patients are able to receive. 

  • Crayola Washable Markers
  • Crayola Crayons
  • Crayola Washable Watercolors 
  • Crayola Colored Pencils 12 Pack
  • Drawing Pad 9×12 50 sheets plus

When/Where:

  • Collecting April 9 – April 21, in collection bins located in carpool areas and in the school office. Supplies and “Art to Go” bags will be blessed on April 29 during Gathering in the Commons at 2:30 p.m.

Why:

  • The goal is to brighten their hospital rooms and enhance the healing process. 

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