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STATEMENTS and TUITION PAYMENTS
- Student accounts must be current in order to start school in August.
- AutoPay is the easiest and best way to make your tuition payments. AutoPay is invoice year specific and must be set up each year. Make sure you have set up AND “Enabled” AutoPay for 2026-27.
SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP
- If you received a School Choice Scholarship, have submitted the Award ID and have approved your student’s registration in the EMA portal, you should see a credit reflected on your statement. If you do not see a credit AND you have completed all of the required steps, email financialaid@esj.org.
As the new school year begins, we want to remind our community to purchase Episcopal apparel and spirit wear only from approved vendors. From time to time, unauthorized websites and unofficial vendors may claim to offer “Episcopal gear” for sale. However, only school-approved vendors are authorized to produce and sell apparel featuring Episcopal’s name, logos, or branding.
Purchasing from approved vendors helps ensure that products meet our brand standards and that your personal and payment information remains secure.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s approved vendors are:
- ESJ Campus Store (located on the Munnerlyn Campus)
- Lands’ End
- Baker’s Sports
Additional approved vendors (such as Crowley Printing, Custom Ink, and others) may be used for specific school group or club apparel with prior approval from Episcopal’s Marketing Communications Office.
If you are ever unsure whether a vendor is authorized, please contact the Marketing Communications Office at info@esj.org before placing an order.
New This Week
Today (8/7) is the last day to register Fall 2026-2027 after-school activities. View and Register for Activities.
Once on the registration page, please select the name of the child you wish to sign up. Activities displayed are tailored to each student’s grade and gender.
Please note the following:
• The deadline to register is Friday, August 7.
• Due to minimum and maximum participant info, registration does not confirm your child is enrolled. You will receive a final confirmation by August 14 from Isabella Boudreaux.
• Activities will begin the week of August 17.
• Payment is due at the time of registration. A child is not registered until payment is made.
• Refunds will not be issued unless the chosen activity does not reach capacity. Please review after school offerings with your children before registering.
Correction on Full Package Holiday Care deadline:
Full Package Holiday Care (all days) registration is open. Please register your child(ren) by August 13. Please note, registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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)
Each grade level has required and/or recommended summer learning activities. Click the “Summer Learning” button in the My ESJ Parent Portal for detailed information for each grade level.
For Reflex and IXL login assistance, please contact Lori Trobaugh at the Front Office (904) 388-2632 or trobaughl@esj.org.
New Parent Orientation (parents only)
August 10
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Lori Schiavone Commons
New Parent Orientation is designed for parents of newly enrolled students to become acquainted with our school community, its expectations, and routines. It is an adult-only event, and new parents are encouraged to attend. Only one parent per family needs to be present.
Parents enrolling a new sibling are still encouraged to attend, particularly if a child is entering an unfamiliar grade level or if it has been several years since their sibling(s) have attended.
Wednesday, August 12
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Steve Williams Library
*Update* Parents will join 5th grade students for this orientation.
Learn about the many leadership opportunities for fifth grade, upcoming retreats and field trips, and more. During this orientation, siblings are invited to the Lori Schiavone Commons (St. Mark’s students only, please).
Wednesday, August 12
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | 5th Grade Orientation (Parents & Students) | Steve Williams Library
Parents and students will learn about the many leadership opportunities for fifth grade, upcoming retreats and field trips, and more. During this orientation, siblings are invited to the Lori Schiavonne Commons (St. Mark’s students only, please).
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Meet Your Teacher Morning is a time for parents and students to explore their new classroom and meet their new homeroom teacher. Families will receive their carpool tag, printed calendar, backpack tag, and students’ spirit shirt (that can be worn on Fridays). All students should be accompanied by an adult during this time.
*Questions and expectations will be reviewed during Back to School Open House August 20, 2026 | 5:30 p.m..
Note: Teacher assignments will be released on Saturday, August 8 on the My ESJ Parent Portal.
Thursday, August 13
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Lori Schiavone Commons
After dropping off your children on the first day of school, all parents are invited to stop by the Lori Schiavone Commons for a celebratory cup of coffee and a chance to mingle with fellow parents.
Thursday, August 20 (Adults Only)
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
**Afternoon Eagles Closes at 5:30 p.m.**
Open House (two time slots to choose from)
During the Back to School Open House we invite parents to engage with their child(ren)’s teacher and gain valuable insights and expectations for the school year. There are two time slots available, allowing parents to visit multiple classrooms if needed:
Option 1: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Option 2: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing highlights for the exciting year ahead!
Parents’ Night Out
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Following classroom visits, Parents’ Night Out will take place in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Enjoy adult beverages, snacks, mingle with fellow parents, and learn about involvement opportunities for the coming school year.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Lower School Campuses partner with Campus Cuisine to provide a convenient way for parents to pre-order lunches. The ordering process is extremely flexible, allowing orders, changes, and cancellations up until noon (ET) the day before! Student’s individually packaged lunches will be delivered to school daily and labeled with the student’s name. This program is available for students in Pre-K through fifth grade.
2026-2027 Lunch Partners – St. Mark’s Campus
- Monday – Al’s Pizza
- Tuesday – Chick fil A
- Wednesday – The Loop
- Thursday – Panera Bread
- Friday – Goal Post
Please follow the steps below to register and order lunches.
- Go to https://www.campuscuisine.net click “Parents: Log in to the Lunch Portal” and sign In. Click “Shop Now” or the Campus Cuisine Logo to get started.
- Click the Lunches Icon and add or edit your student profiles. Teachers and Staff should select Teacher & Staff for grade.
- On the student profile, click Manage Lunches and select a day on your calendar.
- Click on the days of the week to view the dates and lunch options.
- Enter a quantity for each menu item that you wish to order, add it to your cart and repeat the process for each student.
- Click your cart and proceed to check out. Payment can be made via Shop Pay, Apple Pay,Google Pay and Meta or by entering your credit card. You can disregard delivery and shipping address fields as lunches are always delivered directly to your school.
- View and confirm your orders by clicking “Lunches/Calendar”.
- To change or cancel lunches, click “Lunches Calendar”, select a lunch, and click “cancel”.You will receive credit that can be applied to your next purchase. Credits must be used to purchase other lunches, are not refundable and expire in June.
Dear St. Marks Campus Community,
I am grateful for the opportunity to highlight a few exciting opportunities in the arts at the St. Marks Campus this school year. As you think through your family’s schedule and values, we are grateful to partner with you in the arts education of your student.
We are excited to welcome Emma Theus as our dance instructor for the St. Mark’s Campus. Ms. Theus is ready to take our dancers to the next level. Ms. Theus will continue offering after school (ASA) Performance Dance Ensemble for students in grades 3-5 on Fridays. We have worked with the Athletics program to make sure that Fridays will be clear for dance. Girls league sports will not practice or compete on Fridays, barring playoff exceptions. Boys are also welcome in dance. Sports practices may take place on Fridays, but no games are scheduled for Fridays. This group will be learning dances for performances throughout the year both on and off campus. You will sign up for August through December by registering in the first trimester ASA registration and you will sign up for January through May by signing up in the second trimester ASA registration. There will be different costume and performance opportunities for each semester’s group.
Ms. Theus will continue to offer a K-2 dance class on Thursdays throughout the year. This class will follow the ASA trimester registration format.
Violin: We are excited to welcome back Ms. Corina Weinmair (her new married name) to lead violin instruction for students in grades 2–5. This Tuesday morning class (7:20 a.m.) is open to both new and returning students. While tuition is split into three parts and paid during each trimester registration ($225), enrollment requires a yearlong commitment ($675) since students reserve a full-year spot and no new students will be added after August. Ms. Weinmair will help new families determine the correct violin size and recommend rental or purchase options. A parent orientation will be held at the St. Mark’s campus on August 25th at 8am in the Steve Williams Library.
Ms. Alexander will be offering various Visual Art opportunities in the After School Activities program, including “Adventures in Art” during the first trimester.
As always, we will continue the curricular arts instruction to which we are committed for each student in our school. We have spent the past year reflecting on best practices, age appropriate opportunities and a whole school approach to grade level and extra curricular performances which will continue to shape our performance landscape. As lessons in visual art, dance, and music continue throughout the campus, we are grateful for the opportunity to teach each child how to find, hone and celebrate their own creativity.
Here’s to a wonderful and creative school year!
Katie Black-Bowling,
Director of Fine Arts
If you are interested in helping with one of the many opportunities on campus next school year, please complete the form below. Please note: this form is the primary way homeroom parents and event chairs are selected. If you are interested in one of these leadership roles, submit the form before the summer.
Click here for information related to 2026-2027 uniform information for ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus.
Lands’ End, Episcopal’s uniform provider, is offering promotions through July 17. Please check the Lands’ End uniform website throughout this period for details. The school number is 900058975.
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