Episcopal Insider - ST. MARK'S CAMPUS
August 8, 2025
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.
Please note the following:
- The deadline to register is August 11.
- Due to minimum and maximum participant info, registration does not confirm your child is enrolled. You will receive a final confirmation by August 15 from Betsy Porter.
- Activities will begin the week of August 18.
- 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.
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.
We’re excited about the upcoming 2025–2026 school year and would love to hear from you about any volunteer opportunities you’re interested in exploring. Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with other parents and become more involved in our community—and as an added bonus, students love seeing their parents on campus!
Please complete the Volunteer Interest Form
New Parent Orientation (parents only)
August 11
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 all new parents are encouraged to attend.
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 13
8:00 a.m.
Fifth Grade Classroom
Students will learn about the many leadership opportunities for fifth grade, upcoming retreats and field trips, and more. During orientation, fifth grade parents are invited to mingle and enjoy coffee in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Following orientation, parents will join their children at 8:30 a.m. to meet all of their teachers.
Wednesday, August 13
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 21, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.).
Note: Teacher assignments will be released on Saturday, August 9 on the My ESJ Parent Portal.
Thursday, August 14
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.
Friday, August 15
Grades 1-5 Students and Families
8:25 a.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Join your child(ren) for Chapel as we celebrate and praise God for the start of a new school year!
Thursday, August 21 (Adults Only)
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
**Afternoon Eagles Closes at 5:00 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.
Tuesday, August 26
8:15 a.m.
NEW Location – Steve Williams Library
RSVP
Learn about the PA, ask questions, and get to know school leadership.
- Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School
- Carley Baggs, Assistant Head of Lower School
- Ashley Madsen, Director of Pre-Primary and Auxiliary Programs
All parents are members of the PA!
Please note that October 15 and December 19 are early release days with no Afternoon Eagles. If you need afternoon care for your student, please enroll in holiday care for those days.
Space is limited in most grades. Please note, ELP 2 is full.
If you have questions, contact Betsy Porter at porterb@esj.org.
- October 9 – Parent – Teacher Conferences (All Grades) | School and Extended Day Programs Closed
- October 13 – Fall Festival (4:00-6:00 p.m.) *Afternoon Eagles Closes at 5:00 p.m.*
- October 14 – Early Dismissal *Afternoon Eagles Closed | Holiday Care Open*
- October 15-18 – Fall Break *Holiday Care Open*
- October 19 – Faculty Professional Development | School and Extended Day Programs Closed
- 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 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 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
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