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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
December 19
- Early Dismissal (Noon)
- Afternoon Eagles Closed
- Holiday Care Open
December 22 – 26
- School and Extended Day Programs Closed
December 29 – 31
- School Closed
- Holiday Care Open for Pre-Registered Students
January 1 & 2
- School and Extended Day Programs Closed
January 5
- Faculty Professional Development (School Closed)
January 6
- School Resumes
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)
Enjoy many opportunities to experience the magic of Christmas on the St. Mark’s Campus!
Lessons & Carols Service (December 12)
- Grades 4 & 5
- 8:25 a.m.
- St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Nativity Program (December 17)
- Pre-K 4
- 9:00 a.m.
- Lori Schiavone Commons
All students are invited to wear Christmas PJs and accessories the day before break (December 19). Homeroom parents will contact parents in their class regarding specifics for class parties taking place on this day.
Merry Merry!
Friday, December 19, is early dismissal (noon). Afternoon Eagles is closed. Holiday Care is open for students who registered in advance.
Early dismissal instructions:
- Families with only Pre-Kindergarten and K-5 grade siblings:
You may remain in your car and go through the Little Loop carpool circle for pick-up.
- Families with children in ELP 1–grade 5:
- K–5 siblings will be walked over to the Little Loop, where you can pick up all of your children together.
- If you have a student in ELP 1 or ELP 2, you will need to park and walk up to Dempsey Chapel to pick up your child. Your older children will be waiting on the deck. ELP 1 and ELP 2 students will be ready for pick up at 11:50.
- Families with multiple children in K–5:
Pick up will take place at the Main Carpool area.
Registration for the W.W. Gay Ortega River Run, held on the St. Mark’s Campus on February 21, is now open! This run is one of the largest fundraisers for the St. Mark’s Campus, attracting thousands to campus each year.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE RUN
Interested in sponsoring this year’s race? Click here.
We are now accepting sponsorships for the W.W. Gay Ortega River Run, taking place on February 21, 2026. This event is one of the biggest fundraisers for the St. Mark’s Campus, bringing thousands of runners and spectators to our school each year.
If you or your business would like to partner with the school, please contact Lauren Griffith at griffithl@esj.org or click the link below to learn more.
Learn More About Sponsorship Opportunities
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