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August 1, 2025
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The final Episcopal Insider for the 2025-2026 school year will be on Friday, May 15.
One mid-summer Insider will send in June, then weekly Insider emails begin again in late July.
All Campuses
Another unforgettable summer at Episcopal School of Jacksonville is officially on the way. This year’s Summer Programs lineup is bigger, more exciting, and more varied than ever!
From first-time campers to seasoned Middle and Upper Schoolers looking to sharpen skills or explore new passions, there’s truly something for everyone. Whether your camper wants to run, create, perform, explore, build, or just have an absolute blast with friends, Episcopal’s summer camps deliver fun with purpose — all on our beautiful Munnerlyn Campus and led by experienced, energetic instructors.
Register Now!
Explore camps and register at: esj.org/summer
What’s in Store This Summer?
Families can mix and match week-long camps throughout June and July, including:
- Classic Day Camps for rising Kindergarten through Grade 8
- Sports Camps like basketball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, football, wrestling, tennis, track & field, pickleball, rowing, and strength training
- Arts & Performance camps featuring musical theater, acting, comedy, dance intensives, photography, costume design, ceramics, studio art, and mixed media
- STEM, Science & Exploration camps including STEM Camp, Science of Inquiry, Florida Ecology, LEGO, and Film & TV Production
- Outdoor & Adventure options like beach and inshore fishing, swimming, horseback riding, and sculling
- Specialty & Enrichment offerings such as community service, driver’s education, and SAT prep
With multiple sessions available each week, families have the flexibility to build a summer that works for their schedule — and their child’s interests.
Designed for Busy Families
Episcopal Summer Programs also offer:
- Early Drop-Off and Extended Day options
- Summer shuttles
- On-campus dining
- Clear drop-off and pick-up procedures
- Camps that go until 3 p.m. – with few exceptions, all camps go until 3:00 p.m. this year. Be sure to read the descriptions of each camp.
Everything is designed to make summer easy, engaging, and worry-free.
Let the countdown to summer fun begin!
Please note: Camp Create a la carte registration for rising ELP 2 – kindergarten children will open to Episcopal students in April, space permitting. Please contact Izzy Boudreaux at boudreauxi@esj.org with Camp Create questions.
New This Week
The W.W. Gay Ortega River Run is February 21! Register for the one- or five-mile run today! This is one of the biggest fundraisers for ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE RUN
If registering your child for the run, please pay careful attention when selecting your shirt size online.
Reminders
May 15 – Chapel in the Park (Grades K-5, 8:25 a.m., Stockton Park)
May 18 – Uniform Recycle Event (7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
May 19 – Field Day
May 20 – Splash Into Summer
May 20 – Fifth Farewell Reception (5:00 p.m., Lori Schiavone Commons)
May 21 – Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony (9:30 a.m., Church)
May 21 – Last Day of School for Fifth Grade
May 22 – Last Day of School
June 1 – First Week of Camp Create
Mood Swings and Puberty Milestones: What to Expect and How to Help Your Child Thrive
A Parent Education Event for Grades 3-5 Parents Led by Elise Fallucco, MD, Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being Programming
Thursday, February 5
8:15 a.m.
Lori Schiavone Commons
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- Understand how the timing of puberty has changed over the past generation and when to expect changes in your child’s skin, hair, body, and brain
- Learn how you can help your child navigate the typical changes that occur during puberty
- Discuss ways to talk to your children about what to expect during puberty
Third, fourth, and fifth grade students will take the CTP 5 exam during the week of February 9-12. This Comprehensive Testing Program is for high achieving students in areas such as reading, listening, vocabulary, writing, and math. It enables schools to assess strengths and areas of growth for individuals and groups.
To enable a successful week of testing, please have your child to school on time each day so they can start testing on time. It is important that your child eat a healthy breakfast and get plenty of rest during testing week. There will be no homework assigned and no classroom tests given for third – fifth grade students this week.
Please let your child’s teacher know as soon as possible if your child will be absent any days the week of testing. Any appointments should be made in the afternoon on those days.
Thursday, February 12
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Lori Schiavone Commons
The ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus Parents’ Association invites all Pre-K 3 – fifth grade daughters and their special friends to dance the night away at the Sweetheart Soiree Daughter Dance. Enjoy sweets, a photo booth, and more!
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
February 13, 2026
- February 9-13, students are invited to wear Valentine’s Day/heart accessories with their school uniforms.
- Parents will receive class party communication directly from homeroom parents.
- Please be sweet without bringing sweets. Non-candy class Valentines are recommended.
Dismissal is at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, for faculty professional development. Afternoon Eagles is open to preregistered students.
Click here for early dismissal Instructions.
School and Extended Day Programs are closed on Monday, February 16 in recognition of Presidents’ Day.
Wednesday, February 18
Grades 1-5
8:25 a.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Parents are welcome to attend.
Pre-Primary Chapel will take place in the Lori Schiavone Commons.
Due to Chapel taking place in the morning, the normal Wednesday gathering will not occur.
Register for the run and wear your shirt and grade-level color to school!
Friday, February 20 is W.W. Gay Ortega River Run t-shirt day! All students, faculty, and staff who have registered for the run by Sunday, February 15 are invited to wear their 2026 Ortega River Run shirts with uniform bottoms. Shirts are included with both one and five mile registrations.
Colored accessories (headbands, wrist bands, socks, etc.) are encouraged!
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ELP 1 and ELP 2: Purple
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Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4: Green
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Kindergarten: Blue
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Grade 1: Orange
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Grade 2: Red
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Grade 3: Lime green
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Grade 4: Black
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Grade 5: Yellow
Weather permitting, kindergarten – fifth grade students will worship in Stockton Park. Parents are welcome to attend!
Friday, April 17
8:25 a.m.
All one and five-mile runners may pick up their race bibs in the Lori Schiavone Commons the day before and morning of the race. Race bibs are not delivered to classrooms.
Friday, February 20
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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Saturday, February 21
6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Sign up to volunteer at packet pickup!
If you pick up your bibs on Friday, be sure to stop by one of the local restaurants participating in Ortega River Run Spirit Night. They are donating a portion of sales back to ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus Friday evening.
- The Loop Avondale
- High Tide Burrito Ortega
- Chick-fil-A Ortega
- Grace Note Brewery
It takes a village of Eagles to pull off this community-wide event. From packet pickup to handing out water bottles and medals at the run, there is something for everyone.
Please sign up to help!
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