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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
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.
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.
Join Mrs. Trumpler in the library for storytime and book checkout this summer!
Wednesdays:
July 29
Storytime – 10:00 -10:30 a.m.
Book Browsing & Checkout – 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Grandparents’ Day will be held Friday, November 6, 2026 for the St. Mark’s Campus. Details will be released as the school year begins.
Complete updates by August 1 to ensure grandparents receive all communications including the Grandparents’ Day invitation mailing that will provide them with additional details for each campus.
To update grandparent information in My ESJ:
Log in to the My ESJ Parent Portal
Click on “Update My Profile” located under My Tools
Click on “Grandparent Households” to update their information
Please contact Lauren Griffith with any questions at griffithl@esj.org.
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