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Schools are not just bricks and mortar structures – they are centers of life-long learning filled with dedicated educators!
Each year, ESJ faculty and staff participate in professional development to expand their knowledge in the ever-changing world of education. By remaining on the cutting-edge of their field, they serve as a cornerstone to student achievement in the classroom.
Your gift to The Episcopal Fund helps the school to continue to hire, retain, and invest in professional development for exemplary teachers who share their lifelong love of learning and empower students every day. There is no greater return on an investment than the education of our children.
We invite you to make your gift online today.
Double the Impact of Your Gift
Would you like the opportunity to multiply your giving and increase the impact of your generosity?
Many employers offer matching gift programs that can increase the value of your contribution to Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Contact your employer to find out if they offer a matching gift program and what steps you need to take to initiate a matching gift.
When completing your matching gift request, please select:
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
4455 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
EIN: 59-1147278
For more information or assistance with the matching gift process, please contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org.
ESJ’s financial aid application for the 2027–2028 school year is open for students in Pre-K 3 through Grade 12. Families must apply annually to be considered. We evaluate financial aid awards using Clarity, a secure third-party platform. We keep all application information strictly confidential.
- November 13 – Application Deadline
- Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee until early April, after awards have been offered to new families. Please be aware that financial aid may no longer be available at that time.
- January 15 – Award Notification & Re-enrollment
Required Documents:
- 2025 1040 and W2 (auto-imported from IRS)
- Recent paystub(s) or earning statement(s)
Clarity application webinars that will include open Q&A with families.
Dates and Registration Links:
Tuesday September 30, 2026 6 pm ET
Wednesday October 28, 2026 6 pm ET
Questions?
- Email support at support@clarityapp.com
- Clarity phone support at 206-210-3752
- M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- “HELP” button on the Clarity website
- Application and support available in English and Spanish
- Refer to ESJ’s Financial Aid FAQ for additional information
- Contact the Financial Aid Committee at financialaid@esj.org
For information on the financial aid process and to apply, click here.
As a thank-you for your patience and continued partnership, Lands’ End is offering our school community 40% off with code OURTREAT40. The offer ends October 13.
Use the code when shopping through Lands’ End School Outfitters to take advantage of this special offer.
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.
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
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.
Reminders
- 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
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 5:00 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.
If you are interested in helping with one of the many opportunities on campus, please complete the form below.
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.
Complete updates 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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