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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.
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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
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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
Wishing all our ESJ families a wonderful Easter Break! School is closed on Good Friday (April 3) and on Easter Monday (April 6). Holiday care is available for pre-registered students on Easter Monday.
Who:
- All St. Mark’s Campus families, faculty, and staff invited to participate.
What:
- Art Supply Drive for Art With a Heart In Healthcare. Art with a Heart in Healthcare is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of young patients staying at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and other area hospitals.
Due to compliance with hospital regulations, the organization was very specific with the supplies that the patients are able to receive.
- Crayola Washable Markers
- Crayola Crayons
- Crayola Washable Watercolors
- Crayola Colored Pencils 12 Pack
- Drawing Pad 9×12 50 sheets plus
When/Where:
- Collecting April 9 – April 21, in collection bins located in carpool areas and in the school office. Supplies and “Art to Go” bags will be blessed on April 29 during Gathering in the Commons at 2:30 p.m.
Why:
- The goal is to brighten their hospital rooms and enhance the healing process.
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
Tuesday, March 24
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Lori Schiavone Commons
Kindergarten – fifth grade parents
Led by Detective Brett Bolton, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Computer Forensic Investigation Unit
Learn how to better protect your children in today’s online world. This Parent Education Event will cover the most common digital risks kids face, including inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Det. Bolton will share how grooming and sextortion happen, what role law enforcement can realistically play, and how oversharing personal information can put children at risk. Parents will leave with practical conversation starters and tech strategies that offer real protection at home.
Parent/teacher conferences are Friday, March 27. School and extended day programs are closed. Childcare is available during your child’s conference:
- ELP 1 & ELP 2 – Dempsey Chapel
- Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 – Lori Schiavone Commons
How to Sign Up for Conferences
Simply log in to the My ESJ Parent Portal and select the “Schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences” button located in the “Important Right Now” section of the parent portal homepage.
Parent-Teacher Conferences for all grades is Friday, March 27. School and extended day are closed, but conference care is available during your conference time(s).
- Conference care for ELP 1 & 2 – Dempsey Chapel
- Conference care for Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 – Lori Schiavone Commons
Frequently Asked Questions
What should my child wear?
ELP children are welcome to wear Easter attire or play clothes, whatever they feel comfortable wearing. Pre-K 3 students will continue wearing their Easter Best attire worn in the Easter performance. Easter attire is optional for Pre-K 4 students. Kindergarten students should wear uniforms and optional Easter accessories.
What should I put in the pre-stuffed Easter eggs?
Some ideas of what to stuff the eggs with include stickers, tattoos, band-aids, or non-chokable toys. The school requests no candy if possible. Your child’s homeroom teacher will let you know how many pre-stuffed eggs to provide.
Can parents attend?
Absolutely!
What is the schedule?
See below for grade-level details.
ELP 1 and ELP 2 – Wednesday, April 1
ELP 1 Schedule:
- 8:40 a.m.- Parents hide eggs on playground
- 9:00 a.m.- Easter Egg Hunt and playground time
- 10:00 a.m.- Snack in classroom
ELP 2 Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. Easter performance (Lori Schiavone Commons)
- 9:45 a.m. – Parents hide eggs and/or help with special snack in classroom
- 10:15 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt and playground time
Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten – Thursday, April 2
Pre-K 3 Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. Easter performance (Lori Schiavone Commons)
- Immediately following performance, parents hide eggs on the playground while teachers read to students inside classrooms
- 9:45 a.m. (approximately) – Easter Egg Hunt on playground
- 10:00 a.m.- Snack in classroom
Pre-K 4 Schedule
- 9:30 a.m. – parents hide eggs on Baker Green
- 9:45 a.m.– Egg Hunt on Baker Green followed by a special snack
Kindergarten Schedule
- 2:00 p.m. – parents hide eggs on Baker Green
- 2:15 p.m. – Egg Hunt on Baker Green followed by a special snack
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
Friday, April 17
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
St. Mark’s Campus
$125 Per Person
Evening Includes:
- Early access to purchase art from over 40 curated artists
- Open bar
- Live music
- Catered hors d’oeuvres
- Elegant tented dinner
- Meet and greet with the artists
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
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