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Join us for an Admission Open House at Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Munnerlyn Campus!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Munnerlyn Center for Worship & Fine Arts (Campus Map)
8:15 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – Parent Presentation
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Open House & Tours of Campus
Following the presentation, representatives from all areas of school life will be available to answer questions about ESJ and student Eagle Ambassadors will lead campus tours.
You will receive key information about Episcopal and the admission process during the Parent Presentation.
Please do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions! We look forward to working with each of you during the Admission process.
ESJ Munnerlyn Campus Admission & Enrollment Office
admission@esj.org | 904.396.7104
Thank you for thinking of supporting Episcopal through a gift of stock. If you are interested in making a gift through appreciated stock, the instructions are shared below or you may contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org. Please reach out to Lisa Allen once the request has been submitted so she can be looking for your gift.
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Contact Episcopal’s UBS account manager, Franklin Beard franklin.beard@ubs.com, to notify him of the pending transfer.
The financial manager should provide your name, the description of the security, number of shares and the designation of your gift. Your financial manager will need the following details:
UBS Financial Services, DTC #0221, for the benefit of Episcopal School of Jacksonville, account number V5 71786.
We invite you to make your gift online today.
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.
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- 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:
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- 2025 1040 and W2 (auto-imported from IRS)
- Recent paystub(s) or earning statement(s)
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.
New This Week
What. A. Night! Thank you to our many parents who attended A Vision for Art’s Opening Night Celebration on April 17.
Thursday, May 7
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus
Grades 1-5
RSVP to flakusm@esj.org
Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Varsity Coach, along with varsity student players, will lead a soccer clinic on ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus next week. The clinic will include:
- Technical skill development
- Drills and mini tournaments
- Fun games
- Time to connect with Munnerlyn Campus players
As the 2025-2026 school year comes to an end, we will celebrate with water slides, water play, popsicles, and tasty treats from the Kool Scoops truck!
If you are interested in helping with one of the many opportunities on campus, please complete the form below.
During the week of May 4 – May 8, each student will have the opportunity to check out one book. After May 8, there will be no more checkouts as we approach the end of the school year.
Please return all library books by Friday, May 15.
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.
Reminders
- 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 PRE-PRIMARY CHAPEL OR 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 15 – *Afternoon Eagles Closing at 5 p.m.*
- 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
With parents’ help, ELP 1 – fifth grade students are encouraged to submit videos sharing what they love about their teachers. Videos will be played at Gathering (grades 1-5) on Wednesday, May 6. All faculty and staff will have the opportunity to view the sweet messages!
Friday, May 8
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
- 8:25 a.m. – Pre-K 3 – Kindergarten
- Mothers and special friends will pick children up from classrooms before the service.
- 9:30 a.m. – Grades 1 – 5
- Mothers and special friends will meet children outside the church.
The St. Mark’s Campus Dads’ Club is hosting a night out on Thursday, May 14, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Harpoon Louie’s, 4070 Herschel Street. They will cover appetizers, so come enjoy the snacks and good conversation with fellow dads. No agenda—just a great time. Mark your calendar!
Weather permitting, kindergarten through fifth grade students will enjoy worship in the park. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Friday, May 15, 8:25 a.m.
Stockton Park
Uniform Recycle Event
Monday May 18
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lori Schiavone Commons Foyer
Thanks to Jackie Husty, Curry Cozzi, and PA volunteers for organizing this event!
- Sneakers
- Athletic clothes (plus, an extra change of clothes in case anything gets wet)
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Grade-level colors
– Kindergarten: Blue
– Grade 1: Orange
– Grade 2: Red
– Grade 3: Lime green
– Grade 4: Purple
– Grade 5: Yellow
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