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The Episcopal Fund is important because:
- It supports current year operating needs
- It directly impacts all students and teachers in the year the gift is made
- It is the philanthropic foundation of the school
- It gives Episcopal the ability to respond quickly to opportunities and needs that arise each year
Episcopal was built on the generosity of past donors. Let’s do our part so the school can continue to provide students with the best education possible.
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.
- 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
Get ready to relive your elementary school glory days by helping out with Field Day on Tuesday, May 19! We need parent volunteers to staff stations for various indoor and outdoor games. Please dress casually, wear sunscreen, and be ready to have some fun with kindergarten – fifth grade students.
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
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
Wednesday, May 20
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!
- This is a free dress day!
- A pizza lunch is provided. Please feel free to send sides or additional food if your child does not like pizza or needs additional food.
- 1 slice for ELP 1- Pre-K 3
- 2 slices for Pre-K 4 – third grade
- 3 slices for fourth grade
- Students should wear bathing suits under their clothes to school. Please bring a dry change of clothes.
- Please apply sunscreen at home.
- Please bring a towel labeled with your child’s name and a bag for their wet bathing suit.
Children who are not potty-trained should wear their regular diaper to school and bring their bathing suit.
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!
Thursday, May 21 at 9:30 a.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Kindergarten – fourth grade students, faculty, and staff will also attend this special ceremony.
Friday, May 22 is the last day of school and Noon dismissal. Afternoon Eagles is closed.
Please note the following dismissal instructions:
- Families with only Pre-Kindergarten and K-5 grade siblings:
You may remain in your car and go through the Little Loop carpool circle for pick-up.
- Families with children in ELP 1–grade 5:
- K–5 siblings will be walked over to the Little Loop, where you can pick up all of your children together.
- If you have a student in ELP 1 or ELP 2, you will need to park and walk up to Dempsey Chapel to pick up your child. Your older children will be waiting on the deck. ELP 1 and ELP 2 students will be ready for pick up at 11:50.
- Families with multiple children in K–5:
Pick up will take place at the Main Carpool area.
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.
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