Episcopal Insider - ST. MARK'S CAMPUS
November 1, 2024
Enter or update grandparent information in your Household Profile on the My ESJ Parent Portal prior to July 10.
Save the date information for Grandparents’ Day events on each campus will be mailed in early August to grandparents with mailing addresses on file.
A Premier Art Exhibit in the Southeast
DEADLINE: December 31, 2021
DESCRIPTION: A Vision for Art is a five-day art exhibit showcasing a carefully curated and diverse group of artists from the greater Jacksonville area and beyond.
VENUE: Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Marks Campus, 4114 Oxford Avenue Jacksonville FL. 32210
EXHIBITION DATES: April 22 – April 26, 2022
OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION: On Friday, April 22, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus will host the third annual A Vision for Art spring fundraiser.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Patron Preview Reception
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.: Opening Night Celebration
Artists whose work is selected to be shown will receive two complimentary tickets to the Patron Preview Reception, followed by the Opening Night Celebration.
Opening night festivities include:
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Gallery access to view and purchase artwork from more than 40 curated artists
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Open bar
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Elegant catered dinner
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Meet and greet with the artists
GALLERY: Artists are invited to apply at www.avisionforart.com/opencall. Deadline for application submissions is December 31, 2021. Artists will be notified the second week of January regarding their acceptance status.
WHO MAY APPLY
1) A Vision For Art is open to all established and emerging artists from the United States, although we strongly encourage artists from the Southeast region to apply.
2) Submissions are accepted in the fields of painting, printmaking, sculpture, drawing, photography, mixed media, and installations. Space for installations is limited, please submit your applications early.
SELECTED APPLICATIONS
Submission of an application does not guarantee participation. An Art Selection Committee will review the applications and notify selected participants by January 15, 2022. If there are any questions about your proposal, we will contact you at the email address you provide on your application.
Each selected participant will be allowed a 9 x 9 foot area to display their work. The artist is responsible for the shipping. All works must be framed (gallery style) and ready to hang.
Artists are free to set their own prices and agree to share 50% of the sale price for their artwork with Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus, benefiting their fine arts and financial assistance programs.
All accepted artists will complete a consignment agreement as part of this application. All artworks included in the show must be included in, and subject to the terms of the consignment agreement. Artworks that are not listed on the consignment agreement will not be permitted on the show premises. Further information and the consignment agreement will be included with the notification of acceptance.
Participating artists will receive a complimentary ticket and an additional ticket for one guest to the Patron Preview Reception and the Opening Night Celebration on April 22, 2022, from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
CATALOG: Participating artists and their selected art will be included in the A Vision for Art exhibition catalog. Catalogs will be available before, during and after the event.
A Vision For Art
Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Marks Campus
4114 Oxford Ave
Jacksonville FL. 32210
Early Dismissal is at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7.
Afternoon Eagles will be open until 6:00 p.m. for pre-registered students.
The W.W. Gay Ortega River Run is February 8, 2025! Don’t miss one of the biggest fundraisers and friendraisers for ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus, benefiting the school’s financial aid program.
Register before November 30 to secure the best rate of the year!
Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus is fortunate to have a JSO field office, called a “Stop Station,” located adjacent to the school. To thank police officers for their service to the community, ESJ, St. Mark’s Campus is holding a Stop Station snack drive.
Collecting Snacks November 11-19
Drop off items in bins will be located by Little Loop, Main Carpool, and the School Office.
Snack Suggestions:
- Individually bagged chips
- Individually bagged mixed nuts/trail mix
- Individually bagged pretzels
- Kind bars
- Granola Bars
- Small chocolates
- Individually bagged Chex Mix
- Individually packaged peanuts
- Individually packaged almonds
- Individually packaged crackers
- Bottled water
- Hot tea packets
- K cups for Keurig
2024-2025 Important Upcoming Calendar Dates
- May 16 – Chapel in the Park
- May 16 – Moms’ Night Out
- May 16 – Uniform Recycle Event (7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
- May 20 – Field Day
- May 21 – Splash Into Summer
- May 21 – Fifth Farewell Reception
- May 22 – Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony (9:00 a.m., Church)
- May 23 – Trimester 3 Ends
- May 23 – Early Dismissal (Noon). Eagle Afternoon Program Closed.
- May 26-30 – Memorial Day and Post-Planning – School and Extended Day Closed
- June 2 – First week of Camp Create
- Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 will have individual and class photos on November 5.
- ELP students will have individual pictures only. ELP class photos will take place on April 10.
- A picture retake day for individuals will occur on December 10.
Parents may place an order on mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID: EVT6KDKS2. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.
Along with a special Veterans Day Chapel on Tuesday, November 11, St. Mark’s Campus will prominently display photos and information about veterans and active military special to the St. Mark’s Campus community.
Faculty, staff, and families are encouraged to submit information about loved ones before Thursday, November 6.
If you submitted information during the past two school years, ESJ has it on file already. Families do not need to resubmit.
Monday, November 11
8:25 a.m. in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
All families are invited to join kindergarten – fifth grade students during a special chapel honoring veterans and current military personnel. Commander Doug Hale, US Navy (ret) will speak to students about his experience serving nearly 22 years in the military.
Along with a special Veterans Day Chapel , St. Mark’s Campus will prominently display photos and information about veterans special to the St. Mark’s Campus community. Faculty, staff and families are encouraged to submit information about loved ones. If you previously submitted information, you do not need to resubmit.
Supporting Young People in Our Digital Age
Episcopal School of Jacksonville Lower School parents are invited to attend a panel discussion on The Anxious Generation: Supporting Young People in Our Digital Age, addressing the impacts of mental health issues, pressure, and technology on today’s youth and exploring how parents and the school community can respond.
Tuesday, November 19
8:15 a.m.
Lori Schiavone Commons
Panel discussion led by:
- Dr. Elise Fallucco, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, ESJ Director of Health, Safety, and Well-Being
- Amy Burrows Perkins ‘92, LMHC, ESJ Director of Student Services
- The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School
Each month, first – fifth grade students are recognized by peers and teachers for demonstrating qualities of the Fruit of the Spirit that the Apostle Paul writes about in his letter to the church in Galatia. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23. Parents are welcome to attend these afternoon gatherings, as they are all Chapels and gatherings.
Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Lori Schiavone Commons
- May 14 – Fruit of Self-Control Gathering
Pre-K 3—Grade 5 students receive a book for their birthday that is added to the Steve Williams Library Collection. Please be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Trumpler regarding book selection. After a special bookplate is placed in the book, it will be blessed at the Birthday Chapel. Your child will be the first person to check out the book, and we ask them to return it after reading it for a few weeks so other children can enjoy it! Please join us at their special birthday Chapel.
8:25 a.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
April and May Birthdays
- April 14 (Grades 1-5)
- April 23 (Pre-K and Kindergarten)
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