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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
Friday, October 31 at 9:00 a.m.
ELP 1 – Kindergarten
Kindergarten students will lead students in a costume parade around Berg Field to showcase their costumes with parents and older students.
- ELP Parents: Please send your child to school in costume and plan to walk with your child in the parade. Afterwards, please come to the classroom to help your child change back into school clothes and attend your child’s class party.
- Pre-K Parents: Please send your child to school in costume. Head to Berg Field and enjoy the show! After the parade, meet at your child’s classroom for a special snack.
- K Parents: Please send your child to school in costume. Parents are invited to watch the parade from Berg Field while the kindergarten students lead the parade. The kindergarten class party will take place from 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend!
Scary costumes or props are not permitted.
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
Vision is Priceless will be on campus October 3 to conduct vision screenings for Pre-K 3 – grade 5 students.
Tuesday, October 7
- Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 Individual and Class Picture Day
- ELP Individual* Picture Day
- *ELP students will have class photos in the spring.
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, October 10
Grades 1-5
9:00 a.m.
The Quad
Students are invited to dress as their favorite book characters to celebrate this year’s Book Fair. Grades 1 – 5 will parade around the Quad in the grassy area by the music and art classrooms. Younger students will enjoy being spectators, and parents are welcome to attend!
Students should wear their costumes to school either over their school dress code attire or bring a change of clothes with them to school.
Friday, October 10
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Steve Williams Library
Additional Book Fair Information
Parents are welcome to shop with their children during the below class shopping times. Credit card, check, cash, and electronic gift cards are accepted (these can be printed at home or emailed to trumplerm@esj.org, and Mrs. Trumpler will print them off at school). If sending funds to school with your child, please account for 7% sales tax.
Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
- An adult must be present for the child to shop at the Book Fair
Kindergarten:
- Gregory 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Ellis 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
First Grade:
- Michaud 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Pulignano 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Second Grade:
- Middlekauff 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
- Roberts 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Third Grade:
- Haramis 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Pullen 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Fourth Grade:
- Lankford 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Harralson 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fifth Grade: 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Activities for all ages includes bounce houses, pony rides, games, and more!
Friday, October 10
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Berg Field
- Eagle Afternoon Program closes at 5:00 p.m. this day.
- In case of inclement weather, the Fall Festival will be canceled.
Click here to volunteer
Big thanks to Diamond D. Ranch for donating pony rides and hay for this event! DJ Wes Reed is generously donating his time as DJ!
It’s almost sweater weather! The Campus Store will be on-site during the Fall Festival on October 10 to sell ESJ student outerwear. Stop by the Foyer of the Lori Schiavone Commons and shop between 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
On Monday, October 13, award-winning author Wendi Silvano will visit the St. Mark’s Campus to share stories and read with students in kindergarten through fifth grade. If you would like your child to have a book signed by Ms. Silvano, please follow these steps:
- Choose a title from the book list below.
- Order the book from www.amazon.com.
- Send the book to school with a sticky note attached that includes your child’s first and last name, as well as their homeroom teacher’s name.
- Remind your child to give the book to their homeroom teacher by October 13. Mrs. Trumpler, Media Specialist, will collect books to prepare them for the author visit.
Books by Wendi Silvano – Bring to School by October 13 for Author Signature
Wednesday, October 15 is early dismissal for all students. The school will close at noon, and there is no Afternoon Eagles. Holiday Care is open for pre-registered students.
To ensure dismissal for our student body runs smoothly, please note the following instructions:
ELP 1 & 2
- Retrieve students from classrooms.
- ELP 1 – 11:30 a.m. dismissal. Please note the earlier start time to help alleviate traffic congestion.
- ELP 2 – 11:45 a.m. dismissal.
- Please do not park within the Little Loop carpool area.
Pre-K 3 & 4
- Pre-K families without older siblings must use the Little Loop carpool area.
- Do not park and exit your vehicle.
Families with Children in Multiple Grades
- If you have a child in ELP and Pre-K, park and pick up your Pre-K child from the ELP deck by the Dempsey Chapel door, and then pick up your ELP children from their classroom.
- If you have a child in ELP and K-5, park and pick up ELP children from their classroom first, and then proceed to Main Carpool.
- If you have a child in Pre-K and K-5, proceed to Main Carpool.
- October 16 & 17 – School Closed. Holiday Care is open for preregistered students
- October 20 – School and Holiday Care closed (faculty professional development)
- October 21 – School resumes
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