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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
For the safety of all students, children should exit and enter vehicles from the passenger side only during carpool drop-off and pick-up. Students participating in carpool should be seated on the passenger side of the vehicle whenever possible.
If you have multiple children getting in or out of the car, please assist with unbuckling as needed so that all students can safely exit from the passenger side. If an infant car seat or other car seat is blocking passenger-side access, we ask that you move the car seat to the opposite side so students can safely exit the vehicle on the passenger side.
Thank you for helping us keep carpool safe and efficient for everyone.
Hoops n’ Hops
September 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Lori Schiavone Commons
Pizza and beer will be provided, and dads are encouraged to dress casually for anyone who wants to shoot hoops.
RSVP here
School will be dismissed at noon on Friday, September 25, for faculty professional development.
Click here for Early Dismissal instructions.
Afternoon Eagles is open for registered students.
Friday, October 2
Munnerlyn Campus
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Cookout on the Forbes Event Lawn
No formal program – this is a casual evening of fellowship and fun!
7:00 p.m. | Friday Night Football at Jangro Stadium
Come cheer on the mighty Episcopal Eagles as they take on North Florida Educational Institute!
- Admission is free for St. Mark’s and Beaches Campus Families.
- Family Ticket Packets for those who RSVP will be emailed closer to the event.
- All students must be accompanied by an adult.
Episcopal’s Cheer Program Director invites your students in Grades 2 – 5 to cheer with the ESJ varsity team at the football game on Friday, October 2 (during Lower School Family Fun Night).
Online registration has closed as we finalize our t-shirt order, but there is still time for students to participate. To register, please contact Matt Flakus at flakusm@esj.org.
Wednesday, September 30
- Practice, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. on the St. Mark’s Campus
- Please note the change in practice location. Students will remain on the St. Mark’s Campus for practice.
Friday, October 2
- 4:30 p.m. – Check-in and drop off at Munnerlyn Campus Upper School drop-off circle (campus map)
- 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Junior cheerleaders practice and get ready with varsity cheerleaders.
- 6:00 p.m. – Junior cheerleaders will be walked over by varsity cheerleaders and coaches to join parents and families at the Lower School Family Fun Night Cookout at the Forbes Event Lawn.
- 6:30 p.m. – Varsity cheerleaders and coaches will walk back over to Forbes Event lawn to pick up the junior cheerleaders.
- First Quarter: Cheer on the sideline
- End of First Quarter: Cheer routine
After the Routine:
Cheerleaders may join their parents and families in the stands to continue cheering on the Eagles.
What to Wear:
- The junior cheerleaders will receive their shirts on Wednesday, September 30, at practice.
- They will wear these shirts to Episcopal on Friday, October 2 to cheer in.
- Please have the junior cheerleaders wear black athletic shorts and white socks with sneakers to cheer in on Friday.
- Girls should have hair up in a secure ponytail on Thursday and Friday.
- Please bring water bottles both days, and a snack on Thursday. The junior cheerleaders will have time for snacks before practice starts.
The Parent Book Club meets monthly after carpool drop-off, providing a consistent space for parents to share insights and support each other. Attendance at every meeting is not required. The goal is to foster a sense of community and connection among parents.
Next meeting: November 12th (last meeting until after Christmas break)
Recommended reading: Chapters 10 (Humility) and 11 (Gratitude)
TIME CHANGE (this date only): DIRECTLY FOLLOWING the Book Character Parade which starts at 9AM at the Quad.
Location: St. Mark’s Youth Center across from Little Loop
To sign up for our email reminders or for more information, please reach out to Erin James at cignaem3@gmail.com or Katy Ricci at Kfricci@aol.com
Upcoming dates: No December meeting. 2027 dates: Jan 14, Feb 11, March 16, and April 15.
Reminders
“The Dot” tells the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. Each year on International Dot Day (September 15), classes will read “The Dot” and incorporate ways to celebrate creativity, courage, and collaboration throughout the day.
Please note that this year, students will focus on the heart of the message on this special day and should wear their regular school uniforms. Families do not need to make or purchase a dot shirt for this celebration, as they have in years past.
Please note that October 14 and December 18 are early release days with no Afternoon Eagles (Extended Day). If you need afternoon care for your student(s), please enroll in Holiday Care for those days.
Register for a la carte Holiday Care
If you have questions, contact Izzy Boudreaux at boudreauxi@esj.org.
- 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
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