Episcopal Insider
Munnerlyn Campus
I am pleased to announce that Episcopal will visit our sister school, El Colegio Inglés, in Zaragoza, Spain, for two weeks in Early June 2022. The group will also spend three nights in Barcelona. Episcopal students will host their Spanish exchange students in Jacksonville in March/April of 2022. (Exact dates will be provided later in the year). It truly is a wonderful opportunity for your child to not only travel, but also spend time with a Spanish family and learn about their way of life in this historic city. Located in the north east, Zaragoza is the fifth most populated city in Spain and is the capital of Aragón.
Mrs. Nitza Plaski and Mr. Alex Nichols, ESJ teachers, will be the trip leaders for the program in Spain this summer. You can request program applications and paperwork by contacting Mrs. Nitza Plaski at [email protected]. Application deadlines have been extended to November 30, 2021. All current ESJ students in grades 9th through 12th are invited to apply. Level of Spanish study, attendance record, teacher recommendations, and approval from the school Honor and Discipline councils will also play a part in the selection process. Students accepted into the program must be of sound character and mature enough to handle the responsibility and trust which we will place in them overseas. Feel free to reach to me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Nitza Plaski
Spanish Exchange Coordinator
[email protected]
Dear Students & Parents,
Is your closet lonely without your sweatshirt? Perhaps your dresser is missing it’s favorite pair of shorts! There is a great chance they may be hanging out somewhere on the Episcopal campus.
The PA is hosting a Lost & Found event in the Buck Student Center from December 6-10, 2021. Tables and clothing racks will be setup for item displays. Please stop by throughout the school day to collect any of your lost articles. Please note: Any unclaimed (non-branded Episcopal) items will be donated to charity.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Melissa Wilkins
PA President 2021-2022
The ESJ College Counseling Office is hosting two meetings for juniors and their parents. The first session on December 9, 2021, will cover the basics of the college search and application process and what your students can expect from our office over the next 18 months. This session is for junior parents. On January 27, 2022, we will host a panel of admissions representatives from several different colleges and universities to offer further advice on the college process. This session is for both juniors and their parents.
Meeting for parents of Juniors – Introduction to the College Application Process
December 9 at either 8:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. (we will cover the same material both times)
Place: Jangro Stadium, Room 214
Meeting for Juniors AND their parents – a panel of college admissions representatives
January 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Place: TBD
We hope you will join us for both of these important meetings. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your child’s college counselor.
Sincerely,
The ESJ College Counseling Office
The Campus Store has new cold-weather gear from some of your favorite brands - Under Armour and Champion!
With the holidays just around the corner, stop by and let us help you check off some of the dearest people on your gift-giving list!
The 2021-2022 yearbook ordering process is currently underway. Yearbooks are automatically ordered for students in Grade 12. Students in Grades 6 through 11 who are interested in ordering a yearbook must do so via their advisors (who have all of the details!)
The order form was shared with advisors on Tuesday, November 9. All orders are due on Tuesday, November 16.
Please contact your child's advisor if you have questions.
Dear Episcopal Families:
We are excited about Bash 2022 - Tacos & Tequila! Please join us for our next parent meeting on Wednesday, November 17, at 2:00 p.m. in Jangro Stadium, Room J-214. This is a great opportunity to get involved and have some fun! Bash is Episcopal’s largest annual fundraising event which raises funds to benefit the school. This exciting event features a full silent auction, a great party, and special times for all and will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Tickets will be available for purchase in January. If you have any questions, please contact Belinda Hess at [email protected].
Need some reading for Thanksgiving Break? Come borrow a Parent Book Study book from the Parent Library located in the College Counseling Office. The Parent Library includes copies of past Parent Book Study books for parents to borrow and return when they are done reading them. Parent Book Study started meeting in the fall of 2016 and has read the following books:
2016-2017 and 2021-2022
Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults
by Amy Ellis Nutt and Frances E. Jensen
2017-2018
The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure And Material Advantage Are Creating A Generation Of Disconnected And Unhappy Kids by Madeline Levine
2018-2019
The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age
by Steiner-Adair EdD., Catherine and Teresa H. Barker
2019-2020
How to Raise an Adult: Break free of the overparenting trap and prepare your kid for success
by Julie Lythcott-Haims.
Summer 2020
Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania
by Frank Bruni
Summer 2020
The Blessing of a B Minus: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Resilient Teenagers
by Wendy Mogel
2020-2021
Generation Z Unfiltered: Facing Nine Hidden Challenges of the Most Anxious Population by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak
The goal of Parent Book Study is to promote parent learning through reading and discussion. This year’s book is a repeat of our first Parent Book Study, Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Amy Ellis Nutt and Frances E. Jensen. Not only do we meet in small groups to build relationships and learn from each other, but we also provide a book each year as a community read to increase knowledge and connection in the wider ESJ community. Even if parents aren’t able to attend our meetings, perhaps they are talking with other parents or their students about the information from Parent Book Study books. Enjoy reading and learning!
Deeply Rooted and Overflowing with Gratitude, the newest exhibit in the Berg Gallery will have an opening reception on Thursday, November 11 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Ceramics, Draw Paint Print, and Photography will be on display. The exhibit will remain in the Berg Gallery until the end of November. Everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the artwork by our talented students.
Parent Book Study groups will meet for the final time this semester on Tuesday, November 9, from 8:30-9:30 am. We will be discussing Chapter 6: Risk Taking and Chapter 7: Tobacco from The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E. Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt.
In-Person Parent Book Study will continue to meet outside in Burwell Court of St. John's Cathedral, 256 Church St E, 32202 (with a back up plan of Ingram Lounge, a spacious room inside). Please let Beth Collins Himes P’21, P’25 know if you are interested and plan to attend, [email protected] or 404-918-0949
Can’t attend in person, but would like to Zoom? Virtual Parent Book Study is also taking place on November 9 from 8:30-9:30 am. If you are interested in being part of the Virtual Parent Book Study, please contact Carolyn Brown P’25 at [email protected] or 415-812-7447.
We will resume in January 2022 and look forward to continuing to read and discuss The Teenage Brain.
Stacy Brunell will be speaking in conjuction with the Episcopal Athletics and College Counseling offices on November 9, on the topic of NCAA Recruiting - What you need to Know.
The talk is open to all interested Episcopal parents, and will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Curran Meeting Room located in Jangro Stadium.
Coach Brunell will also offer lunch and learns on the same topic for Upper School students on November 9, 10, 16, and 17 from 12:35 - 1:15 p.m. in Jangro Stadium room J-202.
We hope to see you there!
Come out for a night of hockey, family, and fun with the Episcopal Dads' Club! November 6 is Episcopal Dads' Club Family Night at the Jacksonville Icemen game. All who purchase tickets through this link will receive:
- A photo on the ice
- A group gift of the game
The game is 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Hey Eagles! Show your school spirit with some new Episcopal gear!
Back by popular demand-- the ESJ mobile Campus Store will be at the stadium for our last regular season home football game against Bishop Kenny on Friday, November 5.
Visit the mobile store during the game. It will be located at the entrance to Jangro Stadium.
Wear your maroon and gold and Protect the Nest - Go Eagles!