Parent INVOLVEMENT

The Parent Organizations

ARE A GREAT WAY TO GET INVOLVED AND MEET OTHER PARENTS. ON ALL THREE CAMPUSES, MEMBERSHIP IS FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME.

Parents’ Association (PA) - All three campuses have a Parents’ Association. The Parents’ Association supports faculty, staff and students on campus, contributing to the extras that really make the Episcopal experience unique.

Boosters (Munnerlyn Campus only) - The core mission of Boosters is to recognize and celebrate the athletic experiences and achievements of Episcopal students while promoting parent involvement in support of the entire athletic program and its coaches.

Fine Arts Nurturing Students (FANS) (Munnerlyn Campus only) - FANS is a parent organization that serves to enhance the fine arts experience for every Episcopal student and the entire ESJ community. FANS provides essential support to the Fine Arts’ students and faculty, hosts receptions and openings, and encourages all to attend performances and visual art shows.

Dads’ Club - Each campus has a Dads’ Club. Fathers unite in a casual environment for fellowship, service projects, and special events.

Chapels - At our Lower Schools, many parents attend weekly morning Chapel services and enjoy this special time with their children. Parents at the Middle School and Upper School level will be notified if their child has a role in an upcoming Chapel.

Special Events - From festive fall events to end of year parties, and campus-specific fundraising events, parents have lots of opportunities to volunteer during the week and on weekends and enjoy fellowship with one another.

PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CAMPUSES ARE COMMUNICATED IN THE Episcopal Insider weekly email.

Elements of ESJ

Throughout your time at Episcopal, you may hear words, acronyms, or phrases new to your family. Below are some common terms to know as you begin your journey at ESJ.

AIR - Our Awareness, Inclusion and Respect (AIR) effort is rooted in the principle of Respecting the Dignity of Every Human Being. This language comes directly from the Episcopal Church’s Baptismal Covenant and has been one of our school’s core values since its founding. Our priority has always been to be responsive to our community as we implement our efforts. With that said, our role as educators is to teach our students how to think and not teach them what to think. Similarly, we seek to teach our students how to communicate, and working through difficult issues together is the best way to increase understanding and acceptance.

Campus Specific Fundraising Events:

A Vision for Art - St. Mark’s Campus five-day art showcase featuring artists from across the Southeast

BASH - Munnerlyn Campus themed celebration and silent auction

Beach Bash - Beaches Campus themed celebration and silent auction

Ortega River Run - St. Mark’s Campus community-wide one and five-mile run (Grand Prix Race)

ELP - Abbreviation of the Early Learning Program on the St. Mark’s Campus (ages 1-2).

Enrichments - Essential elements of Lower School curriculum to include visual art, music, dance, Innovation Lab, P.E., Spanish, and Christian education.

The Episcopal Fund - The foundation of philanthropy at Episcopal. It is the largest fundraiser each year, and it provides the school with the greatest flexibility to deliver a first-rate education. Tax deductible gifts to The Episcopal Fund go directly into the operating budget, where they are used in the current year.

HSW - Abbreviation of Health, Safety, and Well-Being. Episcopal is a leader among independent schools in programming related to HSW in Northeast Florida. The school’s Health, Safety, and Well-Being (HSW) program has been in place for several years, each year expanding on ways to ensure students learn self care, mental health best practices, coping skills, and how to make healthy choices. All content is delivered in an age-appropriate way in an environment that is open and caring so that all students may participate fully in discussions and associated activities.

Spirit Day - Designated day where students can show their school spirit by wearing their Eagle gear, maroon and gold, and athletic wear.

Stress Down Days (Munnerlyn Campus) - students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes on specifically designated days.

9GOA - During Ninth Grade Orientation Adventure (9GOA), Munnerlyn Campus ninth graders, along with their junior and senior counselors and faculty leaders, camp, hike, and go white-water rafting in North Georgia during the first week of school. The trip is designed for every freshman, both new and returning, to know that they belong to a community that will walk alongside them as they take risks on this adventure and throughout their time in high school.