Beaches Episcopal School is proud to offer an Author and Illustrator Presentation Presentation for students in grades PreK4 through sixth grade on Friday, Sept. 30th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Hope Hall. Two wonderful authors and an illustrator will speak to our students during this special event!

This presentation ties in perfectly with our theme this year of "Readers are Leaders!" We hope it will engage our students to discover how writing skills they are learning in school apply to the real world. The goal of this event is to awaken a desire in our students to not only love reading, but to also ignite a passion to utilize language and art to express themselves.

Guests will include Jane R. Wood, an author who uses mystery, adventure, and kids' natural love of animals to capture the imagination of young readers while also teaching them about the history of places such as St. Augustine, Amelia Island, the St. Johns River, Savannah, and Boston. She will share photographs and personal anecdotes about the people, places, and animals featured in her books.

Also presenting to the children will be Mark W. Adams, illustrator, and Linda Smigaj, author, whose "Fly on the Wall Series" brings history to life in a third person perspective that captures the attention of children and helps them feel as though they are part of the story. 

Note: Authors will have books available for purchase after the presentation.

Parents, we encourage you to partner with us in fostering a love of reading in your family. Books take us places, move us, and inform our hearts and minds. Elementary school is where that foundation is established, and we are excited to stand with you so that our young readers become leaders in and out of the classroom.

The Beaches Episcopal School Starfish Fund Annual Giving Campaign officially begins on October 1st and will run through December 31, 2016. Everyone will be receiving a letter with a pledge card over the weekend from our Campaign Chairs, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Formoso, whose children are in first grade and PreK3. If you prefer, you may also donate online.

This year's Starfish Fund will be used responsibly for...

• professional development
• technology upgrades
• classroom supplies
• enhanced curriculum
• facility improvements

Our goal this year is $65,000 and 100% participation from our families. To “sweeten” the incentive, Martha Milton has agreed to take each homebase class who reaches 100% parent participation during the campaign to Sweet Frog for an ice cream party!

We thank you in advance for support and if you have any questions please email Stacy Nash, Director of Development, or call her at (904) 246-2466 ext 112.

Donate Now to the Starfish Fund!

If you know of a neighbor or family member that is looking for an independent school with over 60 years of academic excellence and a loving, Christian environment, please let them know that we would enjoy getting to meet them at an Admissions Open House on Tuesday, October 4th at 9:00 a.m. 

During the Open House, BES will provide refreshments, a guided campus tour, a question and answer session with our administration, faculty, and parents, and a packet of information to take home. Guests will also be able to check out our new 3D printer and laser cutter!

Interested parents may contact the school's Director of Admissions, Ashley Davis, at 246-2466 ext. 137 or by email at adavis@beachesepiscopalschool.org for more information or to RSVP for the Admissions Open House. If they prefer, parents may schedule a private school tour at a time more convenient to their schedule.

As always, remember to share your BES story with neighbors and friends. Thank you for letting others know about the incredible ways your students are learning with ambition, loving with purpose, and leading with courage!

Author and Illustrator Presentation for PreK4 through Sixth Grade
Friday, Sept. 30th from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Denim Day (Unravel Pediatric Cancer)
Friday, Sept. 30th

Picture Day for Students
Monday, Oct. 3rd

Admissions Open House for Prospective Families
Tuesday, Oct. 4th at 9:00 a.m.

SPBTS Alhambra Dinner Theatre (Sister Act) to benefit BES Scholarship Night
Tuesday, Oct. 4th at 6:00 p.m.

Blessing of the Pets
Friday, Oct. 7th on the church lawn at 8:10 a.m.

Sixth Grade Trip to North Carolina
Monday, Oct. 10th - Friday, Oct. 14th

Basketball

W! In the courtyard last Friday, we flew the W flag/sign to celebrate the Rays Girls Basketball team's first win. This group of girls have worked really hard to earn a win. Congratulations to all the girls for a tremendous effort at the game!

Next Monday, October 3rd, will be our first home game. JV will host St. Mark’s at 5 p.m. on our home basketball court. Come support your Rays basketball team!

2016 Basketball Schedule for 2016

Running Club

Our Running Club had an incredible showing at the Avondale 5K Classic this past Saturday. We had 23 students and parents participate. A lot of our runners had PR runs and took 1st and 2nd in their age group. Congratulations to all the finishers. Job well done!

Photo Gallery of BES Students and Families at Avondale 5K Classic!

Go Rays!

Tricia Novak
Athletic Director

It’s time for our 2016 Box Tops Fall Drive. Be sure to clip Box Tops for over 200 participating products including Avery office supplies, Ziploc, General Mills and many more. Wal-Mart exclusive items earn 4X the points as well as a chance to win an additional $5,000 for our school. Let’s make it our biggest year yet!

Each week in October, beginning Monday, Oct. 3rd, the class bringing in the most Box Tops will win a special treat during their snack time the following week. The final day to turn in Box Tops for the Fall drive will be Fri, Oct. 28th. Box Tops must be put in a zip-lock bag and identified with the student and teacher name. Information can be written on the bag or the form below can be completed and inserted in the bag. Box Tops can be turned into your teacher or put in a collection box located at the front desk at McCormick and Stormes Hall.

Click here for the 2016 Box Tops for Education Fall Drive Form.