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May 17, 2018

Challenge Day is Friday, Rain or Shine!

We hope all of our families will join us for the annual Challenge Day on Friday, May 18th (rain or shine). PreK3 and PreK4 will participate in activities from 10-11 a.m., and K through 6th grade students will have their activities from 12:30-2:45 p.m. around the school campus. Students may wear school appropriate athletic shorts and are allowed to wear them all day.

Families are welcome to attend and rotate around the various activity stations during the event. Cheer on your students as they have fun with their friends during this wonderful tradition!

Mark Your Calendars: Important Dates to Remember

Challenge Day (rain or shine)
Friday, May 18th (PreK3 and PreK4 from 10-11 a.m., K-6 from 12:30-2:45 p.m. around campus)

6th Grade Kickball Game
Tuesday, May 22nd at 2:15 p.m. on Hixon Field

Awards Chapel
Wednesday, May 23rd at 8:10 a.m. in the church

Sixth Grade Safety Patrol Reward Trip
Wednesday, May 23rd from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

End-of-the-Year Party
Thursday, May 24th - 10:30-11:30 a.m. (PreK3 and PreK4) and 1-2:30 p.m. (K-6th grade) on Hixon Field

Last Day of School/Early Dismissal
Friday, May 25th (Graduation Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. in the church)

Summer is Drawing Near, So Register for BES Summer Camp!

It's not too late to register your students for the 2018 BES Summer Camp! Camp is available to students rising into PreK4 through 6th grade!

Check out our 2018 Summer Camp flyer for more details, click here to learn more, and then register your students online!

Camp Dates: June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, and July 9-13

PreK4 through third grade students will participate in a rotating schedule of activities such as Cooking, Arts and Crafts, Lego Robotics, Movin' and Groovin' (indoor sports), FACE4Kids, and Gymnastics.

Third through sixth grade students will have the following options from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:

  • June 11-13 (Sports to the Max)
  • June 18-22 (Lego Robotics OR Pottery)
  • June 25-29 (Sports to the Max)
  • July 9-13 (FACE4Kids)

Additional Information

  • Contact Dallas Skornia, Camp Director at (904) 246-2466 ext. 121 for more details.
  • Morning Program (9a-12p) for $175 per week (BES students), Extended Day runs from noon to 4pm for $20 per day.
  • Water Day is every Friday.

Register for Summer Camp Online!

More Camp Details: www.beachesepiscopalschool.org/summer-camp/

Last Courtyard Canteen Today

The last Courtyard Canteen for this school year was today. Next week, we will have End-of-the-Year parties, and there will be no Courtyard Canteen offered. Since this opportunity was so well-received by our students, we plan on bringing it back for the 2018-2019 school year! Thank you for your support.

Athletics Update

Athletics Banquet Celebrates BES Athletes in 2017-2018
It has been a wonderful season for Rays Athletics. Tuesday was our 4th Annual Athletic Banquet. We had 40 Student Athletes participate this year. Thank you to all our parents for their time and dedication to making the season successful. Our 6th grade class had 14 students participate in different sports this year! This graduating class will be missed. I am grateful to all our athletes for their time and dedication. Have a great, active summer!

Sports to the Max Summer Camp 2018
Have you signed up for BES Sports Camp yet? This is a fun and active way to start the summer, so click here to register!

Go Rays!

Mrs. Tricia Novak
BES Athletic Director

PSO Requests Your Used Uniforms

The PSO is now collecting used Lands’ End uniforms. Uniforms must be clean and in good condition. There will be a bin in the front office where you can drop them off. Thank you for your generosity.

Important Dates for After-school Activities

Parents, please note these important last dates for various After-school Activities as we near closer to the end of the school year.

FACE4Kids: May 15
Yoga: May 9
Battleball: May 10
Minecraft: May 14
Lego class: May 17
Cooking: May 21

ChurchChat: News from St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

Vacation Bible School
Join us for another great week of VBS, July 16-20 from 9am-12pm as we learn about Jesus and his love for us! We will play games, sing songs, make crafts and so much more. Children ages Pre-K 3 through 5th Grade are welcome to join us! If you are interested in signing up, visit our website (www.spbts.net) and follow the link on our Sunday School Page. The cost is $35, and you can either pay online or drop off a check at the Church Office. We hope to see you there! Contact Brooks Slater if you are interested in volunteering.

Sandals, Shorts and Steel Drum Service:
Come dressed in your tropical attire to enjoy this fun and casual service at 11:30am on Sunday’s. We’ll celebrate the Eucharist, and enjoy beautiful Steel Drum Music.

Yoga:
Join us for yoga every Wednesday at 11:30am! Bring your mat if you have one to enjoy a relaxing yoga class for all skill levels and ages.