Dear Parents,

What a wonderful celebration we had Monday with our guests who joined us for Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day! Our children are so fortunate to have family members and adult friends who are so involved in their lives and well-being. I must also say that it was an incredible treat to share this special day with my own grandchildren who attend BES.

In the homily during chapel, I spoke of the many blessings our children receive by being part of healthy relationships with family members and friends, including unconditional love, having a mentor who will stand beside them and be their champions, and being a window into the childhoods of our students' parents.

One of my favorite quotes is from an article called "10 Ways Grandparents Influence Their Children’s Faith," by Marta Perry. She states, “In a world of overworked parents and overscheduled children, a grandparent can be an oasis of calm. One mother says, 'Thank heaven for grandparents who are willing to rock a fussy baby or just sit and build blocks with a toddler.' As grandparents, we aren’t necessarily called to know the results, only to be faithful in planting the seeds.”

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to open our doors to your friends and family so that they could see first-hand the work we do with your children on a daily basis.

Our Grade Level Coffees have been well-attended and very informative. If you didn’t get a chance to come, you can view them on our website to learn more about our academic program.

Finally, be sure to check the online calendar often for important dates and events. February and March are going to be very busy, and we don’t want you to miss anything.

Fondly,

Martha Milton

BES Dads,

Make plans now to attend the annual Daddy-Daughter Dinner and Dance on Thursday, February 15th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall of Stormes Hall (1150 5th Street North) with your daughter. This special night is a wonderful bonding experience for fathers and daughters alike as they dance, eat, and have fun together!

Register by printing the Daddy-Daughter Dinner and Dance Registration Form and returning to the school office by Thursday, February 1st.

Tickets are $20 for dads and $15 for daughters, and we will be glad to bill your FACTS account.

We hope to see many of our dads and daughters share in this incredible moment together!

Call Stacy Nash in the Development Office with any questions at (904) 246-2466.

Mark your calendars for the 2018 BES Summer Camp! Camp dates are June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, and July 9-13. We will offer two tracts (one for PreK3 through 3rd grade boys and girls and one for 3rd through 6th grade boys and girls). Camp costs, offerings, and more details can be found on the BES Summer Camp page of our website.

Online camp registration will begin on March 1st, so make plans now to register your students!

100th Day of School
Monday, February 5th

Grade Level Coffee for Current Kindergarten Parents Hosted by Martha Milton
Tuesday, February 6th at 8:15 a.m. in the Hope Hall Music Room

Grade Level Coffee for Current Pre-K Four-Year-Old Parents Hosted by Martha Milton
Monday, February 12th at 8:15 a.m. in the Hope Hall Music Room

Grade Level Coffee for Current Pre-K Three-Year-Old Parents Hosted by Martha Milton
Tuesday, February 13th at 8:15 a.m. in the Hope Hall Music Room

Daddy-Daughter Dinner and Dance
Thursday, February 15th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall

End of Trimester/Early Dismissal/Extended Day By Reservation
Friday, February 16th

The Rays Flag Football team played hard and scored a touchdown on the final play against St. Marks Episcopal's Yellow Team on Tuesday. I'm so proud of their effort and teamwork! They'll play again next Tuesday at JCDS at 4:30 p.m., so come cheer them on!

The Rays volleyball teams will play today at JCDS. We play in a jamboree of games starting at 4:30 p.m. Come cheer on the teams! The jamboree is a fun atmosphere. There are 6 schools participating. This is a great way to compete and meet new friends.

February Fitness starts today. Your PE student was given a calendar with exercises to complete during the month of February. You can make it a family event and all work out together. Have your student demonstrate the exercise and modify as needed. The students will turn in their completed slip on Monday to the front office, and on Tuesday we will draw a winner. Have fun!

Link: February Fitness Calendar 2018

Lacrosse has come to the beaches! BES students in kindergarten through sixth grade can play lacross with the Jax Beach Seagulls this season. View this flyer to learn more about registration, practice times, and additional information. Email Glen Carter for more details.

Go Rays!

Tricia Novak
Athletic Director

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Shrimp Dinner
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea invites you to join us for the annual Shrimp Dinner/Adult Night Out! This yearly fundraiser sponsored by The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a great opportunity to enjoy some great food and fellowship. The event will be held on February 10th from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Childcare will be provided by the Nursey at SPBTS, and special entertainment will be provided by “SPBTS Piano Man.” Reservation forms can be found in the office at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea, and should be returned by February 4th. If you are unable to attend the event, there is a take-out option available. We hope to see you there!

Pancake Supper
Our annual Shrove Tuesday Dinner is just around the corner! Join us on February 13th in Stormes Hall for some Pancakes or Red Beans and Rice! There are two seatings at 6, and 6:30. Tickets can be purchased after church beginning this Sunday (Jan 28th), until February 11th! You can also purchase tickets by contacting Brooks Slater at the Church Office. We hope to see you there!

Sandals, Shorts and Steel Drum Service:
Join us every week at 11:30 a.m. for our new service! Come dressed in your tropical attire to enjoy this fun and casual service. We’ll celebrate the Eucharist, and enjoy beautiful steel drum music.

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