Dear Parents,

Thank you so much for being so attentive and prompt in submitting your re-enrollment forms.

We have had a strong response and look forward to planning another stellar year for your children. Thank you for your support and commitment to our wonderful school.

To date, we are full at the three and four-year old class and are expecting to open two sections of kindergarten and two sections of first grade. We are also very close to capacity at third and fourth grade, and we are full in fifth grade. As of today, we have 36 applicants and several more tours on the calendar. This is an exciting time for BES as we continue to grow and provide an excellent foundation for your children.

Be sure to check the calendar often to keep up with the many events offered this spring. If you haven’t purchased your tickets for the Parent Social at Top Golf, you have until Feb. 28th to reserve your spot. You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy this fun event. Contact Stacy Nash in the Development Office if you want to put a group together. Friends, family, neighbors, and playgroups are all welcome!

Fondly,

Martha Milton

Beaches Episcopal School is so excited to have our annual Parent Social at Top Golf Jacksonville this year on Friday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m.! Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, February 28th.

This event will be a fun-filled evening for all, whether you are seasoned golfer or brand new to the game.

Your $125 per person ticket includes a complimentary Lifetime Membership card for every guest that attends, two drink tickets, a delicious dinner, and two games of golf. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place individuals. In addition, be on the look out soon for online auction  items  as well as raffle items at the event.

Buy your BES Parent Social tickets here! Guarantee your spot at the biggest party of the year!

We thank our incredible sponsors for their support of BES and this exciting event!

• Title Sponsor: US Assure
• Emerald Sponsor: MASH Realty Services
• Platinum Sponsor: Coastal Spine and Pain Center (Dr. Formoso)
• Platinum Sponsor: Moline Electric
• Diamond Sponsor: Lewis Diving and Salvage, Inc.
• Gold Sponsor: Fishman Pediatric Dentistry (Dr. Fishman)
• Bronze Sponsor:The Swallow Family, Scout & Molly's Boutique
• Beverage Sponsor: Aqua East

Contact Stacy Nash in the Development Office with any questions.

If you are new to Top Golf or want to reacquaint yourself with how it works, check out their website.

We look forward to seeing our friends and families at the 2018 Parent Social!

PURCHASE PARENT SOCIAL TICKETS!

Mark your calendars and make plans now for your children to attend the 2018 BES Summer Camp! Camp is available to students rising into PreK4 through 6th grade. A hard copy Summer Camp flyer will also be in your student's backpack today.

New for 2018!

Rising Grades 3-6 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• June 11-15:  Sports to the Max with Mrs. Novak
• June 18-22:  Lego Robotics with Mrs. Doughty or Pottery with Mrs. Henson
• June 25-29:  Sports to the Max with Mrs. Novak
• July 9-13:  F.A.C.E. with Kirk Farber

Rising Grades PreK4-3rd from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• June 11-15:  Cooking, Arts and Crafts, Legos/Robotics, Moving and Grooving
• June 18-22:  Cooking, Arts and Crafts, F.A.C.E., Moving and Grooving
• June 25-29:  Gymnastics, Arts and Crafts, Legos/Robotics, Moving and Grooving
• July 9-13:  Cooking, Arts and Crafts, Legos/Robotics, Moving and Grooving

Additional Information

• Contact Dallas Skornia, Camp Director, for more details
• Extended Day runs from noon to 4pm for an additional charge
• Water Day is every Friday after snack for PreK4-3rd Grades
• Online Registration begins March 1st

Online Registration Begins March 1st!
More Camp Details: www.beachesepiscopalschool.org/summer-camp/

The PSO Board is excited to announce the Spring Community Service Project. BES will be partnering with BEAM to stock the shelves of their Food Pantry, as items are deeply depleted after the holidays. Please be watching for a shopping list in the coming weeks.

Save the following dates:

March 7 - Executive Director of BEAM will speak during Chapel. Please join us!

March 8 - Shopping lists and bags will go home.

March 16 - Last day to return shopping bags of food to school.

Birthday Book Chapel
Wednesday, Feb. 28th

Report Cards Go Home
Thursday, March 1st

BES Parent Social at Top Golf
Friday, March 9th from 6-10 p.m.

Spring Musical (Grades 2-5)
Thursday, March 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the church

Denim Day (no donations necessary)
Friday, March 16th

Spring Break (No School)
Monday, March 26th - Friday, March 30th

The Rays flag football team played St. John’s Country Day School on Tuesday. It was a closely fought game, and our students played with tenacity and passion up until the final play!

Next week, we have a bye week and will prepare for the upcoming tournament. The tournament for flag football will be played at Episcopal School of Jacksonville on Sunday, March 4th. Times are to be determined.

The final volleyball tournament will be at JCDS March 8th, with times still to be determined.

How is February Fitness going? Lindy White was our winner this week. She chose to play "Capture the Flag" in PE this week.

Link: February Fitness Calendar 2018

Go Rays!

Tricia Novak
Athletic Director

A good number of our BES alumni were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at Episcopal School of Jacksonville on February 15th. We congratulate them on this significant accomplishment and wish them well in their future studies.

Eighth Grade
Jace Bankston
Elizabeth Fletcher
Amelia Haynes
Katherine McCawley
William Nash
Sydney Pasterczyk
Julia Polster
Kaitlyn Sweder
Ansley Walker
Joel Woeste

Ninth Grade
Cooper Richart (not pictured)

Taize Service/Lenten Program:
On Wednesday evenings during Lent, join us for a Taize Prayer service in the church at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and an evening program. Our theme for this year is “Transforming Our World.” We will also have a program available for children after dinner at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

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.