BES Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day on Monday, Sept. 30BES is excited to once again hold the annual tradition of Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day on our campus. The event will take place on Monday, September 30 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Parents, please ask your students' grandparents to RSVP to the school office by calling (904) 246-2466 by Friday, September 27 so we can plan accordingly. Our students love having family members join them for a day of smiles, laughter, and love. Note: This event is only for BES students, grandparents, and special friends of our students. Below is a schedule for that day, so feel free to share in advance with those family members who are coming that day. Grandparents' and Special Friends' Schedule - September 30 (All Guests)
BES Night at Episcopal School of Jacksonville Football Game on Friday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m.Episcopal School of Jacksonville (ESJ) has invited all BES families to attend their Friday night football game tomorrow, September 27 at 7:00PM. Admission is FREE for BES families. The event takes place at Jangro Stadium on the Semmes Observation Deck. The school's address is 4455 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Note: ESJ will not be able to provide a bus from the beach to their campus due to not enough people requesting the service. Please respond to the Paperless Post Evite that was sent out earlier this week from ESJ if you will be attending the event. We hope you to can join us for this fun time of fellowship and celebration! Save the Date: Blessing of the Pets on Friday, Oct. 4 at 8:10 a.m. at the ChurchJoin us for the annual tradition of Blessing of the Pets on Friday, Oct. 4 at 8:10 a.m. at the lawn in front of St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. This event is in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who is the patron saint of animals and the environment. Our families' pets will be blessed by vestry members of the church. Pets, stuffed animals, and pictures of pets are welcome! BES Families Encouraged to Donate Items for "Make a Difference Monday" Blessing Bags On Monday, October 7, BES students will be putting together Blessing Bags for our Make a Difference Monday community outreach. During Make a Difference Monday, our students will also create a hopeful card with a prayer and put it in a Blessing Bag with those items listed below. The school will then donate these bags to Mission House to give to those less fortunate. Thank you for sending in these items, and we can't wait to see our students participate in this wonderful outreach. Suggested donations are due no later than Friday, October 4.
Hurricane Makeup Day on Wednesday, October 23; Details About Conference DaysDue to Hurricane Dorian, we will have a make-up school day on Wednesday, October 23 with an early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. There will be NO CHAPEL on this day. We will also offer conferences on the same day in the afternoon and then throughout the day on Thursday, October 24. Childcare is available free of charge during your conference time only. Regular Extended Day is still open with reservations. Athletics UpdateOur BES basketball teams are playing so well early in the season. The JV team (pictured) won an amazing game on Monday night against San Jose Episcopal Day School. The varsity team and girls team are also playing with determination and confidence as they get into the heart of their schedule. Way to go, Rays! BES Basketball Photo Gallery: September 2019 If you would like more information about any of our Athletics programs, please contact Tricia Novak, Athletic Director, by email or at (904) 246-2466. Parent Table Offered During Lunch PeriodsParents, we have started a “Parent Lunch Table” during our lunch periods out on the patio. It will be the picnic table closest to the school. Parents may sit at that table with their children when they come to eat lunch. Thank you! Upcoming Events and Dates of InterestSeptember Birthday Free Dress Day BES Night at ESJ Football Game Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day/Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m./Extended Day Open with Reservations Blessing of the Pets Make a Difference Monday: Blessing Bags for Mission House |