For the first time ever, our school is offering a Christmas Camp on December 18-22, 2017 to all BES students! The theme this year is "Around the World!" Students will experience the unique Christmas customs from five different countries across the globe. Students will have a blast with cooking, music, games, arts, and crafts related to the "Around the World" theme.

Christmas Camp takes place from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. each day ($200 for the week), and Extended Day is offered prior (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.) and after (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) at a per day cost (see the registration form below for details). Those staying for Extended Day in the afternoon should bring a sack lunch from home each day.

Parents may opt to either bill their FACTS account or pay by check (made payable to "BES" with "Christmas Camp" in the memo field).

• Learn more by following this Christmas Camp website link.
• Register for Christmas Camp by clicking on this Christmas Camp Registration Form and returning it to the school office. A hard copy of this form is also in your child's backpack today.

Contact Nicole Limbaugh by email or at (904) 246-2466 with any questions.

The first ever GORUCK Teamwork Challenge will take place at BES on Friday, November 3rd. The GORUCK event is designed to create a team-building experience centered on the shared values of Beaches Episcopal School and US Special Forces. Led by an experienced combat veteran of Special Operations, classes will complete light physical and mental challenges as a team. These challenges will reinforce the BES Honor Code, which is to uphold the values of respect, integrity, and responsibility. Below is the schedule for our different grade level students.

SCHEDULE
Lower School:  Pre-K 3 to 2nd Grade 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Upper School: 3rd Grade to 6th Grade 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

IMPORTANT!
Parents must fill out a single registration on behalf of each child and complete the checkout process (even though the total cost will be $0). Since the checkout process only allows for one waiver to be signed at a time, parents with multiple children at BES will have to repeat this process for each child.

For any issues with sign-up that cannot be resolved, parents can email team@goruck.com.

WEIGHT REQUIREMENT
The weight in your rucksack aka backpack makes it rucking. The amount required for the GORUCK event depends on your grade level. If you are in Pre-k to 2nd grade, you need a filled water bottle and a stuffed animal (not your favorite) in your backpack. If you are in 3rd to 6th grade, you need a filled water bottle plus one can of food (that will be donated to BEAM).

WHAT TO BRING
A rucksack or backpack, your weight requirement (see above), and a water bottle filled with water.

PARENTS MUST COMPLETE ONLINE REGISTRATION AND WAVIER FOR STUDENTS.

Follow this online link to register and complete waiver (click on "Sign Up Now" button):
https://www.goruck.com/solutions-jacksonville-beach-fl-bes-teamwork-challenge-11-03-2017-10-00-13663/

If you happen to see a "SOLD OUT" message on the registration website, please call the school office at (904) 246-2466 so that we can add your students to the list of participants. The event is FREE.

Parents or guardians are invited to watch the event, so we hope you'll join us!

The annual Sixth Grade Spaghetti Dinner will take place on Thursday, November 16th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Order Your Spaghetti Dinner Tickets Now
(return order forms to the school office)

Order your dinner tickets by Friday, November 3rd!

Your family will not want to miss this amazing night of incredible food catered by Milano's Italian Restaurant and entertainment and table service courtesy of our sixth grade students. Enjoy fellowship with your BES friends and family at this memorable event!

Also, don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets. Your child could win a pizza party for their class! Proceeds from this event go towards the sixth grade gift presented to BES at the end of the school year.

We look forward to seeing many of our families and friends there!

The PSO Board thanks the countless parents, faculty and staff that made the Boo Bash a huge success! This event would not have been possible without your help and generosity. Thank you to Blenda Berrier for donating the adorable balloons through her company Balloon and Event Construction Company.

Special thanks to our Family Sponsors (listed below) and to Ms. Tripp for her enthusiasm and willingness to support our fundraiser in such a big way!

Boo Bash Family Sponsors
The Adams Family
The Armstrong Family
The Blatt Family
The Clausen Family
The  Crawford Family
The Crovatto Family
The Fernandez/Prep Family
The Formoso Family
The Graves Family
The Hewett Family
The Hill Family
The Hines Family
The Johnson  Family
The Lewis Family
The Nall/Gaglione Family
The Nash Family
The Petway Family
The Philips Family
The Rhode Family
The Rogers/Tacket Family
The Rojas Family
The Greg Smith Family
The Steffes Family
The Storms Family
The Swallow Family
The Wacaster Family
The Seth White Family
The Andrew White Family
The Zak Family

Congratulations to the families that won the beautiful Halloween bowls in the auction! Many thanks to Mrs. Henson for her creativity and dedication. We also appreciate Niki and Jonathan Philips for photographing the bowls and getting them prepared for the auction.

Lastly, thank you to Anne Wiggins! She stays behind the scenes, but works tirelessly to help us in every way. We appreciate you!

Emily Steffes
PSO Board Chair

GORUCK Teamwork Challenge at BES
Friday, November 3rd

Admissions Open House (invite your friends)
Tuesday, November 7th at 9:00 a.m. in Hope Hall

Eucharist Chapel
Wednesday, November 8th

Hurricane Irma Make-Up Day (Regular School Day)
Thursday, November 9th

Girls Night Out at Scout & Molly’s Boutique
Thursday, November 9th from 6-9 p.m.

Conference Day
Friday, November 10th

Wednesday Chapel: Thanksgiving Program
Wednesday, November 15th

Sixth Grade Spaghetti Dinner
Thursday, November 16th from 5-7 p.m. in Parish Hall

Denim Day
Friday, November 17th

Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Monday, November 20th - Friday, November 24th

We congratulate the following BES alums and current ESJ middle school students for being recognized for academic, fine arts, and athletics achievements in the 1st quarter of this school year.

Head of School’s List
Seventh Grade
Lacy Clausen
Julien Doty
Patrick Hartigan
Diego Knowles
Ella Rhodin
Clara Swett
Kathy Waryold

Eighth Grade
Jace Bankston
Phoebe Fletcher
Katie McCawley
William Nash
Sydney Pasterczyk
Julia Polster
Ansley Walker

Honor’s List
Sixth Grade
Camden Hardy

Seventh Grade
Annalise Bankston
Sophia Benelbasry
Chloe Browne
Parker Buerck
Jack Cook
William Fields
Ricky Folino

Eighth Grade
Anne Case
Evanna Crawford
Amelia Haynes
Kaitlyn Sweder
Zoe Tutor
Joel Woeste

Fine Arts
MS Concert Band
Diego Knowles.

Dance
Phoebe Fletcher
Katie McCawley

Athletics
Ansley Walker: Captain & CHDCA - Cheerleading
Amelia Haynes: CHDCA - Cross Country Girls
Alexis Cattin: Varsity Letter - Golf Girls
Ella Rhodin: Varsity Letter - Golf Girls
Clara Swett: Varsity Letter - Golf Girls
Sophia Sayar: Captain - White Volleyball
Zoe Tutor: Captain & CHDCA - IMSC Volleyball

Basketball
Basketball season has come to an end. Congrats to our players for their time and dedication! The JV Team was very close to continuing in the tournament, and we can't wait to see these boys dominate in the years to come. BES will host an End-of-the-Year Banquet in early May to celebrate our athletes.

Coming Soon: Flag Football and Volleyball!
The next Athletic sports are Flag Football and Volleyball.  Look for information to come out soon.

Stay active. Go Rays!

Tricia Novak
Athletics Director

St. Andrew’s Celebration:
Join us on Sunday, November 19th for a special celebration for St. Andrew’s Day.  Please wear your family’s or your adopted Tartan if you are able!

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.