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February 8, 2018
BES Parent Social at Top Golf on March 9th. Purchase Tickets by February 28th!

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!

Note: Please consider purchasing a ticket for a teacher.

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

Interested in being a sponsor for the event? Click here for current sponsor opportunities.

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!

Session 3 of After-school Activities Begins the Week of February 26th - Sign Up Today!

We hope your student is planning on joining us for another exciting session of After-school Activities set to begin on the week of February 26th. Below is a list of available offerings for Session 3 by the day.

Mondays: Cooking with Stef, Minecraft

Tuesdays: FACE4Kids

Wednesdays: Kids Yoga, Tennis

Thursdays: Battleball, Lego Fun with Mrs. Doughty

Piano contact Judy Larson: jlpianolady@aol.com

Please email Midge Lilly to sign up for an activity.

Go to the After-school Activities page of our website to learn more about each offer and view flyers with dates and costs. You may opt to have your charges billed to your FACTS account.

BES Alumni Sign Letters of Intent to Play Athletics at the Collegiate Level

We are proud to announce that many of our alumni and current seniors have signed letters of intent to play collegiate athletics at various universities and colleges around the country. Pictured are some of our graduates as they took part in National Signing Day yesterday at Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Below is a list we've compiled of the graduates, their sports, and their destinations.

Episcopal School of Jacksonville

  • Wilson Haynes - Triathlon - Queens University (second from left)
  • Colin Andrews - Lacrosse - Sewanee (fourth from left)
  • Lindsay Poulos - Softball - West Point (second from right)
  • Pete Komaroski - Baseball - City College NYC (third from right)

Bishop Kenny

  • Aiden Swett - Football - West Florida

Be sure to congratulate these students and their families on this accomplishment if you happen to see them in the community.

Mark Your Calendars: Important Dates to Remember

Grade Level Coffee for Current Pre-K Four-Year-Old Parents Hosted by Martha Milton
Monday, February 12th at 8:30 a.m. in the Hope Hall Music Room

Grade Level Coffee for Current Pre-K Three-Year-Old Parents Hosted by Martha Milton
Wednesday, February 14th at 8:45 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

Athletics Update

The Rays volleyball teams will play a scrimmage game Friday, February 9th at JCDS. We will compete in two scrimmage games at 4:00 and 4:30. Come cheer your school on!

The Rays Flag Football team played JCDS White on Tuesday. Our players are enjoying playing as a team and setting personal goals to get better as the season progresses. Way to go, everyone! Next week, they'll take on St. Marks Episcopal's Blue Team at 4:30 p.m.

How is February Fitness going? Have your student demonstrate the exercises 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!

Ella Nash was our winner this week, and she has decided  to play Spider Ball in our PE class.

Link: February Fitness Calendar 2018

Go Rays!

Tricia Novak
Athletic Director

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

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.