SJLES Reminders 2/9/2021

Tue, 02/09/2021 - 1:05pm

Parent Teacher Conferences 

Parent conferences will be held during the afternoons of Wednesday, 2/10 and Thursday, 2/11. Some teachers will host evening hours. Synergy is now closed for parent scheduling.  Please email your child’s math teacher if you need to schedule or reschedule a conference. 

Logging into Google Meet for your Conference

  • You will use your child’s HCPSS credentials to join the conference.

  • You can view the Google Meet Code for your conference in Synergy when you sign up for a conference. 

    • You will receive a reminder email with the Google Meet Code from the Synergy system a few days prior to your conference.

  • It is critical that conferences begin and end on time.

  • To prevent “overlap” of conferences, teachers will be using Google Meet room joining security features. 

    • You may have to wait to be admitted into the Google Meet room. 

  • Technology support will be available for any technology-related questions you may have. If you have any technology support questions outside of the times below please email shannon_kennedy@hcpss.org for assistance.

    • Wed. 2/10 @ 5:00-6:30 (Meet: SJLESTech)

    • Thurs. 2/11 @ 1:45-2:45 (Meet: SJLESTech)

Related Arts Office Hours 

Related Arts teachers will be offering office hours to families with general questions about programming or lessons and a limited number of individual conferences to discuss student engagement or progress concerns.

  • Related Arts Office Hours Schedule:

    • 2/10 @ 1:15-3:15 - PE Department (Code: SJLESPE)

    • 2/10 @ 1:15-3:15 - Art Department (Code: SJLESArt)

    • 2/10 @ 5:00-6:30 - Tech Support & Office Hours (Code: SJLESTech)

    • 2/11 @ 1:15-3:15 - Music Department (Code: SJLESMusic)

    • 2/11 @ 1:45-2:45 - Tech Support & Office Hours (Code: SJLESTech)

    • 2/11 @ 1:15-3:15 - Media Department (Code: SJLESMedia)

  • Families may email related arts teachers directly to schedule a conference regarding student engagement or progress concerns. 

    • Please visit our website for teacher contact information. 

Schedule Changes Ahead!  

In-Person Commitment DUE TOMORROW 2/10!

If you have not already done so, please complete the two-question commitment form in HCPSS Connect by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10. 

We have 77 surveys to go! If a parent/guardian does not complete the commitment form by the February 10 deadline, your child will remain virtual for the remainder of the year.  Answers to frequently asked questions on student in-person return can be found on the HCPSS Help site and call 410-313-2813 with any questions. 

Parents/guardians must be logged in with your own credentials, not as your student.

To complete the form:

  • Log in to HCPSS Connect with parent/guardian credentials

  • Select More Options from the left panel

  • Select “In-Person Commitment” from the middle of the page

  • Complete the questions in the form for each child and select “Submit”

Wed. 2/10 Asynchronous support sessions are cancelled

  • Just a reminder there will be NO Wednesday Asynchronous Support this week!

Measured Academic Progress (MAP) Overview

Join Our SJLES Team!

Are you interested in working with the best students and staff in the whole wide world? Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of our kids each and every day? Well, we have outstanding news to share. SJLES is hiring for the following positions... 

Lunch/Recess Monitor 

  • This position would begin on March 1st for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

  • The hours are 11:05am - 2:05pm 

  • The pay rate is $14.50/hour. 

Classroom Monitor  

  • This position would begin on March 1st  

  • The hours would be 9:00am - 3:40pm (M,W,TH,F) and 9:00 - 12:00pm on Wednesdays 

  • The pay rate is $14.50/hour. 

Close Adult Support 

  • This service is provided to some of our students receiving special education services 

  • Applicants will apply through an outside agency that staffs these positions at SJLES. 

    • Mrs. Redd will guide you through the process!

  • The position is a 6 hour daily position. 

  • We also frequently need substitutes for this role, so if you are looking for just occasional work please let us know! 

If you are interested in any of these positions here at SJLES please email our Assistant Principal Mrs. Redd at alexcia_redd@hcpss.org.