NEW NEWS
Family Feedback Update
Due to limited RSVPs we are going to cancel Friday’s in-person option of Coffee and Conversation with Administration where we planned to present and discuss the Family Feedback Survey Results. We invite all interested families to join us at this Wednesday’s PTA Zoom meeting at 8:00 PM where we will present and discuss the survey results in detail and facilitate a conversation with our attending families regarding the current state of our school. We look forward to seeing you Wednesday night on Zoom!
Join the PTA Zoom Meeting by using this link to join the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84490138573?pwd=eVBBUm9ZdXpEL3NvQkExQ0JXcVIyZz09
Meeting ID: 844 9013 8573
Passcode: 643443
HCPSS Recess Update
The Office of School Safety and Security and Risk Management, in collaboration with School Management and Instructional Leadership, reviewed county wide practices regarding school visits and it has been determined that parents are no longer able to attend recess. Parents can continue to eat lunch with their child(ren) if they complete the following:
Go to the HCPSS Web site to review information about the school system volunteer process.
Review the “Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Procedures Online Training” PowerPoint.
Sign the Certificate of Completion for the “Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Procedures Online Training” form and provide it to the school when signing in.
Review the "Confidentiality Training for Volunteers" PowerPoint
Sign the Confidentiality Agreement and provide it to the school when signing in.
Sign in at the front office using the Lobby Guard sign-in system (a valid photo I.D. must be provided).
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Early Dismissals & School Closures
1/16 - All HCPSS Schools and Offices Closed
1/18 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early /12:20 Dismissal: Professional Work & Wellness Day
1/23 - All HCPSS Schools Closed for Students: Professional Work Day
2/9 & 2/10 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early /12:20 Dismissal: Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences
Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences
The HCPSS Family Engagement Committee has developed a Parent-Teacher Conference Tip Sheet (English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean) to support families in preparation for February conferences.
REMINDER: Cozy Night of Reading is THURSDAY!
We will be holding a new FREE event this year! On Thursday 1/12, the PTA will host a Cozy Reading Night from 6:00-7:45 PM at school. Students are invited to wear their PJs, bring a blanket or stuffed animal, enjoy cookies and milk, and listen to read-alouds from our amazing staff!
Cozy Reading Night also celebrates the start of our first SJLES Read-a-thon. The Read-a-thon program is a perfect opportunity to encourage a love of reading while also raising money for the school. Our Read-a-thon will take place through 1/27. All Jaguars and their families are invited to attend Cozy Reading Night, whether or not they choose to participate in the Read-a-thon. See you Thursday!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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Click here to access the HCPSS Related Arts Color Day Schedule
1/11 @ 8:00 - PTA Meeting on Zoom
Principal’s Report Focus: SJLES Family Feedback Survey Results
1/12 @ 6:00 PM - Read-A-Thon’s Cozy Reading Night
1/13 - #JaguarPride: Celebrate our SJLES pride & wear your spirit wear or school colors
1/16 - All HCPSS Schools and Offices Closed
1/17 @ 6:00 PM - Orchestra Winter Concert
1/18 - Professional Work & Wellness Day: Schools Close 3 Hours Early /12:20 Dismissal
1/18 @ 8:00 - Read-A-Thon’s Cozy Reading Night - SNOW DATE
1/20 - End of 2nd Marking Period
1/20 - Ocean of Blue Day - Wear as much blue as you can to celebrate Kindness Month
1/23 - All HCPSS Schools Closed for Students: Professional Work Day
1/24 @ 6:00 - Orchestra Winter Concert - New SNOW DATE
1/26 - Restaurant Night at Honey Pig Hot Pot
1/26 @ 6:00 - Dunloggin Middle School Orientation
1/27 - Inside Out Day - Wear your clothes inside out!
1/27 - Conference Scheduling Opens for Elem. Families
1/31 - Report Cards Issued
2/1 - #JaguarPride: Celebrate our SJLES Pride - wear your Spirit Wear or school colors
2/8 - PTA Cultural Arts: GET C.R.U.N.K
2/8 @ 8:00 - PTA Meeting on Zoom
2/9 & 2/10 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal for elementary school parent/teacher conferences
REPEATED NEWS
HCPSS Start Times Update
HCPSS Board of Education (BOE) is offering two opportunities to share your input on the 2023-2024 school start times decision, which will affect the entire school community. Click here to see the message that was shared via email on Tuesday 12/20. You are invited to share your feedback with the BOE at two public hearings, to be held January 17 and January 26. Pre-registration is required to speak at the hearings, or you may submit written testimony. Please see the BOE’s message for full details on the proposal and directions for submitting your feedback.
Winter MAP Testing Schedule
SJLES will conduct Winter MAP testing for students in grades 1 through 5 on the following dates:
1st grade: 1/30, 2/1
2nd grade:2/1, 2/3
3rd grade:1/30, 1/31
4th grade: 2/6, 2/7
5th grade:1/31, 2/3
Makeup testing will occur prior to 2/24/23
The Road to Kindergarten Information Sessions
The Road to Kindergarten information sessions for families of children who will begin kindergarten in fall 2023 will be held from 6:30-7:30 pm on the following dates:
Thursday, January 19 (Centennial High School)
Tuesday, January 24 (Wilde Lake High School)
Thursday, January 26 (Oakland Mills High School)
SNOW DATE: Thursday, February 2 (Oakland Mills High School)
COMMUNITY NEWS & PROGRAMS
Please click here to visit the Community News and Programs page for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.