SJLES Updates 3/3/2021

Wed, 03/03/2021 - 1:32pm

Greetings SJLES Families, 

It’s truly been a great start to In-Person Learning with our students in Group E. Day by day our school comes more alive, routine is established, teachers fine tune their approach to teaching in this in-person and virtual model, and smiles are hiding behind our masks all over The Lane. 

Our Primary (K-2) Parent Orientation for families sending their children to In-Person Learning is tonight at 7:30 following our PTA Meeting. Please see the information below regarding both virtual meetings...

No worries if you can’t make it to this evening’s orientation as we will share the presentation with our families tomorrow. We hope you and your family are well and thank you for your continued support and collaboration as we transition to this new instructional model.  

Sincerely,

Dan Notari

SJLES Principal

NEW NEWS

A/B Hybrid Cohort Assignments 

On Monday we emailed our families who chose the in-person learning option for their students. 

Families may view your child’s group designation at any time by taking the following steps:

  • Log in to HCPSS Connect Synergy using parent/guardian credentials

  • Select Student Info from the left panel

  • Scroll down to the Other Data section to see the Student group for the attendance field.

If after logging in you do not see the options, please confirm you are logged in with your credentials and not as your child. If you need additional assistance logging in please contact Mrs. Kennedy at shannon_kennedy@hcpss.org. Please contact Mr. Notari at dnotari@hcpss.org with any A/B questions.

Accessing MAP Results

For students in grades 1-8 (Fall 2020) and grades 1-5 (Winter 2020-2021) who participated in the MAP assessment:

  • MAP test results are entered in Synergy the Friday after a student takes the test. It can take up to 24 hours to become visible for an individual student.

To access previous test scores:

  1. Log in to HCPSS Connect

  2. Select More Options from the left panel

  3. Select Standardized Test Scores from the middle

Detailed PDF home reports are available in Synergy. To access home reports:

  1. Log in to HCPSS Connect

  2. Select More Options from the left panel

  3. Select Report Cards from the middle

  4. Select the applicable report from the Student's MAP Reports section.

Additional information on MAP testing and how to interpret the report can be found online.  

It’s Not Too Late to Join Our Outstanding 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 currently 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.

Return to In-Person Learning Timeline & Orientations Reminders 

Primary (K-2) Students 

  • Primary Parent Orientation - Wednesday, 3/3 @ 7:30 (Following PTA Meeting)

    • Google Meet Code: SJLESwelcome

    • Log in using your child’s HCPSS Account

  • Primary Student Orientation - Thursday 3/11 @ Content Block

    • Google Meet Codes will be provided to students who will be attending hybrid learning in-person and to students who are remaining virtual 

  • Primary Students Return to SJLES for In-person Learning - Monday, 3/15 

Intermediate (3-5) Students 

  • Intermediate Parent Orientation - Wednesday, 3/17 @ 6:30  

    • Google Meet Code: SJLESwelcome

    • Log in using your child’s HCPSS Account

  • Intermediate Student Orientation - Thursday 3/25 @ Content Block

    • Google Meet Codes will be provided to students who will be attending hybrid learning in-person and to students who are remaining virtual 

  • Intermediate Students Return to SJLES for In-person Learning - Monday, 3/29  

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Access our SJLES Public Calendar at https://sjles.hcpss.org/calendar  

  • 3/3 @ 6:30 - PTA Zoom Meeting 

  • 3/3 @ 7:30 - Primary Parent Orientation

    • Google Meet Code: SJLESwelcome

    • Please Use Your Child’s HCPSS Login Credentials 

  • 3/5 - Storybook Character Day:  Celebrate Reading Month by dressing up as your favorite character from a book

  • 3/8-3/12 - Kindergarten Registration Week

  • 3/11 - Primary Student Orientation 

  • 3/12 - #Jaguar Pride: Celebrate our SJLES Pride & wear your spirit wear/school colors

  • 3/15 -  Gr K-2 Cohort A Hybrid Students Return In-Person

  • 3/17 @ 6:30 Intermediate Parent Orientation 

    • Google Meet Code: SJLESwelcome

  • 3/18 - Gr K-2 Cohort B Hybrid Students Return In-Person

  • 3/19 - Stuffed Animal Day: Bring your favorite stuffed animal to class!

  • 3/25 - Intermediate Student Orientation 

  • 3/26 - Baseball Day: Wear your favorite baseball team colors, jersey, or hat

  • 3/29 - Gr 3-5 Cohort A Hybrid Students Return In-Person

  • 4/1 - Gr 3-5 Cohort B Hybrid Students Return In-Person

REPEATED NEWS 

Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten Registration for 2021-2022 Begins 3/8

Kindergarten Registration for next school year begins Monday, March 8th, and will be conducted ONLINE (scroll down to the green Begin Online Registration link). Students must be five years old by September 1, 2021 to register. If your child will be attending Kindergarten in the fall, please visit the HCPSS Getting Ready for Kindergarten page, which includes resources to support kindergarten readiness.  We also encourage families to visit our Grade K Family and Community Resources page for more information about the kindergarten instructional program and ways families can support their children at home.

Bus Transportation 

Parents of students who will be riding the bus when returning in-person are invited to check the Bus Locator tool on the HCPSS website.  To use the tool, type in your home address.  The cross on the map represents your child’s bus stop.  On the left-hand side of your screen, you will see the bus stop location, contractor information, bus number, and morning arrival/afternoon drop off times for your child’s bus.  Families of students who receive specialized transportation will receive information about your child’s bus schedule directly from the bus contractors.

School Supplies 

Grade level teams have posted their full supply lists on Canvas. All teams will be asking for the items below and additional supporting items such as pencils, journals, etc. 

  • Mask (Consider sending students with 2 per day)

  • Chromebook

  • Earbuds/headphones

  • Charging Cord

  • Water Bottle 

    • Please carry and do not place in bookbag with laptop

  • Independent Reading Book

Get Answers! 

Updated FAQs to Share with Families and Staff: FAQs are being continually being added online and may be shared with families. Additionally, FAQs dedicated to staff may also be shared with staff in your schools and offices.

SJLES Technology Help

If you experience any technology issues, remember to fill out our SJLES Technology Form and a member of our team will help you. Additional details can be found on sjles.hcpss.org