SJLES Updates 4/16/21
Fri, 04/16/2021 - 10:42amGreetings SJLES Families,
Our Update this week has more Repeated News than New News mostly uplifting reminders of upcoming events. An easier read for you all as we head into the weekend.
I would like to personally thank our families who reached out to celebrate Mrs. Redd last week during Assistant Principal Week. I know the kind words from our students, families, and staff meant a lot to her. Our community and PTA have been so supportive of our entire staff throughout the year and we couldn't be more appreciative of your encouragement, collaboration, and kindness. We hope you all have a great weekend and thank you for your continued support of everything we do here at SJLES!
Sincerely,
Dan Notari
SJLES Principal
NEW NEWS
HCPSS/The Council of Elders (TCOE) Financial Education Series Budget Basics Workshop
This virtual workshop session will be on Saturday, April 17 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Grades 3-12 students and their families are invited to learn about electronic and virtual financial transactions and key financial principles. Topics include financial goal setting, balancing a bank account, and understanding interest rates. The session information and online registration link can be found here.
School Pictures Are WEDNESDAY!
SJLES will host our annual student picture day on Wednesday, 4/21 from 8 am - 6 pm. Please note that, in collaboration with our PTA, we decided that we would not publish a yearbook this year due to several factors. However, we wanted to offer this opportunity to our families to purchase school picture keepsakes.
Families can sign up for an appointment by clicking on the link below.
Please use the link below to place your picture order.
We will be adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines. Thank you for reading the information below carefully.
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When you arrive for your photo appointment please park in the upper parking lot
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Please see the map below.
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Enter through the “Before and After Care Door” also known as the door where you pick up school meals.
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Please see the yellow arrow on the map below.
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Be sure to have your order confirmation with you upon arrival.
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Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing while at SJLES.
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Please follow the directions of the photographer and signs toward the cafeteria where pictures will be taken.
PTA Virtual PJ Dance Party
Our PTA will be hosting a Virtual PJ Dance Party for our Jaguars on Friday, 4/23 from 6:30-7:30. You can join the Virtual PJ Dance Party Zoom by using the information below...
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83328666922?pwd=dmcyd1YvbFk1TWJ3YllSSHRjTnBpdz09
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Meeting ID: 833 2866 6922
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Passcode: 319257
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Access our SJLES Public Calendar at https://sjles.hcpss.org/calendar
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4/16 - Disney Day: Celebrate all the magic at SJLES by dressing up as your favorite Disney character or wearing your favorite Disney apparel
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4/21 - School Picture Day
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4/22 - Quarter Three Report Cards Issued
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4/23 - Green/Blue Day! Wear green or blue to celebrate Earth Day
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4/23 @ 6:30-7:30 - PTA Virtual PJ Dance Party
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4/30 - #Jaguar Pride - Celebrate our SJLES Pride and wear your Spirit Wear or school colors
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5/3 - Teacher Appreciation Week Begins
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5/7 - Teacher Look-A-Like Day: Students dress like their favorite staff member for the day
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5/14 - HCPSS Schools Closed for Students
REPEATED NEWS
Ramadan
Ramadan begins the evening of April 12th this year. Any students who are fasting and attending school in-person may request an alternative activity during their lunch period. Please email our school counselor, Mrs. Poirier (rebecca_poirier@hcpss.org) if you would like your child to have an alternative activity while fasting.
Join Our Outstanding 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 currently hiring for the following positions...
Classroom Monitor
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The hours would be 8:35am - 3:35pm (M,W,TH,F) and 8:35 - 11:35pm on Wednesdays
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The pay rate is $14.25/hour.
Close Adult Support Position
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This service is provided to some of our students receiving special education services
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Applicants will apply through an outside agency that staffs these positions at SJLES.
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Mrs. Redd will guide you through the process!
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The position is a 7 hour daily position. Pay is 6.5 hours w/1/2 hour lunch.
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We also frequently need substitutes for this role, so if you are looking for just occasional work please let us know!
Lunch/Recess Monitor
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This position would begin on March 1st for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
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The hours are 11:00am - 2:00pm OR 11:35am - 2:35pm
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The pay rate is $14.25/hour.
If you are interested in any of these positions here at SJLES please email our Assistant Principal Mrs. Redd at alexcia_redd@hcpss.org.
Health Guidelines for Students
To ensure students are healthy enough to attend in-person instructions and activities, parents/guardians should perform a symptom check every day before the student leaves home. Please review the information below related to COVID-19, Flu and Flu-like Illnesses, and Gastrointestinal (GI) Viral Illnesses.
COVID-19: If you believe your child has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or your child is a close contact with someone with COVID-19 symptoms, including anyone who lives in your home, please keep your child home from school and contact your child’s School Nurse or Principal immediately.
The Maryland Department of Health defines a COVID-19-like illness as when a person has any one of the following: cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or smell; OR at least two of the following: fever of 100.4 degrees or higher (measured or subjective), chills or shaking chills, muscle aches, sore throat, headache, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and congestion or runny nose. For more information, please visit the online message from HCPSS Office of Health Services.
Flu and Flu-like Illnesses: Students displaying symptoms of fever, vomiting or diarrhea should stay home until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours without the aid of fever-reducing medication. Additional symptoms of the flu include cough, headache, chills, sore throat, fatigue, and body aches. Please visit the HCPSS website for more information.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Viral Illnesses: Students displaying symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps should stay home until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours without the aid of fever-reducing medication. Students with a confirmed lab diagnosis of norovirus should not return to school until they have been symptom free for 48 hours. Please visit the HCPSS website for more information.
If your student becomes ill during the day and it is determined that they need to be picked up and taken home from school, it is extremely important that the student be picked up as soon as possible. To make this process easier, we are asking all parents/guardians to take these steps now:
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Please be sure that your Family File is updated with your most CURRENT contact information. It is imperative that we have a means to get in touch with you in a timely manner.
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Also in your Family File, please make sure your emergency contacts are up to date, with current contact information.
There is nothing more important to us than the safety and health of our students, our staff, and their families. These guidelines were developed in conjunction with the State of Maryland and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Thank you for working with us to keep our students safe.
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