NEW NEWS
The 23rd Annual Night of The Arts Gallery Walk: Wednesday 5/18 @ 6 - 8 PM
Our SJLES hallways have come alive with a beautiful K-5 art display of over 1,400 pieces from our K-5 SJLES students including 700 additional pieces since our last Earth Day showing!
Our SJLES Columbia Mall Art Panel is also on display at our main entrance.
Please stop on by SJLES Wednesday, 5/18, between 6:00-8:00...
Doors Open for Gallery Walk @ 6:00 PM
Spring Orchestra Concert @7:00 PM
We hope to see many of the families of our outstanding artists at each of these Gallery Walks!
A sincere thank you to Mrs. Peddicord, Mrs. Moon, and our PTA volunteers for their outstanding work bringing this year’s Nights of the Arts to life for our Jaguars & community!
FIeld Day is Coming!
Get ready for another fun-filled Field Day at SJLES! Field Day will take place on FRIDAY JUNE 3, 2022 for students in all grades. If needed, the rain date will be on Friday, June 10, 2022. The time for Field Day will be 9:15 am-3:00 pm.
We encourage our Jaguars to wear a shirt with their "grade color" or Field Day T-shirt to school on Field Day.
Kindergarten - Kelly Green
1st Grade - Gold
2nd Grade - Carolina Blue
3rd Grade - Red
4th Grade - Lime Green
5th Grade - Purple
Many parent volunteers are needed to make Field Day a fun experience for everyone. Enthusiasm is the only expertise needed to manage the activities. Parent volunteers and staff members will run the stations. Classroom teachers will accompany classes and supervise the children. If you can contribute your time and energy for Field Day, please visit this link for sign-up genius by FRIDAY MAY 27, 2022. Volunteer slots are available as full day (9:15 - 3:00), half day morning (9:15 - 11:45), and half day afternoon (12:30 - 3:00) but volunteers can sign up for any block of time they are available. We need many volunteers to make our Field Day a success! When you volunteer, information will be sent home with your child the week of Field Day with your assignments and station directions.
As with all HCPSS volunteers, please complete the following steps by Friday May 27, 2022 to volunteer for Field Day:
1. Complete this brief volunteer confidentiality training, fill out the form, and bring it to school.
2. Complete this brief child abuse training, complete the linked certificate, and bring to school.
Our Physical Education (PE) Team thanks you for your continued support of our PE program and department. An all-day Field Day is a major event and can only happen if we all work together for the students. We welcome anyone who wants to volunteer to make this day a good time for everyone.
Last Day of School
HCPSS has used four inclement weather days this school year and made up one of those days by opening schools February 21. As such, the last day for K-12 students is Friday, June 17, 2022. See full details HERE.
Free Summer Meals
HCPSS will continue providing free meals to all HCPSS students and any children aged 18 and under, weekdays from June 27-Aug. 12, with the exception of July 4 and 19. Full details, including site locations, can be found online.
AAPI Heritage Month Film Festival
In honor of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Month, HCPSS’ Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and its AAPI Advisory Committee are sponsoring a showing of The Farewell on Saturday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Centennial High School Auditorium. The film sheds light on the cultural differences between East and West and between generations in philosophy, life, beliefs, tradition and the way to interact with family members
Reminder: When Your Child is Absent From School
Excuses for absences from school are required by Maryland law. Please email your excuses to sjlesabsence@hcpss.org and cc your child’s teacher. You must include your child’s first and last name, the date of the absence, and the reason for absence. Attach any documentation from medical professionals as needed.
If your child will be absent for any reason other than illness, please visit HERE. Scroll to Student Services Forms and complete the appropriate form, then please email to sjlesabsence@hcpss.org.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: End Of Year Edition
5/16-5/23 - Spot-O-Gram Store Week (PBIS Ticket Cash In)
5/18 - HCPSS Schools Close 3 Hours Early / SJLES Dismisses at 12:20
5/18 @ 6:00-8:00 - Night of the Arts
5/18 @ 7:00 PM - Orchestra Spring Concert
5/19 - Grade 5 Simulated Congressional Hearings
Saturday 5/21 @ 1-5: SJLES PTA May Day Carnival & Silent Auction
5/27 - 2022-2023 SJLES Parent Input Form Due
5/27 - Field Day Volunteer Signup Due
5/27 @ 2:15-3:15- 5th Grade Pumped Up Recess (Students Only)
5/30 - All HCPSS Schools & Offices Closed
6/1 @ 8:00 PM - PTA Zoom Meeting
6/3 - Final Day for Students to Return Media Books
6/3 - Field Day
6/3 - Wear Your Grade Level Team Colors
6/3 @ 6:00 - PTA Outdoor Ice Cream Social
6/6 - @ 11:45-12:45 - 1st Gr. Pumped Up Picnic
6/8 - HCPSS Schools Close 3 Hours Early
6/9 @ 12:15-1:15- 3rd Gr. Pumped Up Picnic
6/10 @ 11:15-12:15- 2nd Gr. Pumped Up Picnic
6/10 @ 1:15-2:15 - 4th Gr. Pumped Up Picnic
6/10 - Field Day Rain Date
6/10 - Wear Your Grade Level Team Colors (If Rain Date is Needed)
6/10 @ 6:00 PM - Rain Date - PTA Outdoor Ice Cream Social
6/14 @ 9:15-11:30- Kindergarten Closing Celebration & Pumped Up Picnic
6/15 - 6/17 - HCPSS Schools Close 3 Hours Early / SJLES Dismisses at 12:20
6/15 @ 10:00 - 5th Grade Closing Ceremony
6/16 @ 9:00 - 5th Grade Closing Picnic (Parents Welcome)
6/17 - Super #JaguarPride: Celebrate the last day of school by wearing all blue, yellow, &/or white
6/17 - Last Day of School!
6/22 – Report Cards Available to Families in Synergy
REPEATED NEWS
Pumped Up Picnics are Coming!
SJLES Families are invited to join us in celebrating an awesome school year at our K-5 PBIS Pumped Up Picnics! You can bring a blanket, lunch, and some good vibes to our playground to have some fun with your Jaguar(s). Most events will take place during each grade level’s regular lunch and recess block. School lunch will still be available for students, but, as mentioned, families are welcome to bring something special if you choose to do so. Please see the schedule below and more information will follow from each grade level team. Looking forward to enjoying some Pumped Up Picnic fun with our school community!
End of Year Celebration Schedule
Kindergarten - 6/14@ 9:15 - 11:30: End of Year Closing Celebration in classrooms followed by Picnic and Recess fun together!
1st Grade - 6/6 @ 11:45 - 12:45
2nd Grade - 6/10 @ 11:15 - 12:15
3rd Grade - 6/9 @ 12:15 - 1:15
Fourth Grade - 6/10 @ 1:15 - 2:15
Fifth Grade
Pumped Up Recess (Students Only) - 5/27 @ 2:15-3:15
Closing Ceremony - 6/15 @ 10:00-11:30 - Parents invited to ceremony. Additional family members can join the outdoor reception following the ceremony. More to follow from our 5th Grade Team.
5th Grade Picnic - 6/16 @ 9:00-11:00. Parents invited to enjoy lunch and extra special recess together!
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month commemorates two events in May, the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the USA on May 7th, 1843 and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, 1869 that was built with the help of nearly 20,000 Chinese immigrants. Here at the Lane, students and staff will be honoring this month through various read aloud stories, sharing during community circles, art projects, music activities, learning about AAPI members, and much more!
HCPSS Pride Week
Please click here to access information regarding HCPSS Pride Week on 6/6 through 6/12.
Parent Input Form For Students Attending SJLES Next Year
As part of our planning and preparation for 2022-2023, we would like to provide the opportunity to share insights you would like us to consider as we begin the articulation process. This input form is for you, as parents, to relate specific information about your child that you feel would be useful as our staff collaborates to create next year's classes. Our goal of this process is to build heterogeneous classes which foster the academic success and social-emotional well-being of each student in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps. Please consider completing our SJLES Parent Input Form 2022-2023 by May 27th to provide us with useful insights regarding your Jaguar(s).
SPREAD THE WORD! Kindergarten Registration Is OPEN!
Parents/guardians of a child who will be five years old on or before 9/1/22 must complete an online registration to enroll their child in Kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year.
It is recommended that you work on a laptop or desktop to complete registration.
For details about registration and enrollment, visit https://www.hcpss.org/enroll/ If you are without access to a computer or have questions please contact our teacher secretaries Mrs. Wolfrey or Mrs. Smith at 410-313-2813 for assistance in completing the registration. Please ensure you are on the screen for 2022-2023 to register for next school year.
The following forms are needed in addition to the online registration:
Health Forms should be completed by your child's pediatrician and dentist and emailed to amy_leisner@hcpss.org or dropped off to our front office once your child has their 5-year-old check-up.
Additional HCPSS Resources for Kindergarten
The HCPSS Getting Ready for Kindergarten page, which includes resources to support kindergarten readiness and online registration and provide additional information and resources for families. This will include the information that is typically covered in the Road to Kindergarten live event, which includes information about kindergarten readiness, the kindergarten program, and registering children for school.
Summer Curriculum Resources
The elementary curriculum offices have compiled several activities and strategies for students to enhance their learning during the summer. The resource can be found on the Canvas Parent Pages and can be viewed by grade level and subject. Additional resources and suggestions can also be found on the Parent Pages. These resources include games, strategy instruction tips, field trip suggestions and more. This information is also housed on our SJLES website for future reference.
SJLES Daily Outdoor Lunch Status
For interested families, we will communicate our Outdoor Lunch Status on our SJLES website landing page daily. Please be sure to check our website for our daily outdoor lunch status.
Daily Health Check Reminder
Parents/guardians MUST perform a COVID-19 health check every day before your student leaves home.
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.