Important News

We appreciate everyone's help in making sure that our school is as safe as possible. All exterior doors are locked after arrival each morning, but to maintain safety and security it is important that we all do our part: Do not let anyone in through doorways around the school. All visitors or anyone arriving late needs to check-in at the…

Click here for a comprehensive list of Howard County Office of Children and Families workshops and resources for families for Children's Mental Health Matters month. For assistance with registering, call 410-313-5992 (voice/ relay) or email children@howardcountymd.gov .

Walk to School Da:y WEDNESDAY | Staff Appreciation: Next Week | May Day 5/11 | In Person PTA Meeting 5/15 | May Day Festival is Almost Here - Mark Your Calendar for May 11! The Magic of May Day is in the heart and soul of our volunteers. We still need lots of help so the May Day Festival can…

Please join us in celebrating our amazing artists that were selected to represent St. John's Lane Elementary School in the 51st Annual HCPSS Student Art Exhibit at the Columbia Mall. This exhibit will run through April 29th and we encourage everyone to take a moment to view the artwork that was able to be created under the direction of Ms…

As we do each year at this time and as part of our planning and preparation for next school year, we provide the opportunity for our families to share insights that they would like us to consider as we begin this articulation process. This input form is for you, as parents, to relate specific information about your child that you…

The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) recently announced that SJLES is recognized as a Recertified 2024 Maryland Green School. Maryland Green Schools are part of a global community of sustainable green schools. There are 654 active Maryland Green Schools, 34% of all Maryland schools. St. Johns Lane received certification as a Maryland Green School after demonstrating and…

Walk to School Day 5/1 | May Day 5/11 | In Person PTA Meeting 5/15 | Spirit Wear NOW Get Your May Day Tickets NOW! - April 26th (FRIDAY) is the Last Day for Early-Bird Presales Get Your Wristbands And Tickets Now And Save!: To purchase with cash or check use the order form available here, to purchase with credit…

Get ready for another fun-filled Field Day at SJLES! Field Day will take place on Thursday May 23rd for students in all grades. If needed, the rain date will be on Friday May 31st. The time for Field Day will be 9:40 am - 3:40 pm Many parent volunteers are needed to make Field Day a fun experience for everyone…

As we gear up to finish the school year strong, it's important to address student interactions that can affect both individual students and/or our school community. Peer conflict is something that most students will experience at some point in their school career. However, it is essential to understand the difference between conflict and bullying, should bullying occur. By understanding the…

SJLES staff, students, and the community can now help to reduce the amount of plastic that goes into the trash by recycling it at our school! Our school will be participating in the NexTrex Plastic Recycling Challenge that turns plastic bags and film into Trex Composite Decking! Goal: Collect 1,000 pounds of plastic bags by April 2025 to receive a…