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Monday, June 3 - Regular school day Tuesday, June 4 - Regular school day Kindergarten Sneak-A-Peek @ 4:30 3rd grade Jaguar Huddle Wednesday, June 5 - Schools dismiss 3-hour early (Professional Work Day) 5th grade - 5th Grade Closing Picnic @ 10:30 - 12:30 Thursday, June 6 - Regular school day 4th Grade Jaguar Huddle Friday, June 7 - Regular…

Walk to School Day 5/1 | May Day 5/11| Spirit Wear NOW As of right now, we do not have a PTA for next year! What happens if no one steps up to fill the open PTA Board positions for 2023-2024? There won’t be a PTA – which means no events for the kids. The PTA is the reason we…

Now is the time to get involved! Our PTA is accepting nominations for next year's board! Elections take place at the May meeting (which will be in person), so the time to nominate is now! Our open positions are: President 1st Vice President Recording Secretary PTA Council of Howard County Representatives (2 positions open) Nominations are accepted via this online…

Our Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) team once again placed extremely well at this year’s Howard County elementary competition. Our MESA program is truly extraordinary and we are so proud of our student teams and teachers. Our 1st place MESA Competition Winning Teams will compete in the 2024 Maryland MESA competition on May 4th. Congratulations to our students who placed…

Families, as the weather becomes more spring-like, we ask your assistance in helping ensure our students are following the HCPSS Dress Code guidelines. Here is a reminder of what Policy 9210 outlines that students must wear to school daily… Shirt Bottom (e.g. pants, sweatpants, shorts, skirt, dress, and leggings) Shoes (curricular-specific and activity-specific shoe requirements are permitted) Students are permitted…

Parents/guardians whose children are eligible for bus transportation are asked to register to receive bus service each year to help the school system plan for student transportation needs. The transportation registration process will open at 9 a.m. Monday, April 8 through May 31, and will be completed online via HCPSS Connect Synergy. Registration must be done for each eligible child…

SJLES: Bingo 4/12 || Yearbooks & Hershey Park: 4/12 || May Day 5/11 We hope to see you on Friday for Bingo night at SJLES! Reminder, if it rains, the event will be held in the gym. The PTA Needs YOU! Now is the time to get involved! Our PTA is accepting nominations for next year's board! Elections take place…

MARK YOUR CALENDAR HCPSS 2023-2024 academic calendar SJLES public calendar HCPSS calendar HCPSS Related Arts Color Day Schedule 4/25 - Take Our Children To Work Day 4/26 - Teacher Look-alike Day: Students dress like their favorite staff member for the day 5/3 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Baltimore Zoo 5/3 - Wacky Sock & Hair Day: Wear your funniest or…

As of Tuesday, April 2, HCPSS has used three inclement weather days this school year. Therefore, the last day of school for students in full-day Pre-K through grade 12 is now scheduled to be Friday, June 14. The last day for half-day Pre-K/RECC students is currently Tuesday, June 11. The two final weeks for the 2023-2024 school year are as…

SJLES: Bingo 4/12 | ACE Day: Thursday| Yearbooks & Hershey Park: 4/12 May Day 5/11 We hope everyone had a safe and restful Spring Break! We’ve got lots of NEW news for you as the PTA gears up for Bingo, May Day, and Health Minds, Healthy Me. In addition, there is information below if you are interested in checking out…