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SJLES PTA News 4/23/24

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…

Field Day 2024

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…

Understand the Difference Between Conflict and Bullying

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 PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING PROGRAM

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…

Mark Your Calendar for End of Year Dates!

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…

SJLES PTA News 4/16/24

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…

Our PTA Needs You!

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…

SJLES Once Again Well Represented at HoCo MESA Competition!

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…

HCPSS Dress Code Reminders

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…

2024-2025 Bus Transportation Registration

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…