Important News

Greetings SJLES Families, This is the time of year when the winter season takes a toll on school attendance. Common illnesses such as colds, flu, fevers, earaches, and Covid-19, along with unpredictable winter weather, can result in students having to miss school. These absences, even when they are excused, break the routine of daily attendance that contributes to students feeling…

Measure 2018-2019 2021-2022 2022-2023 This Year +/- Total Points 68.6% 78.2% 72.0% - 6.2 Percentile 68th 86th 87th + 1% Total Stars 4 5 4 -1 Academic Achievement 13.4 13.4 13.4 0 Academic Progress 18.8 25.5 21.2 -4.3 EL Proficiency Progress 6.3 8.4 7.2 -1.2 School Quality & Student Success 30.2 30.9 30.1 -0.8

Healthy Minds, Healthy Me, Healthy SJLES! - Your input is needed to shape our program! We are delighted to share that our PTA earned grant funding from the National PTA to establish a ‘Healthy Minds’ program at SJLES to support the mental wellness of our school community. Action Requested: Please help shape the program by providing input here by December…

Important Dates (to be added among the other events) 1/2 Registration begins for SJLES 2nd Annual Read-a-thon! 1/8 Cozy Reading Day 1/8 2nd Annual SJLES Read-a-thon Begins 1/26 2nd Annual SJLES Read-a-thon Ends Winter Break: 12/23 - 1/1 - Winter Break MARK YOUR CALENDAR HCPSS 2023-2024 academic calendar SJLES public calendar HCPSS calendar HCPSS Related Arts Color Day Schedule 12/22…

We wanted to remind you that students will still be going outside for recess each day. Please make sure you send your child to school with warm clothes. All clothing needs to be labeled with your child's name. Below you will find the HCPSS criteria we consider when having outdoor activities. Temperature and humidity Wind chill Heat index and air…

HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall Session This year, the BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12 based on course availability. Registration will take place online Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class space…

Spread The Word to Incoming Kindergarten Families! The Road to Kindergarten information sessions will be held for families of children who will begin kindergarten in Fall 2024. Sessions are 6:30-7:30 and are offered on the following dates: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, Centennial High School Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, Hammond High School Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 Wilde Lake High School SNOW…

Thank You!! Thank You! The Staff Appreciation Committee would like to thank all individuals who donated items from our Amazon Wish List. We were able to Stock the Staff Lounge with snacks and drinks on the Monday and Tuesday during conference week! Thank you again for your generous support. Restaurant Night at Chipotle 4-8PM TONIGHT! Chipotle will donate 33% of…

Thank You!! Thank you so much for all the volunteers and participants that made this year’s Turkey Trot such a success! Restaurant Night at Chipotle 12/5 4-8PM Chipotle will donate 33% of Event Sales to the SJLES PTA on 12/5 from 4-8PM. You’ll need to use the code: ZJ2E93P for online orders OR show the below flier. PTA Meeting &…

Clean Out Your Closet & Help SJLES Raise Money Our Clothing to Cash recycling bin at the entrance of our car loop pays SJLES for every pound of clothing collected. All items will be re-worn, repurposed, or recycled. Help support our school and green school initiatives one bag at a time! Clothing to Cash Recycling Program Information