Important News

Quarter 1 report cards are available in HCPSS Connect Synergy. Instructions on how to access report cards are available online. New this year, HCPSS will use standards-based reporting for grades preK-2 , which includes new performance codes and report card layout. There are no changes to report cards for remaining grades for the 2023-2024 school year. For additional information regarding…

SJLES PTA News Turkey Trot: SUNDAY! Food Drive: Happening Now! Stock the Lounge: Happening Now! Turkey Trot is THIS SUNDAY! PLEASE take the time to RSVP and sign waivers to help us estimate the number of participants for Sunday! We’d also love some more volunteers to help make this day a success! You can sign up here: Help Volunteer Here…

MAP Reports Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) home reports are available in HCPSS Connect. The MAP assessment was given to students in grades 1-5 in reading and mathematics. To view a running record of your child’s standardized assessment scores: Go to http://www.hcpss.org/connect/ Login and click on “Standardized Test Scores” on the left menu

November 19th: Turkey Trot Food Drive: Happening Now! Stock the Lounge: Happening Now! Stock the Lounge! The SJLES PTA Staff Appreciation Committee invites you to help Stock the Staff Lounge to show our appreciation and gratefulness for our amazing staff in November. Snacks will be available for staff as they prepare for and host parent-teacher conferences this month. Please visit…

Greetings SJLES Families, I am excited to share some recent good news that impacts me personally and professionally but shines a spotlight on the meaningful partnerships that we have fostered together and the good work happening here at SJLES. I will be attending the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) Annual Conference in Ocean City on November 2nd -…

American Education Week presents an excellent opportunity to celebrate public education and honor the outstanding individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every Jaguar receives a quality education here at SJLES. We look forward to opening our schoolhouse doors to our parents and guardians during this year’s American Education Week which begins on Monday, 11/13. Families are welcome…

Wednesday: Original Works Due! 11/19: Turkey Trot! Food Drive: Happening Now! Thank you! Thank you to everyone who came to the Trunk-or-Treat, to everyone who volunteered their time to help make it great, to everyone who donated candy and to everyone who shared their amazing creative decorated cars with us! What an amazing community! Thank YOU! The deadline for Original…

Parent Teacher Conferences present a wonderful and important opportunity for staff and parents to partner together on behalf of the continued academic success and social-emotional well-being of our SJLES Jaguars. 2023 Fall Conference Schedule Monday, 11/20 - All Conferences are In-Person at SJLES Tuesday, 11/21 - All Conferences are Virtual via Google Meet Wednesday, 11/22 - All Conferences Virtual via…

This week: Sign up for Trunk or Treat! Thursday: Restaurant Night Next Monday: Original Arts Due! We Need Trunks and Candy! Trunk or Treat: October 28th Our 2nd annual FREE Trunk-or-Treat coming up on Saturday, October 28th from 3-5! Come in costume if you’d like, and enjoy festively decorated cars and lots of treats! Fifth grade will be hosting a…

On behalf of the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity and the Howard County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission, students, their families, and staff are invited to take part in this annual contest. Each year the MLK Holiday Commission recognizes students, individuals, and organizations with several contests and awards, including a Poster, Essay, and Oratory competition…