Important News

SJLES PTA News 10/31/23

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…

SJLES Fall Parent Teacher Conference Overview

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…

PTA NEWS Week of 10/23/23

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…

MLK Poster Contest

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…

Updated HCPSS K-2 Report Card

We recently facilitated a parent information night about the updated report card for our primary grades. If you were unable to attend or wish to review the information again, you can find the PowerPoint on Canvas along with many other resources.

SJLES Original Works Art Fundraiser

Looking for a unique gift for family and friends for birthdays or upcoming holidays? The SJLES PTA, Mrs. Peddicord, and Ms. Skyles are here to help! Original Works is an art-based fundraising company that will transform your child’s artwork into products you can share or gift to family and friends. The money raised from this program goes primarily to the…

PTA News Week of 10/16/2023

SJLES PTA News This week: Sign up for Trunk or Treat! 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 Hot Cocoa Bar to keep…

Mark Your Calendars: December Dates (Updated 11/28/23)

Upcoming School Closings & Early Dismissals 12/13 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal / SJLES begins dismissal at 12:55 ​Note the dates below: HCPSS 2023-2024 academic calendar SJLES public calendar HCPSS calendar HCPSS Related Arts Color Day Schedule 11/22-11/24 - HCPSS Schools Closed 12/1 - Wacky Sock Day: Wear your funkiest pair of socks! 12/5 - 3rd Grade CogAT Testing 12/6…

PTA News 10/11/23

SJLES PTA News Last Call: Spirit Wear & Winter Coat Drive Coming Soon: Trunk or Treat and Original Works Spirit Wear: Closing on SUNDAY The Jaguar Spirit Wear Online Store is now open! Place your order. Check out our tees, hoodies, and more available in both youth and adult sizes. The deadline for orders is Sunday, October, 15th. Orders will…

October: National Bullying Prevention Month

October is the start of National Bullying Prevention Month! We wanted to use this opportunity to share with our students, parents, guardians, and families some information and definitions to better help you understand bullying. It is important that you understand what bullying is to ensure you are able to report it when you see it or are told about it…