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HCPSS Student Personal Device Policy Changes: On January 30, 2025, the Board of Education approved adjustments to Policy 8080 - Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media that changes the ability for students to use personal devices during the school day. The Board approved the following changes related to the use of personal devices by students at school…

Ramadan: We wish those students, families, and community members celebrating a Blessed Ramadan. If your child will be fasting on certain days and would like to go to another location to read or color during their designated lunch time, SJLES staff will provide supervision in a location other than the cafeteria during Ramadan. Please email your child’s teacher and let…

Hearing & Vision screening is coming to SJLES 3/6 & 3/13 Howard County screens children new to the Maryland school system and those in Pre-K or Kindergarten, first and eighth grades. HCPSS has partnered with the Howard County Health Department to offer this service. Hearing and Vision screening is scheduled for SJLES on Thursday, March 6, 2025 with a rescreen…

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State law requires that all public schools in Maryland survey students about school climate. The purpose of the survey is to gain valuable information about the quality and character of each school’s learning environment so that schools can promote a climate that supports student learning. 5th grade students will have the opportunity to take the Maryland School Survey on March…

During the month of February, students are invited to participate in the Chesapeake Baysox Read & Hit a Homerun Challenge. Students who read at least four books and record their participation will earn two FREE tickets to the Bowie Baysox game on Friday, May 16th at 7:05pm. Your child’s media teacher will send more detailed information.

A new webpage highlights HCPSS and community resources for families, including those related to food, shelter, financial assistance, and more. Family Supports & Resources – HCPSS

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Attention 5th Grade Parents: 2025-2026 Middle School Course Registration, Jan. 30 – Feb. 12, 2025 https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2025/01/middle-school-2025-2026-course-registration-jan-30-feb-12-2025/ January 23rd, 2025 Español | 中文 | 한국어 Middle school course selection for the 2025-2026 academic year will open for current 5-7 grade students Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 8:00 a.m., and run through Wednesday, February 12, 2025 4:00 p.m. Beginning Jan. 30, students/families…

WINTER MAP DATES FOR GRADES 1-4 SJLES students in grades 1-4 will take the winter administration of the MAP on the following dates. Absent students will make up their testing prior to February 27. Grade 1: ELA: Jan 27, MATH: Jan 31, both 9:25 - 11:25 Grade 2: ELA: ELA Feb 25, MATH; Feb 26, both 11:30 - 1:30 Grade…