Important News

This fall, HowGirlsCode will be offering a Foundations of Computer Science course for girls in grades 3-5 here at St. John’s Lane. Foundations of Computer Science introduces computer science concepts in an interactive and exciting environment. When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 October 21st – November 13th Instructors: Peggy Fredriksson: margaret_fredriksson@hcpss.org Katie Coffey: katherine_coffey@hcpss.org Please visit www.HowGirlsCode.com for additional…

We hope you can join us at our 1st-5th Grade Back to School Nights this week. If you are unavailable to attend, you can still stay informed. Our teachers will share their presentations with our families via Canvas. Back to School Night Dates Wednesday, 9/18 @ 6:30-8:00 – Back to School Night for 1st & 2nd Grade Thursday, 9/19 @…

Please click on the links below to view the Back to School Presentations for 2018-2019 Back to School Night School-wide Presentation 2018-19 Gifted and Talented Fall Family Information Night

Influenza, also known as the flu, is a serious illness that affects people of all ages. One of the best ways to prevent the flu is through vaccinations. We are pleased to again join with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention (MPP) to offer flu vaccinations at our school. Dear Parent/Guardian: Influenza, also known as the flu, is a serious illness…

Students must be registered by their custodial parent (biological, adoptive, legal guardian). Parents can complete a registration form at their school or fill out one ahead of time to complete the registration process. Find out more.

Important Information for 5th Grade Parents- Please review carefully - Action Required Middle school letters were sent home with all 5th grade students. Please read the letter carefully and return the registration form to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday, January 13, 2017. Please note this corrected return date for the Patapsco Middle School registration form. The correct return date…

Thank you to Mrs. Greta Bock for her service to the St. John’s Lane Community as PTA President from July 2015 - November 2016. Welcome to our new PTA President, Mrs. Melissa Schropp who will serve as PTA president for the remainder of this year.

We welcome the following new staff member to SJLES! Ms Amy Leisner - Health Assistant (begins on 12/21) Ms Annie Back - Student Assistant (begins on 12/19) Ms. Drema Justice – Kitchen Manager substitute We are still in process of filling our evening custodian positions. These positions are currently filled by substitutes.

The process for your child going to middle school has begun! Please note the date and time for the Parent Information Meeting in January for the middle school your child will attend. January 10 @ 7:00pm - Patapsco MS Parent Orientation January 19 @ 6:00 pm/Snow Date, January 26 –Dunloggin MS Parent Orientation

During the Computer Science Education Week and Hour of Code, SJLES ws visited by the HCPSS Superintendent, Dr. Renee Foose. Dr. Foose Visited several classrooms in K, 5th, 4th, and Technology class. The students explained coding to her and even let her program a robot! Dr. Foose observed our everyday strong student engagement through technology! Thanks for your visit Dr…