Important News

Parent-Teacher Conference Registration, Registration ends Nov. 14

HCPSS will be using Synergy Conference Management to schedule parent–teacher conferences. Synergy Conference Management provides a simple user interface and easy navigation. Starting 11/07/16 at 8:00 a.m., and ending on 11/14/16, parents can log into HCPSS Connect to view and select from the time slots provided by their child's teacher for the conference. The parent-teacher conference is an important event…

Grandparents and Special Guests Day, Nov. 18

This year, SJLES will again honor the generations of families who walk through our doors and play a vital role in the lives of our students by hosting our annual “Grandparents and Special Guests Day” on Friday, November 18th. Grandparents and special guests of our SJLES students are invited to visit our school and engage in a classroom STEM lesson…

HCPSS Tops Maryland Rankings Again

For the second year in a row, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has been named the top school system in Maryland by Niche.com, a national education and community analysis firm. The 2017 Best School Districts in Maryland rankings give HCPSS an overall grade of A+ and rank Howard County public schools #1 for “Best School Districts in Maryland,”…

Family File Update

84% - We’re getting closer! Thank you once again for your attention to completing the Family File. We have about 111 families that still need to complete the file. Find the Family File at http://www.hcpss.org/connect. Call the school for assistance 410-313- 2813. Please help us reach 100% right away!

Back to School Night Presentation

Thank you SJLES parents and friends for attending our Back to School Night this week. We look forward to a strong partnership in education with you this year! 2016-17 Back to School Night Presentation (PDF)

Join the SJLES PTA

As you think about the coming school year, remember that the SJLES PTA needs you! Many additional programs and events, such as cultural arts and family fun events, are not funded by the school system and are provided to our students and their families through the efforts of our PTA. Please support our school by joining the PTA and responding…

Summer Meals Information Free for Kids!

During the school year a large number of children in the United States receive meals through their school lunch programs. However, when the school year ends food insecurity becomes prevalent amongst school aged children. The Summer Food Service Program helps alleviate the nutritional gap and makes meals accessible to all children less than 18 years of age. The Summer Food…