Important News

We know and appreciate that families want to recognize their children’s birthdays and participate in other class celebrations. However, it is important to remember that HCPSS Policy 9090: Wellness Through Nutrition and Physical Activity does not allow for parents (or staff) to bring in food for these kinds of occasions. You may bring in something special for your own child…

All absence notes should be sent directly to sjlesabsence@hcpss.org Please include your Student First and Last Name Grade Reason for absence (e.g., illness, bereavement, observance of a religious holiday, lack of transportation) ​ SJLES Information reference page

In accordance with Maryland’s Ready to Read Act (2019) and COMAR (2021), all Howard County Public School System kindergarten students will be screened to identify potential reading difficulties using the Amplify mClass with DIBELS 8 th Edition assessment. Please click below to read the full notification. Parent Notification of Screener

Parents/guardians can monitor their child’s HCPSS Chromebook internet usage by signing up for Lightspeed Parent Notifications to receive a weekly email summary of their child’s usage. Once parents have signed up for Lightspeed Parent Notifications, the email summary delivered each Sunday will contain a link with access to the Lightspeed Parent Portal , which provides near real-time information on their…

Strategic Plan Stakeholder Input Meetings Community members are invited to attend one of these meetings to help inform the system’s new strategic plan by providing their input about stakeholder values during this virtual, hour-long opportunity facilitated by HCPSS staff. No registration is required. September 17, 2024 – 5:00–6:00 pm – Google Meet link

Upcoming PTA Dates: 9/4 @ 6:30 : In- Person PTA Meeting In the Media Center 9/6 @ 6:00: Back to School Picnic at SJLES Playground Community Activities: Registration for the Girls on the Run’s Fall 2024 Season opens Monday, August 25. GOTR inspires participants in grades 3-5 to be joyful, healthy, and confident – using running to teach valuable life…

FINAL REQUEST TO COMPLETE THE SJLES TRANSPORTATION SURVEY: Families, please complete our SJLES Transportation Form so staff can dismiss your child correctly on Monday! Please help give your child a smooth transition on the first day by providing this information. Parents who have already completed the survey do not need to complete again. Establishing Arrival & Dismissal Routines on the…

Tasks: NEW: Review Arrival and Dismissal Procedures NEW: Car Riders: Review Car Loop Procedures NEW: Bus Riders: Review stop information and HCPSS Parent and Student Responsibilities NEW: Secure dismissal tag to your child’s backpack (for parents who picked up at Open House/K BTSN) REPEATED: Subscribe to SJLES Public Calendar Complete Family File (ASAP) Sign up for HCPSS and school Emails/Texts…

Related Arts and the Color Calendar Schedule Students participate in Related Arts daily for one hour. There are five related arts classes: Art, Media, Music, Physical Education, and Technology. The rotating schedule is called the Related Arts Color Calendar. Your child's teacher will share their specific color calendar schedule with you and your child. You can refer to the color…

Important links and dates Master Schedule for all students SJLES Staff List HCPSS 24-25 School year SJLES Website HCPSS Transportation Important Dates: 8/26 - First Day of School for Students 9/2 - Schools and offices closed 9/11 @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Grades 1 & 2 Back To School Night 9/12 @ 5:15 - 5:55 PM - GT Parent…