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The annual HCPSS Educator Recognition Program sponsored by the Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee (GTAC) celebrates educators who demonstrate exemplary commitment to the needs of advanced-level learners and/or the Howard County G/T Education Program. Families and students have the opportunity to recognize a G/T Resource Teacher, content or classroom teacher, or administrator who has enriched the educational experience of advanced-level learners. Every teacher/administrator who receives a nomination will be recognized. Parents are invited to use the nomination form available here. Submissions are due Friday, March 3.

This Thursday, 2/16, our Multicultural Night will celebrate the unique beauty in our Jaguar families, cultivate empathy and acceptance, and create shared experiences that join our families together. From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, there will be cuisine tasting in the cafeteria, plus table displays and a schedule of unique performances that you can enjoy in the gym. We hope you will join us! 

Monday, February 6, is Restaurant Night at All-American Steakhouse! When you dine-in or take-out between 4:00 and 9:00 PM, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the PTA. Just mention “SJLES PTA” when you check out. All-American Steakhouse is located in the Normandy Shopping Center at 8450 Baltimore National Pike. Thank you for your support!

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland is looking to form new troops at SJLES, specifically for Kindergarten and 2nd grade. If you are interested, please email Karen Grieff at kfgrieff@gmail.com. Troops require parent support, so please reach out to see how you can get involved!

Our Read-a-thon event has come to a close, and we are so grateful for your participation and support! This celebration of reading has raised more than $20,000! Now it’s time to shop for your prizes! In your Read-a-thon account’s online dashboard, under the tab for Prizes, you can see how much credit your Jaguar has to spend in the prize store. Art supplies, decoder pens, animal erasers, books, fidgets, binoculars…there are so many fun choices! Be sure to make your prize selections by Tuesday, February 7. All unused credit will be lost, so don’t wait! Prizes will be distributed in your child’s homeroom. Thank you to everyone who participated–your support for SJLES means so much!

The PTA Staff Appreciation Committee will be providing lunch for the SJLES staff on Thursday, February 9, before parent teacher conferences. We are seeking donations of some items for this luncheon. If you are interested in providing a homemade or store bought item, please check out the sign up. Thank you for supporting our wonderful staff!

Multicultural Night is coming up on Thursday, 2/16, from 6-8 PM (snow date 2/23)! This event is an opportunity for SJLES families to celebrate and share their heritage with the community and for everyone to learn about the rich diversity at our school. Students will be able to visit table displays, taste a variety of cuisines, and take home a souvenir. You’ll also be able to enjoy a talent show, fashion show, and performances from community groups. All inside attractions are free! There will also be food trucks outside with additional options for purchase, so stay tuned for details. Questions? Contact Stephanie Errera at SJLESmulticultural@gmail.com.

Sign Up for the Multicultural Night Support Crew! 

Please sign up here to form a Support Crew for our families who are sharing their cultural experiences and traditions with us at this special event! The Support Crew arrival time for setup is 5:00 PM on 2/16 (the event is from 6-8 PM). There are a variety of additional time slots to choose from! Examples of help needed include bringing items in from cars, setting up family tables, arranging food samples, taking photographs, passing out prizes, assisting with clean up, and more. If you can’t come but want to help, please consider DROPPING OFF A TABLE because we need a bunch of them! Check the sign up for slots and drop-off details. Thank you for helping us celebrate our SJLES diversity! We appreciate your support to make this event a big hit! For volunteering questions, please reach out to SJLES.volunteer@gmail.com.

Congratulations to our Jaguars who did such a great job at their winter concerts back in December and again last week! Please help us capture the magic in the yearbook! Click here to upload your photos from the chorus, band, and orchestra performances!

Support the PTA while you dine in at Honey Pig Hot Pot next Thursday, January 26! Flyers will be coming home soon. After you enjoy your meal, place your receipt in the bin marked “SJLES PTA,” located inside the restaurant. Please mark the number of diners in your party if it is not clear on the receipt. A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the PTA to support our school.

**Important note! There are two restaurants called “Honey Pig” in Ellicott City. This event is held at Honey Pig Hot Pot in Normandy Shopping Center, 8450 Baltimore National Pike. Honey Pig Hot Pot is a dine-in-only experience.**