We are gearing up for our Spring PTA Events. These include some beloved traditions and we need help to get ready. Please check out this Sign-Up Genius to learn how you can help with the planning process.
View the Planning Sign-Up here. Thank you for taking a look! We will all work together and every little bit is a tremendous help! We couldn’t do it without you!
As we near the end of 2021, the SJLES PTA encourages you to share words of appreciation and gratitude with your students’ teachers to thank them for a job well-done.
In these unprecedented times, so many teachers and staff are working hard to ensure our Jaguars have a successful year. It’s the perfect time to brighten their day with an email or card letting them know what their work means to your family.
SJLES PTA will be hosting a holiday gift drive, supporting the Homewood Center’s Annual Treasure Sale. It is an event that allows Homewood students to “purchase” gifts for their loved ones. See the accompanied flyer for more information.
Donations can be made two ways: 1) Shop Homewood’s Amazon wish list at https://tinyurl.com/77PVPUXK and Amazon will ship your donation directly to Homewood, OR 2) Have your student drop off new, unwrapped items in the marked bin located by the SJLES front office. Items will be accepted until next Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will help keep the holiday season bright for the children and families in need in our community! For more information or questions, please contact Linda Ferguson at linda.f.ferguson@gmail.com
Please take this short survey and let us know how we’re doing! What did you think of the PTA’s new fall events? What would you like to see more of this spring? How do you feel about the possibility of indoor events? Your feedback will help us plan ahead for the rest of the year. You are also welcome to send comments, questions, or feedback at any time to SJLES.PTAmail@gmail.com.
With no obligation to volunteer, joining the PTA simply helps to support events and enrichment activities for all SJLES students.
Click here to join via MemberHub. Please know that ALL SJLES students and families are invited to “PTA-sponsored events,” whether or not you have joined the PTA! Let’s make 2021-2022 the best school year yet for our Jaguars!
You’re Invited to the Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk ! Come on down to the track at Mt. Hebron High School on Sunday November 14th at 10 a.m. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and a visit from SJLES mascot Harry Spotter! Bring the whole family. (Rain date: 11/21)
Please help us get an accurate headcount and sign your waiver ahead of time by filling out this survey. An RSVP is not needed, but this will help us determine the number of snacks and get everyone on the field faster.
The waiver can be signed in person when you arrive, if not done digitally ahead of time.
Please signup to volunteer by clicking here and reviewing the open slots
Monday, November 8th is the last day to turn in
The children worked hard and their masterpieces and should have come home to you
in an Original Works packet this past week! Grades K-2 were sent home Tuesday and Grades 3-5 were sent home Wednesday. Please remember
to order your treasures and to send the packet back with the student’s
artwork, your payment, and order form by Wednesday November 3rd! Thank you!
Are you interested in becoming a room parent? This year, the teachers have decided to have Grade Level Parents who would help with the whole Team instead of individual homerooms.
See below for details, click here to sign up
Please review the available slots and sign up on the signup genius. Thank you!
| Grade | ELA | Math |
| Kindergarten | 9:00 – 10:30 | 11:45 – 12:45 |
| 1st | 9:30 – 11:00 | 1:00 – 2:00 |
| 2nd | 9:15 – 11:15 | 2:00 – 3:15 |
| 3rd | 1:15 – 3:15 | 9:00 – 10:00 |
| 4th | 12:15 – 1:15 & 2:15 – 3:15 | 11:00 – 12:15 |
| 5th | 11:15 – 1:15 | 9:00 – 10:00 |
*Effective Monday, October 25th all volunteers who interact with students will be required to use the PinPoint platform to show proof of vaccination at least five school days prior to entry into the school. Please complete this requirement by clicking here.
*Additionally, all volunteers must complete a Confidentiality Training Course about protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and schools, and the Child Abuse and Neglect Training about reporting any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to Howard County Department of Social Services.
The Health Room is looking for volunteers to assist next Wednesday, Oct
27th. Volunteers would help the clinic run smoothly by escorting the
students and ensuring an efficient day. Please click here to sign up.
Thank you!
Bing your own chairs/blanket and join us behind SJLES to watch Sing.