William S. James Elementary School

For our early shoppers! Our 2024-2025 WJES School Supply List is below. The school can assist with supplies for families in need. Please contact Ms. McKeown for more information! This will also be posted on our school website later this summer and in the first ROAR of 24-25! Stay tuned!

We teamed up with a few volunteers this morning and did some sprucing up out front!

Thank you, Mountain Christian Church for arranging volunteers and making our school look lovely!

Thank you to our PTA for providing our staff with a delicious luncheon to close out the school year! Now summer break begins! 💛🐆

To our WJES Community,

As we are hearing about the impact to our community due to flooding, please know we are here to help any WJES family impacted by this evening’s weather conditions. Reach out and stay safe!

💛 Ms.Farver

For our rising 6th graders headed to Edgewood Middle School next year, check out the Jump Start event for this summer!

Patterson Mill Pup Camp registration opens tomorrow, June 5th, and will stay open until Sunday July 14th! See the flyer below for details and contact information. You can register online by using the link below, or by scanning the QR code found in the flyer. If you wish to pay by cash or check you can do so by visiting Patterson Mill's Main Office. **When selecting t-shirt size, please note that these are adult sized shirts. www.tinyurl.com/pupcamp2024

We had an amazing morning celebrating all of the Patriots at WSJ! We are so impressed with the number of students that went above and beyond to research and share what they have learned about being a good citizen and patriot. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

Thank you to our distinguished guests and fifth grade families for joining us to share in our excitement today!

We appreciate the inspiring words for the future generation of leaders. 🇺🇸 Harford County Public Schools

Join us in celebrating the end of the school year with spirit days!

Jaguars, please join in for ❤️🤍💙 day as we celebrate our Patriots during our Patriot Assembly tomorrow!

For families with rising sixth grade students headed to Patterson Mill Middle High School next year, save the date for Pup Camp! 🐶📅

Last week we celebrated our amazing artists with our annual art show. Mrs. Rathel, our wonderful art teacher, made our school come alive. It was amazing to see how our students have made their mark and learned so much about art in different parts of the world. 🎨🖌️🎉

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We had the honor of celebrating our graduating Jaguars from the Class of 2024 today!

Our current Jaguars cheered on our former Jaguars as they took one final lap around the circle at the school that started it all for them!

We are so proud of you all and know that you will do great things in the world!

"Once a Jaguar, Always a Jaguar!"

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FIELD DAY IS A GO and Mr. Flickinger's 27 year streak of not cancelling a Field Day is still holding strong!

Due to the weather in the morning, we are shifting our Field Day activities to the afternoon ONLY. If you pre-registered for the AM session, you are welcome to still join us in the afternoon.

The William S James Summer Spirit Wear Sale is underway! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 25% off the entire site! New product lines include Nike and Adidas!
Shop at https://1stplace.sale/43910.

• Sale Dates: May 21st - June 4th
• 25% off all merchandise
• Free shipping on orders over $60
• $5 shipping on orders under $60
• No code is needed!

We hope to see you there for our final PTA meeting of the year. Caliday will be providing childcare during the meeting.

We are so excited to announce we are hosting a WSJ Jaguar Graduating Class of 2024 Senior Parade & Clap Out!

Please pre-register using the link below and share with your former Jaguar grads!

We hope to see you there!

https://forms.office.com/r/X0d0Sb6xqf

Reminder - there is no school on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 for Election Day!

📌 Save the Date and Register for this FREE Family Wellness Night at Ripken Stadium.

FYI to our incoming 6th graders....

Congratulations to Ms. Haughton for her 10 years of service in HCPS! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, passion, and love for our Jaguars, staff and families! 🖤🐆💛

Happy School Nurse Day! Thank you, Nurse Whiteford, for your tireless work supporting the health and well-being of our students, ensuring that they have a safe and healthy learning environment. Your dedication and compassion make a difference every day! 💛🐆🖤

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 is a POP-UP PBIS SPIRIT DAY!

Come to school dressed as your favorite rock star, pop artist or musician!

Congrats on earning over 100,000 tickets as a school community!

This week is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. Join us tomorrow, Tuesday May 7, in wearing GREEN to raise awareness to mental health and combat the stigma. 💚🧠💚

Kindergarten Jaguars are having a reading playdate! They are pretending to be the characters and using different voices while reading with their partners. 📚💛

HAPPY LUNCH HERO DAY! We are blessed with some of the very best in the Jag Café! 😊❤

During the month of May, we celebrate and shine a light on mental health. Throughout the county, you will see landmarks, businesses, and homes lit up in green to raise awareness and combat stigma. 💚 Keep an eye out for more mental health information, activities, and events to be shared throughout this month.