Important News

Summer Curriculum Resources

The elementary curriculum offices have compiled several activities and strategies for students to enhance their learning during the summer. The resources can be found on the Canvas Parent Pages and can be viewed by grade level and subject. Additional resources and suggestions can also be found on the Parent Pages. These resources include games, strategy instruction tips, field trip suggestions…

Other Summer Activities and Resources

The Howard County Office of Children and Families provides information. June workshops can help parents raise more resilient and empathetic kids; support summer literacy; and celebrate fatherhood. View the full June schedule.

Summer Reading with the HCPL

We cannot believe this school year is almost over, and summer is just around the corner! Let’s continue our reading over the summer. What better way to do that than by signing up for the Howard County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program? You can find more information by visiting their website, HCPL Summer Reading, or stopping by one of the…

Summer Paint Crew

We are looking for any parent volunteers who would be willing to do touch up painting throughout SFES over the summer. Our halls and classrooms need some TLC. All supplies are provided; we just need anyone who is willing to support with their time. School-aged and non-school age students may not attend with families due to other events occurring in…

Spirit Wear Swap

Have you outgrown your SFES Spirit Wear? We would love to collect any gently used SFES Spirit Wear to pass on to new Bobcats. Thank you for considering. You may send any gently used SFES Spirit Wear in with your child to donate to Mrs. Carlson.

Summer Enrichment Opportunity

Byte-A-Dynamo (BAD) Computing Workshops Organization Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. Ages K-5th grade, Middle school BAD (Byte-A-Dynamo) is a series of workshops to support students (ages 10-16) in Maryland who have no or very limited computing background or experience exploring the computing fields. The participants will have opportunities to have some tastes of basic Python coding, cryptography, and…

HCPSS Summer Meals

WHO: All HCPSS students and any children ages 18 and under WHAT: Eligible for free meals this summer WHERE: ALL Locations around Howard County, closest to SFES: Talbott Springs Elementary School, 550 Basket Ring Road, Columbia WHEN: Weekdays, June 23-August 1*; 12:30-2:00 p.m. *No meal service Friday, July 4

End of Year Activities

We are excited to celebrate our students and their accomplishments as we close out the 24-25 school year. Information regarding end of year celebrations will come home soon from each grade level team via Canvas. The team announcement will share specific details and times. Only parents/guardians may attend these events; siblings may not attend, including school and non-school-aged children. Parking…

Volunteers Needed - Field Day

To make Field Day a success, we need your help! Volunteers are needed to help with a station or be a ‘chaperone’. If you are interested in helping, please sign-up using this link. FIELD DAY = Friday, June 6 Volunteer Orientation = June 6 at 9:00am in the gym (3-hr early dismissal day – students are dismissed at 12:15pm) ​​​¡SE…

HCPSS Food and Nutrition Services Survey

HCPSS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) team has launched a customer satisfaction survey designed to gather feedback from students, families, and staff on the food service program at HCPSS. The survey is available online through May 15. Survey results will be used to identify areas for improvement to ensure satisfaction, and to promote a positive experience in the cafeteria.