Important News

As of Monday, February 11, Howard County public schools have been closed due to inclement weather on four days this school year: November 15, January 14 and 30, and February 11. As a result, all four of the inclement weather make-up days reserved on the school calendar will be used. The last day of school is now scheduled to be…

Interim progress reports were issued on March 6 to all students. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and families to sit with their student to discuss strengths and areas for growth as we head towards the last quarter of the year. Please reach out to teachers to discuss any questions or concerns.

It looks like we may be turning the corner, with Spring only a couple of weeks away. Daylight savings time begins this Sunday, March 10. Please be sure to set your clocks forward and make the necessary adjustments to bedtime for your child.

The PTA International Night was a big success last night! This event was well attended. Thank you to all of the families and community members who shared a special dish and/or displayed an artifact that represents your culture. It was truly amazing to see so much support from the SFES community!

2019 Spring Testing Info

The 5th grade students will be taking the MISA (Maryland Integrated Science Assessment) next week. Students will be engaged in taking this assessment between 11:15 AM -1:00 PM on March 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th. For more information about MISA, please visit the HCPSS website at https://www.hcpss.org/academics/testing/misa/

Read Across America Day is Saturday, March 2, 2019. On Friday, March 1st we will have Wacky Tacky Day to get ready for a Read Across America spirit week the following week. Also, on Friday March 1st, the students and staff will all take a book into the hallway from 9:15-9:30 AM to immerse the school in a time for…

Girls on the Run registration is OPEN and the first session is Tuesday, March 19! Girls on the Run is an after-school program for girls in 3rd - 5th grade that meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:45 pm. Teams of 10-15 girls meet twice weekly after school for 10 weeks. Each lesson focuses on themes that girls can relate…

Registration for the G/T Summer Institutes is underway. G/T Summer Institutes provide interested students with advanced-level instruction and enrichment experiences not regularly available during the academic school year. The curriculum is focused on talent development and provides academically and artistically rigorous activities. Teaching strategies represent best practices in the fields of gifted and talented and arts education. You may link…

Each year, the Maryland State Department of Education surveys parents of children receiving special education services in the state. The purpose of the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey - is to gather information from parents about how well they think their child’s school is working with them and promoting parent involvement in their child’s education. The survey was mailed…