Important News

We had an amazing turnout last night at SFES as our families were able to come and select a free costume for our parade on October 31st. We gave away over 65 costumes. With the 31st just around the corner, we are in need of additional costumes. We especially need costumes for students ages 9-11 in the 4th and 5th…

Stevens Forest Elementary School will be administering a state mandated school climate survey during the week of October 22nd during classes. The purpose of the survey is to gain valuable information about the quality and character of the school learning environment to help school administrators and teachers support student learning. All students are expected to participate in the 20-30 minute…

What: A safe place for community members in need to access food. Where: Oakland Mills High School- Enter through the set of double doors on the right hand side of the front of the building. When: The last Thursday of each month, from 3-5 pm. What to bring: A form of identification OMHS Banco de alimentos ¿Qué?: Un lugar seguro…

In order to minimize disruptions to the classroom, the early release of students should be limited to emergency situations and unavoidable circumstances. Parents are asked to avoid scheduling non-related school activities that conflict or interfere with SFES’s regular dismissal times. Students may not be released from the office after 3:00 p.m. Once dismissal starts, your child will depart as scheduled…

October weather has taken a turn and mother nature is telling our students that they need to wear their coats! Generally, it is assumed that students will be outside for recess when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index reading is less than 95. Children with certain health conditions…

Taking responsibility, working independently, and engaging in active learning are important qualities for your child’s school success. Here are some suggestions from the U.S. Department of Education (2005) for parents to consider when helping children develop these qualities: Help Your Child Be Responsible and to Work Independently Establish rules. Every home needs reasonable rules that children know and can depend…

Want to see some of Stevens Forest's AMAZING staff play in a basketball game against the Harlem Wizards on October 17th? It is sure to be an exciting game as Ms. Morrison coaches Dr. Smith, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Gable, Ms. Normandeau, Ms. Coburn, Ms. Linton-Kozar, Ms. Baker, Ms. Diaz, Mr. Mitchell, Ms. Homan-Jacobs, and Ms. Kastner as they take on…

SFES will host our annual costume parade, followed by class activities/parties, on Wednesday, October 31st. Our schedule will be adjusted as follows: If your child will not be participating in these events due to your personal beliefs, please inform your child’s teacher and we will provide an alternative activity in the afternoon. Students taking part in the parade should be…

We have recently learned that Stevens Forest will not be hosting the Bridges after school program for 3rd-5th graders this school year. The Bridges program is funded by a grant provided by MSDE and unfortunately, we were not selected to receive the grant this year. As always, we will continue to work to find opportunities to provide your children with…

Please complete the blue/yellow form that was sent home October 5, in the Friday Folder for your child to see the dentist. This program will have a state licensed dentist regularly check your child's mouth and teeth, as well as provide a cleaning, x-rays as necessary, fluoride treatment and apply sealants as needed. Additional care, such as fillings, may also…