Important News

PTA Trunk or Treat featuring Charm City Ghostbusters

Tuesday, October 29th, 5:30PM-7PM in the SFES Parking Lot FREE. You don't need to register. Open to SFES families only. An adult must accompany the participating minors at all times. Arrive on time to ensure the best experience! The Charm City Ghostbusters will ride in on Echo- MD, to take photos and chat about ghostbusting! Volunteer: Bring your decorated trunk…

Annual MLK Poster Contest

Poster Contest: Open to Elementary, Middle, and High School students, participants can visually express their interpretation of Dr. King's dream through creative poster designs. Click Here to Download a Fillable PDF Application SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Entries must be received by November 15th, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST Via Email: MLK@howardcountymd.gov Via Mail: Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity 9820…

How to Show our Gratitude to Veterans

At Stevens Forest Elementary, we would like to thank family members of our students who have previously served or are currently serving in any branch of the United States military. Please click on the link below and share your information so that we can give special recognition to Veterans, on Friday November, 11th. Please submit your information using this link…

Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting

Please join us for our SFES Title I Annual Meeting. The goal of this meeting is to share what it means to be a school-wide Title I school, get input on the Title I Compact & Plan, and provide an additional opportunity for families and caregivers to be involved in their child(ren)’s educational journey at SFES. You are our partners…

Standards-Based Instruction and Reporting

Starting this school year, HCPSS will report student academic progress in grades 3rd through 5th using standards-based reporting. This change occurred during the school year 2023-2024 for PreK to 2. Printed copies of Understanding your Child's Report Card (grades 3-5 will go home with each Gr3-5 student in November. There is a full screencast of the SBIR shifts for Grades…

Judy Center at SFES

We are very excited to share that SFES has been awarded a grant from MSDE Division of Early Childhood for the establishment of a Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Stevens Forest Elementary School. This grant was approved at tonight’s Board of Education Meeting. The Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Stevens Forest will provide comprehensive early childhood services directly…

Upcoming Workshops from the Office of Children and Families

A variety of in-person and virtual workshops for families, parents, caregivers and agencies working with families. Each monthly issue features information to help parents and caregivers learn how to promote positive parenting for children’s development. For details see this link.

PEP Family Resiliency Program

A free 8-week program for HCPSS mothers, fathers, and caregivers of children pre-k to 12th grade. You’ll discover tools to better support your children’s mental health and success in school. See link to register and learn more.

Advanced Programs Information Nights, Oct. 8 & 9

HCPSS families interested in the Gifted and Talented (G/T) Program are invited to learn about the advanced-level offerings available and how their students can become involved. Held virtually, the information nights will begin with an overview of the G/T Education Program, followed by a question-and-answer session with HCPSS G/T Education Program staff. Registration is required.

RSVP Now for Family Math Night

Please join us at our Family Math Night on 10/10 from 5:30-7PM! Dinner & childcare will be provided. SFES PTA’s Lego Night to follow! RSVP HERE .