Important News

Now that your child(ren) are back in school, enjoying new learning experiences and making new friends, it’s a good time to develop a Family's Help Bank. Emergencies or illnesses can arise unexpectedly, and having a plan in place can make all the difference. This document will guide you in identifying trusted family members, friends, or neighbors who can step in…

Students in grades 1-5 participate in the administration of the MAP test for both reading and math in the Fall, Winter, and Spring of this school year. Students are just starting to complete the Fall administration of this assessment. Score reports will be available for families to access in Family Connect at the end of each testing window. Additional information…

It's hard to believe that our first quarter has hit the halfway point. This is the perfect time to check in with your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns about their progress. Please make sure you check Canvas regularly for grades. For those new to SFES, you will have conferences in November with your child’s homeroom/ELA teacher…

LGBTQ+ History Month is observed annually in October. The Office of Leadership, Organizational, and Cultural Development encourages you to see this link for more information.

Please join us for our Family Math Night on October 9th. Families will leave with strategies and materials to support students at home in mathematics. Dinner will begin at 5:30pm in the cafeteria followed by our math sessions. Childcare is provided. Please RSVP at this link so we can plan accordingly for dinner and supplies for each family! Additional details…

Starting September 30th, snacks are available to purchase for students in 1st-5th grade at SFES. Children who get lunch from the cafeteria and who bring their lunch from home will be able to purchase a snack after all lunches are served. . Please note that if a family qualifies for free or reduced meals, snacks are available for purchase only…

The Howard County Literacy Association invites students in grades 1-5 to submit their original poems and/or short stories to the annual writing contest called The Young Authors' Contest. Please see the attached Young Authors’ Contest Guidelines ( guidelines) for information about the rules and guidelines. Stories and poems must be typed and saved as a Word Doc or Googledoc. All…

Parents may occasionally need to change their child's dismissal plans. If you are aware of these changes in advance, please email the following staff members by 10:00 am: Your child’s Homeroom teacher Front Office staff: nancy_robbins@hcpss.org and julie_crocamo@hcpss.org If a change is made without prior notice, please call the school directly at 410-313-6900 after 9:00 am and inform our secretaries…

Please let us know your thoughts about our retooled versions of BTSN and how we can improve. Complete this survey or contact Brittany Fitzpatrick, Community School Site Coordinator at SFES, to discuss. The goal at SFES for Back to School Night is to build community and make stronger connections with our families, who are our students' first educators. In addition…

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! During this month, we celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of individuals with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. We encourage families to join in the celebration at home! Here are a few ideas: Hispanic Heritage Month Newsletter Please also see this link for an…