Important News

MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement)

MESA is a statewide after school program that is designed to engage students in elementary, middle and high school by sparking interest in STEM education and careers. Our 4th and 5th grade MESA engineering students used the engineering design process to create an amusement park ride for a book character. While all teams designed and built a remarkable project, only…

End of Quarter 3 Spirit Week

We invite our Bobcats to participate in an optional spirit week to celebrate our hard work and dedication to learning and social / emotional growth during the third quarter. All students and staff are encouraged to participate in this school-wide event! Please mark your calendar for April 8 - 12! See details at this link and below: Monday, 4/8/24 -Decades…

RSVP Now for Coffee & Conversations

Join SFES Administration and Staff for Coffee and Conversations. Coffee and Conversations are informal meetings to connect with our school community, discuss quarterly school-wide topics, and provide opportunities for our families to ask questions to Administration. RSVP now at this link. Our next event is April 19, 2024. All families who attend will be entered into a gift card raffle…

Let's Keep Our Classrooms Clean and Focused

Families, we need your help in keeping our classrooms a clean, positive, and distraction-free learning environment. We have noticed students bringing candy and gum to school, which ends up as litter in our hallways and playgrounds! Here's a quick refresher on our food and candy guidelines: ● Candy Time: If packed in lunches, candy is for lunchtime only. Ideally, we…

Beyond School Activities

Please see the linked flyer for beyond school activities and opportunities for families in our community. These offerings are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public School System. Do you have local opportunities or programs to share? Contact Mrs. Fitzpatrick!

Spring Before and After-School Classes at SFES

Howard County Parks and Recreation will be sponsoring before and after-school programs at Stevens Forest. Programs include Chess, Music, and Soccer for this session. Please see the flyer at this link for more information

Free Parenting Class for Parents/Caregivers

Learn tools to help your children handle stress and setbacks. Join the nonprofit PEP’s (Parent Encouragement Program) free 8-week online program for parents/caregivers of children aged 5-18, in English or Spanish. Learn to support your children’s mental wellness and resiliency and connect with other parents. ​​​​​​​ Complete at least 5 sessions and the evaluation to receive a $50 gift card…

Order Your SFES Yearbook

Online ordering for this school year's yearbook is open through April 30. Don't miss out on all the memories we have made this year. Yearbooks are $18 each. To order online at this link. If you want to pay with cash or check, please send $18 in an envelope with your student's name and home room teacher's name. The envelope…

SFES Dental Clinic

The dentist is coming to Stevens Forest elementary school on Friday, April 19th. All school age children should see a dentist at least twice a year for good oral health. Permission slips are due now or you may easily sign your child up online at www.myschooldentist.com

Measures that Matter - Q2

Please see the flyer at this link to review Quarter 2 data trends for Stevens Forest Elementary School. These measures are directly related to our School Improvement Plan and include action steps the school is taking to support our progress in these goal areas. Thank you to the family members who engaged in conversation around this data during today’s Coffee…