Important News

Maryland Emergency Broadband Benefit

The Maryland Emergency Broadband Benefit (“MEBB”) program provides a subsidy up to $15/month as a discount on internet service costs to low-income households. This subsidy is in addition to the $30 per month provided by the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”), allowing eligible consumers to obtain a total benefit of up to $45 discount each month. It enables households to…

Flu/Covid Vaccine

Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students. This year, they will also be offering the latest Covid vaccine. The Stevens Forest Elementary School clinic will be held on Friday, October 27, during school hours. If you would like your child to be vaccinated…

Unity Day

SFES will celebrate Unity Day on Wednesday, October 18. This is a nationwide day that we focus on inclusion, celebrating differences, and committing to end bullying. Students and staff are invited to wear orange on this day. Please reach out to our school counselor, Ms. Carlson, at jennifer_carlson@hcpss.org

Stevens Forest Elementary Open Feedback Form

Please use this open feedback form to pose questions, give kudos, or leave comments for the Stevens Forest Administrative Team. Your response can remain anonymous, or provide your name for a follow-up phone call. Thank you for your continued partnership. Utilice este formulario de comentarios para plantear preguntas, elogios o dejar comentarios para el equipo administrativo de Stevens Forest. Su…

Annual Coat Day

The Annual Coat Day will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center to serve our communities. This event will provide coats, hats, scarves, and gloves for men, women, and children (of all sizes). The First Family Annual Coat Day is sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Iota…

Title I Parents' Right to Know Letters

The Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) contains several provisions which promote a parent/school partnership through communication. One such provision gives parents of students attending Title I schools the right to ask for and receive information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers. Below are links to a letter from the Superintendent explaining your rights. English Version Spanish…

Planet Aid Clothing Bin

Please support Stevens Forest Elementary School by bagging your excess clothes, shoes, purses, and linens and placing them in the yellow bin on our campus. Your donation keeps reusable textiles out of landfills, provides clothing to those in need, and raises funds for our school. Thank you for your consideration. Planet Aid information and flyer at this link.

SFES Band and Orchestra

Orchestra is open to all students in 3rd-5th grade, and Band is open to all 4th and 5th grade students. Each student will have (2) lessons on their chosen instrument per week, which will take place during the school day. NEW students or students new to an instrument will begin lessons the week of September 18. Students returning to their…

Pets on School Property

It is HCPSS policy that pets are not allowed on school property during the school day when students are on campus. This includes our arrival and dismissal times and continues until all students have been dismissed. Thank you for your support in ensuring all students and staff are safe.

Elementary School Cell Phone Policy (8080.E.4.a)

Please review Policy Policy 8080 – Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media at this link . We want to remind students and families about cell phones in elementary school. Please note that students are able to bring personal technology devices to school; however, students must keep personal technology devices in backpacks during the school day unless otherwise…